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A complete workflow for modern shipbuilding

HGTECH combines core equipment, integrated production lines, and digital systems to support surface preparation, cutting, welding, logistics, and production coordination in the shipbuilding industry.

  • 01

    Cleaning

    Surface preparation for pretreatment, rust removal, and maintenance.
  • 02

    Marking

    Part identification, coding, and traceability for production flow.
  • 03

    Cutting

    Plate, profile, and pipe processing for shipbuilding fabrication.
  • 04

    Welding

    Automated welding support for sections and assemblies.
  • 05

    Production Lines

    Integrated cutting and welding lines for workshop efficiency.
  • 06

    Digital Systems

    Factory-level coordination through management and visualization.

Core Equipment

  • Large-Format Bevel Cutting

    High-precision laser cutting and bevel preparation for ultra-large ship plates, deck panels, bulkheads, and hull sections.
    Value Points
    Up to 40 m × 6 m processing | Straight cutting, marking, and bevel cutting in one setup | V/Y/X/K bevels up to 45°
    Recommended Products
    WALC-P Series Large-Format High-Power Bevel Laser Cutting Machine

  • Shipbuilding Laser Rust Removal & Surface Preparation

    Automated laser cleaning for shipbuilding pipes and structural components, removing rust, oxide layers, paint, and surface contaminants before welding, coating, maintenance, and repair.
    Value Points
    Rust removal without base-material damage | Automated handling for long pipe materials | Welding and coating pre-treatment
    Recommended Products
    High Power Laser Pipe Cleaning Automated Line

  • High-Speed Laser Scribing & Marking System

    Automated post-cut plate marking for shipbuilding, combining layout-line scribing, part and segment identification, process symbols, bevel information, and QR-code traceability in one operation.
    Value Points
    Full-format plate marking | 3D vision alignment | Durable marks and QR-code traceability
    Recommended Products
    Full-Format Laser Scribing Machine for Shipbuilding

  • Profile and H-Beam Processing

    Dedicated profile and H-beam laser solutions help shipbuilders process structural members used in hull fabrication.
    Value Points
    For structural members | Improved fabrication accuracy | More automation in profile preparation

  • Heavy-Duty Tube and Pipe Processing

    Heavy-duty tube and pipe processing solutions extend shipbuilding capability beyond plate cutting.
    Value Points
    Supports large pipe formats | Flexible loading and handling | Complements ship plate processing
    Recommended Products
    4 Chucks (Side Hanging) Heavy-Load Laser Tube Cutting Machine

  • Laser-Arc Hybrid Welding

    Laser-arc hybrid welding combines laser energy density with arc gap-bridging ability for ship plate splicing and medium-to-thick plate panel joining.
    Value Points
    Deep penetration | Better assembly-gap tolerance | Lower deformation than conventional arc welding | Seam tracking and weld path correction
    Recommended Products
    Automotive Seats Flexible Laser Welding Line

Production Lines

Integrated Cutting & Welding Line Solutions

Modular production line solutions with optimized equipment combinations, designed to help customers better understand the manufacturing workflow and system configuration.
01

Sub-Assembly Welding Line

Built for modular hull component welding with stronger automation, reduced manual dependence, and more flexible section production.
Value Points
For small assembly structures | Reduced manual reliance | Flexible modular production
Recommended Combination

· Small Assembly Automatic Fit-Up & Tack Welding Workstation

· Teach-Free Welding Workstation

· 3D Model Import & Automatic Path Planning Module

Component Cutting Line

Centralized blanking and flexible material preparation for large steel plates of different thicknesses.
Value Points
Supports large-plate preparation | Improves routing efficiency | Suitable for integrated workshop flow
Recommended Combination

· WALC Series

· Plate Handling Modules

· Full-Format Laser Scribing Machine for Shipbuilding

Deck Cutting Line

Automated cutting, chamfering, and transfer for large deck parts with stronger process continuity.
Value Points
Large deck-part handling | Integrated chamfering workflow | Higher process continuity
Recommended Combination

· WALC-P Series Large-Format Bevel Laser Cutting Machine

· Plate Handling Modules

· Full-Format Laser Scribing Machine for Shipbuilding

Profile Cutting Line

Automated processing for shipbuilding profiles with better coordination across cutting, sorting, and downstream fabrication.
Value Points
For shipbuilding profiles | Improves line coordination | Supports rhythmic production
Recommended Combination

· Profile Steel Laser 3D Cutting & Automatic Loading/Unloading Workstation

· Roller Conveying & Alignment Modules

· Profile Nesting Software

Thin Plate Welding Intelligent Production Line

Designed for thin plate flat sections where lower deformation, consistent welding quality, and better automation are required.
Value Points
Suitable for thin plate sections | Lower deformation | Higher welding consistency
Recommended Combination

· High-Power Laser-Arc Hybrid Welding Equipment

· Vision Seam Tracking System

· Intelligent Central Control System

T-Profile Welding Intelligent Production Line

Supports pre-assembly, positioning, welding, and correction for T-profile production processes in structural ship fabrication.
Value Points
Covers full T-profile flow | Improves structural consistency | Supports integrated correction
Recommended Combination

· T-Profile Pre-Assembly & Positioning Station

· Automatic Welding System

· Automatic Straightening System

Digital Shipyard

System modules for coordination and visualization

Digital shipyard modules help connect production, logistics, scheduling, and workshop visualization into a more coordinated manufacturing environment.

Yard and Material Storage Management

A digital management module for coordinated yard, storage, and logistics operations across shipbuilding workflows.
Value Points
System Modules

· Yard Management System

· Scheduling Modules

· Logistics Coordination Modules

Intelligent Central Control

A central control layer that connects equipment scheduling, production plans, transport, sorting, and storage coordination.
Value Points
System Modules

· Central Control System

· Scheduling Modules

· Production Coordination Interface

Digital Twin

A digital twin module that creates a synchronized virtual view of the workshop and production lines for visualization and dynamic management.
Value Points
System Modules

· Digital Twin Platform

· Workshop Visualization

· Dynamic Monitoring Modules

Design-to-Production Data Integration

Digital shipbuilding support can connect design, cutting, welding, and supply-chain data for more consistent production planning and path adjustment.
Value Points
Design-to-production data connection | Path adjustment support | Digital manufacturing coordination
System Modules

· Intelligent Laser Equipment Cloud Platform

· Tribon/CATIA Data Connection

· Digital Shipyard Support

AI Welding and Smart Shipyard Project

AI-assisted shipbuilding welding can support automatic process-parameter calling, weld path planning, and digital coordination for small assembly and panel-frame welding processes.
Value Points
AI welding parameter calling | Automatic path planning | Digital line coordination
System Modules

· Small Assembly Welding Line

· Panel-Frame Welding Line

· Smart Shipyard System

Why HGTECH

Integrated capabilities for modern shipbuilding

HGTECH combines core equipment, integrated production lines, and digital factory modules to support more efficient, consistent, and scalable shipbuilding operations.

  • Core Products

    Equipment for cleaning, cutting, processing, and welding

  • Integrated Lines

    Scenario-based line solutions for cutting and welding

  • Digital Modules

    Systems for coordination, visibility, and management

Innovation Capability

  • 12
    National-Level Talent & Technology Platforms
  • 100+
    Scientific Research Achievement Awards
  • 3000+
    Independent Intellectual Property Rights

Innovative Achievements

  • In 2015, the project "Key Technologies and Complete Equipment for High-quality and High-efficiency Laser Welding and Cutting in Automobile Manufacturing" won the First Prize of the National Award for Progress in Science and Technology.
  • Since its establishment, it has obtained more than 100 national, provincial and ministerial scientific research achievement awards, including 4 National Awards for Progress in Science and Technology.
  • It has achieved over 70 "China’s Firsts" in the industry.
  • The average annual growth rate of authorized patents exceeded 28% in the past five years.
  • Led the formulation of the first international standard for China’s laser industry.
  • The average annual sales contribution rate of new products reached 41% over the past five years.
  • The National Enterprise Technology Center ranked 123rd among 1,744 evaluated institutions nationwide, topping the industry.

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