Guides and News
Technical guides, test results and project notes from the PCL Group engineering team in Jinan: H-beam and section cutting, tube and pipe processing, plate cutting and robotic welding.
Machine, power options, zero-remnant cutting and bevels for structural steel.
How the three beam processing routes compare on cost, accuracy and output.
H, I, IPE, HEA and HEB dimensions with a quick fit check for the machine.
Speed, gas, focus and nozzle for 1 to 15 kW fiber lasers on four materials.
How to trade safely
Payment terms, factory inspection, pre-shipment test cuts and documents to check before you buy a CNC cutting machine from a Chinese manufacturer.
Spot Welding Machines (MFDC) in Screw Welding Applications
Medium Frequency Direct Current (MFDC) spot welding machines are increasingly favored in screw welding processes due to their precision, efficiency.
Problems and solutions in the teaching and programming process of welding robots
In recent years, with the rising labor costs, the economic model of "Made in China," which relied on cheap labor, has become unsustainable.
Beyond Manual Welding: How Robotic Welders Are Transforming Manufacturing
In today's highly competitive manufacturing environment, efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness are essential.
High-Power Laser Cutting Machines
Advantages of high-power fiber laser cutting in sheet metal: thicker plate, faster cutting and air-assist cutting to lower cost per part.
Laser-Cut Bolt Holes in Steel Structures: Test Against Drilling
30 kW fiber laser vs radial drill on Q355B plate 12-30 mm: hole diameter, ±1.0 mm spacing, wall roughness and HAZ hardness checked against GB.
Plasma Cutting Technology in Metal Sheet Processing
Traditional metal sheet cutting processes have certain limitations, primarily due to the complexity of operations and significant safety hazards.
Intelligent Welding Robot System
Hardware and software of an intelligent welding robot system: robot body, power source, vision sensor, seam tracking and offline programming.
Analysis of key technology of offshore steel structure welding robot
Key technologies for robotic welding of offshore platform structures: thick-plate multi-pass welding, seam tracking and work in confined nodes.
Research on the Application of Industrial Robots in Intelligent Welding
From the first industrial robots to sensor-guided welding cells: how robots are applied in intelligent welding and what limits them today.
Kinematic Analysis and Application of Square Pipe Welding Robot
Kinematic analysis of a robot welding square-pipe T-joints in steel structures, covering torch posture, corner transitions and path planning.
Safe Operation and Maintenance Procedures for Robotic Laser Welding Machines
Pre-operation checks, laser safety, shielding gas, optics cleaning and maintenance intervals for robotic laser welding machines in production.
How to trade safely
Payment terms, factory inspection, pre-shipment test cuts and documents to check before you buy a CNC cutting machine from a Chinese manufacturer.
Spot Welding Machines (MFDC) in Screw Welding Applications
Medium Frequency Direct Current (MFDC) spot welding machines are increasingly favored in screw welding processes due to their precision, efficiency.
Problems and solutions in the teaching and programming process of welding robots
In recent years, with the rising labor costs, the economic model of "Made in China," which relied on cheap labor, has become unsustainable.
Beyond Manual Welding: How Robotic Welders Are Transforming Manufacturing
In today's highly competitive manufacturing environment, efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness are essential.
High-Power Laser Cutting Machines
Advantages of high-power fiber laser cutting in sheet metal: thicker plate, faster cutting and air-assist cutting to lower cost per part.
Laser-Cut Bolt Holes in Steel Structures: Test Against Drilling
30 kW fiber laser vs radial drill on Q355B plate 12-30 mm: hole diameter, ±1.0 mm spacing, wall roughness and HAZ hardness checked against GB.
Plasma Cutting Technology in Metal Sheet Processing
Traditional metal sheet cutting processes have certain limitations, primarily due to the complexity of operations and significant safety hazards.
Intelligent Welding Robot System
Hardware and software of an intelligent welding robot system: robot body, power source, vision sensor, seam tracking and offline programming.
Analysis of key technology of offshore steel structure welding robot
Key technologies for robotic welding of offshore platform structures: thick-plate multi-pass welding, seam tracking and work in confined nodes.
Research on the Application of Industrial Robots in Intelligent Welding
From the first industrial robots to sensor-guided welding cells: how robots are applied in intelligent welding and what limits them today.
Kinematic Analysis and Application of Square Pipe Welding Robot
Kinematic analysis of a robot welding square-pipe T-joints in steel structures, covering torch posture, corner transitions and path planning.
Safe Operation and Maintenance Procedures for Robotic Laser Welding Machines
Pre-operation checks, laser safety, shielding gas, optics cleaning and maintenance intervals for robotic laser welding machines in production.