TecPro Metall GmbH provides parts, components, and systems to the automotive and commercial vehicle industries as well as the mechanical and systems engineering field, focusing on pipe processing. The existing pipe cutting machine cannot complete this task, "said Sales Director Dominik Jordan. We need a solution that can shorten cycle time and minimize manual intervention through efficient production, which can only be achieved through automation. The strategic cooperation between Tongkuai and pipe bending machine expert Quansifu enables us to jointly provide TecPro with an automated pipe material production line.

TecPro Metall GmbH

TecPro Metall GmbH ， We are a medium-sized enterprise that provides parts, components, and systems to the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, specializing in pipe processing.

Express products

TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber

TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber

TruLaser Cell 8030

application

laser cutting

Laser tube processing

01 Challenge

Shortage of skilled workers, time and cost pressures: These challenges can only be overcome through automation. Holger Malzkorn, CEO of TecPro Metall GmbH, and Dominik Jordan, Sales Director, are well aware of this. We are already using TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber and TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber, and almost all of our other equipment comes from Tongkuai. ”Jordan explained. Our customers have very high requirements for part accuracy, and in mass production, cycle time and cost are particularly important, "Jordan said. Therefore, the solution we are seeking must be able to manufacture complex products quickly, efficiently, and with the highest quality - while minimizing human intervention as much as possible

Tongkuai works closely with Quansifu, which provides us with one-stop consultation, machine and start-up support.

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—— Holger Malzkorn

CEO of TecPro Metall GmbH

02 Solution

The existing TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber is the first link of the automated pipe production line, responsible for cutting and contour processing the semi-finished products of the transverse pipes of the trailer towing device. The system has proven its high productivity, high precision, and reliability in practice, "Jordan said.

　　
The preprocessed pipes are then transported to Quanshifu's pipe bending machine and automatically loaded by robots. Quansifu's CNC pipe bending machine not only reliably meets the required tolerances, but also can be quickly and easily replaced through a tool changing device. The final production steps are carried out on the TruLaser Cell 8030 3D laser cutting machine. Then proceed with final processing. This 3D laser system can cut contours that cannot be cut before bending, as these contours will deform before bending. We have experience using TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber and it performs exceptionally well. ”Jordan said. The TruLaser Cell 8030 is equally impressive in this regard. Its programming is very intuitive and can save a lot of time. After uploading the fixture and co construction, programming almost becomes a routine operation, "Jordan emphasized.

An interface enables the bending correction value to be automatically transmitted from the programming software "t project" of Quanshifu to the programming software "Programming Tube" of Tongkuai, and taken into account during cutting calculations.

03 Implementation

The TecPro project team led by Dominik Jordan and the closely involved automotive suppliers throughout the entire process are very satisfied with the planning and implementation of the pipe production line.

Tongkuai and Quansifu are working together on this project. Our cooperation is based on the spirit of partnership, which is very suitable for our needs - we feel that we have received one-stop production support from consulting and machines.

04 Outlook

At TecPro, automated pipe production lines achieve efficient production of required parts. Thanks to automation, we can also provide quality and cost advantages to other customers, which will take us to a different level, "Holger Malzkorn firmly believes. He hopes to further expand this competitive advantage. The mid-term plan is to expand our vertical integration by introducing a 2D laser machine and possibly another welding system (both from Tongkuai). This means that we will no longer be limited to providing customers with individual parts, but will be able to provide customers with complete solutions