Special machine construction and CNC stretch-bending machines as well as engineering, robotic milling cells and automation systems
Günther Wensing GmbH & Co. KG
48703 Stadtlohn (Hegebrockstraße 117)New on Amplifa
Special machine construction since 1970
Günther Wensing GmbH & Co. KG is a special machine builder based in Stadtlohn in the western Münsterland region. Since 1970, the company has developed and manufactured machines for streamlining and modernizing various industries, including CNC stretch-bending machines (20/60/250/600 kN) for decorative trim and structural components, robotic and CNC milling cells, handling systems, assembly and welding systems as well as plastic presses and extruders. The group of companies, with more than 75 employees, also includes engineering, 3D scanning, electrical engineering and automation integration. Individual part and assembly manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, testing and acceptance are all carried out in-house; the materials used are primarily aluminium as well as plastics such as polyethylene. The systems are designed in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006 EC; UL standards can be implemented. In-house fitters assemble the machines worldwide; a group partner in China supports customers on site. Customers come from the automotive, aviation, construction, railway and aerospace industries as well as the wood-processing and plastics-processing industries.
- Site
- Stadtlohn
- Processes
- CNC stretch bending (decorative trim and structural components, 2D/3D, 20 kN to 600 kN, >250 kN, Sawing technology for aluminium profiles, Milling cells for aluminium profiles (manual or automated), Robotic milling cells (2–4 ABB robots, HSD spindle, oil-free dry machining, for roof rail profiles), Robotic milling/machining cells with 1–6 robots (lc/m one, m twin, m triple,, 3-axis CNC milling for decorative trim (3D contours, 30 m/min traverse speed, 15,000 rpm), Drilling, grinding, stamping (high-pressure stamping at approx. 500 bar, for hydraulic cylinders), Welding (robot welding with fixtures, mirror welding of polyethylene with heated blade)
- Materials
- Aluminium, Plastics, Polyethylene, Wood
- Certificates
- Machinery Directive 2006 EC, UL standard (North America)
- Founded
- 1970
- Employees
- 75
- Industries
- Automotive industry and suppliers, Vehicle construction, Aircraft construction, Aerospace industry, Railway industry, Construction industry
- 01
Engineering, 3D design, 3D scanning & project planning
- 02
Individual part and assembly manufacturing in-house
- 03
Electrical engineering & automation integration
- 04
Assembly, commissioning, testing and acceptance
- 05
Worldwide installation by in-house fitters
- 06
Service, maintenance, remote maintenance and upgrades
Materials and machining
Aluminium
Machining of aluminium profiles in stretch-bending systems, sawing technology and robotic milling cells.
Polyethylene
Mirror welding of polyethylene parts with a heated blade, fully automatic up to unloading.
Plastics
Plastic presses and extruders for large-surface plastic sheets and plastics handling.
Wood
Machines for the wood-processing industry, e.g. tilting table with nailing bridge for timber frame walls.
Locations
Stadtlohn
DEHeadquarters, production, design
- Materials
- Aluminium, plastics (polyethylene), wood
- CNC stretch-bending machine 20 kN (decorative trim)
- CNC stretch-bending machine 60 kN (roof rails/structural components)
- CNC large bending machine > 250 kN 2D/3D (bumper/aviation industry)
- Bumper stretch-bending machine up to 600 kN 2D
- Robotic milling cells (robmaxx, 1–6 robots, HSD spindles)
- 3-axis CNC milling machine with Siemens 840D control
- Plastic press 500 g to 6,500 t / 65,000 kN
- Drilling gantry
- Mirror welding machine
- Hose winding machine
- Robotics test stand (since 2018)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC stretch bending (decorative trim and structural components, 2D/3D, 20 kN to 600 kN, >250 kNForming | ±0.2 mm (series production, tools) | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Sawing technology for aluminium profilesMachining | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Milling cells for aluminium profiles (manual or automated)Machining | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Robotic milling cells (2–4 ABB robots, HSD spindle, oil-free dry machining, for roof rail profiles)Machining | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Robotic milling/machining cells with 1–6 robots (lc/m one, m twin, m triple,Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3-axis CNC milling for decorative trim (3D contours, 30 m/min traverse speed, 15,000 rpm)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drilling, grinding, stamping (high-pressure stamping at approx. 500 bar, for hydraulic cylinders)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding (robot welding with fixtures, mirror welding of polyethylene with heated blade)Joining | – | – | – | – | Polyethylene, Aluminium |
| Joining/pressing (joining fixture 5–500 kN, riveting system, screwdriving with torque monitoring)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fully automatic assembly systems and assembly stations (door hinges, cross members, vehicle doors)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing systems with logging (spring test stand, window/door test stand, testing and assemblyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plastic presses and extruders (press system 500 g to 6,500 t / 65,000 kN)Plastics | – | – | 500 g | – | Plastics |
| Handling systems (stacking systems, storage systems, drum turners, rotary fixtures)Assembly | – | 6,000 mm (plastic sheets × 2,000 mm | – | – | Plastics |
| Engineering, 3D scanning, reverse engineering, technical project planning, feasibility studiesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Individual part and assembly manufacturing in-house, assembly, commissioning, testing and acceptanceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 5-axis milling (via partner network)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fixture/jig making (via partner network)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
12 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC stretch-bending machine | Günther Wensing Decorative trim stretch-bending machine up to 20 kN | 350+ (all | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| CNC stretch-bending machine | Günther Wensing Roof rails/structural components 60 kN | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| CNC stretch-bending machine (large bending machine 2D/3D) | Günther Wensing Bumper/aviation industry > 250 kN | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| CNC stretch-bending machine | Günther Wensing Bumper stretch-bending machine up to 600 kN 2D | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| Robotic milling cell | robmaxx / ABB lc/m one, m twin, m triple, Inline (2–6 robots, HSD spindles) | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| Robotic milling cell | ABB 2–4 robots, HSD spindle, tool changer | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| 3-axis CNC milling machine | Siemens 840D control, 15,000 rpm, up to 30 m/min | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| Plastic press | 500 g to 6,500 t / 65,000 kN press force, PC-PLC control | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| Drilling gantry | – | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| Hose winding machine | Günther Wensing | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| Mirror welding machine | Günther Wensing | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
| Plastic slitting machine | Günther Wensing the first of its kind in the world | – | – | – | Stadtlohn |
Additional services
Quality
In-house quality control ensures quality at all stages of production; individual part manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, testing and acceptance are carried out in-house. Systems are designed in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006 EC; UL standards for North America can be implemented.
| Evidence | Stadtlohn |
|---|---|
| Machinery Directive 2006 EC | |
| UL standard (North America) |
Company history
- 1970
Founded in a garage in Stadtlohn by Günther Wensing
- 1975
Specialization in special machine construction
- 1977
Move to new production facilities with 3,000 m², at that time 5 employees
- 2000
Conversion of the sole proprietorship into a GmbH & Co. KG
- 2005
Handover of management from Günther Wensing to Jens Wensing
- 2013
Construction of a new warehouse
- 2014
Commissioning of an additional production hall with 900 m²
- 2016
Group partner in China with its own engineers and fitters
- 2018
Installation of the first robotics test stand