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The value of no correction values
August 2016

The move to a much larger factory allowed Prefix Systems (UK) Ltd, conservatory roof system manufacturers further investment in machinery, particularly to improve capacity and capability in the cutting department. With a long standing working relationship with elumatec UK, Chris Baron, director at Prefix and Andrew Robson, technical sales manager at elumatec UK worked together to assess the company’s requirements and specify the most suitable solution. The outcome was a £56,000 investment in an elumatec 5-axis DG 244 double mitre saw with E580/5 control unit to allow the machine to be programmed from computers in the office.

The DG 244 is a “cutting from below” saw and provides the operator with unrestricted access to the working table. The specification enables it to cut at all angle positions on the external dimensions. This means no length calculations or correction values are necessary when cutting profiles of different heights – a feature which was particularly important to Chris Baron as it reduces operator time and risk of calculation errors.

The universal pivoting and tilting of both of the DG 244’s saw units allow cutting of high and wide profiles as well as every type of compound mitre. Consequently, many profiles can be cut without support blocks.

With a minimum cutting length at 90° of 375 mm, and of 375 mm when tilted at 45°, the DG 244 has the flexibility to work on even small profile lengths.

Commenting on the outcome of this investment, Chris Baron said: “Prefix is very pleased with the performance of this double mitre saw. This is the fourth DG 244 at the site and testament to the sales advice and service support we receive from elumatec. The working relationship between the two companies enables us to manufacture efficiently as we continue to grow. ”

The Prefix group of companies occupies over 100,000 sq.ft of office and manufacturing space and now employs over 100 people nationwide.

www.elumatec.com

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