Case Study: Roeslein & Associates
Roeslein & Associates, Inc. is an engineering, modular fabrication, and construction company providing turnkey project solutions by emphasizing a modular engineering execution early in the planning process. Roeslein's fabricated modules are precisely engineered for ease in transport via truck, rail, or sea.
The Business Challenge:"The growth of our company demanded that we get a high-end pipe cutting machine that could handle larger pipes," said Eric Robertson, Manager of the Pipe Fabrication Department. "We started looking around and felt like Watts-Mueller was the best option. We visited a few shops with a Watts-Mueller machine so we could 'see' a machine in action."
The Watts-Mueller Solution:
"There are not many machines out there with the options we needed," continued Robertson. "We needed part nesting capability, accurate cuts with good bevels and a good exhaust system. The Watts-Mueller machine met all of our needs. In addition, Watts-Mueller fitted the machine with a powered loading and unloading conveyance system. When we were informed of the automation software and the ability to do nested cuts, it was a done deal."
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![]() ![]() Eric Robertson, Mgr. Pipe Fabrication Dept Eric started with Roeslein as a pipe fabricator in 2007. He worked his way up through the Pipe Fabrication Department as a coordinator, then into management roles.
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The Watts-Mueller Difference:"Watts-Mueller support has been excellent," said Robertson. "We had a few small issues when the machine was first set up - the cuts were not as accurate as we needed. A Watts-Mueller technician spent time on the phone with us without success. Two technicians flew out to our site and stayed until the machine was cutting within 1/32" accuracy. Our Machine Operator, Derek Vernon, worked with the Watts-Mueller technicians for two days and got a good education!"
"Our Watts-Mueller machine has been running since June 2018 and we have not had a single issue since the initial set up," concludes Robertson. "We have cut more than 2,700 different parts with multiple cuts on most of them - over 12,000 feet of pipe, at 158 tons. We are getting great value with our Watts-Mueller machine." ![]() Derek Vernon, Machine Operator |
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