Fabrication Technology
Experience in Innovation
Tornado not only develops and assembles the drives but also manufactures the essential components in-house. Our state-of-the-art machinery guarantees consistently high productivity, which, combined with our experienced workforce, forms the heart of our production operations.
Automation is central to increasing productivity. Since 2014, almost all newly acquired machine tools have been automated. Currently, four machines are loaded and unloaded via robots, with three machines utilizing robot cells from Halter CNC Automation. Furthermore, we utilize bar loaders and unloading systems from the manufacturer FMB, as well as various gantry solutions.
The prefabrication is divided into the following production islands:
• Housing production
• General turned parts
• Wheel production
• Shaft production
• Rotor production
In our in-house tool shop, we also manufacture fixtures and tools for prefabrication and assembly.
Manufacturing processes and machines:
• Milling: Gear housings are machined on a Makino DA300 that is automatically loaded by a robot.
• Gear cutting: The gear cutting machines Modul H200 and Richardon R300 are used for cutting spur gears and worm gears.
• Grinding: Our employees grind worm shafts using the Mikromat 5G rotary form grinding machine, which offers the highest precision.
• Turning: Various turned parts such as shafts and gears are manufactured on seven turning centers made by Doosan. We also have two turning-milling centers made by Index.
• Broaching: Grooves for hollow shafts and gears are produced on broaching machines.
Other Services
Design & Development
The starting point for our development is always the specific application required. Our department designs the appropriate drive in close cooperation with the customer, utilizing modern development methods such as rapid prototyping.
Montage
Every day, we manufacture more than 800 products across our semi-automatic assembly lines and specialized workstations. By integrating in-house manufactured components with high-quality sourced parts, we continuously optimize assembly times while guaranteeing the highest quality standards.
Quality Control
A lot depends on the flawless operation of our products, which is critical for the readiness and safety of applications like roller doors and stairlifts. Consequently, safety and reliability are our absolute priorities; our products must function perfectly even under the most demanding conditions.
Contact
Are you interested in one of our products? You want to know more about Tornado? Perhaps you are also looking for a partner for a specific requirement in the field of drive technology. We look forward to hearing from you.