The challenge
A customer approached us with a strategic project: to deliver, within an extremely short timeframe, a large quantity of rolled, perforated, and welded stainless steel parts for high-end lighting fixtures for a prestigious construction project in the United Arab Emirates. There were multiple challenges:
- Tight deadlines,
- High aesthetic standards,
- Tight tolerances and material fineness,
- Large volume to be produced
Our solution
Establishment of a working group
Establishment of a project task force bringing together the internal expertise needed to complete the project on time.
Choice of laser welding
With our partner Somefi, laser welding was identified as the only solution capable of meeting the aesthetic and mechanical requirements of the project: no deformation, no reworking after welding, perfect finish on polished stainless steel, speed, and high mechanical strength.
Investment in a dedicated laser welding cell
Acquisition of new equipment to meet the need, involving additional work
additional internal work, particularly in terms of training.Accelerated training for our teams
Rapid skill development in laser technology: fine beam adjustment, mastery of movements, positioning adaptation, adaptation to tight tolerances and aesthetic requirements.
Structuring of new standards and dedicated tools
Setting new standards for rolling, increased precision in rolling tolerance, specific chamfering, creation of a dedicated holding jig, in line with an optimized and responsible design approach.
Results obtained
Delivery within the specified time frame
- The parts were delivered according to the customer’s schedule.
Meeting technical and aesthetic requirements
- Rolled, perforated, and welded stainless steel parts have met the required standards
expected, while also being part of a sustainable design approach.
- Rolled, perforated, and welded stainless steel parts have met the required standards
Skills development for our teams
- Acquisition of new in-house expertise, mastery of a complete rolling + perforation + laser welding process, paving the way for new projects for Hexalean.
Conclusion
This project was a real challenge for Hexalean: very tight deadlines, high requirements, and technical complexity requiring collective mobilization. We put together a dedicated team alongside the customer, conducted an in-depth analysis, and carried out numerous tests: laser cutting, punching, TIG and MIG robotic welding, before identifying laser welding as the most suitable solution.
Beyond its operational success, this project illustrates our DNA: we are a group that builds itself through learning and collaboration with our clients, driven by a philosophy of sharing and sustainable progress from the design stage onwards.
Your technical challenges fuel our progress.
Your requirements raise our skills,
Your projects become our learning experiences.
