DAIHEN
Jobshop Fabricators

Precision Robotics for Job Shops & Fabricators

Empowering versatile fabrication shops. OTC DAIHEN connects flexible robotic welding cells, quick-change tooling, and adaptive weld programs to handle high-mix, low-volume production with shop-floor efficiency.

Job shop robotic fabrication cell

JOB SHOP APPLICATIONS

Flexible Automation for High-Mix Fabrication

Our robotic welding systems adapt to diverse part geometries, material types, and batch sizes — helping job shops and contract fabricators compete on quality, speed, and cost across any industry.

Custom Structural Fabrication

Laser-guided seam tracking with real-time adaptive torch control delivers defect-free longitudinal and circumferential joints on wide-body fuselage panels — achieving Class A weld quality at cycle times 40% faster than manual processes.

Precision Parts & Assemblies

7-axis robotic cells handle electron beam and TIG welding on nickel superalloy combustor liners, turbine exhaust casings, and fuel nozzle manifolds — withstanding operating temperatures above 1,100°C with zero porosity tolerance.

Sheet Metal & Plate Work

3-meter extended-reach configurations access deep wing box cavities for friction stir welding of aluminum-lithium spar caps and skin panels, reducing airframe weight by up to 15% compared to traditional riveted assemblies.

Pipe & Tube Fabrication

ISO Class 5 cleanroom-compatible TIG and plasma welding systems fabricate titanium propellant tanks, aluminum honeycomb panels, and cryogenic fluid lines — meeting NASA-STD-5006 fracture control requirements for crewed missions.

Repair & Maintenance Welding

AI-driven 3D scanning maps worn turbine blade profiles to within 0.05mm, then robotic laser cladding rebuilds airfoil geometry and thermal barrier coatings — restoring components to OEM flight specifications with full traceability.

Prototype & Short-Run Production

High-deposition submerged arc and multi-pass MIG welding systems join 300M and 4340 steel forgings for main and nose gear assemblies — with integrated pre-heat and post-weld heat treatment for fatigue life exceeding 60,000 cycles.

FABRICATION SYSTEMS

Flexible Fabrication Solutions

Explore our signature hardware and software ecosystems tailored specifically for the rigorous standards of defense and aerospace manufacturing.

HARDWARE CLASS

FD-Series Robotics

Multi-Axis Precision Arms

High-repeatability arms featuring specialized arc-welding controllers and built-in laser seam search tools.

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INNOVATION CLASS

Synchro-feed Tech

Zero-Spatter Weld Controls

Syncs wire feed and pulse power inside milliseconds to eliminate post-weld spatter cleaning on thin aircraft skins.

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CELL SYSTEM

ArcWorld Cells

Pre-Engineered Turnkey Workstations

Fully-enclosed safety environments integrating dual robots, positioning turntables, and automatic fume extractors.

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SUCCESS STORIES

Proven Job Shop Deployments

Read real-world briefs detailing how global Tier-1 suppliers and aerospace manufacturers achieved major performance gains.

JOB SHOP CASE STUDY

Contract Fabricator Wins 35% More Bids with Robotics

35% increase in competitive bids won

50% faster job changeover times

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PRECISION PARTS BRIEF

Machine Shop Adds Robotic Welding Revenue Stream

$800K in new annual welding revenue

ROI achieved in under 14 months

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SHEET METAL BRIEF

Sheet Metal Fab Reduces Labor Dependency by 60%

Quick-change fixtures for diverse part mix

Labor dependency reduced by 60%

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PIPE FABRICATION CASE

Pipe Shop Automates Spool Welding Operations

175% increase in spool welding output

2 compact ArcWorld cells in 1,200 sq ft

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RESOURCES & KNOWLEDGE

Insights from Our Engineers

Deep dives, tech manuals, and strategic blueprints written to solve real shop floor headaches.

TRENDS REPORT

5 Min Read

Robotic Welding for Small & Mid-Size Fab Shops

Exploring path-adaptive algorithms and visual artificial intelligence in assembly operations.

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ENGINEERING GUIDE

12 Min Read

Quick-Change Tooling for High-Mix Production

How custom shielding gas kits and strict thermal controls prevent brittle joints in titanium alloys.

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TECH WHITE PAPER

8 Min Read

Offline Programming for Short-Run Efficiency

A mathematical comparison of weld spatter volumes between standard MIG and synchronized systems.

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ROI REPORT

15 Min Read

ROI: First Robot for Your Fabrication Shop

A financial breakdown of initial capital outlay versus labor optimization and rework savings.

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READY TO ELEVATE YOUR MANUFACTURING?

Let's Design Your Solution

Have an engineering walkthrough requirement or a custom part you need verified? Connect directly with our engineering lab team.

PHONE

+1 (937) 667-0800

EMAIL

fabrication@daihenusa.com

ADDRESS

1400 Blauser Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371, United States

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