Automated Production, around the clock
Euroform Kft. based in Budapest has been a reliable and competent partner in tool and mold making since 1993. From design to production and trialling, the approximately 70 experienced employees realize innovative solutions for a wide range of different injection molding processes.
Demanding customers, mainly in the automotive industry, trust in the high quality of the products. In order to live up to this trust, Euroform uses modern and powerful machining centers from DMG MORI in tool production. The company currently uses eight models from the machine tool manufacturer, including DMU monoBLOCK machining centers, an HSC 75 linear and – the most recent investment – a DMU 100 P duoBLOCK. In addition, DMG MORI has installed the first PH Cell 2000 on the market for this machine so that Euroform can now utilize the capacity at night and during the weekends.
End-to-end competence for injection molds
With injection moulds for 2,000 automotive components, seat pans, engine covers and tanks, Euroform has made a name for itself throughout the entire sector. “As a partner for suppliers and manufacturers, our work begins in the early development phases of new vehicles,” says Stefan Wolf, the company’s managing partner, about the close cooperation with customers. Euroform meets its high quality requirements with well-trained specialists in both design and production. “Technical competence is crucial for fully exploiting the potential of both modern CADCAM systems and innovative manufacturing solutions.” Euroform has been using machine tool technology from DMG MORI since 1995, latterly at the current modern location that it move into in 2011 and expanded in 2016. Krisztina Zwick, as Managing Director responsible for day-to-day business at Euroform, points to the perfectly tailored machine portfolio and the good service: “DMG MORI was one of the first machine tool manufacturers to open a subsidiary in Hungary, which meant that response times were always short when service was required.” After regular investment in machinery, the first automated manufacturing solution was installed in 2022, a DMU 100 P duoBLOCK with a PH Cell 2000. “This step was necessary in order to utilize the machine to full capacity during unmanned shifts and thus remain competitive.”
5-axis simultaneous machining of workpieces up to ø 1,100 × 1,600 mm and 2,200 kg
Euroform had already used a DMU 100 P duoBLOCK before. “The experience with the machining center was consistently good,” judges Krisztina Zwick. “That made the decision to purchase the latest generation easier.” With of 1,000 × 1,250 × 1,000 mm, the 5-axis simultaneous machining center even machines large mold components efficiently. In addition, extensive cooling measures ensure the high precision of the sophisticated components. When Euroform ordered the DMU 100 P duoBLOCK, DMG MORI already had a suitable pallet handling system in development. The PH Cell 2000 is just as modular as the proven PH Cell 300. “Based on the smaller pallet handling system, we realized that the PH Cell 2000 was the right automation solution for us” recalls Krisztina Zwick of the purchase. So it was that Euroform became the first user of flexible pallet handling for pallet sizes up to ø 1,100 mm. Pallets measuring 1,000 × 800 mm are used at Euroform. “Our PH Cell 2000 has twelve pallet positions on two levels and can accommodate workpiece heights of up to 1,350 mm.” In addition, the PH Cell 2000 is available in a variant with three rack levels as well as one with four. These variants can accommodate a total of up to 17 or 21 pallets respectively. The maximum height of the workpieces can be up to 750 mm.
Flexible automation solutions for a batch size of 1
As Euroform almost exclusively manufactures one-off components, pallet handling such as the PH Cell 2000 is the optimal solution. “Our employees can prepare so many pallets here in parallel with production that machine downtime is minimal – even at night. In addition, a zero-point clamping system makes setup easier,” says Krisztina Zwick. After these initial experiences, it goes without saying that automation solutions will also play a decisive role in future investments.
Fast response service with my DMG MORI
Another topic that has long accompanied business development is digitization. Krisztina Zwick describes the consistent orientation at Euroform: “We have had a paperless working environment for many years – from design to quality control.” Digital processes have also long since found their way into service. “With my DMG MORI, we have been able to significantly accelerate processes in the event of a service request, because inquiries are transmitted directly online and end up with the right contact person.”
Mastering challenges with targeted investments
Automated manufacturing and digital processes are essential given the current challenges in the global marketplace. “For several years now, the Corona pandemic, the war in Ukraine and high inflation have clearly shown us that we need to constantly develop in order to remain competitive,” says Stefan Wolf. Krisztina Zwick sees this as an opportunity: “With targeted investments in technologies and the training and further education of junior staff, we will continue to successfully meet these challenges.”
Euroform Kft.
Varrógépgyár u. 25.
H-1211 Budapest, Hungary
www.euroform.hu