Soete Aluminium – Efficiency Through a New Workflow

Soete Aluminium, a manufacturer of aluminum exterior joinery and partner of Reynaers, wanted to increase productivity in their production. Until then, each worker produced a window entirely from A to Z, but this approach proved inefficient. Pedro Soete contacted Tryma for a consultation on automation and optimization possibilities.

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  • Automatic seal roll-in machine
  • Automatic glue application for miters
  • CNC 4-head corner press

Together with Tryma, a tailored plan was developed, based on a customized layout and a phased investment plan. In the first phase, investment focused on a seal roll-in machine combined with a CNC 4-head corner press. This allows one operator to install seals on the profiles, assemble the elements, and place them on the feeding table of the corner press. The pressed elements are transferred to an output table, where a second operator removes the sealant, checks the corners, and glues the seals. Thanks to the tilting feature of the output table, elements can be ergonomically removed by the operator and then stored in buffer compartments. In the future, space is provided for expansion with an automatic buffer and sorting system, for which the corner press is already prepared.

This new workflow ensures better flow and higher productivity without requiring additional staff.

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