A German Steel Construction Company Transforms Efficiency and Cost with Bodor P3 Machine

Outdated plasma cutting resulting in inefficiency and high costs

With more than thirty years of experience, Selinger Metallbauhas has always been a standout in the highly competitive field of steel construction. However, they grappled with formidable challenges: low processing efficiency and soaring costs. Their success began with a commitment to excellence, but their reliance on outdated plasma cutting technology proved a stumbling block.

The slow speed of plasma cutting led to decreased production efficiency. This not only extended production cycles, making it impossible to meet customer demands for quick delivery, but also potentially led to reduced customer satisfaction, affecting future business growth.

Furthermore, the exorbitant prices of plasma cutting machines’ wearing parts meant high maintenance and replacement costs. These elevated maintenance expenses increased operational costs for the company and diminished profit margins, thereby threatening the company's long-term competitiveness.

Selinger realized it was time to change the status and break free from the constraints of outdated plasma cutting.

Upgrading to a laser cutting machine: solve the problem with Bodor P3 12kW machine

To stand undefeated in the intense market competition, Selinger decided to upgrade their cutting equipment and adopt more efficient and cost-effective technologies. They learned that laser cutting offers faster cutting speeds and higher precision. Additionally, laser cutting machines typically require lower maintenance and operating costs, alleviating financial burdens associated with equipment upkeep. Therefore, they decided to seek laser cutting solutions.

Through the Facebook platform, Selinger discovered Bodor Laser. They were attracted by the machine introduction videos posted on social media, so they contacted Bodor. The staff provided detailed consultation services and arranged for Selinger's team to visit the machines locally in Germany. Selinger was delighted with Bodor's machine performance, pricing, and other various aspects.

Later, Selinger purchased a Bodor P3 12kW high-powered laser cutting machine, which was installed and completed in July 2023.

Enhanced Efficiency, Lower Costs, and Improved Cutting Quality

Bodor Laser cutting machine has ideally addressed the challenges faced by Selinger. Its high-powered laser source enables the efficient cutting of various metal sheets, especially achieving three times the previous plasma cutting speed when cutting thin sheets. The machine's high quality and low maintenance cost alleviates Selinger's financial pressure. The P3's intelligent remnant layout feature effortlessly maximizes raw material utilization, further reducing production costs.

Furthermore, the Bodor P3 12kW machine not only helped Selinger overcome efficiency and cost challenges but also significantly improved cutting quality. When processing thick sheets, the high-powered fiber laser machine exhibits minimal taper error. The machine's overheating offset function is explicitly designed for cutting thick metal sheets, ensuring cutting stability and precision by compensating for temperature drift.

Selinger's decision demonstrates their excellent market insight and decisive action. Selinger has successfully found a way out of their dilemma, enhancing its competitiveness and profitability in the steel construction industry.