{"id":7584,"date":"2026-07-15T12:46:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/?p=7584"},"modified":"2026-07-21T10:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:07:51","slug":"welding-vs-riveting-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/en\/blog\/welding-vs-riveting-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Automation in Sheet Metal Fabrication: Possibilities, Limitations, and Practical Knowledge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhw422hv-ae212d8a678e005899fa69acd20bf479\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mhw422hv-ae212d8a678e005899fa69acd20bf479 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mhw422hv-ae212d8a678e005899fa69acd20bf479 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mhw422hv-ae212d8a678e005899fa69acd20bf479 av-styling- avia-align-left  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-6523 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-6523 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AMADA-EGB-1303-ARse_Vorschaubild.jpg\" alt='AMADA-EGB-1303-ARse Vorschaubild' title='AMADA-EGB-1303-ARse_Vorschaubild'  height=\"422\" width=\"730\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AMADA-EGB-1303-ARse_Vorschaubild.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AMADA-EGB-1303-ARse_Vorschaubild-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AMADA-EGB-1303-ARse_Vorschaubild-705x408.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhw43m7w-549ea944d546258ae4e37a5bd52479c8\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-mhw43m7w-549ea944d546258ae4e37a5bd52479c8{\nheight:60px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mhw43m7w-549ea944d546258ae4e37a5bd52479c8 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-j9kf5x-3da4874cea567e9d2b0f5cbb34f67183 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhw34a32-a7361d9db4a943e9b79f0a1565a398a6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Automation is no longer a topic of the future in sheet metal processing. Punching, laser cutting, press braking: In most core processes, the transition from manually operated machines to fully automated manufacturing cells has already been completed. However, the pace of development varies from place to place, and not every solution is cost-effective for every company. What is technically possible today, where the economic limits lie, and what this transformation means for people working in manufacturing are questions the industry is currently actively addressing.   <\/p>\n<p>BVS Blechtechnik is already deeply immersed in this transformation. The company operates automated manufacturing cells in several core processes and has many years of experience in the cost-effective implementation of automation. <\/p>\n<p>Learn more about automation in sheet metal fabrication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mhw369t4-63c2af2c919d80ca201a50a07cc20915-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/en\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-mhw369t4-63c2af2c919d80ca201a50a07cc20915 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-dark'  ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Contact Us Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-hzm6p1-67a84f5a227ed4e74a45501a795c19d2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhw34s4c-561f3a4046230dee9cac8d67c3ae34f8\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mhw34s4c-561f3a4046230dee9cac8d67c3ae34f8{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mhw34s4c-561f3a4046230dee9cac8d67c3ae34f8 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mhw34s4c-561f3a4046230dee9cac8d67c3ae34f8 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mhw34s4c-561f3a4046230dee9cac8d67c3ae34f8 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Laser Cutting and Punching: The State of Fully Automated Production<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhw35zmx-dc8ce36001b9acaf54b71008dfc8b3d7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/en\/processes\/processes-2\/processes-4\/\">laser cutting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/en\/processes\/processes-2\/processes-3\/\">punching<\/a>, automation has reached a level that was hardly imaginable ten years ago. Modern systems feature automatic material feeding, integrated tool storage, and automatic part removal. So-called \u201cparallel setup\u201d\u2014that is, preparing the next job while the machine is still processing the current one\u2014enables virtually uninterrupted production with minimal staff involvement.  <\/p>\n<p>This requires reliable materials logistics. Automated high-bay warehouses\u2014known in the industry as systems such as STOPA\u2014ensure a continuous supply of raw materials to the production lines and remove finished parts without the need for human intervention. The result is production processes that can run completely unmanned for hours or even overnight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-8ke221-8f3e0fcdc604c4949d4207da52c0bf34 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhw36ps6-fa2a7f9c879e7a8dbe5df7c9a571d970\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mhw36ps6-fa2a7f9c879e7a8dbe5df7c9a571d970{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mhw36ps6-fa2a7f9c879e7a8dbe5df7c9a571d970 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mhw36ps6-fa2a7f9c879e7a8dbe5df7c9a571d970 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mhw36ps6-fa2a7f9c879e7a8dbe5df7c9a571d970 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Automated Bending: Robots Handle the Process<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-miq865f3-b359e79457e173fe9ee495803ea30daa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For a long time, automating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/en\/processes\/processes-2\/processes-2\/\">the bending process<\/a> was more difficult than automating the cutting process because handling sheet metal parts poses special challenges: The parts must be precisely positioned during bending and guided throughout the entire process. Modern robotic systems can now handle this reliably. <\/p>\n<p>Press brakes with integrated tool magazines change tools automatically without operator intervention. Handling robots feed parts in and out fully automatically. Programming is primarily done offline: The motion program is created on a computer and transferred to the machine. With newer generations of robots, manual retraining during the initial setup is rarely necessary. BVS Blechtechnik operates five automated press brakes that set themselves up independently and, in combination with connected handling robots, produce fully automatically.    <\/p>\n<p>Learn more about automated bending in sheet metal fabrication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-3u25lr-9d3facbfad6a0f7099674110900b5358-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/en\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-3u25lr-9d3facbfad6a0f7099674110900b5358 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-dark'  ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Contact Us Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-fz8391-ef67542ad9c4ca0aa1ddc7ecfe8c1421 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-miq842a4-fae9460efa7892d8d36cbe74297fc7ab\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-miq842a4-fae9460efa7892d8d36cbe74297fc7ab{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-miq842a4-fae9460efa7892d8d36cbe74297fc7ab .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-miq842a4-fae9460efa7892d8d36cbe74297fc7ab .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-miq842a4-fae9460efa7892d8d36cbe74297fc7ab av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Seamless Data Flows as the Foundation of Automated Manufacturing<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-miq86ejq-4b80b8a90bfbb25c729e1073eea51b14'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In practice, it\u2019s clear that automation is only as robust as the data flows that control it. A CNC machine that doesn\u2019t communicate with the ERP system and a robot that doesn\u2019t receive up-to-date order data are automated, but not networked. The crucial step is end-to-end software integration, from the CAD model all the way to the machine.<br \/>\nThe goal here is not a monolithic, all-encompassing system, but rather a chain of clearly defined interfaces: design data flows into production planning, from there into the machines\u2019 programming software, and finally to the operator at the machine. Where this chain functions seamlessly, there are no information gaps that lead to errors, downtime, or setup problems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-e3yjbp-2dcf44b93e932b003077e073192ad6df av_one_full  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhw3bxuw-414c9cb6bf591ff3c371ce7ac9abb211\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mhw3bxuw-414c9cb6bf591ff3c371ce7ac9abb211{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mhw3bxuw-414c9cb6bf591ff3c371ce7ac9abb211 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mhw3bxuw-414c9cb6bf591ff3c371ce7ac9abb211 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mhw3bxuw-414c9cb6bf591ff3c371ce7ac9abb211 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Quality Assurance in Automated Operations<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhw3ch33-02f1f1a7e86f84635d6a1e179661ed48'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Who performs the checks when no one is at the machine? This question arises during every fully automated shift, and the answer depends on the process. <\/p>\n<p>In laser cutting and punching, inspection takes place outside the machine\u2014that is, after machining. Integrated measuring systems within the machine itself are not common in these processes. In press braking, on the other hand, angle measurement systems are integrated directly into the machines: They automatically measure the bending angle, detect deviations, and correct the process before the next part is produced. This allows systematic errors to be identified early, before they affect an entire batch.   <\/p>\n<p>A full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/en\/services\/quality\/\">quality control check<\/a> of all dimensions is typically performed at the end of a shift or at the start of the next workday. Today, stable processes enable unmanned production phases lasting six to eight hours while maintaining consistent quality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-cb0knp-f642f18346e5e9dc2431d82b987622f3 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhw3flcw-91a8cd87058a5b06596351665dd83209\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mhw3flcw-91a8cd87058a5b06596351665dd83209{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mhw3flcw-91a8cd87058a5b06596351665dd83209 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mhw3flcw-91a8cd87058a5b06596351665dd83209 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mhw3flcw-91a8cd87058a5b06596351665dd83209 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How the Shortage of Skilled Workers Is Changing Investments and Work Practices<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhw3h5um-92c142d2128087d2a105002a7f1f01f2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>One of the strongest drivers of automation in sheet metal processing is not simply increased efficiency, but the shortage of skilled workers. When positions remain unfilled, machines must fill the gap. Fully automated night shifts, unmanned weekend production, and self-set-up systems have become an operational necessity for many companies. For many companies, automation pays off primarily because it compensates for staffing shortages and ensures production capacity.   <\/p>\n<p>A simple illustration can show what this pressure means for people on the production floor. Just a few years ago, a skilled worker stood at a manual press brake, bending metal to the same angle day in and day out. Today, someone sits at a computer in an automated manufacturing cell, programming sequences, monitoring processes via digital systems, and intervening manually only when the system requires it. It\u2019s the same profession, but a fundamentally different job. Repetitive manual labor has taken a back seat; what\u2019s in demand now is software proficiency, an understanding of processes, and a willingness to continue learning.    <\/p>\n<p>For young professionals who have grown up using digital tools, this shift often comes naturally. For experienced professionals, the transition sometimes takes more time. People who have worked a certain way for years don\u2019t switch tools overnight. This isn\u2019t a weakness, but a real challenge that many companies must actively address.   <\/p>\n<p>Are you planning to implement automation, or would you like to know which solution is best for your components?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mrlyckes-f4ff484f54487fed9800b1cc1236f04e-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/www.bvs-blechtechnik.de\/en\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-mrlyckes-f4ff484f54487fed9800b1cc1236f04e avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-dark'  ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Talk to us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-assub9-e3ef572808b9f966704cd5f21a922d91 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9lzrx1-240c3c174ab838ae144393167b631c9f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9lzrx1-240c3c174ab838ae144393167b631c9f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9lzrx1-240c3c174ab838ae144393167b631c9f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9lzrx1-240c3c174ab838ae144393167b631c9f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-9lzrx1-240c3c174ab838ae144393167b631c9f av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Where processes reach their technical and economic limits<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhw3j213-285d8b2c84946fa7ff2d055d649c2d0c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When it comes to the core processes of punching, laser cutting, and press braking, there are hardly any situations today in which automation fails. The significantly greater challenges lie in the downstream processes. In riveting and the assembly of subassemblies, varying part geometries, fluctuating tolerances, and small batch sizes all come into play\u2014a combination that makes full automation uneconomical in most cases.  <\/p>\n<p>Partial automation, in which robots or assistive systems take over individual repetitive steps, is often the more pragmatic approach in this context. The company has developed its own solution for sorting laser-cut parts: This was long considered one of the last major manual tasks in sheet metal fabrication, because the variety of parts and their irregular shapes posed significant challenges for robots. Only recently have industrially viable solutions become available that automate this step using AI and image processing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-b6olb-0b17827377305f2327b27619678cc315 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mrlydc5a-a91aa6a9662e3d05467f3481dddab37a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mrlydc5a-a91aa6a9662e3d05467f3481dddab37a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mrlydc5a-a91aa6a9662e3d05467f3481dddab37a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mrlydc5a-a91aa6a9662e3d05467f3481dddab37a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mrlydc5a-a91aa6a9662e3d05467f3481dddab37a av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What Really Matters When It Comes to Implementation<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mrlydj7u-25f8ccfeb544cffbd172c491620d76d5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Automation in sheet metal processing is not an all-or-nothing proposition. The most effective solutions emerge when companies carefully analyze which processes benefit from full automation, where partial automation is sufficient, and where human judgment is irreplaceable. Today\u2019s technological advancements make many things possible that were still uneconomical or technically unfeasible just a few years ago. Whether automation makes sense is not determined by the machine alone, but by the interplay of all processes. A realistic assessment is therefore crucial.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-41yzit-67b2fbe9fb067c140dc25dbfcfe8177d av_one_third  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mhw3k2ub-79647fc90ef181a7529aa48eb88f6447\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mhw3k2ub-79647fc90ef181a7529aa48eb88f6447{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mhw3k2ub-79647fc90ef181a7529aa48eb88f6447 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mhw3k2ub-79647fc90ef181a7529aa48eb88f6447 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mhw3k2ub-79647fc90ef181a7529aa48eb88f6447 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-29  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class='flex_column av-2ksrhh-52ecb7183071ff0e8293ce2670078225 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div column-top-margin'     ><div  class='togglecontainer av-mhw3zr8d-49f96efd63eec7325a358dc8d9a80c9c av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-31  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mhw3ktwt-b7ed934839328971fbc1d00e5ea88679'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  activeTitle '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>Which sheet metal fabrication processes are best suited for automation?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  active_tc' style='display:block;' ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Laser cutting, punching, and press braking are among the most highly automated core processes. Reproducible parts, reliable CNC controls, and automated part handling enable high efficiency. Things become more challenging when it comes to assembly and manual joining processes, as the variety of parts and small batch sizes limit automation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mhw3ldif-4e55d405162bfd8e7e799b202022da92'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>What does &quot;setup during main production time&quot; mean, and why is it important?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The next order is prepared while the machine is still in production. Downtime is virtually eliminated. This increases capacity utilization and is a key prerequisite for cost-effective, unmanned operation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mhw3ylr0-b031c403f5f3ed9c72f7245533f965be'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>  Can a sheet metal processing machine produce overnight without an operator?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, with stable processes, automated material supply, and integrated quality assurance. Unmanned production runs of six to eight hours are now a realistic possibility in sheet metal fabrication\u2014provided that material logistics, process stability, and quality assurance are seamlessly integrated. The final quality inspection takes place during the next shift.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mhw3ylr0-12-197a29d63f50793fd6ca1632f6f8808a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>How is automation changing the requirements for skilled workers?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The focus is shifting from manual labor to programming, process monitoring, and digital systems. Technical aptitude and a willingness to learn are becoming more important. The work is becoming more challenging and diverse.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mhw3ylr0-12-6-c394c388e49bec8a753d548aa441ba74'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>  Is automation worth it even for small batch sizes?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>To some extent. When bending, automatic tool changes enable short setup times even for small production runs. 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