With two new V-Turn 410 Pro lathes from KNUTH, the global market leader for lightweight components ensures practical and high-quality IHK exam preparation.
With two new V-Turn 410 Pro lathes from KNUTH, the global market leader for lightweight components ensures practical and high-quality IHK exam preparation.
Industry: Lightweight construction specialist (automotive, aerospace, micromobility)
Goals: Create a modern training environment for future skilled workers and improve occupational safety
Challenge: Combining precise fine work and heavy machining on a single machine
Solution: Modernization of the machine park with two conventional lathes (V-Turn 410 Pro) from KNUTH
Result: Intuitive training machines that promote independent learning and provide ideal preparation for IHK (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) exams
As one of the world's leading lightweight construction specialists, Mubea is actively shaping the vehicle technology of the future. Founded in 1916 in Attendorn in the Sauerland region of Germany, the company has expanded to 58 locations across 22 countries. Its core competencies are innovative, high-quality technical springs and suspension components. With more than 17,500 employees worldwide, 24/7 production, and just-in-time deliveries, Mubea guarantees its customers that required components are always available exactly when they are needed.
In-house training at Mubea operates like a company within the company. It is the centerpiece of talent development and a direct investment in their own future. However, even the best apprentices can only learn as well as their tools allow.
"To continue training our new professionals at the highest level, we urgently needed to modernize our mixed machinery. We needed a suitable replacement for our aging lathes," reports Matthias Barth, the instructor responsible for the machining department. The old equipment no longer met the standards required for a modern and, above all, safe training workshop.
Through a colleague within the company, Barth received a tip to take a closer look at KNUTH machines. A strong initial argument: KNUTH machines were already being used successfully for training at Mubea locations in Mexico and the USA.
"Intuitive operation was extremely important to us. If handling is straightforward, the apprentices can focus on what matters most: the material and the machining process itself," Barth says, summarizing the requirements. In addition, the machine had to guarantee high machining accuracy.
Tobias Hamann, sales representative at KNUTH, suggested the V-Turn 410 Pro. A major advantage of this machine is its ability to bridge the gap between precise fine work and heavier machining. be absolutely sure, he invited Barth to the KNUTH showroom in Bocholt for an extensive inspection and a test run. There, not only did the excellent machining results impress him, but also the transparent price-performance ratio Another decisive advantage was the rapid availability, as the machine was delivered directly from the factory already equipped for all current training requirements.
The project process was incredibly straightforward. Just 14 days after the decision in Bocholt, the first machine was set up in Attendorn. Following a short, concise briefing by the KNUTH team, the V-Turn 410 Pro went straight into training operations. Because the concept worked out so perfectly, Mubea promptly ordered a second, identical lathe for the training department the following year.
At Mubea, around 35 to 40 apprentices first complete a basic training programme of three to four months. Here, they learn about materials science and manual processing before familiarizing themselves with operating the conventional machines in three-week courses. "The new machines are in use almost every day and are really put through their paces," says Barth.
On the V-Turn, the apprentices primarily manufacture turned parts, mostly from free-cutting steel, but occasionally also from aluminum, plastics, stainless steel, or hard tool steel. From their second year of apprenticeship onwards, they also implement internal company projects, such as manufacturing their own tools.
"I was very impressed by a task where apprentices from different trades collaborated to build a real pinball machine."
Such projects demonstrate that personal responsibility is a top priority at Mubea. The apprentices prepare all work steps themselves and independently inspect their workpieces before the instructor gives the final approval.
The investment in modern technology is paying off: the training at Mubea enjoys a high reputation throughout the region and even among competitors. Since Mubea is an official IHK examination center, the prospective skilled workers take their final exams directly on the company's own machines.
"Apprentices who initially trained on the old lathes and refreshed their skills on the new V-Turn right before the exam were immediately thrilled by its easy handling," reports Barth with satisfaction. Thanks to the robust design and regular maintenance by KNUTH, it is guaranteed that many more generations of young people will be successfully trained on these machines.
Machine Profile: KNUTH V-Turn 410 Pro
• Machine type: Conventional universal lathe
• Application at Mubea: Basic training, turned part production (free-cutting steel, aluminum, stainless steel), toolmaking
• Technical Highlights:
- Industrial-standard operation for realistic training
- Safety & ergonomics – ideal for learning and observation
- Handwheel + digital readout (3-axis) – manual and precise
Contact Mubea
Matthias Barth, Machining Instructor Muhr und Bender KG | Mubea-Platz 1, 57439 Attendorn
E-Mail: Matthias.Barth@mubea.com
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