The best of the past, the best of the future.

Technology changes constantly, and these changes often bring more efficient and more accurate machine developments. We are constantly investing in new equipment where needed or valuable to a specific process, such as our recent purchase of an advanced measurement machine that enables the fastest possible evaluation when bringing new products into production.

This does not mean that we invest unnecessarily, however. In fact, no one is better than Skaraverken at using older equipment to the best possible advantage, and we are big fans of the saying “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. This approach results in savings that we can pass on to our customers.

The Lean Approach to Production.

Skaraverken has adapted to a Lean production process, carried out with the help of both theoretical reviews and practical exercises. Today, we have a well-functioning process, encompassing morning meetings in all departments as well as a factory meeting for all employees as well as weekly improvement meetings for each department. This way of working has been much appreciated by both customers and co-workers alike and has resulted in a higher awareness and concern about what is happening in the company and the products we make. In addition, we use a Toyota model called QMB (Quality Management Board) for complaint management, which has helped us to more than halve the number of complaints.

Gear cutting.

We have machines that can make both splines and cogs. We have two small spline shapers where we can remove internal diameters. In addition, we have four older gear cutting machines as well as a modern gear slotting machine with advanced controls that can manufacture straight cogs.