To meet the scale and precision needed in offshore wind fabrication, Ljungström replaced its aging manual equipment with HGG’s RPC 1200 Mk3. “It would’ve been difficult, if not impossible, to cut or drill the required geometry of the parts that we’re fabricating with more conventional or manual machine tools,” explains Mike Zakel, Director of Custom Manufacturing Solutions. The transition to automation wasn’t just a technological upgrade—it was a strategic pivot that allowed Ljungström to compete in a new, more complex sector.

The RPC 1200 Mk3 offered everything the company needed: high-speed, robotic plasma cutting; automatic scanning to detect bent flanges and adjust in real-time; and beveling capabilities essential for weld-ready joints. As material arrives—often straight from the truck—the machine’s advanced vision system compensates for irregularities, ensuring precision from start to finish. With the ability to process up to 100 parts per eight-hour shift, the machine has transformed throughput and reduced cycle time dramatically. “Without it,” Zakel adds, “we wouldn’t be able to meet customer lead times. The machine is a vital component of our factory expansion.”