Machinery & Manufacturing
“ More accurate ” manufacturing
» WITH THE DEMAND FOR improved accuracy and to increase productivity , the installation of the AMC308 3 Axis CNC Machining Centre proved wonders for Vista Partitions Ltd .
Vista Partitions Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of glazed office partitioning and acoustic single & double glazed doors , supplying products to the UK , UAE & Egypt . The business was established in 2019 offering demountable partitions designed to meet the needs of today ’ s modern workplace environments .
The business identified that it needed more accurate machinery – and it soon
became a necessity . With years of industry knowledge behind them , Vista Partitions Ltd was familiar with the machines that Kombimatec could offer , having supplied them to businesses worldwide since they opened its doors back in 1984 .
Vista was keen to purchase a compact machine , explained Director Lynette Willard – and the AMC308 3 Axis CNC Machining Centre was perfect for working their aluminium profiles , adding cut-outs and threaded holes for their hinges , locks and handles .
With the use of the AMC308 3 Axis CNC Machining Centre , this improved the manufacturing process significantly – it became “ much smoother and more accurate ” resulting in customer satisfaction from their client base .
The machine was developed by Kombimatec for both aluminium and PVC-U profiles and provides extremely high levels of accuracy and reliability . Vistas ’ machine was configured with a 5HP Electro-spindle and ER32 collets with
speed adjustment from 0 to 18,000 rpm , to easily work extruded aluminium and light steel profiles . The machine ’ s bed rotates 180 degrees allowing the tool head to work on three sides of the profile as well as intermediate angles when necessary .
Another benefit , explains Kombimatecs ’ Director , David Parsons , is the quickchange tool system and tool cabinet - allowing different tools to be pre-loaded and switched by the cnc as required . This makes cycle times quick and efficient , freeing up operators to attend to other tasks .
For further information or to arrange a product demonstration contact Kombimatec Machines direct on 01582 562218 or email sales @ kombimatec . com
Toolmaker goes into overdrive to support fabricators
Jade Engineering reports quadrupling of demand as frame makers rush to switch systems
» COVENTRY-BASED JADE Engineering says it has ‘ gone into overdrive ’ to provide former Duraflex fabricators with new tooling and production advice , as they are forced to switch systems suppliers following the announcement made in June that the Gloucester-based systems company would be closed .
As the UK window and door industry ’ s primary manufacturer of tooling for the production of PVC-U and aluminium window and door systems , Jade Engineering was the first point of contact by systems companies and fabricators , following the announcement . It has been a busy time , said Jade ’ s Adam Jones : “ As soon as the announcement was made , we received calls from systems companies and fabricators , who required new tooling as quickly as possible to switch systems whilst maintaining continuity . Fortunately , we manufacture the tooling for every system so were able to respond immediately ,” said Adam . “ We are working overtime to keep up and generally , we are keeping ahead of demand .
“ We don ’ t like to see the loss of any company ,” he added , “ especially one that has been part of the window and door industry since its very early days . But the reality is that the former Duraflex fabricators had to move on and quickly and whilst we are flat out , we are doing our best to ensure that the transition to whatever system they move to , happens as seamlessly as possible .”
Adam added that production advice was inevitably required in addition to the supply of new tooling : “ Most changes are seamless with the systems companies working hard to ensure that their new customers get up to speed quickly . But
now and again we are asked to resolve specific issues relating to working with new profiles , new tools and so forth and others are taking advantage of the switch to re-evaluate their production lines . We are used to such things of course ,” said Adam , “ just not so many at once . It is a tremendous challenge , but we are pleased to be supporting fabricators as they change .”
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