Doubling up on quality

Knowsley based DAWS (Door and Windows Systems) has invested in additional capacity with the purchase of a second AMC308 automatic CNC machining centre – the sixth Kombimatec machine to join its operations in three years.

DAWS is a Smarts Systems fabricator, and specialises in high-performance aluminium doors, windows, bi-folds and sliding doors purely to trade customers. The company says that the new Kombimatec machine will help its ‘quality first, cost-effective’ growth trajectory.

DAWS director, Robbie Rogers, said: “We’re delighted to have installed another Kombimatec machine that will help us continue to grow our business and further increase efficiencies without compromising on the exceptional standards we pride ourselves on and which our customer’s demand.

“Kombimatec provides us with what we need, with a supportive service to get it installed and up and running along with any staff training that is needed, so we can quickly and easily increase our output and streamline our production process without disrupting our existing operations.”

The AMC308 3+1 axis machining centre features an intuitive touchscreen interface and full automatic cycle programmed with built-in macros. A 5HP electro spindle, inverter driven to 18,000rpm, makes it ideal for routing aluminium and light steel profiles.

It also has an ISO30 quick change tool holder and automatic tool change cabinet, workbench rotation of 0-90-180 degrees, and both front- and end-loading options for longer profiles.

“Our AMC308 provides exceptional levels of precision and reliability, which is why valued customers like DAWS come back to us when they need to ensure they are supplying high quality, premium doors and window products in the most cost-effective way,” said Kombimatec’s director David Parsons.

“Our machining centres are user-friendly, easy to programme and automate those traditionally time-consuming tasks so operations are faster and more accurate, freeing up manpower and reducing wastage too.”