Pfautec manufactures bicycles and tricycles in Quakenbrück, Germany, including models for people with limited mobility. Its production covers the work from design to assembly, with welding robots joining tubes into frames.
Programming within the team
"In the past, we couldn't do any programming ourselves. We always had to hire outside companies to do it."
Christian Westerkamp, Managing Director at Pfautec
Ease of use and quick programming drove Pfautec's choice of ArcNC. Several employees can now program the robots, giving the company a broader base of expertise. The team was also able to adapt and implement the system in-house to suit its own requirements.
From CAD files to robot programs
In Pfautec's welding shop, manager Fatih Uzunhasanoglu reports substantial time savings with ArcNC. CAD upload is his favorite feature: he can upload a file and let the software generate the robot program.
"For me, programming the robot used to feel like having to walk every single route on foot. Now, with ArcNC, we can take the high-speed train."
Fatih Uzunhasanoglu, Welding Shop Manager at Pfautec
Getting started in production
Commissioning was straightforward for Fatih and the team. Their introduction to operating ArcNC went well. They quickly understood the software and could start work.
"Our productivity has improved a lot. We produce more units each day."
Fatih Uzunhasanoglu, Welding Shop Manager at Pfautec
Christian Westerkamp recommends ArcNC to companies working with small batches that want flexibility. At Pfautec, the team can respond flexibly to market conditions and carry out implementation in-house.
