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has served us well but with the bigger board sizes we have been using from suppliers such as Sage and Laminex meant a bit of board wastage.” explains Jason.

“In talking with Rob from Proform he introduced us to their latest upgraded machine, the ATC 28/13 AL (Auto Loader) which I understand has been a real seller for Proform. Upon seeing the machine the reasons became obvious: all the benefits of the previous machine plus, an HSD 9kW router an HSD 9 position drilling head and a 12 position rotary tool changer along with a 2800mm length flatbed instead of 2400mm which reduced board wastage. This was a real plus for us but there was a lot more with the sticker/ loader unit that applied part stickers using a laser printer. Great for flatpack storage as well as easy immediate assembly.” all the benefits of the previous machine plus, an HSD 9kW router, an HSD 9 position drilling head and a 12 position rotary tool changer along with a 2800mm length flatbed

Vacuum cups mounted to the bridge load the board onto the machine and the hydraulic table lifts the board to the right height. A pusher arm then pushes the processed parts onto a belt table at the same time as vacuuming the table. An adjacent belt off feed table means you can continue cutting the next board as you unload the previous sheet.

“This whole process has made a substantial improvement to our production rate and is helping us meet demand.” notes Jason “For an operation of our size this is the perfect fit: a user friendly, simple to operate machine which also handles board processing and parts labelling, which conceptually you see many larger operations are already into, but for a very affordable price. It’s a solid, practical machine with a reasonably small footprint and is a real move to the next level.”

Regal Kitchens deal with a wide range of clients in the Northland region and includes work for Signature Homes and Stonewood Homes. With some seven on the factory floor and three in the office the business is well positioned to grow. The new machine was installed back in January 2022 by Rob and his team from Proform. Jason adds “As with our previous CNC machine from Proform the install was pretty smooth and the ongoing service has been excellent. Always there when needed.”

For more information contact Jason Hammond at Regal Kitchens, 35 Commerce St, Whangarei, Phone 09 438 2989 or info@ regalkitchens.co.nz