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Intelligent Robotics Enables Unmanned Deburring
Dreeskornfeld automated the loading and unloading of deburring machines with Teqram’s EasyDebur solution. The result: lower operating costs, reduced labor requirements, and relief from the ongoing skilled labor shortage.
Key Facts at a Glance
The Customer
Heinz Dreeskornfeld GmbH & Co. KG is a mid-sized specialist in flexible sheet metal fabrication. At its Bielefeld facility, the company operates an 11 kW fiber laser and processes sheet metal components for mechanical and vehicle engineering applications.
With around 100 employees, Dreeskornfeld supplies customers in agricultural machinery, conveyor technology, and general mechanical engineering—handling high product variety and short lead times.
“With Teqram’s autonomous EasyDebur robotic solution, we were able to expand our deburring capacity, relieve our employees, and strengthen our competitive position.”
(Heinz Dreeskornfeld GmbH & Co. KG)
The Challenge
Deburring of sheet metal parts was already machine-supported, but loading and unloading were still performed manually. The work was time-consuming, physically demanding, and difficult to staff due to the shortage of skilled labor.
As labor availability tightened, Dreeskornfeld sought a cost-effective automation solution. Conventional industrial robots were not a viable option, as the high product variety and changing batch sizes would have required extensive manual programming.
The Solution
- Implementation of the Teqram EasyDebur-2 solution for automated loading and unloading of the Lissmac deburring system
- Two-robot configuration for processing parts up to 2 m (78.7 in) in length
- Automatic part recognition via EasyEye 3D vision without CAD data or programming
- Automatic selection of the appropriate gripper and tools for each component
- AI-based control for optimizing process flow and managing gripper changes
- Intelligent response to disturbances or machine interruptions
The Results
- Significant reduction of manual tasks in the deburring process
- Noticeable relief for employees from physically demanding and repetitive work
- Consistently high process reliability and repeatable quality
- Cost-effective automation even for small batch sizes and high product variety
- 24/7 operation with stable processing performance
- Sustainable cost reduction and strengthened competitive position
Why Teqram
Dreeskornfeld selected Teqram because the solution provides maximum flexibility without manual programming and is specifically suited for small batches with high product variety and changing geometries. The autonomous two-robot configuration enables cost-effective automation even with fluctuating volumes—delivering reliability, scalability, and long-term production stability.
Conclusion
With the Teqram EasyDebur solution, Dreeskornfeld has automated its deburring process in a cost-effective and future-ready way. Manual loading and unloading are eliminated, productivity increases significantly, and overall competitiveness is strengthened—even for small series and high product variability.
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