Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Komatsu’s Longview, Texas operation builds some of the largest front-end loaders in the world and their welding requirements are among the toughest in heavy equipment fabrication. This case study shows how the team evaluated and adopted Miller SubArc Hercules with Hobart SubCOR metal-cored wire to increase throughput without compromising mechanical properties or weld quality.
What you’ll see:
• Reduction in weld time
• Higher deposition rates
• No negative impact on quality
• A smooth transition for welders and operators
Who it’s for: Welding leaders in heavy fabrication and large components who need more throughput without increasing complexity.
Learn More: millerwelds.com/products/submerged-arc-welding
#Millerwelders #WeldingAutomation #HeavyFabrication
Chapters:
0:00 – Welding at Komatsu Longview
0:15 – Meeting Tight Weld Requirements
0:31 – Improving Throughput Goals
0:37 – Testing Hercules at the Tech Center
0:50 – Deposition Gains and Wire Performance
1:23 – Verifying 50% Weld Time Reduction
1:47 – Capacity Increases and Team Adoption
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Komatsu’s Longview, Texas operation builds some of the largest front-end loaders in the world and their welding requirements are among the toughest in heavy equipment fabrication. This case study shows how the team evaluated and adopted Miller SubArc Hercules with Hobart SubCOR metal-cored wire to increase throughput without compromising mechanical properties or weld quality.
What you’ll see:
• Reduction in weld time
• Higher deposition rates
• No negative impact on quality
• A smooth transition for welders and operators
Who it’s for: Welding leaders in heavy fabrication and large components who need more throughput without increasing complexity.
Learn More: millerwelds.com/products/submerged-arc-welding
#Millerwelders #WeldingAutomation #HeavyFabrication
Chapters:
0:00 – Welding at Komatsu Longview
0:15 – Meeting Tight Weld Requirements
0:31 – Improving Throughput Goals
0:37 – Testing Hercules at the Tech Center
0:50 – Deposition Gains and Wire Performance
1:23 – Verifying 50% Weld Time Reduction
1:47 – Capacity Increases and Team Adoption
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SUBSCRIBE to Miller Welders on YouTube: bit.ly/MillerWeldersSubscribe
CONNECT with Miller Welders:
Website: bit.ly/MillerWelds
Miller Forums: bit.ly/MillerWeldersForums
Facebook: bit.ly/MillerWeldersFacebook
Instagram: bit.ly/MillerWeldersInstagram
X: https://x.com/millerwelders
LinkedIn: bit.ly/MillerWeldersLinkedIn
TikTok: bit.ly/MillerWeldersTikTok
ABOUT Miller Electric Mfg. LLC:
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller® brand arc welding and cutting products. The Miller Welders channel provides the tips and techniques you need to tackle even the most challenging applications and shares the stories of welders around the world who believe that together, WE BUILD™.
© 2025 Miller Electric Mfg. LLC. All rights reserved.
youtube.com/MillerWelders
