30. July 2021
häwa looks ahead and invests heavily in state-of-the-art machinery
Wain, 28. July 2021. The global economy is currently suffering from the effects of the Corona pandemic. According to the PwC Mechanical Engineering Barometer, the economy is picking up and the prospects continue to be positive. On average, machine manufacturers are expecting an increase in sales - the first positive forecast since the beginning of the pandemic. By purchasing a state-of-the-art Trumpf BendMaster, häwa has made the right decision for the future at an opportune moment.
"Optimum performance for our customers combined with perfect working conditions for our employees - this long-term strategy is always our focus, even in times of crisis," explains häwa's Managing Director Arno Müller. Despite the current weakened demand and long lasting unclear future prospects, the leading manufacturer of control cabinets and customized enclosure solutions has now made an enormous investment. häwa has purchased a fully automatic Trumpf BendMaster for a high six-figure sum and has just put it into operation.
The TruBend Cell 5000 bending machine with TruBend 5230 and BendMaster 150 replaces the current Trumpf bending machine at häwa, heralding a new era. The new bending machine with ACB laser is equipped with a contactless, optical angle measurement system for processing both, thin and thick sheet metal parts with high angular accuracy. Also the entire tool handling is automated. Thanks to the automatic set-up of the bending press, various orders with different parts can be carried out in sequence without the need for any intervention by the operator. Therefore, the machine can be used without an operator, even at night, for example. Clear advantage for häwa customers: Orders can now be processed even faster.
The new model impresses also with its high load carrying capacity. Automated machining of sheet metal parts is possible up to approx. 100 kilograms. A considerable advantage: heavy parts (even in small quantities) must no longer be bent manually, avoiding thereby unnecessary physical strain on the operator. The working area has been enlarged to 16 meters by an extended floor track and the area for depositing finished bent parts has been increased as well.
Managing Director Arno Müller: "Despite the difficult economic situation at the time of the decision, we considered it a worthwhile investment - and indeed it seems that we were right. With this top machine, we are well positioned for the future. I am very pleased about the significant physical relief for our employees. After just a few days, we can say that even long-established colleagues are impressed by our new system."
