AC Metalec benefits from the collaboration between Van Waasdijk & Bondis

The collaboration between Van Waasdijk and Bondis is more than the sum of its parts. It is a natural synergy that sets the standard for efficiency, sustainability and support within CNC machining.

This collaboration becomes tangible during a visit to AC Metalec, where sales engineers Stefan Ceelen and Kristof Blomme from Van Waasdijk, together with Steven Rousseau, Sales Manager at Bondis, were welcomed by the family business of Chris, Gill and Killian Delaet.

In recent years, AC Metalec has grown into an impressive player with 19 CNC machines and activities in the pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, mechanical engineering and food industries. Their success is built on three pillars: quality, short delivery times and flexibility.

Their constant drive for innovation is evident in their recent investment in a UMC HAAS 1250 SS equipped with a robot. This 5-axis machine is designed to reduce set-up times and increase accuracy for multi-sided and complex workpieces. With larger movements and a larger disc, it offers an optimal solution for both 3+2 operations and simultaneous 5-axis milling of large components. The faster spindle, high-speed tool changer and trunnion table ensure shorter cycle times and higher productivity.

But an advanced machine only performs optimally when the coolant and lubricant are right. That is why AC Metalec chose Q8 Brunel XF 355 from Bondis.

The result is clearly noticeable on the shop floor:

• skin irritations, which used to be a problem, have completely disappeared
• the service life of both tools and cooling lubricant has improved noticeably
• there is less mist formation
• machines remain clean and odour-free
• annual replacements are no longer necessary — resulting in immediate cost savings

In addition, monthly monitoring by a Bondis service engineer ensures that concentrations and consumption remain under precise control. This not only provides extra stability, but also additional savings.

For Chris, Gill and Killian, it's simple:
The collaboration between Van Waasdijk and Bondis is a choice for quality, service and full support. A choice that every company can benefit from.