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Infographic: AT&F Cutting Capabilities

AT&F's commitment to Investing in Customer Success can be seen through precise state-of-the-art metal cutting services.

How Hybrid Laser Welding is Making Cranes Stronger

In the 1830’s, cranes were able to lift their own weight. Today, cranes can lift 10 times their own weight. How? Innovation. Not only through better design, but advancement in high strength steel and fabrication processes.

Boom Welding Innovation - Using Hybrid Laser


The first modern mobile cranes appeared in the 1830’s and were able to lift their own weight. Through design innovation and advancement in high strength steel, cranes today are able to lift 10 times their own weight. New innovations are the result of advanced manufacturing technology. Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) has been the standard process used in the welded crane boom industry for decades. Although submerged arc welding is a proven and time tested method for fabricating booms, it leaves room for improvement.

New Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) Facility Opened by AT&F Steel


CLEVELANDOhio December 9, 2010 AT&F Steel (https://www.atfco.com/), a recognized world leader in welding and fabrication process integration, has opened the doors of its newest state-of-the-art welding center in Cleveland, Ohio.  The multi-million dollar Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW) facility is the largest in the United States.

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