Standardised management for high flexibility

Standardised management for high flexibility | Euler Feinmechanik, Contract manufacturing - HERMLE User reports

5-axis machining, CAM programming, automation – Euler Feinmechanik clearly defines its requirements. In 2016, the company decided it was time to take action and overhauled its entire milling department.

The milling department underwent a complete overhaul, with all the machines being replaced. 5-axis machining was a must from the start, and the new system needed to be designed for autonomous operation. Having developed an appreciation for HERMLE machining centres during his studies and being loosely acquainted with Ralf Schleuning, a sales representative at HERMLE AG, the company asked for a quote. “Based on the size of the components we produce, we decided in favour of the C 22 U, supplied by a RS 05 robot system,” explains the managing director. Ralf Schleuning adds: “The RS 05 was a new solution from HERMLE at that time. We supplied the very first system to Euler.”

It did not take long for the investment to pay off. “Thanks to the innovative solution, we became more productive and were finally able to offer 5-axis machining,” says the managing director with a smile.

The latest addition to the milling department includes two C 32 U 5-axis machining centres,

which are supplied with workpiece blanks by the RS 1 robot system. The complexity of tasks for machine operators has been reduced, as they no longer need to clamp components manually. Leonard Euler: “Each of our qualified employees manages two machines, handling at least six different workpieces that run in parallel and may be mounted on either the left or the right.”

Automation allows for totally unmanned production at night and weekends at Euler. “For instance, we manufacture complex components that are machined for two hours at a time. To do so, the system runs throughout the weekend,” explains the managing director. The ZM 216 additional magazines, which supplement the 36 tools in the C 32 U with a further 216 tools, including replacement tools, ensure extensive machining periods. Leonard Euler particularly appreciates the service provided by HERMLE: “Each machine is assigned a dedicated phone number that connects you directly to a competent technician and not some call centre. This has allowed us to solve many issues ourselves.” The standardisation of the machining centres also plays a key role in this respect. “The operating concept and design of the individual machines differ only slightly. This level of flexibility allows us to deploy our qualified employees where needed and to handle minor repairs by replacing spare parts ourselves.”

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