Teqram EasyGrinder Automates Steel Processing at Stahlbau Queck

Claus Queck GmbH has integrated Teqram’s AI-powered EasyGrinder robot to automate the deburring and grinding of flame-cut and plasma-cut steel components. Previously, manual grinding created a production bottleneck, as varying worker fatigue led to inconsistent surface quality and physical strain. With the EasyGrinder, Stahlbau Queck can now reliably achieve preparation grade P3, a strict industry standard required for demanding projects such as those commissioned by Deutsche Bahn.

Equipped with advanced 3D vision technology, the EasyGrinder autonomously recognizes part geometries and executes the optimal grinding sequence without requiring any manual programming or teach-in. By taking over heavy and repetitive tasks, the robot—affectionately named "Linda" by the shop-floor team—has significantly improved workplace ergonomics and safety. The transition provides Stahlbau Queck with completely reproducible surface quality, reducing the need for costly rework while boosting the company's competitiveness in international bidding and attracting talent seeking modernized work environments.

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In the structural steel industry, meeting the DIN EN ISO 8501-3 standard for preparation grade P3 is exceptionally challenging. It requires surfaces to be free of all significant imperfections, including complete slag removal and precise edge rounding (typically a 2 mm radius), to ensure subsequent anti-corrosion coatings adhere perfectly. Performing this level of precision manually on heavy, thermally cut components is both labor-intensive and hazardous. Furthermore, the persistent shortage of skilled labor in European metalworking makes it difficult to recruit workers for such physically demanding roles. By utilizing advanced sensors and AI, systems like the Teqram EasyGrinder eliminate the complex CAD programming historically associated with robotic welding or grinding. This allows manufacturers to efficiently automate high-mix, low-volume production runs characteristic of custom structural steelwork, thereby reallocating human talent to higher-value fabrication tasks.

Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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