Machining
10 CNC lathes, 12 CNC mills, full 4th-axis work, and manual machining support.
About
A machining and fabrication shop in Fort Worth.
Kannon has 40 years in machining and fabrication, with 80+ employees across three Fort Worth locations totaling more than 100,000 square feet. The team machines, cuts, forms, welds, and assembles parts and systems for heavy equipment, oil and gas, trailer, and data center customers.
- 10 CNC lathes and 12 CNC mills, including full 4th-axis work.
- 2 Amada lasers, 4 press brakes, tube bending, and plate rolling.
- 30 manual MIG/TIG bays plus 2 OTC robotic welders.
- AWS D1.1, AWS D1.3, 80K, and 100K material weld qualifications.
Shop floor
What the floor can run.
Kannon takes work from drawing review through cutting, machining, forming, welding, assembly, and inspection.
Cutting and forming
2 Amada lasers, 3 Hyd-Mech saws, 1 shear, 4 press brakes, and plate rolling.
Welding and assembly
2 OTC robotic welders, 30 manual MIG/TIG bays, tube bending, assembly, and inspection.
How a job moves through the shop
Drawings come in. We quote the work, route it through the right combination of machining, cutting, forming, welding, tube bending, rolling, and assembly, and inspect it before it ships.
Certifications and standards
- ✓AWS D1.1 welding qualification
- ✓AWS D1.3 welding qualification
- ✓80K material welding qualification
- ✓100K material welding qualification
- ✓Additional weld certifications available upon request
- ✓Traceability and rigorous quality inspection workflow
Equipment on the floor
CNC Lathes
10 machines: Mori Seiki, Okuma, Feeler, Doosan with live tooling, Hwacheon
CNC Mills
12 machines, mostly Cat 50 tapers, full 4th-axis up to 20 in. diameter
Amada Lasers
2 machines: 9 kW and 3 kW, 5 ft. x 10 ft. sheet and plate
Press Brakes
4 Accurpress / Safan machines, maximum 250 tons
Welding Bays
30 manual MIG/TIG bays plus 2 OTC robotic welders
Tube Bending and Rolling
Manual tube bender with dies plus 48 in. plate / sheet roller
Core values
How the team works.
Seven values the shop runs by, written by the team that runs it.
Unity
Accomplishing more together
We do more and can overcome the impossible when we work as a team.
Humility
Growing begins where pride ends
We grow through feedback and putting others first.
Positivity
Boosting morale, energy and confidence
We use an optimistic attitude to approach all situations.
Integrity
Doing what is right at all times
We always do what is right even when no one is watching.
Excellence
Exceeding what's required
We give it our all, in every way.
Servant Leadership
Leading starts with serving
We help others achieve their goals.
Honor
Focusing on people's strengths
We honor the contributions of each member, which is higher than respect.