"Rising demands on quality, fiercely competitive markets and an increasing shortage of skilled workers - any machining company wishing to remain competitive is being confronted with ever greater challenges," said a DMG / Mori Seiki spokesperson. "Automation of machine tools is regarded as the ideal response to this trend, because it opens up completely new manufacturing possibilities." DMG Automation GmbH has concentrated on this field since 2007 and offers its customers integral solutions that, if requested, also incorporate the entire manufacturing process including the accompanying material flow concept.
"Our task consists of increasing the productivity and quality of machining production with the aid of customized automation solutions," said Uwe Kling, CEO of DMG Automation GmbH. "Today the focus is not only on machine integrated automation but on three additional segments as well: standard automation for workpiece and pallet handling for one to two machines; flexible production cells for the fully automated linking of several process sequences; and production lines that can be implemented as a complete solution in large series production.
But this does not necessarily mean that automating a machine is the solution. "There are always workpieces and machines where an economic automation solution is just not feasible, and in such cases we advise against automation," said Kling. "Our aim is to build up long-term partnerships with customers. That is why cooperation for DMG / Mori Seiki Automation starts with a non-binding assessment of the machining situation. There are many things that can be automated in principle, but automation is only expedient if by its implementation we increase productivity and/or machining quality."
Additional Shifts Without Additional Manpower Costs
"Productivity is the main concern of most users, because it plays a major role in the competitiveness of a machining company," said Kling. "So the aim is to produce more per unit of time - generally with higher quality - and in so doing reduce production costs. Automation meets both these requirements, because it promotes low manpower production in which staff shortages have virtually no impact on production. It enables the introduction of additional shifts outside of normal working hours as well as costs that are clear and calculable. This also puts the user in a position to respond to the shortage of skilled workers, because competent workers can be used for more demanding tasks. One worker can take care of several machines or job orders at the same time. In addition, a fast return on investment is possible with proportionate utilization of the machine. In the ideal scenario, costs are paid back within less than a year."
DMG / Mori Seiki Automation focuses on complete manufacturing processes and their optimization. This includes not just workpiece handling but the linking of machining centers and, if possible, integrating secondary work - such as deburring, brushing, cleaning or measuring operations - parallel to primary machining time. Every automation solution is based on modular components that are adapted individually to bring them in line with the requirements of the customer.
According to the company, a 25% increase in productivity and improved workpiece quality are normal. "Many faults arising from human error are eliminated thanks to automatic handling," said Kling. "We achieve higher workpiece accuracy through reliable loading and unloading processes." Another reason is flexible production: "Each automation solution can include individual workpiece magazines which allow perfectly organized processing of the job orders," he said. "User-friendliness is paramount." The modular design of the automation cells also encompasses other areas: controls from Siemens, FANUC, Kuka or Motomann are available as well as various gripper systems and conveyor installations and the option of robots or gantries for handling.
According to Kling, work ergonomics are also given top priority in addition to simple operation. "An automated machine should offer the same easy accessibility as the machine itself," said Kling. "This applies most especially to the setup and loading stations, although the work area must also be easy to access if necessary. In addition, we ensure that the automation operates smoothly and reliably with our service offer."
For DMG / Mori Seiki Automation, service starts with the installation of the system and training of the employees in the operation of the new system. "It only takes a few days to integrate the automation solution into the production," said Kling.
DMG / Mori Seiki Automation does not only gear its offer towards customers from DMG / Mori Seiki. "In principle, every machine can be automated," said Kling. "About a third of our customers also commission us to automate machines from other manufacturers."
For more information contact:
DMG / Mori Seiki USA
2400 Huntington Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
847-593-5400
www.dmgmoriseikiusa.com
Southwest
Mori Seiki Dallas
9001 Currency Street #200
Irving, TX 75063
972-929-8321
TX, LA
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Dallas
9001 Currency Street #200
Irving, TX 75063
972-812-5500
www.ellisontechnologies.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Houston
3403 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. West #100
Houston, TX 77086
713-365-9500
www.ellisontechnologies.com
AR, OK
Maruka U.S.A. Inc.
2113 N. Yellowood
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-459-6600
Southeast
Mori Seiki Charlotte
4345 Morris Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28227
704-940-3380
VA, NC, SC
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies
4345 Morris Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28227
704-545-7362
S. AL, GA, MS, TN
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies
7118 Crossroads Blvd.
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-661-6800
FL
Maruka U.S.A., Inc.
7441 114th Avenue N. Ste. 605
Largo, FL 33773
727-541-1645
Northeast
Mori Seiki New Jersey
45 Route 46 East Ste. 610
P.O. Box 747
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
973-983-1000
Maruka USA, Inc.
45 Route 46 East Ste. 610
P.O. Box 747
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
973-983-1000
Mori Seiki Boston
753 Forest Street, Suite 200
Marlborough, MA 01752
508-481-2500
DMG / Mori Seiki
Tyler Machine Tool Co.
111 Ledge Rd.
P.O. Box 396
Seabrook, NH 03874
603-474-7730
DMG / Mori Seiki
Tyler Machine Tool Co.
68 Nutmeg Road South
South Windsor, CT 06074
860-528-4010
Boldt Machinery, Inc.
4803 Pittsburgh Ave.
Erie, PA 16509
814-833-9836
Boldt Machinery, Inc.
104 Boss Rd.
Mattydale, NY 13211
315-463-5754
MD, DE
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies
7118 Crossroads Blvd.
Brentwood, TN 37027
814-833-9836
Midwest
Mori Seiki USA, Inc.
2400 Huntington Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
847-593-5400
www.moriseikius.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Chicago
4630 Weaver Parkway
Warrenville, IL 60555
630-393-8900
www.ellisontechnologies.com
Mori Seiki Cincinnati
5333 Mulhauser Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
513-874-2736
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Cincinnati
5333 Mulhauser Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
513-874-2736
www.ellisontechnologies.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Cleveland
6955 Treeline Drive
Brecksville, OH 44141
440-546-1920
www.ellisontechnologies.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Davenport
145 West 76th Street
Davenport, IA 52806
563-388-0800
www.ellisontechnologies.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - St. Louis
16 MB Corporate Park
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-946-7077
www.ellisontechnologies.com
Mori Seiki Detroit
29050 Cabot Drive
Novi, MI 48377
248-324-1928
www.moriseikius.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Detroit
29050 Cabot Drive
Novi, MI 48377
248-324-1928
www.ellisontechnologies.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Grand Rapids
1550 Gezon Parkway SW, Suite B
Wyoming, MI 49509
616-261-8665
www.ellisontechnologies.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Indianapolis
8930 Bash Road, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-577-3723
www.ellisontechnologies.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Milwaukee
N27 W23750 Paul Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-523-3400
www.ellisontechnologies.com
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Minneapolis
13400 10th Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-545-9699
www.ellisontechnologies.com
E. KS, W. MO
Maruka U.S.A. Inc.
1210 Northeast Douglas
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
816-524-1811
W. KS
Maruka U.S.A. Inc.
9125 E. 37th St. North
Wichita, KS 67226
316-683-7487
West
Southern CA
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Los Angeles
9890 Pioneer Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562-949-8311
www.ellisontechnologies.com
Northern CA
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - San Francisco
2607 7th St. Suite C
Berkeley, CA 94710
866-814-7238
www.ellisontechnologies.com
WA, ID, MT
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Seattle
19625 62nd Ave. South, Suite A109
Kent, WA 98032
253-872-1661
www.ellisontechnologies.com
OR
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Technologies - Portland
10159 SW Commerce Circle #K
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-682-3280
www.ellisontechnologies.com
AZ
DMG / Mori Seiki
Ellison Machinery Company
1610 S. Priest Dr. #101
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-5335
www.ellisonaz.com
UT, ID, MT, WY
New West Machine Tool Technologies
7990 South 1530 West
West Jordan, UT 84088
801-561-2001