AGR Robotics

For Heavy Fabrication Manufacturers

Still Losing Money on Thick Plate Welding?

Robotic Automation That Pays for Itself in Under 12 Months

Reduce labor dependency, eliminate rework, and stabilize weld quality — even for complex thick plate applications.

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30-45%
Labor Cost Reduction

8–12 Months
Typical Payback Period

Heavy Fabrication
Proven Applications

Why Manual Welding Keeps Driving Costs Up in Thick Plate Fabrication

Labor Cost Becomes Increasingly Unpredictable

Skilled welders are harder to hire and even harder to retain.
Hiring, training, overtime, and turnover costs push welding labor far beyond planned budgets.

Weld Quality Depends on Individuals, Not Process

Manual welding quality varies by operator, shift, and fatigue level.
This leads to rework, inspection delays, and unpredictable downstream assembly.

Throughput Is Capped by Human Limits

Even with experienced welders, production speed plateaus quickly.
As plate thickness and project size increase, bottlenecks appear long before capacity targets are met.

These issues don’t stay constant — they compound every quarter you delay automation.

Why Robotic Welding Wasn’t Viable Before — and Why That’s Changed

For many manufacturers, robotic welding for thick plate fabrication was evaluated years ago — and often rejected for valid reasons.
Early systems lacked adaptability, required extensive programming, and struggled with real-world production variability.

Why Early Automation Fell Short

Robotic welding systems were once designed for repeatable, thin-gauge applications.
For thick plate fabrication, they required rigid fixturing, manual re-teaching, and frequent intervention — offsetting any potential efficiency gains.

What Has Fundamentally Changed

Advances in sensing, adaptive control, and system integration have transformed what robotic welding can handle.
Modern systems can now accommodate joint variation, plate distortion, and real production conditions — making automation viable for complex thick plate applications.

As these capabilities mature, automation is no longer experimental — it is becoming the baseline for cost and delivery competitiveness.

A Proven Robotic Welding Solution for Thick Plate Fabrication

Effective automation for thick plate welding is not about deploying robots —
it is about designing systems that align with real production conditions, variability, and long-term operating stability.

01 Built to Handle Variability, Not Ideal Conditions

Thick plate fabrication introduces distortion, fit-up variation, and inconsistent incoming material.
Automation only delivers value when systems are designed to adapt — not when they assume perfect parts.

02 Designed Around Applications — Not Generic Cells

Robotic welding systems must be engineered around specific joint types, plate thickness ranges, and production variability.
Generic, one-size-fits-all cells often fail when exposed to real fabrication conditions.

03 Engineered for Long-Term Operation and ROI

Successful automation prioritizes maintainability, predictable performance, and stable operating costs over short-term demonstrations.
The goal is not technical success — but sustained production impact.

Why Experience Matters More Than Location in Heavy Welding Automation

How AGR applies proven heavy fabrication experience across global projects

In heavy fabrication automation, project risk is rarely determined by geography.
It is determined by whether the integrator has already solved similar applications – under comparable plate thickness, joint complexity, and production constraints.

Common Assumptions About Local Integrators

Many manufacturers assume local integrators reduce project risk through proximity, faster response times, and easier communication.

While location can offer convenience, it does not address the core technical challenges of thick plate robotic welding — including joint variability, distortion control, and commissioning stability.

What Actually Reduces Risk in Heavy Automation

In complex welding automation, risk is reduced by application-specific experience, proven system architectures, and repeatable delivery processes.

Projects succeed when integrators understand distortion behavior, joint variation, real commissioning conditions, and long-term production stability — not just initial installation.

How AGR Delivers Predictable Outcomes

AGR focuses exclusively on heavy fabrication and complex welding applications, where process stability and delivery predictability are critical.

Our systems are designed, commissioned, and supported based on accumulated project experience — enabling stable operation, predictable throughput, and measurable ROI across global production environments.

Built on Globally Supported Industrial Platforms

AGR systems are built on globally recognized robotics platforms and industry-leading peripheral components.

This ensures worldwide warranty coverage, spare parts availability, and long-term maintainability — independent of integrator location.

Trusted by Leading Heavy Fabrication Manufacturers

Powered by Globally Recognized Industrial Brands

For complex thick plate welding automation, experience and correct system design reduce risk far more than physical proximity.

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A structured, low-risk path from evaluation to stable production

01 Application Review & Feasibility Assessment

We start by reviewing your actual parts, joint designs, plate thicknesses, and production requirements.

This stage focuses on identifying automation suitability, technical constraints, and realistic performance expectations — before any system design decisions are made.

02 System Concept & ROI Alignment

Based on the application review, AGR develops a system concept aligned with your production goals, floor layout, and investment expectations.

Cycle time, throughput, and payback assumptions are validated early to ensure the solution supports measurable ROI — not experimental outcomes.

03 Engineering, Commissioning, and Ramp-Up

Once approved, AGR delivers detailed engineering, system integration, and commissioning support.

The focus is on achieving stable production, predictable output, and smooth ramp-up — minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

This phased approach allows manufacturers to move forward with clarity, control risk at each stage, and make informed decisions before full system commitment.

Most manufacturers wait too long — and pay more than they need to.

Common Questions About Thick Plate Robotic Welding Automation

AGR robotic welding systems are designed specifically for thick plate and heavy structural fabrication.

Typical applications range from 8 mm up to 80 mm, depending on joint type, welding process, and production requirements.
For thicker sections or multi-pass welds, AGR designs systems with appropriate fixturing, welding parameters, and process control to ensure consistent penetration and weld quality.

Each project is evaluated individually to determine the most effective automation approach.

AGR integrates globally recognized industrial robot brands selected based on application requirements, availability, and long-term support.

Commonly used robot platforms include FANUC, ABB, and Panasonic, among others, all supported by worldwide service networks and standard global warranties.

In addition to robots and welding power sources, key system components — including positioners, sensors, safety systems, and control hardware — are sourced from established international brands to ensure reliability, consistency, and long-term serviceability.

Equipment selection is application-driven, avoiding brand lock-in while prioritizing system stability and lifecycle support.

For comparable heavy fabrication applications, typical automation payback ranges from 14 to 18 months, depending on:

Labor replacement or redeployment
Rework and scrap reduction
Throughput improvement
Production volume stability

AGR focuses on predictable, production-proven automation systems — not experimental concepts — to deliver measurable and realistic ROI.

AGR supports overseas projects through a structured combination of remote engineering, global OEM support, and local response capabilities.

Most commissioning, tuning, and troubleshooting tasks are handled remotely using pre-validated programs, documentation, and online diagnostics — minimizing downtime and travel delays.

The industrial robots and key welding equipment used in AGR systems are supported by global manufacturers with worldwide service networks.

For critical consumables and commonly used spare parts, inventory is maintained at AGR offices in Canada and Denmark, enabling faster replacement when required.

On-site support can be arranged based on project scope and urgency.

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