Prefix Systems (UK) Ltd has invested in a FOM Industrie FMC 470 CNC Machining Centre from Haffner at its aluminium manufacturing centre in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Director Chris Baron said: “We are constantly looking for ways to improve our manufacturing process. Sales of our Warmroof system continue to grow and we needed to find ways to unlock more volume through our factory. The FOM 470 machining centre allows us to increase throughput. The 4-axis machine is more versatile than our existing aluminium CNC, resulting in a more efficient production process and allowing us to stay on top of our quality control.”
He continued: “When we decided to purchase another CNC machine, we approached various suppliers to see what options were available. The support we received from Haffner from the start was first class. When manufacturers like us make a substantial investment in a new machine, we need reassurance that the supplier is going to support us from point of sale to commissioning and Haffner delivered at every level for us.”
Haffner MD Matt Thomas said: “Following our initial consultation with Prefix Systems, we recommended the FMC 470 CNC Machining Centre as we knew the machine would deliver the manufacturing accuracy and high-quality output the company required. As Chris is finding, the automated precision speeds up production and is extremely user-friendly. We are delighted that Prefix System are pleased with their purchase.”
The FMC 470 CNC has four controlled axes and has been designed to carry out drilling and milling operations on aluminium profiles. Features include multi piece loading, X Flow and a tool integrity system.
