The impressive production facility of WIAG Antriebstechnik, one of the leading manufacturers of gear technology and gear assemblies, houses three state-of-the-art halls equipped with the latest CNC machining equipment. These halls in Lippstadt are crucial for the production of large parts that are later incorporated into the products of well-known and extremely demanding customers.
Managing Director Udo Hüsten emphasizes the central role of modern machines from the upscale segment in their working environment. The systems must be operated continuously in two to three shifts in order to amortize the investment costs. WIAG Antriebstechnik therefore relies on first-class technology and efficient production to meet the high demands of its customers.
The intensive temporal and spatial concentration of modern machines with extremely fast feed rates inevitably leads to increased exposure to cooling lubricant vapors. Although previous measurements by the employers’ liability insurance association have never exceeded a limit value, a common interest of employees and management is to ensure noticeably healthy air quality in the work areas, Hüsten emphasizes. The intention is not to rely solely on compliance with statutory limits, but to strive to meet the latest technical standards.
As part of these technological advances, robots are now part of the equipping of machines, especially for larger batch sizes. This automation allows skilled workers to focus on more complex tasks instead of performing simple ones that were previously done manually.
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