HERD announces that they are now using laser welding
by CM Staff
By embracing laser welding technology, HERD says they are dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry advancements, ensuring that customers benefit from the latest innovations and unparalleled quality in their products.
HERD Becomes First Manufacturer in Winnipeg to Utilize Laser Welding
WINNIPEG — HERD announces that they recently integrated laser welding capabilities into their Winnipeg production facility. By embracing laser welding technology, HERD says they are dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry advancements, ensuring that customers benefit from the latest innovations and unparalleled quality in their products. The strategic decision reaffirms HERD’s attempt at using new solutions.
The LightWELD XR by IPG is reportedly up to four times faster than traditional tungsten inert gas welding, works on a wide range of materials, and offers high-quality, consistent results. By using a laser to fuse the materials, the handheld welder penetrates deeper than metal inert gas welding, creating stronger weld joints and, ultimately, more streamlined products.
HERD has already witnessed the benefits of laser welding, reducing up to 80% of the welding wire consumables that were previously used. The process has also worked to remove upright grinding, allowing products to be finished with a quick sanding process, accelerating the upstream production process by up to 55%. While the plan is to eventually implement laser welding into all of HERD’s products, the initial focus has been on the Truck Guard line, where welding times for the signature Aero guard have decreased from around 60 minutes to as little as 40 minutes.
“HERD’s leap into laser welding technology is a transformative moment for our company and represents our longstanding commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Jayson Bollenbach, Production Manager at HERD. “Our team is excited to harness the power of this cutting-edge technology and look forward to delivering even more exceptional products to our valued customers.”
The laser welder has already made waves locally, as HERD has fielded calls from local vendors interested in becoming suppliers and multiple Winnipeg-based companies requesting information prior to purchasing their own.
