Yaskawa, Hypertherm Partner to Present Weld Webinar
April 22, 2026Yaskawa Motoman and Hypertherm have partnered to improve weld prep through robotic plasma cutting solutions and will present how better cutting quality directly improves welding performance and overall fabrication efficiency in an April 22 webinar, titled "Improving Weld Prep Starts Upstream."
This webinar 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
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. Chelli 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, Leath 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.
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
Webinar Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 2 PM ET
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