Proud to be craftsmen and even prouder to make excellence and innovation their flagship. Kai and Maik Haseloff carry on the family business founded in 1859, now in its sixth generation and splitted into two companies, one led by them and the other by their father Dirk, who has been instrumental in passing on to his sons a passion for wood and knowledge of the trade.
haseloff3D² is the result of the great teamwork of the two brothers and the combination of their skills: Maik is an engineer specialising in wood technology, Kai is a highly qualified master craftsman. Together they create works that harmoniously merge functionality and aesthetics: on the one hand, for B2B furniture components, complete furniture and three-dimensional routing and mouldings such as the most important German classical music prize ‘Opus Klassic’, which demonstrates well this joinery’s high levels of precision and craftsmanship; on the other hand, interior design solutions directly aimed at private customers, including shop fittings, furniture for private households and kitchens. All this comes to life in a production space of almost 1000 square metres and thanks to the work of a team of 12 people.
Two brothers, one team, high innovation
The unexpected is always just around the corner. In addition to being good and meticulous, it is therefore essential to be fast. As Maik and Kai say: ‘We are able to guarantee excellent quality and precision in a very short time thanks to the technological level of our machines and the software we use, mainly CAD/CAM, which allows us to optimise the time and handle all machining operations’.
Moving around the factory, we notice several technologies from the Italian manufacturer SCM. ‘Our father started buying SCM machines in 1996 and even today the majority of them like a ‘morbidelli m100’ CNC machining centre, the machine are very reliable and efficient. This convinced us to do the same. The support we received from Andreas Baas of the SCM Deutschland sales team and his colleagues was decisive when it came to choosing a technology partner, as were the quality levels guaranteed by these machines.’
The ‘superset nt’ automatic throughfeed moulder is one of them. "The decisive factor was the machine's software management and its fully electronic configuration. Actually, the MOBILE PC electronic control allows an intuitive programming, combining the eye-M console and the Maestro active 4-side software that features very useful functions, such as management of the axes with electronic adjustment, the feed speed, the on/off power for motors and the operator's assistance, even in manual set-up activities. Moreover, the software guides the operator during the tool change phase, based on the programs to be executed. Thanks to the possibility of creating customised profiles and storing the parameters, we are able to have a wide variety of profiles - from 60 to 64 - with only 5 sets of tools. The set-up times are also very quick: a simple profile can be changed in max. 5 minutes".
For edgebanding, the company relies on an ‘olimpic k 560’. ‘Compared to other solutions, this machine was more compact, but could still offer us the same functions with better equipment and aggregates. The adjustment is motorised, which minimises the risk of errors.’ Another advantage is the interchangeable glue container, which significantly increases flexibility in production. ‘We work with 95 per cent PUR adhesive,’ explain Maik and Kai Haseloff. ‘That's why the interchangeable container is a decisive advantage for us, especially when it comes to cleaning. It makes the process much easier and ensures consistently high quality.’
For sanding, haseloff3D² chose a ‘dmc sd 60’ model. The brothers are particularly impressed by the versatility and high quality of the machine. ‘Sanding panels with veneer and painted surfaces is a huge relief for us,’ explain Maik and Kai. ‘Thanks to the electronic sectional pad, we can work extremely precisely, and the vacuum table ensures that even small parts are guided safely.’ The oscillating belt cleaning blower device also plays a crucial role in achieving perfect results, especially when sanding painted panels. Another highlight is the buffing unit, which opens the pores of the material and prepares the surface optimally. ‘The size and width of the machine is a perfect match for our requirements and gives us the flexibility to produce highly individual and high-quality products,’ they conclude. Maestro active, the unified HMI operator interface software for all SCM machines is also very advantageous for Kai and Maik: ‘This software was also decisive in our decision to rely on SCM’.
haseloff3D² can only look to the future with ambition. There is no shortage of projects, such as the expansion of the offices, the hiring of new qualified craftsmen, the purchase of a second CNC machine, as well as the implementation of a new robot cell in the long term.
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