Strong material plus strong processing: the optimum solution for series production

Structural steel S355 – Individual flame-cut parts.

The initial situation for the development of individual flame-cut parts on behalf of customers. UnionStahl has been working for the market leader in the construction of cold milling machines for around twelve years. Initially, UnionStahl supplied flame-cut parts, but later also manufactured machined components in addition to laser parts. The regular exchange with the customer has resulted in a constant stream of projects in which innovative solutions are sought together. For example, UnionStahl has also supplied so-called clamping brackets for the customer’s own machinery, which were flame-cut and completely machined in cooperation with an external company. This cooperation with the customer has led to time and cost advantages in the purchase of the product. Saving time and costs is the common objective in all joint activities. This is also the case with the current project, the production of prototypes for a new floor panel made of S355 mild steel in a chassis bracket.

The solution: redesigning the geometry in the production of individual flame-cut parts S355 mild steel

As the parts were later to be mass-produced, UnionStahl looked for the most cost-effective way to manufacture them. Machining the surfaces would have been too cost-intensive and would have made the actual product more expensive. The solution ultimately lay in redesigning the geometry. This made it possible to produce both the slotted hole and to apply all chamfers with the help of the UnionStahl chamfering robot.  The advantages: No need for further process steps thanks to individual production Thanks to the redesign of the original geometry, additional process steps could be saved. The component made of structural steel S355 was delivered by UnionStahl ready for installation without the need for further processing by the customer.

The bottom line: development and processing expertise from a single source for customized manufacturing solutions

The combination of material, development and processing expertise makes UnionStahl an important development partner for customers from a wide range of industries. When new challenges arise or existing products need to be optimized, UnionStahl’s specialists contribute their expertise and experience. Discussions are held not only with those responsible for purchasing, but also with other specialist departments. Together, innovative solutions are found that meet high technical and economic standards.