EasyGrinder eliminates bottlenecks and delivers P3 quality
Claus Queck GmbH automated the deburring and grinding of flame-cut and plasma-cut parts with Teqram’s EasyGrinder. The system eliminated variations in quality, improved production efficiency, and reduced the physical demands on employees.
Key Facts at a Glance
The Customer
For more than 60 years, Claus Queck GmbH has been one of Germany’s leading structural steel fabricators, delivering projects in Germany and internationally. Guided by its motto, “Vision in Steel,” the company takes on demanding steel construction projects with exacting technical requirements. Its core areas of expertise include sports venues and transportation infrastructure. Reference projects include components for the Formula 1 circuit in Abu Dhabi, major stadiums around the world, and overhead sign structures for large infrastructure projects such as Hamburg’s Elbe Tunnel.
The Challenge
At Claus Queck GmbH, manual deburring and grinding of flame-cut and plasma-cut parts had become a production bottleneck. The time-consuming, physically demanding process led to inconsistent quality and tied up skilled workers. At the same time, the company needed to consistently meet stringent quality standards.
The Solution
- Delivery and commissioning of Teqram’s autonomous EasyGrinder grinding robot.
- Fully automated deburring and grinding of flame-cut and plasma-cut parts.
- Autonomous part processing with consistent contact pressure and process parameters.
- Simple operation: operators select the desired level of surface preparation at the push of a button.
- Reliable achievement of the P3 preparation grade required by Deutsche Bahn.
- Seamless integration into existing production workflows without extensive changes.
- Automation of physically demanding grinding tasks to reduce strain on employees.
- Consistently precise processing of complex geometries and heavy components.
The Results
- Repeatable surface quality that meets industry standards and can be documented.
- Significantly fewer quality variations and less rework.
- Greater production efficiency and process reliability.
- Reduced physical strain on skilled workers and better protection of employee health.
- A competitive advantage when bidding on demanding projects in Germany and internationally.
- A more appealing work environment that helps attract skilled workers.
Why Teqram
Claus Queck GmbH chose Teqram because the EasyGrinder combines reliable automation with consistently high-quality results. Ease of use, fast commissioning, and reduced physical strain on employees were also key factors in the decision.
Conclusion
With Teqram’s EasyGrinder, Claus Queck GmbH automated a critical step that had been a production bottleneck. The company now benefits from consistently high surface quality, more efficient processes, and improved working conditions for its employees.
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