Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren automates five DMG Mori and Doosan lathes with RoboJob Turn-Assist
Fewer errors, shorter operating times, more flexibility
Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren automates five DMG Mori and Doosan lathes with RoboJob Turn-Assist
Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren in Diksmuide, Belgium, is a supplier of machined parts, sheet metal work, welding and assembly, mainly for international machine builders. Since 2012, RoboJob has automated five of its lathes with Turn-Assist Essential cells: four DMG Mori CTX lathes and a Doosan Puma 2600LSY.
Key facts
- Company: Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren NV
- Location: Diksmuide, West Flanders, Belgium
- Founded: 1957
- Employees: approx. 83
- Industries: Subcontracting, Machine construction
- RoboJob products: Turn-Assist Essential (5×)
- CNC machine brands: DMG Mori, DN Solutions (Doosan)
- Automated machines: DMG Mori CTX 420 (2×), DMG Mori CTX 410 HD, DMG Mori CTX 400 HD, Doosan Puma 2600LSY
- RoboJob customer since: 2012
- Key results: tight delivery times; fewer errors and shorter operating times; open, compact cells that keep the workshop clear
A supplier to international machine builders since 1957
Daniël Vanderscheuren started the company in 1957 as the first business on the Diksmuide industrial estate, as a maintenance and repair workshop. Over the years, Vanderscheuren grew into a supplier to large international companies, mainly in industrial machine building. Today, around 80 people provide turning and milling, sheet metal work, welding, laser and flame cutting, and assembly. The company is ISO 9001 certified.
Why automate: competing with tight delivery times
“Of course it’s no coincidence that we have chosen for RoboJob. This decision was however, reinforced by the increasing competition from outside. In order to be competitive in the labour market, in 2012 following a detailed market study, we chose to install two RoboJob Turn-Assists on two Gildemeister lathes. Since then we have been able to experience how easy it is for each operator to work with the RoboJob system. Our customers are also noticing this due to our tight delivery times and the quality of our products.”
— Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren, Diksmuide
Compact and open
The RoboJob Turn-Assist is so compact that it does not get in the way, and its open configuration lets Vanderscheuren keep a clear view of the whole workshop at any time.
Five Turn-Assist Essential cells
After two years of good experience with the first two cells, Vanderscheuren automated three more lathes with RoboJob. Today, five Turn-Assist Essential cells are in use.
- DMG Mori CTX 420 with a Turn-Assist Essential
- DMG Mori CTX 420 with a Turn-Assist Essential
- DMG Mori CTX 410 HD with a Turn-Assist Essential
- DMG Mori CTX 400 HD with a Turn-Assist Essential
- Doosan Puma 2600LSY with a Turn-Assist Essential
The result: fewer errors, more flexibility
“The fact is the Turn-Assist reduces the number of errors as well as reducing our operating time. Flexibility has been given a huge boost in our company, and because every operator likes to work with it, the atmosphere here is optimal.”
— Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren, Diksmuide
Watch Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren talk about its RoboJob automation in the video below (in Dutch).
Frequently asked questions
Which machines did Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren automate with RoboJob?
Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren in Diksmuide, Belgium, runs five RoboJob Turn-Assist Essential cells: on two DMG Mori CTX 420 lathes, a DMG Mori CTX 410 HD, a DMG Mori CTX 400 HD and a Doosan Puma 2600LSY. The company has been a RoboJob customer since 2012.
Can DMG Mori CTX lathes be automated?
Yes. Vanderscheuren runs RoboJob Turn-Assist Essential cells on four DMG Mori CTX lathes, the first two installed in 2012 on what were then Gildemeister machines. Jehle CNC and Franz H. Bruder also automate DMG Mori CTX lathes. See all DMG Mori automation projects.
Can a Doosan Puma 2600LSY be automated?
Yes. Vanderscheuren runs a RoboJob Turn-Assist Essential on a Doosan Puma 2600LSY. Buyse Metal Works Group automates several Doosan Puma 2600LSY lathes. See all DN Solutions automation projects.
Does a robot cell get in the way in the workshop?
Not at Vanderscheuren. The RoboJob Turn-Assist is compact and open, so it causes no hindrance and lets the team keep a clear view of the whole workshop at any time.
Which Belgian subcontractors use RoboJob?
In Belgium, RoboJob cells run at subcontractors such as Metaalconstructie Vanderscheuren in Diksmuide, Stubbe Metaalbewerking in Beerse, Platteau in Poperinge and De Craecker Matrijzen in Lede.