For over six decades, WAAK has combined manufacturing expertise with a strong social mission—creating opportunities for people entering the workforce while delivering high-quality industrial solutions. Today, the company supports customers with complete manufacturing services, from sheet metal processing to final assembly.

As production requirements evolved and batch sizes became smaller and more varied, WAAK looked for ways to increase flexibility and maintain productivity while continuing to deliver the quality standards its customers expect.

Investing for long-term manufacturing performance

At its Kuurne production facility, WAAK operates a large-scale metal assembly division serving a wide range of industries. The team continuously invests in technology that improves efficiency while supporting operators through simplified and connected workflows.

Having worked with LVD equipment for many years, WAAK expanded its production capabilities with additional LVD technology to support future growth.

The company selected:

The investment objective was clear: increase productivity, simplify operations, and create a more flexible production environment.

Greater capability with one integrated workflow

The introduction of the Strippit PX-1530 and FA-P automation significantly transformed punching operations.The new solution replaced two existing punch machines while enabling multiple processes to be completed within one platform.

With capabilities including bending up to 75 mm, tapping, and 3D forming, WAAK gained greater production flexibility and reduced handling between operations.

By integrating the equipment through CADMAN®, WAAK created a connected workflow across programming, production management, and shop floor execution.

This allows teams to respond more efficiently to changing production requirements while maintaining process consistency.

Productivity gains across the operation

The investment delivered measurable operational benefits:

  • One automated solution replacing two existing punch machines
  • Improved productivity and throughput
  • Greater flexibility for smaller and mixed production batches
  • Reduced setup and changeover time
  • Expanded processing capability in a single workflow
  • Connected production management through CADMAN®

With both punching and laser technologies available in-house, WAAK can now select the most efficient production route depending on application requirements.

A partnership focused on performance

For WAAK, the investment decision extended beyond machine specifications.

The combination of technology performance, software integration, long-term support, and confidence in partnership made LVD the preferred choice.

“Performance, flexibility and reliable support are essential to how we operate. With LVD, we found a solution that helps us continue improving productivity while preparing for future growth.”

Source : Metaalvak