Allied Metal to Launch Robotic Forming Cell — Now Seeking Launch Partners

At Allied Metal, we’re building toward something bigger — a smarter, more responsive shop built around automation and lean execution. And our next move? Deploying a robotic press brake forming cell.

We’ve had an ABB 4400 robot on site for a while now, and after confirming the system is operational, we’re preparing to integrate it into a dedicated press brake cell designed for repeatable parts. This isn’t a showroom demo. It’s a practical, in-house solution aimed at reducing labor strain, increasing consistency, and lowering the cost-per-part for real-world jobs.

So what’s the plan?

We’re looking to bring one or two Automation Launch Partners onboard — companies with repeatable press brake parts who want the benefits of robotic forming without investing in robotics themselves.

If you’ve got a bracket, panel, or formed part that runs regularly — and you’re open to a smarter way to produce it — you could help shape this system from day one.

Here’s what we have in-house:

ABB 4400 six-axis robot, large envelope, heavy payload
CNC Accurpress brake, with automation-friendly tooling
In-house laser cutting, for fully managed workflows
Experienced team ready to build tooling and fixturing around your part

Ideal launch partner jobs:

Repeatable parts that run monthly or quarterly
Stainless, aluminum, or mild steel — light to midweight
One to three bends per part preferred (for cycle time)
Good drawing data or at least flat pattern references

What do you get?

Preferred pricing on all runs while we finalize integration
Production priority in our schedule
Waived or reduced setup/tooling costs
Input on how the cell is tuned to handle your specific job

What’s the timeline?

If your job is a good fit, we’ll review part details and outline the integration path. Timing will depend on the complexity of the setup, fixturing requirements, and brake programming — but we’re actively building the system now and prioritizing launch partner projects.

Contact us to discuss your part and potential implementation timelines.