The BeamMaster is an advanced robotic welding system for automated structural steel fabrication. Simply send a pre-fit beam to the machine, and it completes the required welds in a fraction of the time. Equipped with optional beam rotators, the process becomes fully autonomous, ensuring perfect horizontal positioning for every weld. Its award-winning CORTEX software allows for cost-effective robotic welding, even with lot sizes as small as one, breaking the traditional barriers of needing large volumes of identical parts to justify automation. BeamMaster revolutionizes productivity and precision in structural steel fabrication.
The BeamMaster, equipped with CORTEX auto-programming and beam rotators, eliminates unnecessary handling during the welding process. Simply position the beam, and the system takes over, autonomously rotating and welding with precision. This automation minimizes manual intervention, streamlining the workflow and significantly reducing labor time. With BeamMaster, you can focus on productivity while the machine handles the rest, ensuring consistent, high-quality welds with minimal handling.
The AGT BeamMaster structural steel welding system maximizes productivity by combining their fully automated Cortex programming, SnapCam vision systems, and an optimized rail-mounted robot with integrated beam rotators. This gives operators and extremely flexible and powerful solution to to consolidate handling steps, eliminate manual path teaching, and cut production time significantly compared to manual and/or previous automation processes.
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| Imperial | Metric | |
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| Fence To Fence | 112’ | 34.1 m |
| EWZ 1 | 40’ | 12 m |
| EWZ 2 | 40’ | 12 m |
| EWZ 1 & 2 | 92’ | 29 m |
| Height | 13’ | 3.95 m |
| Fillet welds (2f) | 20.0 in/min for 3/16’’ weld 15.0 in/min for 1/4’’ weld 10.0 in/min for 5/16″ weld Speed may be increased if fit-up allows. | (8.4 mm/s for 4.8 mm fillet weld) (6.4 mm/s for 6.4 mm fillet weld) (4.6 mm/s for 8 mm fillet weld) |
| Gap detection | No gap detection | |
| Joint detection | 3D Camera Point Cloud seam finding (SnapCam) | |
| Process and position | MCAW – Spray and pulse transfer modes / BS EN ISO 4063 Process 138 GMAW – Spray and pulse transfer modes / BS EN ISO 4063 Process 135 | |
| Welding wire | CAW: A5. 18, A5. 18M: E70C-6M H4 / CSA W48-06: E491C-6MJ-H4 GMAW: A5. 18, A5. 18M: ER70S-6 / CSA W48-06: B-G 49A 3 C1 S6 | |
| Approved Filler Metals | Preferred: MCAW: Hobart Fabcor Edge 0.045″ diameter (1.2 mm) Alternative: GMAW: Lincoln Electric SuperArc L-59 0.045″ (1.2 mm) | |
| Shielding gas | 85%Ar-15%CO2 mix (M20) 90%Ar-10%CO2 mix (M20) | |
| Surface finish | All parts and beam must be clean with no excessive rust or mill scale. Database includes procedures for both Sandblasted surfaces and mill scale. Highest quality is obtained on Sandblasted surfaces. Slower welding speed are used for Mill scale surfaces. | |
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| Section | Min. | W6 x 14 | W150 x 22 | |
| Max. | W48 | W1220 | ||
| Length | Min. | 12’ | 3.62 m | |
| Max. (2 zones) | 80’ | 24.4 m | ||
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| Section | Min. | 6″ x 6″ x 0.188 | 152 x 152 x 4.8 mm | |
| Max. | 20″ x 20″ | 558 x 558 mm | ||
| Length rotators | Min. | 12’ | 3.62 m | |
| Max. (2 zones) | 80’ | 24.4 m | ||
| Length trestles | Min. | 4’ | 1.21 m | |
| Max. | 50’ | 15.2 m | ||
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…and more!
A: You do not need a specialized robotics programmer because the system is powered by proprietary Cortex software that automatically translates 3D CAD models into production-ready welding paths in seconds.
A: The BeamMaster is specifically engineered for high-mix and low-volume production down to lot sizes of one, batch processing entire building designs without requiring individual teach-pendant programming for every unique part.
A: The machine requires only a standard, single machine operator rather than a certified welding professional or robotics technician, allowing your skilled personnel to focus on higher-value tasks.
A: The dual-zone layout allows the welding robot to continuously operate in one zone while an operator safely unloads, loads, or tack-welds accessories in the adjacent zone without interrupting production.
A: Integrated automatic beam rotators seamlessly turn the structural components to ensure perfect positioning for multi-sided weld coverage without tying up overhead factory cranes.
A: The system incorporates a 3D camera point cloud SnapCam joint detection technology that actively scans the physical part and adapts the robot trajectory to compensate for real-world fit-up tolerances.
A: The system accommodates a wide array of structural elements including wide flange W beams, columns, HSS profiles, tapered beams, angles, stiffeners, and base plates.
