EDM as the perfect solution for manufacturing large molds for major automotive firms as the German firm BUKUMA
\ EDM for the manufacture of large molds for the automotive sector
Some months ago we received a visit from the German firm BUKUMA, which was looking for a large machine with very tough performance requirements. As a result of the visit they purchased an ONA QX8, which has provided excellent results. They now have three ONA EDM machines at their 2 plants.
BUKUMA’s one of the production plan.
Passion for parts – this philosophy lies in the components manufactured by Bukuma.
BUKUMA GmbH was founded in Germany in 1963. It specialises in the design and manufacturing of molds for the injection of plastic parts for the automotive and construction industries. Its customers include many of Europe’s leading automotive firms. Volkswagen, Daimler Mercedes, Audi, Lamborghini and Porsche are just some of the names that trust BUKUMA to produce their moulds.
The stringent requirements of the automotive industry meant that the firm needed to find solutions that could produce large components to a very high degree of precision. Some months ago the ONA QX8 was installed at their facilities. The excellent results obtained with this model and the good relationship forged with ONA have led them to purchase two more machines: a NX4F die-sinking EDM model and an AV100 wire EDM model. The latter model can be seen at the ONA stand (Stand C92 in Hall 13) at the 2019 Hanover fair on 16-21 September.
Technological skill at the service of our customers
BUKUMA now has several EDM machines at its facilities, so the firm knows the relevant technology well. Managing Director Mirko Schnur explains that they were not entirely happy with the results that they had obtained from several EDM machines made by other manufacturers. The great complexity of their molds called for cutting-edge EDM technology to meet their highly stringent requirements.
This led the production management at BUKUMA to visit ONA in search of a high-performance machine. They needed a large machine that would reduce production times, ensure excellent quality and be backed by professional, proximity-based technical service.
They saw first-hand the full potential of technological development of ONA as the market leader in EDM, with its broad experience in special and large-format machines.
The solution offered by ONA was the ONA QX8: a large-format die-sinking EDM machine that met all their requirements.
Perfect finishes in large volumes
QX8 – DIE-SINKING EDM MACHINE
Rapid machining in large workpieces
The new machine has lived up to all their expectations. With its 2800 x 1500 x 850 mm work tank, it can handle large-sized workpieces with weights of up to 20 tons. It is also well suited to mould manufacturing, as it can work very quickly and still provide excellent surface finishes.
ONA worked closely with BUKUMA throughout the process of setting up the machine at their facilities and provided advanced training for plant operators on various applications.
The firm has chosen ONA as its partner for EDM
BUKUMA has confirmed its choice of ONA by acquiring two more machines. The ONA NX4F die-sinking EDM machine offers great performance in precision and stability, and long X and Y-axis travel. The AV100 wire EDM machine is a large-format unit that offers high machining capacity.
| EQUIPMENT | 1 die-sinking EDM machine: model ONA QX8-B1L 1 die-sinking EDM machine: model ONA NX4F 1 wire EDM machine: model ONA AV100 |
| SECTORS and customers | Mainly automotive, but also construction and medical technology.
They work for leading European automotive firms: VOLKSWAGEN, DAIMLER MERCEDES, AUDI, LAMBORGHINI, PORSCHE, SEAT, etc. |