Fenster Fabrications Ltd has purchased two Kombimatec double mitre saws to help grow their trade custom and future-proof the business.
Fenster manufactures and supplies high-end aluminium solutions for trade and commercial customers. Installed in their fabrication unit in Torquay, their new Kombimatec DGS560 large capacity electronic double mitre saw will help meet demand for larger, custom-sized windows and doors. A second Kombimatec saw, the DGS536 electronic double mitre saw (3 axis), provides flexibility with cutting angles from 22.5 and 135 degrees.
James Perry, Business Development Manager at Fenster, said: “Our saws were starting to show signs of age, albeit still working reasonably well. But the main reason for the investment was to future-proof our business.”
The new Kombimatec saws will ensure Fenster achieve high precision cutting with accuracy, saving time and money and helping the company meet the demands of the aluminium market.
James said: “We’re looking to grow the trade side of the business moving forward, and this investment will be of great help. As profiles become wider we’re able to work with these without issue. Therefore, we needed products that were going to integrate with our system and the future plans we have for our factory upgrades.”
Both new machines feature easy-to-use overhead touch screen controls, for safe and straightforward operation even by those with limited prior CNC experience. They are linked to the office software via Ethernet.
“We’re able to integrate new technologies with these saws,” said James. “Now we have a direct link from our production office to the saws, and bar length optimisation is taken care of automatically. This also ties in with a new barcoding system that allows us to track jobs during the production stages.”
After reviewing the options it was Kombimatec, said James, who offered the best value for money for what was needed: “They also gave us a good level of service and support – with a shout out to Dave in particular, who was great at guiding us through the process of replacements.”
“Understanding precisely the customers needs’ with respect to cutting capacity and angle requirements was key to helping them make the right choice,” added David Parsons, Director at Kombimatec Machines Ltd. “We’re delighted to be working with forward thinking customers like Fenster, who plan ahead to meet both current and future production demands.”
