Accurate Metal Products (AMP), a precision steel fabricator based in Milwaukee, has implemented two EasyGrinder robotic systems provided by Dutch company Teqram, aiming to optimize its operations and workforce capabilities. The adoption of these AI-powered robots marks Teqram’s first deployment of the EasyGrinder system in the United States, reflecting both companies’ intent to align technological innovation with established production standards. Recent trends indicate a broader industry shift where manufacturers integrate robotics not simply to automate, but to redeploy skilled workers into more valuable tasks while improving production consistency and efficiency. Competitors in the steel fabrication sector are increasingly looking to automation, not as a means of workforce reduction, but as a strategy for quality assurance, safety, and sustainability.
How do EasyGrinder Robots Support Fabricators?
Teqram’s EasyGrinder robots are designed to handle one of the most demanding aspects of metal fabrication—cleaning and finishing flame- and plasma-cut steel parts. These robots operate using artificial intelligence and advanced 3D vision technology, allowing them to autonomously identify, pick up, and process metal parts without requiring manual programming. The integrated system utilizes a magnetic gripper for handling materials and an automatic tool changer to select optimal tools for various tasks, including the removal of slag, edge rounding, and internal diameter cleaning.
What Role Does Automation Play in AMP’s Operations?
With the EasyGrinder now active at both Milwaukee and Rockford locations, AMP incorporates this technology as part of its broader digitalization strategy. The company asserts that automating repetitive grinding tasks contributes to more consistent quality and shorter lead times, reinforcing its position in supplying OEMs across mining, energy, agriculture, and defense sectors.
“These machines help us maintain the high standards our customers expect, while making life easier for our skilled tradespeople,”
stated AMP owner Woody Alverson.
Which Other Solutions Does Teqram Offer?
Teqram’s portfolio extends beyond the EasyGrinder, featuring products such as EasyDebur, EasyFlipper, EasyShotblast, EasyMillDrill, EasyLevel, EasyUnpacker, and Bin Picking systems. Each solution aims to automate specific aspects of metalworking, from deburring and flipping heavy parts to automating the loading and unloading of various machines. These offerings illustrate Teqram’s focus on simplifying metal processing and increasing productivity with the support of AI and robotics.
Past information about AMP’s automation efforts largely centered on upgrading cutting technologies and expanding fabrication capacity. The deployment of Teqram’s EasyGrinder marks a progression in AMP’s automation journey, moving from manual methods and semi-automated systems to advanced AI-powered robots. This step appears to further AMP’s objectives of boosting efficiency, supporting skilled labor, and responding to evolving customer expectations in a competitive market landscape.
AMP acquired the EasyGrinders through Automated Fabrication Systems LLC (AFS), a partner of Teqram in North America with more than 25 years in integrating productivity solutions for manufacturers. The EasyGrinder systems are now integral to AMP’s operational workflow, contributing to efficient processing while also upholding high standards. Alverson commented,
“This investment reflects our belief that technology and craftsmanship go hand in hand. At Accurate Metal, we’ll always prioritize quality — whatever it takes.”
Selecting advanced automation solutions like the EasyGrinder benefits fabricators by ensuring process repeatability and freeing skilled staff for tasks that add greater value to operations. Industry-wide, AI-driven robots increasingly address physical challenges in manufacturing, expediting throughput and enhancing workplace safety. For producers considering robotic grinding, evaluating integration ease, system adaptability, and the capacity to support a skilled workforce will inform a successful transition toward digital production environments.
- AMP installs Teqram’s EasyGrinder robots at two U.S. facilities.
- AI-powered systems automate grinding and surface preparation tasks.
- Deployment supports AMP’s ongoing digital transformation strategy.
