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Exacting as many efficiencies as you can is part of operating a successful business. So it is for door manufacturer Bennett Doors based in Taupo who have recently invested in a five axis CNC machine from Holzher, the Dynestic 7535. This machine with it’s 5 axis cutting spindle and a 2.2 metre deep grid table is the flagship of the new series of nesting machines available from Holzher.

JOINERS Magazine spoke with owner Craig Bennett about the new machine and the advantages it will create for the business.

The company have been around since 1998 making a wide range of doors including interior composite and entrance doors including solid wood along with an impressive range of door handles and other accessories. They have three staff on the floor including Craig’s son Ben along with Craig.

“Up until now virtually all operations in the manufacturing process have been by hand. These doors are produced for a wide range of clients including merchants in the area for whom we make prehung doors and a range of building companies and individuals for both new as well as renovation projects.” comments Craig.

Keeping up with an ever increasing demand led Craig to look at ways to increase production.

“Efficiencies are what it is all about. This new technology with it’s solid gantry design ensures great precision and optimum cutting and drilling results through its two synchronised axis drives which give it permanent axis stability and guaranteed axis alignment. Also with the large Z axis operating range there is plenty of room to machine special projects both on raised cups or the flatbed surface. This saves time and money. The new CAMPUS software package which we are learning more about every day is quite impressive.”

The high flow nesting table ensures optimum vacuum flow. The double acting suction pads enable the clamping of doors, stairway components and such like making the five axis CNC machine a real all rounder with virtually unlimited machining options. Interestingly, the 7535 also makes it possible to process lengths over 6 metres. The liquid cooled five axis cutting spindle is supplied with 10kW power as standard with a speed range of 1000 to 24000rpm. High performance 12kW and 17kW with controlled axis locking are also options.

Drilling and cropping of door frames is a quicker and highly accurate process. With the software a library of door designs can be stored for easy retrieval. Ben has been learning the ropes with the software and has found it easy to operate. “We will have everyone eventually able to operate the machine so that we all remain multi tasked that keeps us upskilled and gives us variety on the floor” says Ben.

Craig chips in “We are in really busy times at the moment here in Taupo and we see this CNC machining centre as a means to expand the business by keeping our clients existing and new, happy and well supplied.” www.bennettdoors.co.nz

The machine was supplied and installed by Mike French and his team at Technical Machinery Services who are the New Zealand agent for Holzher. They provide not only training of staff but also service back up.

Craig and Ben wish to extend their thanks to Raj, Mike, Cam and Simon for their continued support and expertise. From the initial stages of ordering through to set up, their technical advice and training has been invaluable.