Machinery UpdatesMACHINERYFor further info on all these machinery updates visit www.total-fabricator.co.ukTEKNA 743 'FIRST'Limerick-based fabricator of windows, doors, structural glazing and façadesystems, Curran Aluminium, has just become the first company in Ireland toinstall a Tekna 743 vacuum clamping 3 axis machining centre from Emmegi,giving it the ability to machine its own flat sheets and flashings in-house forthe first time.Previously, Curran bought in machined sheet for its fenestration solutions, but has nowbeen able to end this reliance on third party machining, successfully integrating the process into its own factory.The Tekna 743 works by positioning sheet panels on a 6,400mm x 2,000mm worktable topped with air-porous Forex material. Vacuum technology sitedunderneath the table clamps the panels securely to it, creating a stable and unobstructed work area for machining across the whole panel or in pre-definedsections. Drilling, milling and cutting are carried out via a 12 or 19-piece onboard tool magazine, powered by a 10kW 24,000 rpm spindle.The Curran factory already features, for example, Emmegi Precision TS2 and Combi Electra saws, Emmegi Phantomatic X4 machining centres and ancillarymachines such as crimpers, notching saws, end millers and tape machines which are proven in use. www.emmegi.com£250K LISEC INVESTMENTSash window manufacturer, Victorian Sliders, has invested more than half a million poundsin sealed unit production with the acquisition of a £250,000 Lisec fully-automated sealed unitline, significantly expanding its glass capacity.Andy Jones, group managing director, said: “With the Lisec machine, we’re now able to producemore sealed units, more efficiently – something that will prove vital as we seek to ramp up ourvolumes in the year ahead.”Victorian Sliders has invested more than £10m in the last five years, acquiring an extensive range ofstate-of-the-art cutting, welding, cleaning and extrusion equipment. www.victoriansliders.co.ukNEW KIT INCREASES CAPACITYComposite door supplier, Vista, has completed the next phase of its investment strategy withtwo new machine centres.The Wirral-based company has invested in a new SCM CNC machine centre, which will add 30%more capacity on a single shift, and a new Stuga machine centre, which will double frame capacity.According to Vista, the investment is partly in response to an increased demand for new-build doors.Ian Smith, Vista’s business development and marketing manager, said: “We are always striving tomeet increased demand while maintaining our high standards of quality, and adding our new SCMCNC and Stuga machines will help us to continue to do this.” www.vistapanels.co.ukSOFTWARE IMPROVES EFFICIENCYGlass processor and IGU manufacturer, Specialist Glass Products, has reported significantefficiency gains through investment in order processing and optimisation software from ClearThinking Software.Glass Office has been designed to support management of the complete order process fromquote and through production, while glass optimiser tool, GlasSave is designed to work with a widerange of glass cutting tables, helping to maximise outputs from 3210 x 2250/2550mm sheets aswell as full jumbo 6000 x 3210mm sheets, creating clear cutting plans based on daily productionrequirements. www.clearthinkingsoftware.co.uk42 T F FEB/MAR 2020 CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN
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