New sawing machine raises the bar again

A story that typifies so many self-employed entrepreneurs. What began with a passion after working hours grew in no time into a thriving business of its own. Janssenswillen Metalworking has made quality and fast delivery times in turning and milling its trademark. That is why the Lommel-based company continually invests in high-performance machinery. That the sawing work is done on a Behringer should therefore come as no surprise.

It all started with a conventional lathe and milling machine and a second-hand sawing machine. Rik Janssenswillen took the plunge into his own business in 1996. "It started with a side income after working hours, but word of mouth meant that companies from the region quickly found their way to my door. And that growth has been a constant ever since. But the machinery has changed a lot," Janssenswillen says with a wink. The business manager strongly believes in high-performance machines to make a difference. "90% of what's here today is less than five years old. We process a lot of different materials here, from steel to titanium. If you then want to distinguish yourself with quality and fast delivery times, you have to dare to invest. Accuracy and finishing, that's what we stand for and then you need machines that help solidify that."

The entry of two robots meant that all pieces had to be exactly the same length and perfectly straight. A breeze for the Behringer HBE 511 Dynamic.

Behringer for higher accuracy and better efficiency

Automation also demands it. "We recently had two robots working here that load workpieces into the lathe. For that to be seamless, all the pieces have to be exactly the same length, but also straight. To meet that accuracy, we wanted a 'state of the art' sawing machine. Through one of our machine suppliers, we ended up with Behringer. Because we can also load larger diameters with the robot on our lathe, we chose the Behringer HBE 511 Dynamic, which allows us to cut up to Ø510." Since then, they have been sawing at Janssenswillen at much better efficiency. "It cuts perfectly straight, without us actually having to program it ourselves. Based on the material and depth, she adjusts the pressure and speed herself. Moreover, we can get several series of different lengths from one bar. The machine does its job so well that I can also run it unmanned for several more hours in the evening," Janssenswillen concludes.