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The global leader in automated orbital welding technology for the nuclear and power generation industries, Arc Machines Inc (AMI), has recently consolidated all its UK activities, including customer support, operator training, equipment maintenance and repair and spares supply, in a single, purpose built facility in Daventry, Northamptonshire.
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The global leader in automated orbital welding technology for the nuclear and power generation industries, Arc Machines Inc (AMI), has recently consolidated all its UK activities, including customer support, operator training, equipment maintenance and repair and spares supply, in a single, purpose built facility in Daventry, Northamptonshire,
From the new, 7,000 sq. ft. building, AMI will continue to provide both standard and bespoke weld systems for the nuclear industry and develop a custom service to the growing market for critical weld applications in this sector.
The relocation and centralisation of its UK operations reinforces AMI's position as a leader in automated orbital welding for nuclear applications, this is a timely move as the government looks to implement the nuclear new build programme.
AMI has been setting the standards for automated orbital welding technology since it was first established in 1976 and its welding systems now provide a range of applications for the nuclear industry from sealing high level waste containers to precision welding for reactor tube sheets, superheated steam piping, reactor piping and vessel repair and maintenance.
In nuclear applications, where weld integrity and the ability to adapt to exotic materials are critical, the accuracy and consistently high quality welds achieved by the AMI weld heads, power sources and control systems provide the quality and reliability essential to the industry.
Automated orbital welding systems are increasingly demonstrating the potential for significantly reducing construction time and costs, by reducing weld rejection rates and thus improving productivity.
AMI now has the largest product range on the market and a reputation for the highest manufacturing standards, technical strength, customer service and quality of materials.
At the new premises, AMI will be able to demonstrate the full range of its products from the, industry standard, Model 15 large diameter pipe weld head to the compact Model 81 small diameter weld head.
Also on display will be Models 205, 207, 227, 307 and 415 power supplies which have the capability of storing weld schedules in a microprocessor based control system, with the option of real-time data acquisition, in order to maintain weld integrity with precise tolerances over hundreds of repetitive welds or when an identical weld is required at a later date.
AMI regional director, Michael Allman, said: "Arc Machines has been at the forefront of orbital welding for the nuclear industry for a long time and we are determined to maintain that position. The new facility at Daventry is the only one of its kind in the UK to accommodate the full AMI product range along with a state-of-the-art demonstration area, full maintenance and service support, and a dedicated operator training facility.
"We are determined to provide a better service to both existing and new clients, and this move gives us the ability to demonstrate our full capabilities and to expand our services in the growing nuclear market."
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Tim Burkham
Allott and Associates Ltd
Claro Chambers
42 High Street
Knaresborough
HG5 0EQ
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