From CAD File to Welding program in Minutes

Since 1949, Tol Plaatwerk has been a trusted name in metal fabrication, renowned for its high-quality workmanship and reliability. Specializing in semi-finished metal products, including ergonomic workstations, the company continuously seeks ways to improve efficiency and precision.

The Challenge

Tol Plaatwerk initially used a Valk Welding robot programmed with DTPS but found it difficult to learn and time-consuming to program. Complex welding tasks were particularly challenging.

The ArcNC Solution

Tol Plaatwerk first discovered ArcNC through LinkedIn and later encountered it at Welding Week in Utrecht.

"The defining moment came when we brought a USB stick with a product file to the event. They programmed it on the spot, and we were immediately convinced”

Fred Mol, Welding Coordinator at Tol Plaatwerk.

The transition to ArcNC was seamless. A single day of training was enough to get started, thanks to ArcNC’s intuitive interface and significantly lower learning curve. The software is continuously improved, and we were very happy with the responsive support of Valk Welding, ArcNC's partner.

Spreading the Word

Tol Plaatwerk now actively recommends ArcNC to other companies. Recently, they hosted a company that had been using robotic welding for 30 years but faced a challenge: their key programmer was retiring soon. With three robots in operation, they needed an accessible solution—one that ArcNC could provide.

By integrating ArcNC, Tol Plaatwerk has enhanced productivity, simplified programming, and embraced the future of automated welding.