It is machine spindle hours that generate income. Thanks to automation solutions from System 3R, Trimatec is now achieving 70 percent more hours than one and a half years ago – even though short series and one-offs make up the company’s output.
“In our industry, everyone is seeking increased productivity,” explains owner Alfons Hillebrand. “The constant question is, ‘How do I get more spindle hours out of my machines?’ We considered automation as early as 2006. At that time, not many in our industry were thinking along those lines. Since last year, we have had automated pallet changing for two of our milling machines. This enables us to produce at night and over the weekends. With the same workforce, spindle hours have increased 70 percent!”
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