GLOBAL STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

SMS group and Taylor-Winfield are joining forces for the supply, support and service of the X-Roll® Laser Welding System.

BETTER TOGETHER

SMS group and Taylor-Winfield Technologies have joined together in a global strategic alliance for the supply, support and service of SMS’ proprietary X-Roll® heavy gauge coil joining laser welder. Taylor-Winfield has been given exclusive access to utilize SMS’ 3rd generation machine design to sell and build the X-Roll® coil joining laser welder to steel producers and line builders worldwide. This agreement provides our customers with another option for the supply of pickle line and PLTCM laser coil joining welders and perfectly complements our light gauge laser welder, the Eclipse X1.
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POWERHOUSE PARTNERSHIP

SMS & Taylor-Winfield are both industry leaders in their fields – SMS in the design and integration of metallurgical plants, rolling mills, and forging plant technologies and Taylor-Winfield in the design, supply and servicing of robust, innovative coil joining welding machines. Together, this alliance leverages the strengths of both companies to accelerate the growth of the X-Roll® and better serve steel producers and line builders worldwide. Learn more about the alliance by watching the video below.

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE BY THE NUMBERS

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THE X-ROLL® LASER WELDING SYSTEM

The X-Roll® is the most technologically advanced heavy gauge coil joining laser welder on the market for pickle lines, PLTCM and other heavy gauge process lines. Now in its 3rd generation design, the X-Roll® is successfully operating in steel mills across the globe. Unique features include:
  • Automatic welding parameters set-up for every material pairing
  • Integrated real-time weld seam quality assurance system
  • Cycle time below 60 seconds
  • Patented pre and post weld induction heat treatment of the weld seam
  • Simplified rapid shear knife cassette changing
  • Automatic scrap handling
  • Compact design with simple foundation – perfect for revamps
  • Easy, safe, and repeatable operation
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WHY OUR CUSTOMERS PARTNER WITH
TAYLOR-WINFIELD TECHNOLOGIES

As a Capital Equipment Manufacturer, we provide standard & custom engineered parts production solutions, all under one roof. From concept through engineering, assembly and test, we have the expertise, resources, and commitment to ensure quality equipment & total “life” support for all the equipment we manufacture.

Research & Development Laboratory

The Research and Development​ Center can help improve part quality, quantify existing processes, create reliable parts production expectations, and establish machine performance criterion.

Aftermarket Spare Parts & Copper Products

Taylor-Winfield’s Aftermarket Spare Parts & Copper Products Group provides “life support”, parts and ancillary equipment for existing machines worldwide.

Worldwide Field Service and Support

Taylor-Winfield’s technicians have mechanical, electrical, & programming skills, enabling them to provide timely, quality service, and to supervise or perform on-site machine evaluations, repairs, & upgrades.

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