Rebuild, retrofit and remanufacture
If a new welder is not in the budget, remanufacture or convert the one you have. With mechanical upgrades and new technology, an older welder can perform better than when new.
What can be done
Complete mechanical remanufacture, electronic and computer additions, conversions to hydraulic, conversions to DC or MFDC, conversions for specific welding applications, and tooling modifications.
Yours or ours
The work applies to your own machine, or to used equipment kept at the plant that can be sold and remanufactured to your specification. Welding transformers and weld controls can be rebuilt as well.
Checked before it ships
On-site technical evaluation and service are available. Whenever possible, actual customer samples are run and machine settings optimized before shipment.
Levels of remanufacture
Four levels, published terms
Level 1
As is
- Ships in its existing condition.
- Available for inspection before shipment.
- Payment before shipment.
No warranty
Level 2
Functional
- Operational when it leaves the plant.
- Parts used may be used or new.
- Inspection and functional testing under power before shipment.
No warranty
Level 3
Reconditioned
- Cleaned, lightly sanded and painted Automation International blue.
- Cylinders rebuilt with new packings, seals and solenoid valves.
- New water circuits, manifolds and hoses.
- Transformer tested in place.
6 months on new parts, rebuilt air cylinders and water circuits. 90 days on the welding transformer.
Level 4
Complete remanufacture
- Frame stripped to the last bolt, steam cleaned or sandblasted, and painted.
- Worn parts remachined or replaced to new machine tolerances.
- Transformer removed and tested. Primary rewound as required.
- All new air, water and electrical. New controls.
- Complete owner's manual with drawings.
6 months on the entire machine
Freight to and from the customer is paid by the customer. Service visits after delivery are charged at prevailing per diem rates, as set out in the quotation.
Common questions
What warranty comes with a complete remanufacture?
A six month warranty on the entire machine. Reconditioned machines carry six months on listed items and 90 days on the welding transformer.
Can my welder be converted to MFDC?
Yes. Conversions to DC and to mid-frequency DC are offered, along with conversions to hydraulic operation.
Can I test the machine before it ships?
Yes. Equipment is made available for inspection, and at the functional level and above it is tested under power. Acceptance tests on customer parts are agreed case by case.
Get a quote: Rebuild, retrofit, remanufacture
Prefer to talk? Call (217) 446-9500, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.
- What you need: a new machine, a rebuild, service or parts.
- The part and process: material, size and production rate.
- For parts: the machine's description, model number and serial number. Photos help.