Altrex is building Europe’s most innovative welding line

Altrex builds for the future. Which is why we have opted for tomorrow’s technology. It has now also become a part of our production line. We are making an innovative and technical leap with an entirely new welding line. The first step has already been taken, since phase one of construction has started.

5 robots, 3 times 25 meters and countless options

We have been choosing for quality and safety so that you can maintain your trust in the best products: You get even more safety with the high-tech solution that we are currently integrating into our production. When the entire welding line is complete, five robots make their way over a total of 75 meters of innovation and technology. Controlled by a central programme and by themselves, because our new robots are very smart.

Flexibility, flow and continuity

Flexibility gets a new meaning this way. The robots move over the entire length of the line. They can work together on the same product and have more freedom of movement than ever before owing to their smart design. Specific wishes thus get their way and every welding job becomes even more precise, simple. Moreover, they never stand still. They continue working even when a jig is changed. Every step in the production process is more streamlined and the logistics is optimal. From semi-finished to finished product, storage to delivery. We raise flow and continuity to the highest level.

CMT Advanced, welding technology for the future

CMT welding has already been the means of making the strongest bonds for us for eleven years now. With the advent of our new welding line, we are taking a step further in this field as well. The future demands CMT Advanced.

CMT stands for Cold Metal Transfer. This so-called short circuit arc process is extraordinary due to the manner in which the metal droplets are separated. The droplets are formed from the welding wire whose supply is integrated into the welding torch. The flow may be regulated up to 140 droplets per second.

By pulling the wire back and limiting the flow, colder material is conveyed to the weld pool. A property which makes this welding method specifically suitable for welding thin materials (from 0.3 mm) with minimum heat input. The latter is possible due to the low flow strength with which welding is possible and which gives a practically spatter-free welding seam.

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We will gladly take you along during the further progress of what is for us our biggest project. We tell you more about our innovative techniques, people who contemplate them and our products which make us so typically Altrex, through our blogs on www.altrex.com/innovation/en. Remain updated and follow innovation. You can subscribe to the newsletter on the website.