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Heras

The client

Robotic sorting system for material cut on the Lasertube LT8.20
With over 70 years of experience and 1,100 employees, Heras manufactures custom-made, permanent, and temporary fencing for a variety of industries.
To meet market challenges, which demand faster turnaround times and lower costs, the company has adopted a “make-to-order” process, in which every component of the final product is automatically cut and sorted into assembly stations, ready for welding, thereby minimizing intermediate storage.
From Inspired For Tube No. 30 - September 2025

The target

The “make-to-order” approach aims to reduce the total number of pre-processed parts in inventory, thereby avoiding the need for large storage spaces and the risk of parts becoming obsolete.

The finished product now follows a flow-based process, with orders managed through ERP and materials automatically cut and sorted, ready for assembly and painting.

The solution

By relying on the Lasertube LT8.20 with a front loader and automatic material storage system, Heras is able to cut material continuously for 16 hours a day, successfully handling both small, urgent batches and large-scale batches. A robot has been added to the unloading area to help sort the various cut pieces into crates, which are then deposited in the collection area, streamlining the assembly of the final component.

Finally, the flexibility required to ensure a “make-to-order” workflow is guaranteed by integration with ERP and software, which streamline the process and create synergy between the machine, ERP, and automation.

LT8.20
The LT8.20 is a flexible and highly configurable Lasertube machine capable of cutting tubes and profiles with diameters ranging from 12 mm to 240 mm. It is available with a drilling and tapping unit and an automatic warehouse.
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Automation
With automation, machines can operate 24/7, relying on robotic systems for tasks such as material loading and organized palletizing. Only proper integration between machines, software, and ERP systems can ensure high-quality results.
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We are already seeing cost savings throughout the entire production chain.
Assemblers can now put together the final product without the need for drawings or jigs.
Heinrich Guth, Project Manager
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