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Shipbuilding Solutions for Smooth Sailing

Miller® shipbuilding welders are built to work the way your shipyard works now, with technology that grows as your needs evolve. Designed to deliver inspection-passing quality in demanding conditions, these simple-to-operate machines keep your crew moving steadily ahead by minimizing disruptions and boosting productivity across the yard. Explore how we can help your operation run smoother on day one.

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Inspection Risk & Weld Procedure Compliance

Passing inspections the first time is the quickest way to increase your operation's productivity. Miller welders, such as the XMT® series, are trusted solutions that deliver consistent arcs, intuitive controls and high-quality welds across approved procedures. Plus, induction heating technology allows for more precise heat control, which reduces necessary rework and keeps projects moving.

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Harsh Environment Reliability

Miller products are engineered to hold up flawlessly despite the high heat, high humidity and corrosive conditions found at a shipyard. XMT series platforms like the XMT 400 ArcReach® and the XMT 650 ArcReach produce dependable output in harsh conditions that raises welders' confidence levels by allowing them to stay focused on the weld, not the machine.

XMT 400 ArcReach Patti Marine

Environmental Constraints and Low Efficiency

Shipyard welding doesn't happen all in one place, and traversing hulls, decks and confined spaces wastes valuable time. ArcReach technology limits unnecessary trips to the machine by allowing welders to make point-of-use parameter adjustments. And Auto-Line™ technology helps overcome dirty power so welders can use the nearest outlet instead of a better one that's farther away. For even greater efficiency, AugmentedArc® welding simulators turn your jobsite into a classroom by allowing your crew to practice a weld and then execute it that same day.

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Process Adaptability Across Applications

Whether the job calls for structural welds, pipe, aluminum, thin materials or hull fabrication, Miller welders have the versatility to handle multiple applications from a single power source, reducing equipment sprawl and maximizing simplicity. Dynasty® TIG welders are ideal for thin materials, critical welds and aluminum fabrication thanks to AC/DC TIG and stick capabilities. XMT multiprocess welders allow your crew to handle everything else, regardless of skill level.

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Wire Consumables and Performance

In shipbuilding, long welds and tight spaces can increase fatigue and make it harder to maintain consistent weld quality. By combining proven Hobart® filler metals like Triple-7® and MaxalMIG® with stable wire delivery from ArcReach SuitCase® feeders paired with XMT platforms, crews can achieve more consistent arc performance, better uptime and cleaner weld profiles, even on aluminum applications. Plus, AccuLock® consumables can enhance throughput for every MIG application.

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Automation to Reimagine Your Workflow

Miller automation offers easy-to-integrate solutions that can help you reimagine your workflow with more consistency and less complexity. Flexible systems like Copilot™ Builder™, which can be reconfigured and mounted to horizontal, vertical or inverted surfaces, allow your crew to automate repetitive welds outside the traditional weld cell. And scalable technology grows with your operation alongside evolving needs and project demands.

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Benefiting Real Welders

See how customers like Don Cummings, a welding fabrication manager at Safe Boats, are implementing Miller shipbuilding solutions to benefit their operations.

“It would be extremely hard to imagine running production the way we do now without the support of the ITW team.”

Don Cummings

Welding Fabrication Manager, Safe Boats

Power Your Shipbuilding Operation With Miller

Our diverse portfolio of easy-to-integrate shipbuilding solutions is built to handle the unique challenges you face daily.