Machining long aluminium profiles cost-effectively, reducing set-up times whilst increasing flexibility in production: Dowaldwerke’s requirements for a new manufacturing solution were clearly defined. The decision was just as clear – once again in favour of the CHIRON Group.
Dowaldwerke GmbH, based in Dippoldiswalde, Saxony, develops and manufactures aluminium profiles and assemblies for various applications in railway technology. These include, amongst other things, boarding aids, interior door systems and footplates for rail vehicles. Many of the profiles are several metres long and pose significant challenges in terms of machining and handling.
Until now, the production of long hollow sections has involved considerable effort. Additional set-ups, repositioning and long non-productive times tied up valuable capacity. A solution was therefore sought that would machine long section variants in a single set-up wherever possible and make the entire process significantly more efficient. The choice fell on a MILL 3000 with an X-axis travel of 3,000 mm and a custom-designed swivel bridge as the central element of the production concept.
Watch the video to find out exactly why Dowaldwerke chose the CHIRON Group once again, what benefits the new manufacturing solution offers, and why the staff played an important role in the investment decision.
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Further information: https://www.dowaldwerke.de
Flexibility for current and future development projects: With three identically configured FZ 19 S five axis machines, the CHIRON Group is helping the chesco research center to bring new aerospace components from the digital concept to the test bench more quickly.
At the Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus – chesco – BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg develops, manufactures and tests components for new electric and hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion systems. For the manufacturing division, this means: a variety of projects, challenging materials and geometries, and maximum flexibility in machining.
The machining section of the manufacturing complex, which comprises a total of over 100 machines and systems, also includes three FZ 19 S five axis machines from the CHIRON Group. These three machining solutions combine the flexibility, dynamism and precision of the machining centers with the ProtectLine digital system, a zero-point clamping system and state-of-the-art 3D measurement technology.
Watch the video to find out more about how the CHIRON Group supports chesco in its research projects with manufacturing technology and development expertise.
Further information: https://www.b-tu.de/chesco/page