Fixtures, Tools, and Automated Production Systems for the Automotive and Process Industry
Josef Weischer GmbH
Emsdetten (Headquarters) · Osnabrück (Design Office) · Lüneburg (FIP Center)New on Amplifa
About Josef Weischer
Josef Weischer GmbH develops and manufactures high-precision fixtures, form tools, and automated production systems in Emsdetten. In fixture construction, we create cubings, data control models, sectional and assembly fixtures, measurement setups, and testing devices—manual fixtures are manufactured from fiber-reinforced plastics and carbon, among other materials. Tool design encompasses foam and undercut tools for PUR, laminate, thermoforming, and press tools, as well as finishing models and mask technology for the 2-color slush process. In system construction, we design automated production lines, conveyor technology, robotics, tooling carriers, and our proprietary highQcheck, a fully automatic flexible measurement device. Production is CNC-bound on 11 to 13 milling machines with travel lengths up to 5,000 x 3,000 x 1,500 mm, supplemented by conventional machines. Customers come from the automotive, aerospace, and RV industries, as well as the construction, and agricultural industries, and medical technology. The family-run business, founded in 1964, employs approximately 140 staff and has a development site in Osnabrück and an FIP Center in Lüneburg.
- Site
- Emsdetten
- Processes
- Fixture Construction (Measurement, Test, and Control Devices, Cubings, Sectional Fixtures, Assembly, Tool Design for Foaming/Undercutting (PUR), Tool Design for Vacuum Forming/Thermoforming, Tool Design for (Press) Lamination/Vacuum Lamination, Tool Design for Press Processes (Natural Fiber Formats, Mixed Fiber Felt), Model Construction (Finishing Models, Data Control Models, 2-Color Slush Mask Technology), Sectional Setups for Water and Milling Cuts, Systems Construction (Automated Production Lines, Conveyor Technology, Robotics, Control Systems,
- Materials
- Fiber-reinforced Composites, Carbon, Plastic Block Material, Aluminum, Aluminum Casting, Steel, Resin, PUR (Polyurethane)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, TISAX (SWVKV3, Protection of Prototype Parts - Strictly Confidential), TISAX (SWVKV3), IATF 16949
- Founded
- 1964
- Employees
- ca. 140
- Industries
- Automotive Industry, Aerospace Industry, RV Industry, Construction Industry, Agricultural Industry, Medical Technology
- 01
Specification / Feasibility Study
- 02
Design and Development (Catia V5, Tebis, NX)
- 03
CNC Manufacturing
- 04
Assembly
- 05
Validation / Testing in the Technikum
- 06
Commissioning at Customer Site
- 07
Service and Aftersales
Materials and Processes
Fiber-reinforced Composites / Carbon
Material for lightweight, manually manageable fixtures such as sectional fixtures.
Plastic Block Material
Used for milled data control models for entire vehicle interiors and exteriors.
Aluminum
Material for foam, laminate, and press tools as well as CNC milled parts.
Aluminum Casting
Starting material for thermoforming tools from milled casting.
Steel
Material for press tools and fixture components.
Resin
Material for prototype and small-batch tools in pre-series production.
PUR (Polyurethane)
Processed material in foam and undercut tools for dashboards and vehicle components.
Natural Fiber Formats and Mixed Fiber Felt
Materials for press processes such as door components and load floors; including PUR/GF-Paper honeycomb materials.
Sites
Emsdetten
DEHeadquarters, Manufacturing (Fixture Construction, Tool Design, Systems Construction)
- Materials
- Aluminum, Steel, Carbon, Fiber-reinforced Composites, Plastic Block Material
- 8 CNC 5-axis Milling Machines (Travel up to 5,000 x 3,000 x 1,500 mm)
- CNC 3-axis/5-axis Milling Machine with Round Table
- 2 CNC 3-axis Milling Machines (up to 3,000 x 1,200 x 1,200 mm)
- 12 Measuring Machines with 2D/3D Software (Zett Mess, Zeiss/Stiefelmeyer)
- FaroArmEdge Laser Scanner
- Faro Lasertracker Vantage E
- Hydraulic Press 2,700 x 1,400 mm, up to 350 t
- Conventional Model and Tooling Machines
Osnabrück
DEDesign Office
Lüneburg
DEFIP Center (Foam Part Manufacturing)
- Materials
- PUR
- FIP Center System
Components and Operating Aids
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixture Construction (Measurement, Test, and Control Devices, Cubings, Sectional Fixtures, AssemblyTesting | – | – | – | – | Fiber-reinforced composites, Carbon, Plastic Block Material, Aluminum, Steel |
| Tool Design for Foaming/Undercutting (PUR)Tool Design | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Steel, Resin |
| Tool Design for Vacuum Forming/ThermoformingTool Design | – | – | – | – | Aluminum Casting, Aluminum, Blockware |
| Tool Design for (Press) Lamination/Vacuum LaminationTool Design | – | – | – | – | Aluminum, Steel |
| Tool Design for Press Processes (Natural Fiber Formats, Mixed Fiber Felt)Tool Design | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Model Construction (Finishing Models, Data Control Models, 2-Color Slush Mask Technology)Tool Design | – | – | – | – | Plastic Block Material |
| Sectional Setups for Water and Milling CutsTool Design | – | – | – | – | – |
| Systems Construction (Automated Production Lines, Conveyor Technology, Robotics, Control Systems,Systems Construction | – | – | – | – | – |
| CNC Milling (5-axis)Machining | – | up to 5,000 mm travel × up to 3,000 mm travel × up to 1,500 mm travel | – | – | Aluminum, Plastic Block Material, Model Building Materials |
| CNC Milling (3-axis)Machining | – | up to 3,000 mm travel × up to 1,200 mm travel × up to 1,200 mm travel | – | – | Aluminum, Plastic Block Material |
| 3D Measurement/Inspection (Measuring Service, Batch Measurement)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototyping (Area, Principle, Test, Small Series Tools from Resin or Aluminum)Tool Design | – | – | – | – | Resin, Aluminum |
| Technikum: Tool Testing (Near-series Foaming, Foaming Lines with Robot)Tool Design | – | – | – | – | PUR |
| Design and Development (Catia V5, Tebis, NX)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC 5-axis Milling Machine | – | 8 | Travel paths up to 5,000 x 3,000 x 1,500 mm | – | Emsdetten |
| CNC 3-axis/5-axis Milling Machine | – | 1 | 3-axis 1,850 x 800 x 600 mm, round table 800 x 800 x 600 mm | – | Emsdetten |
| CNC 3-axis Milling Machine | – | 2 | Travel paths up to 3,000 x 1,200 x 1,200 mm | – | Emsdetten |
| Measuring Machine (2D/3D Software) | Zett Mess | 10 | Table size up to 6,000 x 3,000 x 2,000 mm | – | Emsdetten |
| Measuring Machine | Zeiss/Stiefelmeyer | 2 | Table size up to 5,000 x 1,500 x 1,800 mm | – | Emsdetten |
| FaroArmEdge (Laser Scanner Scanarm HD) | Faro FaroArmEdge | 1 | – | – | Emsdetten |
| Laser Tracker | Faro Tracker Vantage E | 1 | – | – | Emsdetten |
| Hydraulic Press | – | 1 | 2,700 mm x 1,400 mm, up to 350 t pressing force | – | Emsdetten |
| Conventional Model and Tooling Machines | – | – | – | – | Emsdetten |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
The quality of our fixtures is validated in-house; we have twelve measuring machines with 2D/3D software, a FaroArmEdge laser scanner, and a Faro Lasertracker Vantage E available for measurement. The company is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and is TISAX assessed (Scope SWVKV3, Protection of Prototype Parts).
| Evidence | Emsdetten |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001:2015 | |
| TISAX (SWVKV3) | |
| IATF 16949 |
Company History
- 1964
Foundation of Josef Weischer Model and Prototype Construction GmbH & Co. KG by Josef Weischer as a craft business; clients were found in foundries.
- 1996
Stephan Weischer takes over management; introduction of CAD/CAM and establishment of the company's own design department; 25 employees.
- 2004
Establishment of WIS Tooling.
- 2005
Expansion of the administrative building.
- 2008
Expansion of the production halls.
- 2012
Construction of the Fixture Construction facility.
- 2014
Regular exchange with Persico S.p.A. in Nembro, Italy.
- 2015
Corporate restructuring: Integration of WIS Tooling GmbH and WIS Automation into Josef Weischer GmbH & Co. KG.
- 2017
Expansion of systems construction, new construction of a tooling and manufacturing hall; employee count rises to approx. 140.
- 2018
Development and manufacturing of the Weischer Tool Carrier.
- 2019
Establishment of the FIP Center in Lüneburg.
- 2020
New press and expansion of the technical college.
- 2024
Corporate restructuring: Josef Weischer GmbH & Co. KG becomes Josef Weischer GmbH.