Fixed Automation
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CNC AUTOMATION – CUTTING AT A.O. REED
A.O. Reed is one of the West’s leading mechanical contractors. A.O. Reed & Co. combines sophisticated engineering with innovative installation techniques to produce the best mechanical system for each project.
The following images show an R.J. Kates retro-fit of an existing Esab plasma cutting machine, using new Hypertherm control, drives and plasma equipment.
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CNC AUTOMATION – CUTTING AT ADVANTAGE METAL SERVICES
Advantage Metal Services is a full-service metal distributor with custom fabrication services.
The following images show a R.J. Kates retro-fit of a Koike Aronson plasma cutting system using a Hypertherm controller and a Plasma Technologies operator console and drive packages.
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CNC AUTOMATION – CUTTING AT BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace and security company employing around 88,200 people worldwide. Their wide-ranging products and services cover air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services.
Employed at BAE Systems’ San Diego Ship Repair is an Avenger cutter with plasma head, marking head, and an oxy-fuel cutting head. The ship repair yard’s Avenger is used to cut steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
The following images show the Avenger plasma cutting system that R.J. Kates keeps in working repair.
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CNC AUTOMATION – CUTTING AT PIPELINE PRODUCTS
Pipeline Products is a reliable source for quality waterworks tools and custom fabrication services. Their fabrication experts have a combined total of over 125 years experience in custom metal fabrication. They are also a licensed fabricator for the City of Los Angeles (#FB0259), compliant with A.R.R.A. “Made In America”, Federal Highway “Buy American” compliant (23CFR 635.410) and small business certified.
The following images show an R.J. Kates retro-fit of an existing Multi-Cam cutting machine using new a new Hypertherm HPR260 HD plasma system.
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CNC AUTOMATION – WELDING AT HAWTHORNE CATERPILLAR
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Hawthorne Caterpillar is a regional factory authorized dealer and service facility located in San Diego.
R.J. Kates under took a retro-fit of this welding system used to add metal to bulldozer idler rollers that have worn down by caterpillar treads. A submerged-arc is employed in the welding process and R.J. Kates built a semi-automated process to manage the welding unit.
The first row of photos show the Roll Build-Up machine before the retro-fit. The second row of photos show the replacement parts from those in the first row. The final row of photos compares the before and after images of the retro-fit of the welding machine.
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CNC AUTOMATION – WELDING AT OLSON IRRIGATION
Olson Irrigation consistently provides problem-solving innovations for both agricultural and landscape irrigation applications. A complete line of drip and micro-spray products include Vibra-Clean® Emitters, EH-12® Heads, Ultra-Jets®, O-Jets® and mini-sprinklers. Specialty fittings include E-Z Ell® flexible swing joints and TSR-1 expanding sprinkler risers.
The following image shows a GTAW Seam Welder that R.J. Kates maintains and repairs. The seamer is used to weld the length of the rolled stainless steel filter bodies together.
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CP MANUFACTURING
CNC AUTOMATION – CUTTING AT CP MANUFACTURING
CP Manufacturing has been the World Leader in Separation Technology for nearly 4 decades. They have been designing and building systems and equipment for the recycling and waste industries since 1977. Internationally, they have designed, manufactured and installed over 400 material recovery facilities. They are leading the industry in innovative material separation technology, recognized for their superior engineering, equipment innovation and durability.
The following image is of a Koike Aronson plasma cutting system used for making parts for recycling equipment and is maintained by R.J. Kates.
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FABRICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Fabrication Technologies Industries Inc. is an ASME Certified Welding and Steel Fabrication Company and has been in the steel fabricating and welding business for over 40 years specializing in cutting and welding all types of alloys, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel and aluminum to name a few.
The following images show a R.J. Kates replacement and retro-fit of a Messer plasma cutting system using a Hypertherm system for Fabrication Technologies.
The upper-left image was the old Messer cutting equipment that was removed. The other images are of the new Messer equipment with the new Hypertherm CNC system.