ABICOR BINZEL LASER SYSTEMS exhibited for the first time at the EALA "European Automotive Laser Applications" – with a new development on show.
It is the "brain" of the MFS-V3.1 wire feeding system from ABICOR BINZEL and has a history of almost 20 years: the eBOX. This is its story.
Being able to transport welding wires over long distances was already an incentive for the developers and technical engineers at Alexander Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG. It all started with the ALUNOX from the company MIG WELD – a large green, housed wire feeding device for 40-kilo wire spools with built-in heating, primarily to be able to transport aluminum wires in GMAW applications. Because ABICOR BINZEL wanted to develop such a system itself, the Alu-Power-Drive – APD for short – was created. This wire feeding device was additionally equipped with a control system for two drives, one in the housing itself and one on the robot directly at the front of the process. At that time, Audi Neckarsulm wanted to use this system for the production of the Audi A2 and placed a large order for 30 APDs. These went to the automotive manufacturer together with a DALEX power source as a system solution.
The call for having to downsize this assembly came not long after. The extremely large rolling unit was taken apart, the motors were built as a separate unit, a housing for the electronics was designed and the control system was also separated from this large feeding device APD. The resulting modular design brought advantages for the users because they could assemble their own system depending on the application. And ABICOR BINZEL was no longer limited to only one specific group of users but could reach more different potential customers. This was the great start of the modular eBOX as a control unit in the Master-Feeder-System V2.
Baking a delicious cake, going on a bicycle tour together, experiencing a football match in the stadium with other fans, spending a sociable evening watching TV with friends or taking a great holiday trip by car, train or plane – all these wonderful events and experiences are made possible by extensive technology. Also through welding technology, such as from ABICOR BINZEL, which is present around the globe.
On October 25, 2022, the time has come: The international trade fair EuroBLECH opens its doors. Industry experts from the entire sheet metal process chain will present their extensive range of products and services until October 28th – and the specialists and technology developers for welding technology from ABICOR BINZEL will be there. The sister companies JESS Welding and Thermacut will also be on-site.
After a long time of online theory, finally live knowledge transfer again – that's what 10 students of the Production Engineering course at the University of Bremen thought and followed the invitation of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Emil Schubert to the ABICOR BINZEL headquarters in Buseck during their summer semester. The Technical Managing Director of ABICOR BINZEL, who is also known as WELDPROF, wanted to make welding technology, which has only been taught in theory up to now, tangible for the prospective specialists. The best thing about it: welding know-how was not only explained and demonstrated, but everyone was also challenged to weld themselves. For some, it was the first time they had held a welding torch in their hands.
Those who can train and develop their specialists and managerial staff of tomorrow in-house are actively securing the future of their company. Because the shortage of qualified staff is a serious problem. We are therefore all the more pleased that this year six new apprentices and one dual study programme participant are starting their professional future with ABICOR BINZEL.
For more than 20 years, ABICOR BINZEL has been active in the field of laser welding and brazing with its leading wire feeding systems. In 14 years of cooperation with globally renowned customers in the automotive industry and the long-standing technology leader for tactile brazing and welding optics, ABICOR BINZEL has continuously expanded its international expertise in laser joining. On July 1st, 2022, a new era in LASER SYSTEMS will now begin for ABICOR BINZEL.
Welded components are increasingly subject to quality assurance. Production companies in the automotive industry in particular demand reliable testing systems for the welding quality, which can also be traced if necessary, such as in the case of product recalls. Thanks to the cooperation with SmartRay signed at the headquarters of ABICOR BINZEL, it is now possible for us as a system provider to also offer a so-called end-of-line test procedure worldwide – and thus sustainably optimised welding processes for the highest quality assurance.
Occupational safety and environmental protection in welding technology are becoming increasingly important. The DVS (= German Welding Society) expert committee for this topic meets twice a year and discusses current activities and developments in this field. After two years with only online meetings, the working group came together at ABICOR BINZEL and was able to experience the new developments in action and hands-on.
Manufacturing companies have to face an increasing shortage of welding specialists. In order to counteract this, well thought-out technologies are needed to avoid interfering with the production conditions and at the same time relieve the welding specialists employed. ABICOR BINZEL now offers such technology solutions with robust, reliable robot welding torches and an extensive knowledge of products, processes and applications in joining technology together with the Danish company Inrotech A/S, a company which develops intelligent, adaptive and sensor-supported robot technology. With this cooperation, both companies are pooling their specialist knowledge and offer innovative automation solutions, especially to production companies where robot welding has not yet been a topic.
