Precise plasma cutting for highest standards

Shipyard Fr. Lürssen relies on MicroStep Group

16.06.2010
Bad Wörishofen – Bremen

For almost one year now, one of the world's largest shipyards has been cutting the steel for its naval vessels and luxury yachts with two CNC plasma cutting systems of MicroStep Group. Fr. Lürssen Werft GmbH & Co. KG, whose founder Friedrich Lürssen said "My company will be known as the number one, both in quality and in the performance of the product" almost 135 years ago, has deliberately opted for the innovative machines of the MicroStep Group.

For more than 135 years, ships have been built for national and international customers in the docks of Lürssen. Naval vessels and big yachts are launched from the different locations, with a length between 60 m and more than 150 m. Power can reach up to 30.000 kW, depending on size and speed. Maximum speed tops out at over 50 knots. To reach these high demands on a constructional level, the best know-how in cutting the complex components is required.

The aim was to increase production and efficiency significantly through new machines. After several talks with the dock and an extensive project planning in advance, the way was paved for two machines of MicroStep: one CNC plasma cutting machine PLS – PrI with 28.5 m x 3.5 m and one OxyCut PAI with 12 m x 3 m working surface. The plasma sources for both machines were provided by MicroStep partner Kjellberg, the filtration system by Donaldson.

The whole concept is perfected by the first-class service of MicroStep Europa GmbH, which supports its customers with its comprehensive expertise. Lürssen as one of the leading docks worldwide has therefore a strong partner to set the sails for the future.

MicroStep Group® is a world-wide renowned manufacturer of CNC-controlled machining and cutting equipment. Along with technologies for material cutting by plasma and oxyfuel, we offer the latest technologies of water jet and laser cutting. Our delivery program includes high quality machines for complex manufacturing tasks, which are to be sold in large numbers on the world market. With user oriented innovations, MicroStep Group® offers its customers solutions corresponding to high demands of the world market.

Very precise milling and cutting machines of MicroStep Group® deliver precise parts for car industry and machine various materials in various fields. From shaping of stone, glass and plastics by the latest technology equipment for material cutting with water jet to very precise shaping of metals by plasma, laser and oxyfuel cutting equipment in renowned metal processing facilities.

MicroStep Group® disposes of wide distribution and service network. Technicians and support personnel specifically trained for MicroStep machines are available for our customers at every sales and service corporations of MicroStep Group® in many countries. MicroStep Group® distribution and service network is known for consistent market closeness, direct sale and customer oriented services.

Verena Deigendesch
MicroStep Europa GmbH
Karl-Benz-Straße 29
D-86825 Bad Wörishofen
Tel.: +49 8247 962 94 – 10
Fax: +49 8247 962 94 – 19
www.microstep-europa.de

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