Clearview National November 2019 - Issue 216 | Page 71

MACHINERY
Roofing team over the
moon with second saw
The team at Planet Roofing have been so delighted with
the quality and reliability of Haffner Murat machinery
that the company has invested in a second new machine.
» » PAUL RICKMAN OF PLANET
Roofing explains: “We first approached
Haffner Murat at the start of 2019 and
purchased a new TT405 Computerised
Saw. The quality and the efficiency of the
machine has resulted in us approaching
them again and have now purchased a
second TT405 Computerised Saw to
help further improve our manufacturing
efficiencies.”
The TT405 Computerised Saw is a
double cut saw for PVC-u and aluminium
profiles up to 70mm which gives it great
flexibility. The accuracy of the machine
is impressive too, a feature that Paul
wholeheartedly agrees with. He said: “The
machine delivers on many levels. It is very
straightforward to use and cuts fast and
accurately every time. It offers a small
footprint as it takes up little space in the
factory which suited our manufacturing
layout. We also took the option of having
an extra long 6 metre bed added to the
machine to suit our requirements and this
is a feature that similar saws just cannot
deliver. It is a well-designed machine and
we are delighted.”
The TT405 Computerised Saw uses easy
to use touch screen technology which can be
operated via USB data control or a network
connection. You can pivot the saw heads
from 45 to 90 degrees and set up point to
point cutting via the computer, eliminating
profile tolerance and improving quality.
Continued investment in machinery
suggests a growing, successful business and
that’s exactly what Planet Roofing is. The
Essex-based company manufactures a large
range of aluminium roof lanterns and skylights
for their trade customers throughout the UK
and pride themselves on their work quality
and service.
Repeat custom is always the best form of
endorsement and Planet Roofing’s relationship
with Haffner Murat demonstrates this
perfectly.
www.haffnermurat.com
New Model is One L of a Machine
» » EMMEGI HAS JUST
launched a new L3 20-axis
version of its flagship Quadra
machining centre which, like all
the models in the range, can cut,
drill and machine aluminium
and light alloys all in one single
operation.
It sits alongside the existing
Emmegi Quadra L0, L1 and
L2 models, which have already
been installed at some of the UK
and Ireland’s leading fabricators
including Duggans, Everglade,
Express Bi-Folds, Newbury, TWR
and Unique Window Systems
What distinguishes this new
L3 model is a secondary module
equipped with a dual drilling unit
which can also mill, drill and tap
at the ends of profile if required.
It also features an impressive
CNC operated 600mm vertical
cutting module with downward
movement on 3 axes and a range
from -45° to +245°. This is in
addition to a 350mm horizontal
cutting module mounted on the
same support beam as the drill,
with a range from -45° to +45°
which allows the L3 to cut large
bars and execute special cuts.
The new L3 adds an automatic
push feed and ejector system
which works with different
profiles of up to 7500mm,
automatically transferring each
machined segment from the
cutting unit to the unloading
magazine and synchronising the
pick-up of the next.
And, a
brand new
turntable and
disengagement
system on
the machine also
allows up to 6 air-cooled
electrospindles to operate on 4
axes at the same time (X,Y,Z and
A) which increases its speed quite
dramatically.
As with the rest of the models
in the Quadra range, all cutting,
milling and drilling on the
L3 are located in the central,
soundproofed enclosure which
ensures that it is a safe and
user-friendly option even for a
relatively unskilled workforce.
Ian Latimer, Emmegi (UK)’s
Managing Director, said: “All
of the Quadra models are
capable of outputting
the profile for hundreds
of windows a week.
They have little or no
profile related tooling
and minimal changeover
time which makes them
increasingly popular with
companies who fabricate
in several different systems.
Emmegi is constantly refining
and expanding its entire product
range so we really do have a
machine for every application and
this new L3 adds some significant
new features for customers
producing specialist elements.”
www.emmegi.com
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