Robotic Welding

• USS-LMT has 2 Robotic welding cells. Our first cell features 1 robot and 2 positioning tables. Our second system, purchased in 2019, features 2 robots and 2 positioning tables.
• During the manufacturing planning stage, our mechanical engineers and welding technicians collaborate to design robust welding fixtures that account for the following:
  • Material alloy and heat treatment
  • Material thickness
  • Access for welding torches
  • Thermal distortion during the weld process
  • Post weld distortion due to residual stresses
  • Fixture induced distortion due to clamping forces
  • Post welding grinding/sanding
  • Post welding heat treatment or stress relieving

Manual Welding

• USS-LMT has 5 Manual Welding Stations for MIG and TIG welding of aluminum and steel alloys.
• We also have the necessary capability in-house to preheat parts and perform Fluorescent Dye Inspections.
• With over 50+ years of combined experience, our welders are capable of tackling the most complex welding projects.

Welding Armor Plate

• USS-LMT is qualified to weld armor plate per MIL-STD-3040 for both critical and ballistic grade joints.
• Our qualifications extend to our robotic systems which have successfully produced and delivered over 1,000 Armored Antenna Mounts to the US Army.
• Our team has intimate familiarity with critical aspects of welding armor plate including Joint Preparation, control of the Heat-Affected Zone, applications that require Multi-Pass Welding, and control of Thermal Distortions which can affect dimensional accuracy.