A Custom-Fit, Future-Perfect Investment
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A Custom-Fit, Future-Perfect Investment Now JAM Automation can cut individual parts much faster and more accurate than ever before on their new STAHLWERK VECTOR 1000M Machining Center from KNUTH. JAM Automation has been producing custom automation solutions for the industry since 2001. They are headquartered in Radevormwald, Germany, serving a mostly local customer base. “Being close to our customers is very important to us,” said Burkhard Hörenbaum, Manager of Operations. “This is not only important for close coordination during the development phase, but also later to guarantee fast service.” 1 For more information, please visit www.kn

Specialists for custom solutions The local region has a large demand for custom solutions for the automotive industry, but also for the production of plumbing and electric parts. “Our major focus in any of these industries is our ability to offer a solution for the task at hand,” said Burkhard, who has an engineering degree. From their extensive portfolio of test tracks, camera systems, conveyors and cleat belts, XYZ servo axis systems, storage tracks, bunkers, and chain conveyors, JAM selects the required machine components and adapts them to fit the customer’s production process. In 2014,...

Siemens 828D Shopmill user interface ensures easy operation The tool changer upgrade and an optimized through-spindle coolant flow are very popular First-hand automated solutions The smart way to increase production Hörenbaum requested several quotes and looked at some interesting machines at various exhibitions. At the EMO 2017 trade show, he also visited the STAHLWERK Premium Line booth, which is a brand of KNUTH Machine Tools. KNUTH Sales Manager, Patrick Jöhnk, told about their previous exchange of information and said, “I was glad that I could demonstrate the Vector 1000 M to Mr....

Custom-fit machining of single parts for the future total concept Since April 2018, the Vector 1000 M is in operation at the facilities in Radevormwald. Its operator is a student. “In view of the tight labor market, we initially looked internally to find a suitable employee to operate the new machine. For Damiano Di Paolo, who had just completed his training as milling technician at our facilities, this was a great opportunity, and for us it was a great investment in the future,” explained Hörenbaum. “Thanks to the good training, the student was able to operate the milling machine already...