Stop Losing Hours Hunting for Weld Specs and Assembly Notes Automate Your Knowledge Base for Faster Shop Floor Decisions
Imagine slashing 15-20 hours per week on manual searches, cutting material waste by 25%, and boosting your team's productivity without the chaos of scattered docs or endless subscriptions.
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The "Scattered Knowledge" Problem
Welders wasting 2-3 hours per shift flipping through dusty AWS D1.1 binders for welding procedure specifications during tight fabrication deadlines on structural steel projects
New hires struggling to find ASME Y14.5 assembly tolerances, leading to costly rework on custom CNC-machined metal parts for heavy equipment assemblies
Shift changes derailed by verbal handoffs of G-code machining setups on multi-axis mills, causing 1-2 hour production delays in high-volume runs
Quality control teams buried in outdated AutoCAD or SolidWorks files, risking non-compliance with ISO 9001 standards on steel fabrication jobs
Estimators pulling all-nighters to recall OSHA-compliant material handling guidelines from scattered emails for precast concrete bids
Maintenance crews unable to quickly locate torque specs for hydraulic press repairs, halting assembly lines and causing $5K+ in daily downtime losses
Our Custom-Built Knowledge Base Fits Your Shop Like a Precision Jig
We've powered fabrication workflows for shops just like yours, turning chaotic info piles into a single, AI-smart system that's field-tested and ROI-proven.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest—your shop's knowledge isn't in one place; it's spread across folders, drives, and notebooks that slow everyone down. Here's the thing: we build a tailored AI knowledge base that ingests your blueprints, weld procedures, safety protocols, and supplier specs automatically. No more digging. Your team queries in plain English—like 'best drill bit for aluminum alloys'—and gets instant, accurate answers. We're not slapping on a generic tool; we customize it to your exact fabrication processes, integrating with your CAD software and shop management system for seamless access right from the floor. You're probably thinking, 'Will this actually stick?' We've seen shops cut search time in half, freeing up crews for billable work.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Tangible Time and Cost Wins for Your Shop
Save 15-20 Hours Weekly on Info Hunts
Save 15-20 Hours Weekly on Info Hunts: Imagine your lead fabricator no longer spending 2 hours daily sifting through AWS welding binders—instead, our system pulls torque values for bolt assemblies in seconds via voice query on shop tablets. That's real time back for ramping up custom steel beam runs, slashing overtime by 30% and boosting monthly ROI through faster job completions.
Boost Productivity and Cut Waste by 25%
Boost Productivity and Cut Waste by 25%: Manual errors in interpreting GD&T notes on blueprints can scrap an entire batch of aluminum extrusions—costing $10K+ in materials alone. Our automation verifies ASME tolerances in real-time during CNC setup, ensuring zero-defect runs. Partner shops report 20% faster throughput on composite panel jobs, converting scrap losses into direct profit margins within the first quarter.
Scale Without the Knowledge Silos
Scale Without the Knowledge Silos: As your operation expands to handle larger structural steel contracts, onboarding grinds to a halt. We customize the knowledge base to mirror your ERP workflows, letting new machinists instantly access CNC tool paths or lockout/tagout safety protocols. The payoff? Smoother 24/7 shifts with 50% faster ramp-up times, keeping your team synced and avoiding the costly delays of growth spurts.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, our welders were losing half a shift digging through dusty AWS D1.1 procedure binders for updates on pipe welding. Now, the custom knowledge base lets them query specs on rugged shop tablets right mid-job during refinery tank fabrications. We've saved 12 hours a week and slashed callback fixes by 40% on stainless steel jobs—it's like having a certified welding inspector in every pocket, paying for itself in three months."
Mike Harlan
Shop Foreman, Precision Metalworks Inc.
"I was skeptical at first—thought it'd be another clunky app disrupting our flow. But they integrated it seamlessly into our SolidWorks CAD system for pulling ASME Y14.5 assembly tolerances on custom conveyor frames. Last quarter, rework on galvanized parts dropped from 15% to under 5%, and my estimators now grab material handling specs without sifting through email chains. Delivered a clear ROI in the first two months with zero training headaches."
Sara Lopez
Operations Manager, Custom Fab Solutions
"Our maintenance team used to shut down the entire powder coating line waiting for torque specs from faded binders on conveyor roller repairs. This system turned it around—integrated mobile searches deliver the exact ASTM guidelines instantly, even offline in the dusty shop floor. We've cut 8-10 hours of weekly downtime, boosted uptime to 98%, and the crew raves about how it syncs with our CMMS software for preventive maintenance."
Tom Reilly
Plant Supervisor, Allied Manufacturing Co.
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We dive into your shop's docs—blueprints, procedures, supplier notes—and map how your team actually uses them. No assumptions; we tailor to your fabrication quirks, like handling custom alloys or multi-step welds.
AI Build and Integration
Our engineers craft the system from scratch, ingesting your files and linking to tools like your ERP or CAD. Test it on real scenarios, like quick pulls for machining setups, to ensure it fits seamlessly.
Deployment and Training
Roll it out shop-wide with hands-on sessions for your crews. We monitor the first runs, tweaking for peak efficiency—like faster mobile queries during shifts—delivering your owned, scalable knowledge asset.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this handle our shop's proprietary fabrication processes without risking leaks?
Security is non-negotiable in fabrication—we build with end-to-end encryption and role-based permissions, so only authorized team members access sensitive weld specs or custom alloy formulas. Your data stays on your servers or our secure cloud, compliant with standards like ISO 9001. We've helped shops protect IP during integrations, ensuring nothing leaks during queries or updates. Plus, it's all owned by you, no third-party access like with off-the-shelf tools. Setup includes audits to match your protocols, and we test rigorously to prevent any exposure. Bottom line: your trade secrets stay safe while speeding up daily ops.
Can it integrate with our existing CAD software for pulling up drawings instantly?
Absolutely— we specialize in two-way integrations with tools like AutoCAD or SolidWorks, so your knowledge base links directly to drawings. Need the latest tolerance for a bracket? Query it, and it pulls the file with annotations. No more switching apps mid-weld. We've done this for shops with mixed setups, automating the flow so updates in CAD reflect instantly in the base. It's custom-coded for your workflow, reducing clicks from five to one. Teams report 30% faster access, cutting production halts. If your CAD has APIs, we're golden; otherwise, we build secure bridges.
What's the ROI timeline for a shop like ours with 50 employees?
For a mid-sized fab shop, you could see payback in 3-6 months. We're talking 15-20 hours saved weekly across shifts—that's $5K+ in labor alone, based on average shop rates. Add reduced scrap from accurate specs, and it's even faster. One client hit breakeven in 10 weeks by slashing rework on custom steel jobs. We quantify this upfront during discovery, tailoring to your costs like material prices and overtime. No fluff—our field-tested builds deliver measurable wins, with dashboards tracking savings from day one. Scale it right, and it pays for itself while boosting throughput on bigger contracts.
Will my team actually use this, or will it gather digital dust like other tools?
We get it—shops are practical, and if it's not intuitive, it won't stick. That's why we design for your crew: simple voice or text queries like 'torque for 1/2-inch bolts,' with results in seconds on rugged tablets. Training is hands-on, just 1-2 sessions mimicking real tasks like assembly checks. We've seen 90% adoption in similar setups because it's built around their language, not tech jargon. Ongoing tweaks based on feedback keep it relevant, unlike clunky generics. One foreman said it felt like 'a brain in my pocket'—practical, no fuss, and it saves real time on the floor.
How do we get our scattered docs—emails, binders, drives—into the system?
We handle the heavy lifting with AI that scans and ingests everything automatically. Upload binders via mobile scans, pull emails from Outlook or Gmail, and connect drives for blueprints. Our system organizes it intelligently—categorizing weld procedures separately from safety notes—without you lifting a finger. For messy setups, we start with a quick audit to prioritize high-impact docs like machining guides. It's not a one-shot; it learns and suggests categorizations ongoing. Shops we've onboarded went from chaos to searchable in weeks, with 80% coverage on day one. Custom to your file types, no generic imports that miss details.
Is this scalable if we take on more custom jobs or expand the shop?
Built to grow with you—our architecture handles 10 users or 200 without hiccups, scaling queries for bigger teams during rush orders. As you add lines or new materials, the AI adapts by ingesting updates seamlessly, like new CNC paths. No rework needed; we've scaled systems for shops doubling output, maintaining speed even with 10x the docs. It's modular, so add features like advanced analytics for bottleneck spotting. ROI compounds here—early savings fund growth. We monitor performance post-launch, optimizing for your evolving workflows, ensuring it supports expansion without the usual integration nightmares.
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