In the field of vessel manufacturing, precision, efficiency, and reliability are fundamental pillars. The Spool Welding Robot (SWR™) stands out as a solution to address the intricate challenges inherent in vessel fabrication. By integrating the SWR™, companies can realize significant boosts in productivity, achieving up to a 12X increase in stainless steel pipe welding (569-998 diameter inches per shift) and up to 5X in carbon steel (200-350 diameter inches per shift). This enhancement directly translates to operational efficiency and cost savings.
The SWR™ delivers consistent, high-quality welds that meet industry standards like Hardness and Charpy Impact tests, ensuring the structural integrity of vessels across diverse conditions. Supported by Novarc’s dependable assistance and flexible financial options, the adoption of the SWR™ empowers the vessel manufacturing sector to embrace innovation responsibly, enhancing efficiency and quality while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability.
Often vessels are welded manually for the root and hot pass welds and then sub-arced for the remainder of the weld. This process typically requires significant material handling if the root weld and sub-arc welds are done in different parts of the shop. With the SWR-DT Hyperfill, shops can weld the vessel in one location by going root to cap in one location without the need for any back gouging. The Hyperfill solution also eliminates the need for any flux recovery and flux clean up that causes non-valued added work processes and or weld quality issues.