n-cut24 invests in ARKU’s leveling and deburring technology.

n-cut24 has become full-service system provider for sheet metal processing.

The individual steps are as various as the customers themselves: “Some customers only want cut parts, whereas others want the full program”, explains the President & CEO, Ulrich van Scharrel. Thanks to its fully automatic solutions, n-cut24 is increasingly positioning itself as a full-service system provider for sheet metal processing. In order to meet the increasing demands on quality and flexibility, n-cut24 has progressively expanded its expertise. This began with leveling in 2013, when n-cut24 first purchased a FlatMaster® 55 80 from ARKU. Using this system, the company intended to carry out leveling faster and, above all, more efficiently than in the past. “The system processes up to 800 millimeter wide and 12 millimeter thick blanks”, explains van Scharrel. The machine delivers flat and virtually stress-free panels.

“In order to expand our portfolio of leveling services, we were looking for a machine with a medium-sized processing width”, explains the Production Manager Kuno Fokken. ARKU had already convinced the company with the FlatMaster®. Consequently, n-cut24 turned to the leveling and deburring experts and their PlateMaster® L. This system was developed specifically to process large and thick panels quickly. With its 2,000 millimeter opening width, it optimally complements the existing levelers. “The efficient interaction between the PlateMaster® and the other systems enables us to offer contract services for all panel widths. Our customer base is growing as a result”, emphasizes van Scharrel.

n-cut24 also operates two automated deburring systems. These deliver deburred and edge rounded panels that prevent the sheet metal coatings from flaking off. n-cut24 was searching for a deburring solution. Because they had heard of ARKU’s deburring systems, van Scharrel decided on the EdgeBreaker® 4000 Plus in 2017. With an oscillating drum, the system deburrs and rounds rough panels up to 100 millimeters thick on both sides. “The double-sided rounding saves us 50 percent of the time”, says the President & CEO. “In addition, the system creates a more comfortable working environment thanks to low emissions and noise. This was reason enough for us to order the system right away.”

The machine was installed at the end of 2017 – and without any problems thanks to the support of the ARKU service team. Since then, n-cut24 has achieved a greater production volume with the same production team. The EdgeBreaker® 4000 processes up to 11,000 parts per month and sometimes more. “All of the systems from ARKU help us to keep pace with our customers’ needs,” emphasizes van Scharrel. He sees the company well prepared for the future thanks to ARKU’s machines.