Robor delivers the most comprehensive service from one supplier through its
R80 million, 20 000m2 facility, which incorporates state-of-the-art equipment – not found anywhere else in the country – and a host of value adding services under one roof.

The company’s expanded offering helps increase the efficiency of operations, minimising customers’ costs and removing a number of links from the supply chain. In addition to conventional services such as cutting, ring rolling, bending, painting and drilling, Robor can convert a customer’s requirements or drawings into a quasi-finished product that is transported to the fabrication shop or site ready to assemble. As an integrated supplier, the company can improve yield and supply high-quality laser or high-definition profiled or cut tube, plus it can ensure:

• better lead times
• simplified logistics
• less admin and management time
• decreased transport costs
• enhanced co-ordination

TrumpfTruLaser Tube 7000
The advanced hardware and software of this laser-cutting machine offers enhanced capabilities for projects that require customised solutions.

• Tried-and-tested technology – only one of its kind in SA
• High-precision, 2-D, accurate cutting
• Reliable and consistent
• Ideal for the automotive industry
• Can cut range of material, from pre-galvanised mild steel to stainless steel
• TruTops and 3-D Tube Design assist in optimising yield
• Customised to handle long lengths resulting in reduced scrap

Microstep HD Plasma Cutter
This high-definition plasma cutter has the ability to cut larger sizes and heavier material than the laser machine. Characterised by precision and versatility, the Microstep HD is ideal for providing tube for structural applications.

• 3-D head offers profiled tube already prepared for the welding process
• Weld preparation or bevel ends are easily facilitated, enhancing the quality of the weld
• Offers largest profiling capability in SA, up to 508mm diameter tubes and pipes
• Software includes SigmaNEST CAD/CAM nesting programs for flatbed cutting

Robotic welding arm
With a total of eight axes of welding, this is an extremely flexible alternative to traditional welding equipment, offering structural and conveyance welding for tube and pipe. Major benefits of this technologically advanced welding arm include superior quality, reliable consistency and high speed.

• Fanuc robot with a 2m reach
• Lincoln 450 amp welder at 100% duty cycle
• Water cooled CO2 MIG welding torch
• Standard 1.2mm wire feeder
• Six axes on robot, two axes on jig
• Weld jig capacity 500kg at 1.2m radius
• Two quick-load multi-fixing jigs
• Four times faster than manual welding

Additional services
Cutting

• Capabilities: laser; HD plasma; circular saw; band saw (including bundle and mitre cutting)
• Outside diameter: ≥ 9.5mm and ≤ 508mm
• Thickness: ≥ 0.7mm
• Various shapes can be cut

Bending

• Capabilities: constant and variable radius; 2-D and 3-D
• Outside diameter: 12.7 to 76.2mm
• Thickness: 0.7 to 3mm
• Shape: CHS, SHS, RHS and ovals
• Bending: ≤ 1700

Ring rolling

• Outside diameter: 12.7 to 38.1mm
• Thickness: 1.2 to 2mm
• Shape: CHS

Swaging

• Outside diameter: 22.23 to 88.9mm
• Thickness: 0.9 to 2mm

Reduction

• Outside diameter: 15.88 to 38.1mm
• Thickness: 0.9 to 1.6mm
• Reduce up to 70mm

Punching and pressing

• Punching and pressing of tube, as well as combination thereof