Leading spring manufacturer evolves with Trotec SpeedMarker 700

November 22 2024
Fiber laser - Trotec Speedmarker in production line

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    Background

    Stece Springs was founded in 1946 in Stockholm by the Bröderna Brandfors and Sten-Erik Cederberg under the name Brandfors Spiralfjädrarfabrik AB. In 1951 the company moved to Mönsterås and is still located there today. In 1971 the name was changed to Stece AB and in 2008 a wholly owned company was formed that is owned and part of the Lesjöfors Group, which is present in Scandinavia, Europe, Asia and North America. Together with the other 41 manufacturing factories within the Lesjöfors Group, they can today offer the market's widest range of springs and band components. Today Stece Springs has changed its name to Lesjöfors Industrifjädrar Mönsterås AB, which includes 3 units.  

    Read more about Lesjöfors Industrifjädrar Mönsterås AB on their website!

    Lesjöfors Industrifjädrar supplies products to companies in a wide range of industries, including agriculture, medical technology and construction and infrastructure. In particular, the automotive industry is one of their largest segments, where Volvo and Scania are their largest customers and have been their suppliers for a long time.

    We went up to Lesjöfors Industrifjädrar in Mönsterås where we met Henrik Berg, technical salesman, who enthusiastically told us about and showed us their factory and their production of compression springs and band components.

    "We mostly produce compression springs and have done so for years. What has been added is wave springs, which we are unique in, and we are now investing heavily in automation." says Henrik. They primarily place high-volume items for automatic grinding, which contributes to fewer employees.

    New need

    The need to permanently mark products arose when Volvo's aftermarket realized the importance of protecting their products against copying. This led Lesjöfors Industrifjädrar to begin researching the market for a suitable laser machine.

    Solution and customer review

    Lesjöfors found Logimark and were introduced to Trotec fiber laser Speedmarker 700The machine responded directly to the business's needs and after a few weeks the machine was delivered to Mönsterås. The installation went smoothly and the staff received a short training on the machine's and software's functions.  

    According to Henrik, there were no issues.”It was easy to get started and production could start immediately.”

    The SpeedMarker 700 is part of their production line for Volvo's "Y-spring" product for marking brand and part numbers. We were impressed by how efficient the process was.

    Future plans

    Their vision for the future includes continued growth and collaboration on more large projects. They are not averse to taking on more marking assignments given the increasing demand they receive. Henrik expresses his enthusiasm for taking on additional marking projects and points out that permanent marking has proven to work well and has been a relatively simple process. He emphasizes the importance of growing together with their customers.

    Trotec SpeedMarker: Fast, precise and versatile marking

    • Speed ​​and efficiency: The Trotec SpeedMarker series offers outstanding speed and efficiency for marking applications, reducing production cycles and increasing throughput.
    • Precision and detail: With advanced technology and high-quality lenses and components, the SpeedMarker series delivers impressive precision and detail, ensuring high-quality marking.
    • Versatility: Thanks to its versatility, the Trotec SpeedMarker series can mark a wide range of materials. With a combined fiber and CO2 laser, this includes metal, plastic, wood, glass and much more, enabling use in various industries and applications.
    • Ease of use: With intuitive user interfaces and simple software, the Trotec SpeedMarker series is easy to use and suitable for both experienced operators and beginners.

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