Webinar: Wednesday - April 22, 2026 @ 2:00 PM ET

Improving weld prep starts upstream. Learn how robotic plasma cutting delivers more consistent parts, reduces rework, and enables more reliable welding automation.

Yaskawa Motoman and Hypertherm have partnered to improve weld prep through robotic plasma cutting solutions. This session will show how better, more consistent cutting helps manufacturers improve downstream welding performance, reduce manual grinding and rework, and strengthen overall automation results. Attendees will also see key applications, integration approaches, and real-world benefits across fabrication environments.

Pain Points:

Difficulty scaling welding automation due to inconsistent upstream cutting quality
High levels of manual grinding, fitting, and rework
Skilled labor shortages impacting productivity and throughput
Variability in part quality leading to downstream welding issues
Inefficiencies in weld prep slowing overall fabrication flow

Key Takeaways:

Improving cutting accuracy directly improves welding automation success
Robotic plasma cutting reduces or eliminates manual weld prep tasks
Better part consistency leads to less rework and higher throughput
Integrated Hypertherm + Yaskawa solutions simplify automation adoption
Manufacturers can achieve more reliable, repeatable fabrication workflows

Who Should Attend:

Fabrication and manufacturing companies (steel, energy, automotive, shipbuilding, heavy equipment, pipe/tube)
Metal service centers and suppliers
Owners, presidents, and general managers
Plant, production, and operations managers
Weld and manufacturing engineers
Fabrication leads, supervisors, and welding teams

About the Presenters:

Patrick Chelli is a Senior Robotics Business Manager based in Ontario with more than a decade of experience in robotic cutting and automation. At Hypertherm, he leads initiatives that drive business growth, strengthen strategic alignment across the cutting partner channel, and deliver value to customers. Patrick focuses on connecting advanced technology with real‑world fabrication needs, helping shops adopt scalable automation that elevates weld prep quality and boosts overall fabrication efficiency.

Josh Leath is Sr. Product Manager for Welding at Yaskawa Motoman. After spending over a decade as a Product and Brand Manager for tools and test equipment lines, Josh joined the Yaskawa team in 2017. With 18+ years of experience, he works extensively with end users to cultivate solutions that ensure customers are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.