Welding
Welding the Schuette Way
We're always improving our welding process by requiring all new hires to complete Schuette's Welding Academy.
Run by our full-time certified welding inspector, the academy is required for all new hires regardless of their training or certifications. This training protects new hires from starting from scratch on a production line. The Welding Academy ensures our new hires welding meets our high-quality standard.
The academy also provides continuous training and advancements for our employees.
Our welding departments work on a variety of alloys and thickness. We have:
Robotic Welders
5 Versa RC3L
- 2 station trunnion pneumatic sweep
- Medium sized parts
- Accuracy repeatable to .02mm
1 Versa RC3L XM
- 2 station trunnion pneumatic sweep
- Larger parts
- Accuracy repeatable to .03mm
1 CRZ FT
- 2 Side by Side Station Trunnion
- Smaller parts higher volume
- Accuracy repeatable to .03mm
GMAW
Solid and Metal Core Wire
- 70 KSI Tensile strength to 110 KSI Tensile Strength
Offline Programming Transitioned to Robot
- Allows for programming new parts while still running production
Accuracy repeatable to .02mm
Repetitive Welding
(3) Aluminum Welding Bays
- Capable of pulse and spray transfer modes
13 Steel Repetitive Weld Bays
- Capable of using pulse and spray transfer modes
All repetitive parts use fixtures for repeatability
- Utilizes fixtures designed and built in house
Fabrication
- (9) fabrication bays
- Welding large assemblies
Resistance Welding
One resistance welding bay capable of:
- Spot welding
- Projection Welding
Welding Academy
- (2) Bays for training
- All new welders undergo training focused on areas of weakness
- Trainers are both experienced in proper welding techniques and are AWS Certified Welding Inspectors
Miscellaneous
All are GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and capable of Spray and pulsed transfer
CWIMMA
Schuette Metals is one of the founding members of the Central Wisconsin Metal Manufactures Alliance (CWIMMA).
Founded in 2016, CWIMMA is a non-profit organization to increase educational and career awareness in welding, fabricating, machining, and manufacturing trades.
It's essential highlighting to our future welders and fabricators what's available after high school. Schuette is committed to educating the next generation.
Each year, the organization holds a welding competition for area high school students using virtual reality. The over 60 CWIMMA members contribute over $30,000 in scholarship and thousands of dollars of prizes awarded at the annual banquet.
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