Special machines, tools and equipment for dressing and replacing electrode caps in resistance spot welding
Bräuer Systemtechnik GmbH
Annaberg-BuchholzNew on Amplifa
About Bräuer Systemtechnik
Bräuer Systemtechnik GmbH, based in Annaberg-Buchholz (Erzgebirge), develops, manufactures and distributes special machines and tools for joining and cutting technology, in particular equipment for dressing and replacing electrode caps in resistance spot welding. The product range includes cap changing systems (3 models), electrode cap dressing devices (4 models), combi units, accessories as well as copper parts in four categories. In addition, the company offers 3D printing of individual parts, CAD studies, customised plant engineering, refurbishment of used systems, optimisation of milling parameters as well as engineering and development services. Service, spare parts supply, inspections and repairs – in the workshop or on the customer's premises – as well as training on KAPPOSTAR and KAPPOTEC equipment in German and English, worldwide also with interpreters, complete the offering. Founded in 1991, the GmbH serves, among others, automotive suppliers with a worldwide service network and regularly presents itself at trade fairs such as EuroBLECH in Hanover.
- Site
- Annaberg-Buchholz
- Processes
- Cap changing system (Kappenwechselsystem für Elektrodenkappen), Electrode tip dresser (Elektrodenkappenabdreheinrichtung), Combi unit (Kombigerät Kappenwechsel/Abziehen), Copper parts (manufacturing of copper parts, 4 categories), 3D printing (individual parts), CAD studies (analysis of interference contours), Customized plant engineering (development of individual solutions), Engineering services, research and development services
- Materials
- Copper (Copper parts, electrode caps made of copper), Copper, Additive Manufacturing, Machining / coated milling cutters
- Certificates
- Warranty assumption after installation
- Founded
- 1991-01-10
- Industries
- Welding technology, Resistance spot welding, Automotive suppliers, Spot welding / electrode dressing, Automotive suppliers (implied)
- 01
Development and design (CAD, R&D)
- 02
Manufacturing of components and copper parts
- 03
3D printing of individual parts
- 04
Assembly and plant engineering
- 05
Installation and assumption of warranty
- 06
Service, spare parts, repair and refurbishment
- 07
Training and support
Materials & Processes
Copper
Material for electrode caps and copper parts in four product categories, ideal for wear parts in spot welding.
Additive Manufacturing
Production of individual replacement and special parts.
Machining / coated milling cutters
Dressing of electrode caps with coated milling cutters for various materials and coatings of the sheets.
Locations
Annaberg-Buchholz
DEHeadquarters, workshop, training and sales
- Materials
- Copper
- Cap changing systems (3 models)
- Electrode cap dressing devices (4 models)
- Combi units (3 models)
- 3D printing
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap changing system (Kappenwechselsystem für Elektrodenkappen)Joining | – | – | – | – | Copper |
| Electrode tip dresser (Elektrodenkappenabdreheinrichtung)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Copper |
| Combi unit (Kombigerät Kappenwechsel/Abziehen)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Copper |
| Copper parts (manufacturing of copper parts, 4 categories)Machining | – | – | – | – | Copper |
| 3D printing (individual parts)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
| CAD studies (analysis of interference contours)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Customized plant engineering (development of individual solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering services, research and development servicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Milling parameters optimization (Optimierung von Fräsparametern)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Refurbishment of used equipmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Acceptance of warranty after installationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training/On-the-job training (KAPPOSTAR/KAPPOTEC equipment, training on site/online)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap changing system (Kappenwechselsystem) | Bräuer | 3 models | – | – | Annaberg-Buchholz |
| Electrode tip dresser (Elektrodenkappenabdrehgerät) | Bräuer | 4 models | – | – | Annaberg-Buchholz |
| Combi unit (Kombigerät) | Bräuer | 3 models | – | – | Annaberg-Buchholz |
Additional services
Quality
The service technicians receive regular training and possess the required technical knowledge and certifications. After installation, BRÄUER assumes the warranty for the delivered equipment.
| Evidence | Annaberg-Buchholz |
|---|---|
| Warranty assumption after installation |
History
- 1991
Registration of Schweißtechnik Bräuer GmbH on 10 January 1991
- 2003
Capital increases: 60,000 DEM (September), later €300,000 (16.09.2003)
- 2010
Renamed Bräuer Systemtechnik GmbH and relocation of registered office to Thermalbad Wiesenbad
- 2015
Relocation of registered office to Mildenau
- 2018
Michael Faßbinder becomes managing director; departure of Andreas Bräuer
- 2022
Karolin Wolf becomes managing director (16.05.2022)
- 2023
Relocation of registered office to Annaberg-Buchholz; commercial power of attorney for Claudia Kaiser and Jens Nitz
- 2024
Exhibition at EuroBLECH in Hanover
- 2025
Patent for cap changing system for dressing electrode caps; founding/reference Bräuer Systems America Inc