Maximilian Setterl

My area of expertise consists of the three core areas of welding, laser material processing, and project or plant planning. My challenge is to see the three core areas as a whole. I consider each of these three areas as a triathlon discipline. Certainly, the swimmer, cyclist, or marathon runner is faster in their discipline than the triathlete. But none of these athletes can beat the triathlete in a triathlon. Because the goal is different! My goal is manufacturing processes that meet the requirements for quality, standards, output, and process stability. In my professional experience, I have often had to realize that quality is only seen as a necessary evil or as a further production step. However, I have also encountered company structures where quality is integrated into the manufacturing process. These companies are characterized by higher delivery reliability, quality, and profit margins. Furthermore, these companies use quality management as a tool for optimization and improvement. In my projects to date, I have found that some "problems" are supplied with the welding systems. These "problems" present significant challenges for manufacturing and quality. This always affects profitability. My approach is therefore to consider the overall system. I count the following as an overall system: • The control unit of the manufacturing process. • Component handling (input-output process, clamping system, and more). • Operator activity and qualification. • Planning of manufacturing processes (workflow, main time factor, output, cycle time, ...). • Quality recording and quality assessment (normative requirements). • Plant profitability and plant reliability (redundancy if necessary).