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Machinery & Manufacturing

‘ THE DECISION TO INVEST IN A THIRD TT405 WAS AN EASY ONE’

» PLANET ROOFING HAS expanded its production capacity with the addition of a third TT405 Double Mitre Saw from Haffner, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to manufacturing efficiency, accuracy and quality.
Paul Rickman, Director at Planet Roofing, said:“ We have been using Haffner TT405 saws for a number of years now and the performance, reliability and accuracy have
been consistently excellent. The decision to invest in a third TT405 was an easy one as it allows us to increase capacity while continuing to meet demand without compromising on quality.”
Bryan Dando, Commercial Director at Haffner, commented:“ Planet Roofing has been a valued customer of Haffner for some time, so it is extremely rewarding to see them return for a third
TT405 Double Mitre Saw. Repeat investment of this kind demonstrates the confidence customers have in both the performance of the machinery and the support provided by the Haffner team. The TT405 continues to be a popular choice for manufacturers looking for accuracy, efficiency and long-term reliability.”
The Haffner TT405 Double Mitre Saw is designed for cutting PVC-U and aluminium profiles using 450mm saw blades. Automatic positioning is controlled via the computerised control panel, ensuring consistent length and angle accuracy.
The saw heads automatically tilt to 45 ° and 90 °, with intermediate angles between 45 ° and 90 ° easily adjusted and securely fixed. The machine is capable of cutting wide
profiles, as well as two 80mm profiles simultaneously, offering excellent flexibility across a wide range of production requirements.
Programming is straightforward, with item numbers, lengths, angular positions and quantities all entered via the control panel. The system can store up to 2,000 programs with 10 variations per dataset, and data can be transferred via USB or network connection to support efficient workflow integration.
Based in Essex, the company manufactures a wide range of aluminium roof lanterns and skylights for trade customers throughout the UK and is well regarded for its product quality and customer service.
www. haffnerltd. com

Boosting efficiency with new machine investment

» JOHN FREDERICKS PLASTICS HAS further enhanced its manufacturing output with the installation of a new Graf Synergy Single Head CNC Cill Welder, supplied by machinery specialists Haffner. The investment follows a visit to Graf’ s headquarters near Modena, Italy, last year, where the John Fredericks operations team explored advanced cill welding solutions. During the visit, Graf demonstrated how the machine could streamline fabrication processes by delivering seamless, high-quality welds while removing several time-intensive finishing stages. The patented technology eliminates the need for corner cleaning, sanding, polishing of cills and penning in, significantly improving workflow efficiencies and reducing production time.
Mark Dicconson, Managing Director of John Fredericks Plastics, said:“ Having the team visit Graf to look at cill welding options, it quickly became clear that this was the right solution to resolve a bottleneck in our fabrication process. Not only would the cill welder reduce production time and save on costs, but the finish quality of the end product was exceptional. From an investment point of view, it was an easy decision to make.”
Like all Graf Synergy machinery, the Cill Welder produces a precise, seamless weld free from excess sprue, enhancing consistency and reducing the need for post-weld finishing. The result is improved productivity and a cleaner, higher-quality final product.
Since the machine has been in operation at John Fredericks’ fabrication facility in Huddersfield, customer response has been overwhelmingly positive. Mark added:“ The feedback from our customers has been fantastic. They’ ve particularly noticed the quality of the seamless weld, which really enhances the overall finish of the product.”
Mark also highlighted the collaborative approach taken throughout the project. He said:“ Working with Haffner has been a pleasure. Both Matt Thomas and Mike
Moulds have been great to work with from start to finish, and the whole process has been seamless in every sense of the word.”
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