HGG, founded in 1978 in the Netherlands, is a manufacturer of 3D profiling machinery and software solutions. The company specializes in CNC pipe cutting machines, beam cutting lines, and box cutting machines for the steel fabrication industries. It addresses critical concerns in construction projects such as workflow, complex design and welding connections, precision, and material waste through its advanced 3D profiling technology. HGG aims to optimize production processes, improve accuracy, and enhance overall efficiency for steel fabricators.HGG,foundedin1978intheNetherlands,isamanufacturerof3Dprofilingmachineryandsoftwaresolutions.ThecompanyspecializesinCNCpipecuttingmachines,beamcuttinglines,andboxcuttingmachinesforthesteelfabricationindustries.Itaddressescriticalconcernsinconstructionprojectssuchasworkflow,complexdesignandweldingconnections,precision,andmaterialwastethroughitsadvanced3Dprofilingtechnology.HGGaimstooptimizeproductionprocesses,improveaccuracy,andenhanceoverallefficiencyforsteelfabricators.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
APC (All Profile Cutter): A robotic plasma coping machine capable of cutting both pipes (CHS) and box sections (SHS/RHS) in a single operation. It integrates a 360-degree rotating robot, laser scanning, and XPR300 plasma for precise cutting, featuring a 7 CNC axis manipulator and next-generation material gripper.APC(AllProfileCutter):Aroboticplasmacopingmachinecapableofcuttingbothpipes(CHS)andboxsections(SHS/RHS)inasingleoperation.Itintegratesa360-degreerotatingrobot,laserscanning,andXPR300plasmaforprecisecutting,featuringa7CNCaxismanipulatorandnext-generationmaterialgripper.
RPC 1200 Mk3: A heavy-duty beam coping robot that delivers unmatched precision and ready-to-fit beam fabrication in one machine. It offers high-speed robotic plasma cutting, automatic scanning for bent flanges with real-time adjustment, and beveling capabilities essential for weld-ready joints.RPC1200Mk3:Aheavy-dutybeamcopingrobotthatdeliversunmatchedprecisionandready-to-fitbeamfabricationinonemachine.Itoffershigh-speedroboticplasmacutting,automaticscanningforbentflangeswithreal-timeadjustment,andbevelingcapabilitiesessentialforweld-readyjoints.
SPC Series (SPC 500-1200 PT, SPC 1500-4000 PT, SPC 1500-4000 VC, etc.): CNC pipe cutting machines specialized in cutting pipes, tubes, and vessel heads. Various models include chuck-type pipe cutters and roller bed type pipe cutters, achieving top-of-class cutting quality through 5 CNC axes.SPCSeries(SPC500-1200PT,SPC1500-4000PT,SPC1500-4000VC,etc.):CNCpipecuttingmachinesspecializedincuttingpipes,tubes,andvesselheads.Variousmodelsincludechuck-typepipecuttersandrollerbedtypepipecutters,achievingtop-of-classcuttingqualitythrough5CNCaxes.
ProCutter Series (ProCutter 600-900, ProCutter 900 RB): CNC pipe cutting machines designed for cylindrical pipes, handling diameters from 2 to 36 inches OD. They offer oxy-fuel and plasma cutting options and integrate automated material handling systems for enhanced productivity.ProCutterSeries(ProCutter600-900,ProCutter900RB):CNCpipecuttingmachinesdesignedforcylindricalpipes,handlingdiametersfrom2to36inchesOD.Theyofferoxy-fuelandplasmacuttingoptionsandintegrateautomatedmaterialhandlingsystemsforenhancedproductivity.
TCL 400 (Tube Cutting Line): A next-generation 3D cutting machine for pipes and tubes, developed as an alternative to tube laser cutting machines. It supports fully automated pipe shops, simultaneous cutting and sorting, and batch production of ready-to-fit parts from raw materials.TCL400(TubeCuttingLine):Anext-generation3Dcuttingmachineforpipesandtubes,developedasanalternativetotubelasercuttingmachines.Itsupportsfullyautomatedpipeshops,simultaneouscuttingandsorting,andbatchproductionofready-to-fitpartsfromrawmaterials.
RoboRail: A compact robotic plasma cutter for miscellaneous steel.RoboRail:Acompactroboticplasmacutterformiscellaneoussteel.
Ship Profiler: A machine specifically for profile cutting in shipbuilding.ShipProfiler:Amachinespecificallyforprofilecuttinginshipbuilding.
ProCAM Software: HGG's proprietary CAD/CAM software offering seamless integration with Tekla Structures, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD. It enables fast import of 3D files and real-time 3D model previews, and converts STEP files into cutting data for freeform shapes without relying on macros.ProCAMSoftware:HGG'sproprietaryCAD/CAMsoftwareofferingseamlessintegrationwithTeklaStructures,SolidWorks,andAutoCAD.Itenablesfastimportof3Dfilesandreal-time3Dmodelpreviews,andconvertsSTEPfilesintocuttingdataforfreeformshapeswithoutrelyingonmacros.
PerfectHole Technology: A technology that ensures perfect bolt holes by utilizing multiple axes of the cutting trolley and cutting head, eliminating the need for pipe rotation.PerfectHoleTechnology:Atechnologythatensuresperfectboltholesbyutilizingmultipleaxesofthecuttingtrolleyandcuttinghead,eliminatingtheneedforpiperotation.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Over 40 Years of 3D Profiling Expertise: Established in 1984, HGG has focused on developing and constructing 3D profiling technology, positioning itself as the world's only company fully devoted to steel profile cutting with a reputation for technical excellence and expertise.Over40Yearsof3DProfilingExpertise:Establishedin1984,HGGhasfocusedondevelopingandconstructing3Dprofilingtechnology,positioningitselfastheworld'sonlycompanyfullydevotedtosteelprofilecuttingwithareputationfortechnicalexcellenceandexpertise.
Unique Synergy of Machine Manufacturing and Cutting Services: HGG not only develops and builds customized 3D profiling machines but also utilizes these in-house machines to perform cutting services for third parties, securing a unique market position.UniqueSynergyofMachineManufacturingandCuttingServices:HGGnotonlydevelopsandbuildscustomized3Dprofilingmachinesbutalsoutilizesthesein-housemachinestoperformcuttingservicesforthirdparties,securingauniquemarketposition.
Unmatched Precision and Automation Technology: Patented 360-degree rotating robot and advanced laser scanning compensate for material deviations, enabling precise cuts with complex shapes and bevels. This eliminates grinding and significantly reduces fitting and welding time.UnmatchedPrecisionandAutomationTechnology:Patented360-degreerotatingrobotandadvancedlaserscanningcompensateformaterialdeviations,enablingprecisecutswithcomplexshapesandbevels.Thiseliminatesgrindingandsignificantlyreducesfittingandweldingtime.
Proprietary Software Solutions: The in-house developed ProCAM software provides comprehensive CAD/CAM control and seamless integration with leading design software like Tekla, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD, streamlining the entire process from design to cutting.ProprietarySoftwareSolutions:Thein-housedevelopedProCAMsoftwareprovidescomprehensiveCAD/CAMcontrolandseamlessintegrationwithleadingdesignsoftwarelikeTekla,SolidWorks,andAutoCAD,streamliningtheentireprocessfromdesigntocutting.
Versatile Steel Profile Processing Capability: The ability to freely cut various steel profiles, including pipes, beams, box sections, vessel heads, angles, and flat bars, regardless of size and specifications. It also supports bevel cutting (weld preparation) for thick materials.VersatileSteelProfileProcessingCapability:Theabilitytofreelycutvarioussteelprofiles,includingpipes,beams,boxsections,vesselheads,angles,andflatbars,regardlessofsizeandspecifications.Italsosupportsbevelcutting(weldpreparation)forthickmaterials.
Global Customer Support and Strategic Partnerships: With over 1100 machines installed in 60+ countries worldwide, HGG collaborates with industry leaders such as Kaltenbach, Peddinghaus, SSI, and Pemamek to push the boundaries of 3D profiling technology.GlobalCustomerSupportandStrategicPartnerships:Withover1100machinesinstalledin60+countriesworldwide,HGGcollaborateswithindustryleaderssuchasKaltenbach,Peddinghaus,SSI,andPemamektopushtheboundariesof3Dprofilingtechnology.
Target IndustriesTargetIndustries
Steel ConstructionSteelConstruction
Offshore Industry (Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind Structures)OffshoreIndustry(Oil&Gas,OffshoreWindStructures)
Process PipingProcessPiping
Shipbuilding IndustryShipbuildingIndustry
InfrastructureInfrastructure
Mechanical EngineeringMechanicalEngineering
Crane ConstructionCraneConstruction
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
Philippines, China, India, Middle East (including UAE)Philippines,China,India,MiddleEast(includingUAE)
Netherlands (Headquarters), Norway, Denmark, Europe generallyNetherlands(Headquarters),Norway,Denmark,Europegenerally
United States (Houston, Charleston), CanadaUnitedStates(Houston,Charleston),Canada
Australia (Perth)Australia(Perth)
Central and South AmericaCentralandSouthAmerica
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Patented 360-degree rotational robot: Applied in APC machines, providing exceptional flexibility and precision for pipe and box section cutting.Patented360-degreerotationalrobot:AppliedinAPCmachines,providingexceptionalflexibilityandprecisionforpipeandboxsectioncutting.
Patented biaxial cutting head: Featured in the SPC 500-1200 PT model, ensuring top-class cutting quality.Patentedbiaxialcuttinghead:FeaturedintheSPC500-1200PTmodel,ensuringtop-classcuttingquality.
PerfectHole technology: A cutting technology that enables perfect bolt holes without pipe rotation.PerfectHoletechnology:Acuttingtechnologythatenablesperfectboltholeswithoutpiperotation.