Machinery
INNOVATORS ASSEMBLE
Leading machinery innovators , Haffner Ltd has reported an increase in demand for their KT Assembly tables which are helping fabricators improve their efficiencies and delivering some impressive time savings too . Matt Thomas , Managing Director of Haffner , explains : “ We know that automated machines provide the ability to achieve more output with less skilled manpower , which means they are a powerful way for fabricators to adapt to the current worker shortage in addition to increasing their output . But their timesaving properties cannot be overlooked as confirmed by two major industry fabricators who recently purchased our KT Assembly Tables .”
On first glance , the assembly tables are able to transform the speed of manufacture with minimal skilled manpower , but they can deliver a lot more . Matt said : “ One fabricator confirmed that the automated door table can prep three hinges on a door in under three minutes . This has saved them around 40 minutes on each set of French Doors . They also confirmed that their new tilt and turn table will prep a tilt and turn sash in under four minutes too which has dramatically improved the speed of their output . Just as important is that the machines are fully automated , so they do not need to be operated by a skilled operator .” Even more impressive is the fabricator confirmed that the tables had saved the time of around four people , which is hugely beneficial for fabricators struggling to find skilled labour .
The KT Assembly Tables are designed for use on single and tilt-and-turn window systems and door sashes of various dimensions . The intelligently designed machines optimise sash assembly by combining several processes at one table . And by taking these operations off a conventional machining centre means you will further increase the output of your existing machines too .
They have triple drilling for handles and milling for the espagnolette channel with easy positioning of the tools . There is a punch unit for cropping the single or tiltand-turn espagnolettes , as well as scissor hinges , which is all done according to sash dimension and without requiring measuring . Hinge holes are also drilled automatically without an operative needing to measure for the location . The automatic screwing unit includes height adjustment for espagnolette and scissor hinges .
The accuracy is far superior to traditional methods of a tape measure and jig too . CNC positioning of the frame and sash ensures all hinges are in the correct place , leaving little adjustment on the finished door . This unique measurement system allows for tolerances in welded frames and also reduces the time needed to check and adjust each door on the bench which further improves production output .
Matt concluded : “ We have always highlighted the benefits of automation across our various PVC-U and aluminium fabrication machines . Those benefits haven ’ t changed – but in the current market they ’ ve become even more central to fabricators ’ success . So , if you ’ re looking for a solution to your current worker shortages , improve your output and save considerable time , our machines are the tried and tested solutions you need .”
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