Improved accuracies — Cheers to mechanical engineering

A few days ago, we proudly announced the improvement of all accuracies for our LH series machines. The accuracy that we previously offered as premium accuracy is now becoming standard. For our customers who need a highly accurate machine, this seems like a price reduction. Customers who have previously purchased a machine with standard accuracy will in future receive a more accurate machine at no additional cost.

If you follow the press releases from other manufacturers, you read a lot about new optical sensors and software features. The major trade fairs in September/October are approaching and we all want to demonstrate our innovative strength. Of course, we at WENZEL will also be launching new software versions on the market again in autumn. In the World Cup | Quartis R 2019-2, we will see many new features, including significantly improved functionality for integrating optical sensors into our automatic measurement processes. It goes without saying that we too will be presenting a new line sensor. With the WM | LS 600, we are opening up new fields of application for our machines to our customers with a line length of 600 mm. A great team effort is responsible for this and we are proud that we are also bringing competitive solutions to the market in the areas of optical measurement technology.

But the improvements in accuracy achieved are something special for us as a traditional machine manufacturer. This is not due to a technological leap, but these improvements are based on Wenzel's knowledge in all phases of machine development and production. Starting with design, purchasing, production and assembly, through to the acceptance and installation of the machines. Anyone who knows and uses Wenzel machines has long and often asked us why we are so careful about the data sheets: “Your machines are much better than the data sheet” is a typical statement from our customers. Yes, the design of our machines has enabled us to meet the highest requirements of our customers for many years. But now we have continued to refine our internal production, assembly and acceptance processes so that we can reliably achieve this level with every machine. And we are now passing this progress on to our customers. We achieve the high level of accuracy with a mechanically very good and sophisticated machine and not through lengthy, vulnerable compensations.

For us, a good machine is the basis for a long-lasting machine. With a WENZEL machine, we not only sell a machine, but also the certainty that this machine can be used at the same level for many, many years. At a time when many providers tend to invest in short-lived sensors or easily replaceable software, we are deliberately making major efforts and investments in hardware: the treatment of raw materials, fine processing and delicate and precise assembly. All LH machines are built by us in Wiesthal and not just assembled. Our manufacturing depth is very high, as we want to maintain full control over the mechanical engineering process. Anyone who is not yet familiar with our production is cordially invited to see for themselves.

Of course, our philosophy also includes highly trained skilled workers. Not only must the design drawing fit, but the individual components of our high-precision machines must also be manufactured and assembled very carefully. Our long-standing employees pass on this knowledge to the next generation, which is the best way for companies to function. We have just retired an employee who has spent his entire working life at WENZEL: a full 50 years! Such employees are not only valuable, they are part of the company and its history and have accumulated incredible knowledge that we were able to use to make these improvements.

In the end, the progress achieved only means a few figures on the data sheets; for us, they are more! They show that it's worth working on getting a little better every day. When experience meets curiosity and a drive to innovate, continuous improvements are made for the benefit of everyone.

With this in mind, we at WENZEL enjoy working every day to build even better machines.