New technology
Automated Shrink-Wrap Packaging System – Up to 400 Parts per Minute
To continuously optimize our production processes, Fischer & Plath also relies on high-performance automation technology in the field of packaging. An important milestone was the commissioning of our first fully automated shrink-wrap packaging system.
Specifically developed to meet our requirements, this custom-built system combines modern control technology, precise sensor systems and robotics to create a highly efficient automated packaging process.
An industrial robot performs key steps within the process. Depending on the product and production requirements, the system achieves a packaging capacity of up to 400 parts per minute.
Especially for high-volume production, automation enables efficient and highly reproducible processes. At the same time, it reduces manual process steps and helps maintain consistently high packaging quality.
The automated shrink-wrap packaging system is therefore another important element of our ongoing automation strategy – from the production of our precision components through to the fully packaged product.
AMADA VENTIS 3015 – Advanced Laser Technology for Maximum Precision
With the AMADA VENTIS 3015, Fischer & Plath has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with a modern fiber laser cutting system. The machine enables fast and highly precise processing of a wide range of metallic materials and allows us to manufacture even complex component geometries efficiently.
A key feature of VENTIS technology is AMADA’s Locus Beam Control (LBC). This technology precisely controls the movement of the laser beam and adapts it to the specific cutting task. As a result, both the cutting process and cut quality can be optimized for different requirements.
The combination of powerful laser technology, modern machine control and high process stability provides a wide range of possibilities in sheet metal processing. Complex contours and different component geometries can be manufactured with high precision and reproducibility.
For our production, the AMADA VENTIS 3015 offers key advantages:
• high precision for complex contours
• flexible processing of different metallic materials
• high cut quality
• efficient and reproducible manufacturing processes
• additional capabilities for demanding customer requirements
With the AMADA VENTIS 3015, we continue to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and further expand our capabilities to combine precision, quality and cost-effectiveness.
SANGIACOMO 160-Ton Press – A Powerful Addition to Our Machinery
With the SANGIACOMO 160-ton double-column eccentric press, we have expanded our production machinery with a powerful and modern press solution.
The machine offers a wide range of equipment, control and configuration options, allowing it to be flexibly adapted to different production conditions, components and customer-specific requirements.
With a pressing force of 160 tons, the SANGIACOMO provides excellent conditions for the efficient production of demanding stamped parts. Its robust double-column design supports precise and reproducible production processes – even when high standards of quality and production volume are required.
The wide range of configuration options enables short setup and changeover times, providing additional flexibility for changing production orders.
By investing in modern press technology, we are continuously expanding our manufacturing capabilities and creating additional capacity for efficient, precise and reliable production.
Automated Ultrasonic Cleaning – Cleanliness Down to the Finest Detail
At Fischer & Plath, precision does not end with manufacturing. To ensure the reliable cleaning of our sealing rings and stamped parts, we use an automated six-chamber ultrasonic cleaning system. The multi-stage system ensures consistently high process quality and is designed to meet demanding cleanliness requirements in industrial manufacturing.
Depending on the component and the required level of cleanliness, the products automatically pass through several precisely coordinated process stages, including:
• Pre-cleaning
• Ultrasonic cleaning
• Neutralization
• Rinsing
• Fine and ultra-fine rinsing
• Drying
The automated and reproducible process reliably removes contaminants and production residues from component surfaces. At the same time, the clearly defined process stages ensure consistently high cleaning quality, even for large production volumes.
Technical cleanliness is particularly important for metallic seals and precision-stamped parts. Clean surfaces support reliable further processing and help us meet the high quality requirements of our customers.
With our automated ultrasonic cleaning system, we combine cleanliness, process reliability and efficiency – another important element of modern manufacturing at Fischer & Plath.
Expansion of Our Turning Machinery
Our machinery continues to grow: With the Tornos Swiss DT 38 HP, we have added another powerful and highly advanced machine to our turning department. It expands our manufacturing capabilities and provides additional capacity for the precise and cost-effective machining of demanding components.
In October 2022, our machinery was expanded with the Weiler E80. A new foundation had to be specially constructed for this approximately 7.6-ton powerhouse. The machine provides us with a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, particularly for demanding and larger turned parts.
Another important step in the modernization of our turning department took place in August 2021 with the acquisition of two modern automatic lathes. Both machines can be operated with bar feeders. These peripheral systems automatically supply the machines with production material, enabling a high degree of automation. Suitable production orders can therefore be processed largely autonomously overnight when required.
As part of these investments, the entire turning department was reorganized, restructured and modernized. With the addition of the Tornos Swiss DT 38 HP, we are consistently continuing this development.
Thanks to modern control and software solutions, our turning machines can be flexibly adapted to different components, materials and requirements. This enables us to manufacture individual parts and smaller batch sizes as well as recurring series efficiently and with a high degree of precision.
Our turning technology is used for applications and customers in a wide range of industries, including:
• Automotive industry
• Wind energy industry
• Metalworking industry
• Manufacturing industry
• Workshops and technical operations
By continuously expanding and modernizing our machinery, we are making targeted investments in precision, flexibility, automation and manufacturing depth – enabling us to reliably meet individual customer requirements.
Fischer & Plath Relies on Advanced Digital Measurement and Analysis Technology
Precision begins where the naked eye reaches its limits. To assess the quality of our products down to the finest detail, Fischer & Plath relies on advanced digital measurement and analysis technology. An important part of our quality assurance is our powerful KEYENCE digital microscope.
Depending on the optics used, the system provides magnification of up to 2,000x. This makes it possible to visualize, measure and document even the smallest structures, surface characteristics and potential deviations in great detail.
At Fischer & Plath, the digital microscope is used for a wide range of applications. Our quality experts use the system, for example, to carry out detailed examinations of manufactured components and to prepare comprehensive quality assessments. External production samples and reference samples can also be precisely analyzed and measured.
Digital technology offers significant advantages, particularly when evaluating surfaces. Characteristics such as scratches, impact marks or voids can not only be visualized but also examined and evaluated in detail using 2D and 3D measurement methods.
The wide range of applications includes:
• Free-angle observation
• Surface roughness measurements
• Automated residual contamination analysis
• Precise 2D and 3D measurements
• Detailed surface visualization
• Real-time depth composition
• High dynamic range imaging
The combination of high-resolution imaging, digital measurement and three-dimensional analysis provides our specialist departments with valuable information for quality assurance, defect analysis and the continuous optimization of our manufacturing processes.
Especially when it comes to technically demanding components and sealing solutions, even the smallest details can be crucial. Modern measurement and analysis technology enables us to make these details visible and objectively assessable – helping us ensure consistently high quality and reliable results.