HEDELIUS in contract manufacturing

Heidkamp Metallbearbeitung in Hüllhorst** relies on maximum flexibility, quality and adherence to deadlines in the production of milled parts. The 5-axis machining centre ACURA 65 EL from HEDELIUS, combined with a large tool store, pallet pool and GRESSEL centric clamps, ensures short tooling times, automated individual and small series production and reliable processes, even with complex components and tight delivery deadlines.

The finest optics in a clean room and modern milling technology under one roof: at VITRONIC in Wiesbaden, high-tech meets craftsmanship. The company develops intelligent image processing systems that are used worldwide in logistics, industry and transport. VITRONIC relies on the TILTENTA 7-2600 NEO from HEDELIUS for maximum precision in production. The machine impresses with its flexible processing of individual and small series, well thought-out design, generous installation space and the possibility of expansion through pallet automation. Find out more about the successful collaboration between VITRONIC and HEDELIUS in the case study.

Highest precision, modern production technologies and a partnership-based cooperation with customers from demanding industries - Fraune Metallbearbeitung GmbH & Co. KG from Delbrück in East Westphalia is committed to this quality promise. In 2022, the family business led by Managing Director Heinrich Fraune took the first step into automated production - with the compact 5-axis machining centre ACURA 65 and the multi-pallet storage system MARATHON SR422 from HEDELIUS.

At Carstengerdes Modellbau und Zerspanung GmbH in Bockhorn near Wilhelmshaven, state-of-the-art technology meets a family working environment characterised by genuine appreciation. With the ultra-modern 5-axis machining centre ACURA 85 and the MARATHON 518 pallet handling system, the company focuses on automation and technical innovation - a major step forward that not only increases efficiency, but also offers young talents enjoyment of their work and long-term prospects.

BL Lasertechnik GmbH turned a disaster into a success story. Despite the devastating fire that destroyed its production halls, the company opted for a quick restart. Thanks to the support of partners such as HEDELIUS, production was resumed and even expanded in a very short space of time.

The powerhouse for heavy-duty machining - a TILTENTA 10-3600 from HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik in Meppen - has been in the production hall just outside the gates of Eindhoven for a year now. The long-established Dutch company De Rooy machines very large, often complex workpieces from a wide variety of materials.

"Never change a winning team" - this could be the headline for the collaboration between HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik and automation specialist BMO at the Dutch manufacturing company Edumar Metaalbewerking. On the way to even more flexible unmanned production, the choice has now been made for the second time in favour of a joint solution from the two manufacturers.

The factory halls of Kreiselmeyer Umformtechnik GmbH & Co. KG in Nuremberg are dominated by systems for laser cutting, pressing, turning, edging and welding steel plates. However, with the increasing shift towards the production of complete assemblies, chipping is also becoming increasingly important. With the TILTENTA 7 from HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik in Meppen, Kreiselmeyer has found the right milling centre.

"After work, the ACURA 65 EL and the BMO Platinum continue to work for us." Jan Inboden and his colleagues are delighted with the reliable technology from HEDELIUS. ERO GmbH from Simmern in Hunsrück is a prime example of a family business that has grown healthily.

Tscharner Mechanik AG is a small manufacturing company in Prättigau. From the very beginning, founder Bruno Tscharner has focussed on automation. The latest investment is a fully automated production cell with the ACURA 65 5-axis machining centre from HEDELIUS.

Just over 20 years ago, master mechanical engineer Thomas Claaßen took the plunge into self-employment. Today, the Claaßen Group from Scharrel in the Oldenburger Münsterland region employs 250 people in four companies. A clear philosophy and continuous investment, including in automated machining centres from HEDELIUS, have made this development possible.

The innovative Metallverarbeitung Uwe Ebertz GmbH is based in Sinn-Fleisbach, Hesse. Since its foundation, the family business has undergone a transformation from a sheet metal processor to a comprehensive service provider in metal processing. Modern technologies made in Germany are used, such as the Tiltenta 7-3200 machining centre from HEDELIUS Maschinenfabrik GmbH.

Förster Sondermaschinen GmbH**, based in Lindlar, not far from Cologne, specialises in the manufacture of customer-specific precision components. The batch size of the milled parts produced is usually between 1 and 10: Thanks to a highly flexible, customer-oriented production organisation, the customer can call off the parts as required.

Sheet metal processing is the core business of the 150-strong medium-sized company mech-tron from Roding. In order to meet the constantly growing customer requirements, one of the leading manufacturers of housings for electronic and embedded equipment has also grown in other technology areas, particularly in milling.

Martin CNC-Präzisionsteile, a contract manufacturing company based in Asslar, Hesse, has opened up its chipping operations to machines from HEDELIUS, thereby significantly expanding its product range. Another benefit: the high level of accuracy thanks to five-sided machining.

In the highly competitive sheet metal processing market, BL-Lasertechnik GmbH has successfully made a name for itself. By expanding the value chain to include the milling range, the company is on course for growth and currently employs 90 people.

The Trissler & Kielkopf GmbH is located in Reutlingen, at the "gateway to the Swabian Alb". Since the early 1990s, Peter and Christel Dorau have been at the helm of the contract manufacturing company, which will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Swabian medium-sized company has been relying on HEDELIUS machining centres for 22 years.

The idyllic landscape around Lake Chiemsee invites you to relax and unwind. The region is very popular with holidaymakers. Where others go on holiday, Georg Pfisterer and his 20 employees work on high-precision components for laboratory and medical devices. An ACURA 65 from HEDELIUS has also been in use since 2017.

Starting out as a small contract manufacturing company, the company from the tranquil community of Weißenstadt with its 3000 inhabitants now employs 25 people and offers national and international customers from a wide range of industries innovative complete solutions in the areas of mechanical engineering, metal and electrical engineering, automation and special machine construction.

Development, production and service of special machines and machine components are the mainstays of Zander EMS GmbH. Sophisticated devices and components are developed and manufactured for customers from the automotive industry in particular. Two HEDELIUS machining centres provide the necessary precision and flexibility.

The success story of Bathon GmbH began over 40 years ago with toolmaking as a sideline. Today, the family business has closed its doors as a versatile service provider in the metalworking industry. Flexible production is an important success factor. A HEDELIUS machining centre is also used for this purpose.

At Edumar Metaalbewerking in Someren, the Netherlands, spindle hours count and production is planned to be highly efficient. Many of the metalworking company's turning and milling machines are therefore equipped with automation solutions. At the beginning of the year, an ACURA 65 EL from HEDELIUS was put into operation with a Titanium 180 from BMO Automation. In combination with the automation system, the 5-axis machining centre is expected to achieve up to 8,000 spindle hours per year.