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11-14 September 2023

FABTECH Chicago 2023 | Come & visit us

Voortman Steel Machinery is participating in FABTECH Chicago 2023, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. Join us at our interactive booth and experience live demos of our latest pipe cutting and automatic welding solutions, as well as our well-known industry-leading profile processing machine.

Introducing new machines & solutions at FABTECH

Get ready to experience the latest innovations from Voortman Steel Machinery at FABTECH this September! We're thrilled to present the Voortman Fabricator and the Voortman MO Compact for the first time. But that's not all - we'll also be showcasing our incredibly powerful Voortman V633 beam drilling & milling powerhouse with four sub-axes. A real industry standout!

Our sales representatives will be available from 11-14 September 2023 at Hall A, Booth A3575 to provide you with first-hand information.
Should you have any inquiries before the event, please feel free to contact us.

Voortman machines
showcased at FABTECH 2023

Voortman Fabricator

Automated fitting and full-welding machine for the steel fabricating industry

The Fabricator is the premier welding system for structural steel, whose flexibility lets you choose on-the-fly between Fit & Weld or only Fit. We offer the quickest turnarounds, maximum efficiency in space utilization and choice-based flexibility - that's what makes our ROI the fastest on the market.

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Voortman MO Compact

The entry model for complex high precision pipe cutting up to 36"

The Voortman MO Compact is an innovative and compact machine designed with 6 CNC-controlled axes, offering unprecedented precision and versatility. Equipped with 3D cutting capabilities using plasma and oxy-fuel, it can effortlessly shape materials with remarkable accuracy and finesse. This cutting-edge solution ensures high-quality, reliable, and accurate pipe profiling, making it the ideal solution.

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Voortman V633

The powerful beam drilling, milling & marking powerhouse with four sub-axes

The Voortman V633 is the latest in our line of drilling and milling machines. Four independent sub-axes make the fastest drilling, marking and milling machine ever made. We’re known for our ability to consistently achieve high quality and speed. By implementing multiple sub-axes, we can now simultaneously perform these features on three or even four sides at the same time.

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EXPANDED PIPE PROCESSING RANGE

WITH THE ACQUISITION OF MÜLLER OPLADEN

We recently brought the latest and greatest pipe cutting machines on board with the acquisition of Müller Opladen. Whether you're in process equipment, offshore & energy, construction, or any other industry requiring pipe cutting, the Voortman Pipe processing range offers you a go-to solution. Say goodbye to manual pipe cutting methods and supplier dependency and embrace precision, productivity and complete control over your pipe profiling process. Get ready to revolutionize your pipe profiling process!

CUSTOMER
SUCCESS STORIES

Steel fabrication

Machine fleet upgrade: V807 and Shot blaster

Drake-Williams Steel, Inc. a renowned steel fabricator based in Omaha (USA), upgraded their machinery fleet with the Voortman V807 and a shot blaster. Sean Conaway, the fabrication manager, is impressed with the V807: "It's so remarkable what this all-in-one machine can do. It really is the best experience we've had in years. We can know. It's the most accurate equipment with the best support what we'v ever had." The company's primary goal is to get as much material through the machines as possible to ensure that a processed beam or tube can go straight to the painter. The automation allows for better planning and execution of work, bringing a sense of satisfaction.

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Metal fabrication

Streamlined fabrication with the V807

Elite Welding & Industrial services LLC, a job shop located in Kentucky, USA, experienced significant growth that exceeded the capabilities of their existing facility. As a result, they relocated to a larger 30,000 square feet shop, prompting them to invest in new automation and machinery. Ultimately, they selected Voortman as their top choice, specifically opting for the Voortman V807 robotic coper. This machine has enabled them to take on more work and expand their capacity while allowing workers to devote more time to welding and other fabricating tasks rather than having to manually layout beams or drill out holes.

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Metal fabrication

Reaping the benefits of a drill saw line

Metal Arts, a renowned family-run metal fabrication business based in Wichita, Kansas, USA, invested in a drill saw line. Placing the machines in tandem proved to be an excellent decision, leading to a remarkable increase in output and product quality. With a strong reputation for delivering top-notch craftsmanship and quality, Metal Arts has experienced steady growth and success. In light of their expanding operations, the company plans to relocate to a larger facility and further augment their machinery with additional Voortman machines. This proactive approach will ensure that Metal Arts continues to thrive and meet the evolving needs of their customers.

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Metal fabrication

Embracing cutting-edge technology

Steel Specialty, Inc. a leading steel and metal fabricator in the USA, has recently shared its success story with the implementation of Voortman’s V807 robotic coper. By partnering with Voortman and investing in this new technology, they have been able to significantly increase productivity and efficiency. Ian Gibson, Director of Operations states: “𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘲𝘶𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘫𝘰𝘣𝘴."

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