Component cutting

Elpex AG from Kirchberg in the Swiss canton of Bern began to automate their production in 2016. They started with the engineering tools Eplan Electric P8 and Eplan Pro Panel Professional. In early 2020, the Perforex machining centre and Secarex cutting centre were joined by a Rittal Wire Terminal WT36. Together, these machines “virtually operate themselves”, according to the workforce.

Be brave and invest in the future, or stick with what you know? This was the dilemma facing Dominic Löscher three years ago – and he chose to be brave. As well as the Perforex BC machining centre, the company also invested in a Secarex cutting centre, among others. The machine is easy to use and allows wiring ducts, cable duct covers and support rails to be cut to length quickly, precisely and reliably. The integral label printer delivers project-based labelling of the cut parts. The cutting centre is helping to speed up processes in the workshop while also reducing waste and cutting costs.