INDUSTRY SWISSCARE
INDUSTRY SWISSCARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRODUCING MORE EFFICIENTLY AND MORE SUSTAINABLY FOCUS SUSTAINABILITY He’s convinced: Marcel Herzog of the Gressel AG Spanntechnik (clamping systems) firm achieved permanent process improvements with the MOTOREX Swisscare Management System. 12
There are still time-consuming processes in industrial manufacturing that have to be carried out “by hand”. Under the Industry 4.0 concept, the next logical step to take is automating process fluid management. The MOTOREX Swisscare Management System meets the metalworking industry's current need for more automation. Our interview with Marcel Herzog, team leader for large parts manufacturing at Gressel AG Spanntechnik in Aadorf, illustrates how the MOTOREX solution can yield massive improvements in efficiency and sustainability. Mr. Herzog, can you briefly explain what Gressel AG does? For nearly 100 years, the Swiss company Gressel AG has focused on workpiece clamping technology. Our products and services include customer needs analysis, engineering, manufacturing, and after-sales service, all with top precision and the best Swiss quality. Our know-how, leading-edge technology and willingness to stay one step ahead of the times make Gressel AG the leading workpiece clamping partner. What benefits are the staff getting from the automation? Employees no longer need to worry about machining fluid. They have confidence that everything is set up and working right. They know the tank level is always right and there’s no heat transfer at the cutting edge thanks to the cold fresh emulsion. Parameters like pH and concentration are always where they should be, so production goes smoothly and there’s less wear on the tools. Geneva Zurich Bern AADORF You work with MOTOREX machining fluids. What are the key factors in that choice? The machining fluid needs to be usable for all applications. It is enormously important for us to have constant conditions for working all materials. We also want our machining fluid to be durable. That’s essential for us to achieve optimal process reliability. Would you recommend MOTOREX to fellow businesses in the industry? Yes, any time and with a very good conscience. We’re well equipped for the future with the MOTOREX solution. Thank you for a very interesting conversation. What are your objectives for automating process fluid management? Our overarching goal is to achieve cost savings to improve the economics of our production operations. But autonomous filling of machining fluid tanks and reducing employee effort were also factors in our decision. You’re mainly citing benefits from a business perspective. Does using the MOTOREX solution also impact your sustainability? The extended service life lets us improve sustainability in the sense of environmental protection by generally using less concentrate and disposing of less waste. We’re finding that we’re consuming 10 – 15 % less compared to our old solution. What has been your experience with MOTOREX in terms of workplace quality? The machine shop stays clean. The amount of effort from our staff is significantly reduced, leaving them with more time for other activities. We also no longer need chemical additives to prevent fungi and bacteria, so there’s little risk of skin irritation. MOTOREX MAGAZINE 118 I OCTOBER 2020 13
