General contractor for the automation of complete production cells, robot cells and workholding technology
Vischer & Bolli Automation GmbH
Achberg · LindauNew on Amplifa
About Vischer & Bolli Automation
Vischer & Bolli Automation GmbH, based in Achberg, is part of the family-owned HAINBUCH Group and specialises in workholding technology and the automation of complete production cells. As general contractor, the company implements robot cells for workpiece, fixture and tool handling in milling, turning, grinding and assembly – from cell design through clamping technology, grippers, storage and sensor technology to software and peripherals. The portfolio also includes automated clamping devices (hydraulic and pneumatic) with sensor technology, manual clamping technology and fixture construction, high-performance cutting tools (HPC) and powRgrip toolholder systems. The company builds on more than 30 years of experience in international project business and manufactures and integrates solutions from lot size 1, for example for machining aluminium and cast iron. In addition to the Achberg and Lindau sites, the HAINBUCH Group is represented worldwide with around 850 employees.
- Site
- Achberg
- Processes
- Automation of production cells (robot cells) for milling, turning, grinding, assembly, Automated clamping technology (hydraulic and pneumatic) with sensor technology, Manual clamping technology / fixture construction, High-performance cutting (HPC) – tools for milling, drilling, thread cutting, Toolholder systems (powRgrip) for precision and high-performance machining, Milling (automated in robot cell), Automatic deburring, Automatic cleaning
- Materials
- Aluminium, Cast iron, Cast
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015
- Industries
- Machining production companies, Mechanical engineering, Aviation, Gear technology, Machining production companies (milling, turning, grinding)
- 01
Consulting and solution design
- 02
Design of robot cell and clamping technology
- 03
Manufacturing and engineering (clamping devices, fixtures)
- 04
Integration of robotics, sensor technology and software
- 05
Assembly, commissioning and on-site service at the customer
Materials and Processes
Aluminium
Machining in automated cells, e.g. milling of spindle lift gearbox components.
Cast iron
Workpiece material in robot cells for flexible series production.
Cast
Raw material for workpieces in automated production projects.
Locations
Achberg
DECompany headquarters, sales and contact
Lindau
DEProduction and operations (Heuriedweg 34)
- DockLock zero-point clamping system (HAINBUCH)
- Modular robot cell (VB Automation)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation of production cells (robot cells) for milling, turning, grinding, assemblyAutomation | – | – | < 1 kg | Lot size 1 – Lot size 200 (reference project) | – |
| Automated clamping technology (hydraulic and pneumatic) with sensor technologyEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manual clamping technology / fixture constructionEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| High-performance cutting (HPC) – tools for milling, drilling, thread cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Cast |
| Toolholder systems (powRgrip) for precision and high-performance machiningEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Milling (automated in robot cell)Machining | – | – | < 1 kg – approx. 80 kg | Lot size 1 – Lot size 200 | Aluminium, Cast iron |
| Automatic deburringSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic cleaningSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Palletising systems with automated fixture changeAutomation | – | 500 x 500 mm (pallet size) | approx. 300 kg | – | – |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-axis machining centre | Grob G550 | 1 | – | – | Customer ZIMM, Lustenau (Austria) |
| Industrial robot | KUKA KR 240 R2900 Ultra (KR QUANTEC) | 1 | – | – | Customer ZIMM |
| Industrial robot | KUKA KR 10 R900-2 (KR AGILUS) | 1 | – | – | Customer ZIMM |
| Industrial robot | KUKA KR240 | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial robot | KUKA KR10 | – | – | – | – |
| Lift system with automatic storage | – | – | Height 4 metres (up to 16 metres possible, up to 1 tonne per tray) | – | – |
| Modular robot cell (VB Automation) | Vischer & Bolli Automation | – | Pallet sizes up to 500 x 500 mm | – | Achberg/Lindau |
| Workpiece palletiser | HAINBUCH pts 6410 / High Cube | – | – | – | – |
| DockLock zero-point clamping system | HAINBUCH DockLock | – | – | – | Lindau |
| powRgrip toolholder system | REGO FIX powRgrip | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Vischer & Bolli Automation is certified to ISO 9001:2015. Emphasis is placed on smooth processes, maximum functionality and productivity as well as consistent, process-reliable automation processes.
| Evidence | Achberg |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 |
History
Founded as a specialist for clamping solutions and the automation of complete production cells; more than 30 years of experience in international project business
Joined the family-owned HAINBUCH Group; joint development of the automation and digitalisation fields
- 2021
Commissioning of a fully automated, modular production cell at gearbox manufacturer ZIMM in Lustenau (Austria) with two KUKA robots