Ace invests £64k in Kombimatec CNC technology
A £64,000 investment in a Kombimatec AMC 328 machining centre has enabled Herts-based Ace Partitioning Systems to move away from manual fabrication and increase the range of its product offerings.
Anna and Peter Fraczek established Ace Partitioning Systems to supply single and double glazed aluminium products for internal commercial fit outs. Growing demand for their products reportedly led to the need to manufacture quicker and more efficiently, as well as incorporate special features such as concealed door closers and electric locks.
As a small family owned business Ace chose to work with David Parsons at Kombimatec, who was able to provide a future proof solution with the benefit of localised support.
The investment includes a Kombimatec CNC machine and compressor package to replace manual machining processes and support growing demand for modern commercial office specifications.
According to Ace, increased machining quality and improved cycle times means the company can now take business to the next level.
“The CNC has completely changed what we’re able to offer,” explained Anna Fraczek, director at Ace Partitioning Systems. “We can now machine for specialist locks and concealed door closers, improve predictability and accuracy, and take on more complex specifications that took so much longer to achieve before. Being able to machine both the door frames and the doors on the same CNC means everything aligns perfectly,” Anna continued. “That consistency allows us to be much more competitive both in terms of cost and quality, pitching for business with greater confidence.”
Previously operating with traditional manual machinery, Ace Partitioning Systems faced limitations in both productivity and machining capability. The installation of the Kombimatec CNC has transformed its manufacturing operation, allowing precision machining for specialist hardware including concealed door closers, magnetic locks and bespoke locking systems.
“Before the installation of our AMC328, Anna and Peter had to mark out and clamp each profile individually. This manual approach was cumbersome, and unreliable in its precision,” added David Parsons, Kombimatec’s managing director. “Now the fully programmable AMC328 does all necessary preparations – routing, milling, drilling and tapping in one automated machining cycle whilst the operator can be busy in other fabrication duties.”
As well as delivering faster processing times and greater accuracy, the Kombimatec CNC has improved workplace safety by reducing reliance on manual machining.
“Once the programs are set up, the CNC is straightforward to operate and much safer for our team,” continued Anna. “The machine arrived earlier than expected and the training was excellent. Working with David, we have been able to instruct our entire workforce on how to operate the machine, giving us greater flexibility when organising work shifts. Not only does this make it significantly more flexible to our needs, but it also ensures consistent results across production.”