BeamMaster Robotic Welding System
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BeamMaster Robotic Welding System
Description
Description
Fit + Weld Automation for Structural Steel — Now Available from Mac-Tech
The AGT Robotics BeamMaster is the world’s #1 robotic welding solution for structural steel — engineered to eliminate manual bottlenecks, reduce skilled labor dependence, and dramatically increase throughput. Powered by Cortex auto-programming, SnapCam 3D vision, and optional LayoutMaster AR fitting, BeamMaster brings true autonomous welding to high-mix/low-volume production.
Whether you’re fabricating W-beams, columns, HSS, channels, or complex assemblies, the BeamMaster turns your shop into a fast, predictable, high-output production line — with Mac-Tech’s 40+ years of structural fabrication expertise behind you.
Key Features
Key Features
Autonomous Fit + Weld in One System
BeamMaster can fit, tack, and weld with near-zero operator intervention — letting a single operator manage dual working zones. While the robot welds in Zone A, your operator loads and fits in Zone B for continuous flow production.
Highlights:
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100% Fit + Weld with one operator
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Dual-zone workflow doubles productivity
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Safe laser-curtain work zones
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Autonomous beam rotation (optional) for horizontal-position welding
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Minimal crane handling — load once, unload finished
Flexible Part Handling & Beam Types
BeamMaster handles the widest variety of structural profiles:
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W-beams / H-beams
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HSS, channels
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Columns, fabricated beams (straight, tapered, double-tapered)
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Panels, sub-assemblies, skids, miscellaneous weldments
If it fits in the envelope, BeamMaster can weld it.
Configurations to Match Your Workflow
AGT offers a modular design that grows with your shop, giving you long-term scalability.
BeamMaster Single Zone – 1 Robot
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Cortex + SnapCam
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1 welding zone up to 44 ft
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1 pair of rotators
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Fanuc welding robot
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Lincoln Electric welding power source
BeamMaster Dual Zone – 1 Robot
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Everything in Single Zone
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Larger custom welding zone
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Second set of rotators
BeamMaster Twin – Dual-Zone, 2 Robots
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Highest throughput configuration
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Ideal for higher volume shops
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Simultaneously weld two beams or double-team one
Specifications
Specifications
General System Specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| System Type | Autonomous Robotic Fit + Weld System |
| Working Zones | Single Zone / Dual Zone / Twin (2 Robots) |
| Beam Rotator Capacity | 10,000 lb per pair |
| Typical Length Capacity | Up to 44 ft per zone (customizable) |
| Footprint Fence-to-Fence | 112 ft (34.1 m) total footprint |
| Dual-Zone Total Length | 95 ft (29.0 m) combined EWZ1 + EWZ2 length |
| Zone Lengths | 40 ft per zone (standard) |
| Height | 13 ft (3.95 m) |
| Compatible Profiles | W-Beams, H-Beams, HSS, Channels, Columns, Fabricated Beams (Straight/Tapered), Panels, Delta Beams, Misc. Assemblies |
Welding Specifications
Welding Specifications
Welding Specifications
| Welding Category | Details |
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| Welding Processes | MCAW (Spray/Pulse, ISO 4063 Process 138) / GMAW (Spray/Pulse, ISO 4063 Process 135) |
| Preferred Filler Metal | MCAW: E70C-6M H4 (Hobart Fabcor Edge 0.045″) |
| Alternate Filler | GMAW: ER70S-6 (Lincoln SuperArc L-59 0.045″) |
| Shielding Gas Options | 85% Ar / 15% CO₂ (M20) or 90% Ar / 10% CO₂ (M20) |
| Fillet Weld Travel Speed – 3/16″ | 20 in/min (8.4 mm/s) |
| Fillet Weld Travel Speed – 1/4″ | 15 in/min (6.4 mm/s) |
| Fillet Weld Travel Speed – 5/16″ | 10 in/min (4.6 mm/s) |
| Surface Requirements | Clean beams; procedures for sandblasted or mill-scale surfaces (highest quality on sandblasted) |
| Gap Detection | No gap detection (uses 3D point-cloud joint finding) |
| Joint Detection | 3D Camera Point Cloud seam finding (SnapCam) |
Performance & Welding Specifications
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Fillet weld travel speeds:
• 3/16″ – 20 in/min (8.4 mm/s)
• 1/4″ – 15 in/min (6.4 mm/s)
• 5/16″ – 10 in/min (4.6 mm/s) -
Processes:
• MCAW (Spray & pulse) – ISO 4063 Process 138
• GMAW (Spray & pulse) – ISO 4063 Process 135 -
Welding Wire:
• MCAW: E70C-6M H4
• GMAW: ER70S-6 -
Gas Mixes:
• 85% Ar / 15% CO₂
• 90% Ar / 10% CO₂ -
Beam Rotator Capacity:
• 10,000 lb per pair
Software & Vision System
Software & Vision System
Software & Vision System
| Feature | Specification |
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| Auto-Programming Engine | Cortex (no-programming welding automation) |
| CAD Integration | Tekla, SDS2, Advance Steel, Bocad, and more |
| Vision System | SnapCam 3D robotic vision system with point-cloud seam finding |
| SnapCam Advantages | Auto path correction, extended working distance, up to 30% faster throughput vs. laser sensors |
| AR Fitting System (Optional) | LayoutMaster – projects part contours, welds, and fit data via colored laser projection |
Configurations
Configurations
Configurations
| Model | Description | Included Components |
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| BeamMaster Single Zone – 1 Robot | Base configuration | Cortex, SnapCam, Fanuc welding robot, Lincoln welding power source, HMI, installation, training, 1 pair of rotators |
| BeamMaster Dual Zone – 1 Robot | Additional work zone for higher throughput | Everything in Single Zone + extended welding zone + second pair of rotators |
| BeamMaster Twin – Dual Zone, 2 Robots | Highest productivity; weld two beams or dual-robot single-beam weld | Everything in Dual Zone + second welding robot |
Software
Software
Cortex – No-Programming Auto-Weld Software
Cortex automatically creates robot programs for every unique beam in a building model — even when none of them are identical.
Benefits:
- Batch-process an entire building in one click
- Generates weld locations, weld sizes, sequences, and heat-management
- Integrates with Tekla, SDS2, Advanced Steel, Bocad, and more
- No robot programming required
- Powerful simulation and path optimization
SnapCam – Advanced 3D Vision for Real-World Fabrication
Fabricated beams rarely match CAD perfectly — and SnapCam solves that.
SnapCam Advantages:
- 3D point-cloud seam finding with thousands of data points
- Automatic joint detection for T-joints, lap joints, etc.
- Real-time offset correction
- Increased arc-on time + higher deposition rates
- Up to 30% faster vs. laser sensors
- Robust design for harsh welding environments
LayoutMaster (Optional) – Augmented Reality Fitting
The LayoutMaster uses CAD data and color laser projection to guide the operator during fitting.
What Operators See:
- Part contours (2D & 3D)
- Weld symbols and weld locations
- Part descriptions
- Color-coded layers for fast identification
This eliminates tape measures, reduces errors, and makes any operator your best fitter in minutes.
Finance
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