Virtek Vision and Baykal Machinery Sign Distribution Agreement
Baykal will sell Virtek first article inspection systems in Turkey through regional offices and appointed dealers of its sheet metal fabrication machinery.
Posted: October 24, 2014
Virtek Vision International, Inc. (Waterloo, ON), a market leader in the field of laser-based
manufacturing technologies, signed a distribution agreement with Baykal Machinery (Bursa, Turkey) for the LaserQC® inspection system. Baykal is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of sheet metal fabrication machinery, specializing in press brakes, shears, notchers, punching machines, laser cutting systems, plasma cutting machines, waterjet cutting and vertical machining centers.
The addition of the LaserQC system to the Baykal portfolio will expand the reach of their machinery products into the quality control departments of their current customer base, as well as new prospects. Headquartered in Bursa, the machine tool manufacturer will sell the LaserQC 800, 1200 and AFM inspection systems through regional offices and appointed dealers.
With an evolution of more than 15 years and over 1,000 systems installed worldwide, LaserQC is a family of rapid inspection systems that employs lasers to measure the accuracy of two-dimensional and formed parts to very tight tolerances. Advantageous for sheet metal and other manufacturing environments to improve quality control and reduce waste, LaserQC’s intuitive user-interface allows all cutting and punch machine operators to quickly become fully proficient in proofing their own parts, removing the QCvbottleneck.
The system is designed for first article inspection, quality reporting (SPC, ISO, Lean, etc.), and reverse engineering. Axel Rieckmann, the director of sales for Virtek EMEA & Asia Pacific, comments. “We are pleased to have entered into a distribution agreement with Baykal for this inspection system. With their extensive range of sheet metal machinery, this system is a valuable addition to help sheet metal manufacturers increase production time and reduce waste and rework with first article inspection. They have a leading share of Turkey’s machine industry market and are established as a well-known brand worldwide.”
With a foundation history going back to early 1950s, Baykal is now a leading manufacturer and global supplier of sheet metal working machinery that is currently represented in over 100 countries worldwide through appointed dealers. In the base market of Turkey, Baykal sheet metal working machines have traditionally commanded a leading market share thanks to the company’s pioneering role in the development of the Turkish machine industry and its never-lessening emphasis on quality and service.
Virtek Vision is a global leader in laser templating, quality inspection, and 3D spatial positioning systems, providing exceptional expertise and engineering for manufacturers around the world. This brand name has become synonymous with precision, reliability, and innovation. Founded in 1986, and today a part of Gerber Technology, Virtek is based in Waterloo and has offices in the U.S., across Europe and in Asia.
From the aerospace to the construction industry, and from sheet metal fabrication to wind energy, our tailored technology solutions featuring LaserEdge®, LaserQC®, Iris™, and many others, give customers the competitive edge needed to succeed in their fields.
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