Manufacturers of custom cabinetry for over 12 years, Builders Choice have added a Komo Solution 510TG CNC Machining Center to their production facility.

Producers of cabinetry, MDF doors and some custom millwork, Builders Choice have been able to utilize the Komo Solution machine to increase productivity and give them the versatility in meeting the ever changing demands of the custom market.

Will Hartley has been in the cabinet business for 25 years. As the owner of Builders Choice Cabinets, Hartley has understood the need to keep his company technologically ahead of the competition.

"[Komo] has given us the speed and quality to compete"

With the addition of the Komo Machining Center there has been a 30% increase in production to coincide with the demand. Komo gives them the quality, speed and flow that is needed to keep the 30 employees producing at peak performance.

The future remains bright for Builders Choice Cabinets with continually increasing sales and another Komo machine on the horizon.

“At Custom Glass Products, we know how important it is to do the job right… the first time. Our goal is to be your first choice for glass products. With quality people, state of the art equipment, and strict quality control procedures, Custom Glass Products (CGP) strives to be a 100% reliable vendor.”

"Komo Machine has produced a machine that can run 16 hours a day, 6 days a week for years. My oldest Komo has 20000 hours and still cuts like new with very little down time. Most repairs were complete within 24 hours. I have a dozen machines, none as reliable as Komo," states Mike Reeder.

Komo has been a long time supplier of CNC Machining Centers and continues with its tradition of offering high quality machines that will take your business in the right direction. CGP runs six Komo Machining Centers that have contributed to the success of the company.

“Custom Glass Products, Inc. of Wisconsin was founded in 1971 by Vic Reeder. A family owned and operated business, the company grew on the principles of high quality and service to its customers.” CGP's commitment to customers is to continually improve the level of quality and service at a fair price.

In 1988 CGP of Carolina was formed to meet the commercial and residential glass needs of the Southeast. In response to further growth and demand, the Decralite Grid System one-piece grid concept was formed in 1995.

In fall of 2005 CGP of Florida was formed to meet the commercial and residential glass needs of Florida and the deep South.

“Custom Glass Products, Inc. provides the largest variety of product offerings available from a single company. CGP fabricates products ranging from high volume insulating glass to a single detailed specialty SDL (simulated divided lite) grid.” CGP's commitment to customers: “is to continually improve our level of quality and service through upgrades of technologies and manufacturing processes with state of the art equipment and software.” CGP‘s company emphasis is on service to the customer.

“No other custom manufacturer offers the flexibility and choice you have through Custom Glass Products.”

Products include: Decralite one piece grids, residential insulating glass, commercial insulating glass and laminated glass.( Decralite is a registered trademark of Custom Glass Products,2003)

CGP plans to follow the formula that has been so successful since the company was founded in 1971. Custom Glass Products will pursue its stated goals and continue to develop new products and methods for the Glass Industry.

www.cgpglass.com

Prime Laminating has been in the business of providing enclosures and shielding for equipment manufacturers in the semi-conductor, medical, security and bomb detection industries. They have taken pride in satisfying their customers for the last 17 years under the leadership of Jay Poirier. In order to keep growing in the industry, Prime Laminating decided to expand their capabilities.

Services provided include:

• Laminating of plastics, aluminum, lead, plywood, MDF, high pressure laminates and honeycomb cores.
• Sheet metal fabrication (CNC punching and forming) of aluminum, plastics, steel and stainless steel.
• Machining of plastics, aluminum, lead, plywood, MDF, laminates and honeycomb cores.
• Design assistance to help customers design and re-design enclosures that are stronger, lighter, more durable and cost effective.

After purchasing their current facility in 1994, Prime Laminating has expanded to 18,000 square feet of production space. A new addition in this area is a Komo VR 510 Mach One S. With a team of 12 employees and the new Komo machine, Prime Laminating was able to increase their customer base by 20% and expose their business to many new potential customers.

The addition of the Komo machine has had an instant impact on Prime Laminating. Time savings on projects has been the most apparent. Most of the materials used by the company required machining after laminating, which is a task that their other equipment was not capable of doing.

Andy Neufell, Operations Manager for Prime Laminating relates, “In the past, we had been cutting honeycomb core material on a conventional table saw. When additional cutouts were required, simple hand tools were used. With the Komo, we can now nest the entire job in a DNC schedule file with speeds up to 3150 inches per minute. This has saved us an estimated 75% in time.”

Andy also tells Komo that they have been able to reduce the machining time by 85% on repeated jobs due in part to the reduction of set-up time, tool changes and cycle time. With the nesting capabilities of Router-CIM and the Komo router, plywood jobs can be cut at 700 inches per minute and has given them an estimated time savings of 80%.

One of the many pleasant surprises was the use of the Komo router to cut 5/8” thick lead sheets. Using sheets with weights up to 900 lbs, Prime Laminating has made the machining of lead a typical application for the Komo router.

Using features of their Mach One S machine, multi-laminated doors have been made simple. Using a dual sided aggregate head, they can now machine the hinge pocket cutouts with extreme accuracy and repeatability to within the required +/-0.005”.

Prime Laminating continues to exceed customer’s expectations while reaching out to earn new customers. The addition of the Komo VR 510 Mach One S has helped them to carry on this path. 

Prime Laminating
119 John Dietsch Square
North Attleboro Industrial Park
Attleboro Falls, MA  02763
Toll Free: 800-878-8778
Phone: 508-643-7400
Fax: 508-643-7474
www.primelaminating.com

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The purchase of a new Komo VR Mach One S 512 by Watson Wood Works has made them a believer in Komo machines.

Watson Wood Works was founded in 1984 by John and Parker Watson in North Carolina. Continued growth has allowed them to move from a beginning shop  of 1,800 square feet up to a 40,000 square foot production facility in 2002 with a staff of 20 shop employees and seven office employees.

Watson Wood Works focuses on the medium end commercial casework and millwork markets. Medical hospitals and small offices, universities, financial institutions, museums, churches, and the most recent, sporting facilities are some of the markets that Watson Wood Works services. They are able to fabricate all of their own solid surface materials in house.

Purchasing a new piece of machinery is a tough decision for any company, but the Komo proves that it is well worth the investment.  “Every project we have cut, we have reduced our labor hours by 80%” stated Christopher Thomson, Project Manager for Watson Wood Works. The ease of use allows them to make many intricate parts and use a variety of materials that were next to impossible to do before.

The other benefit of the Komo is the included Router-CIM Automation Suite software. “We could not have made the jump without Automation Suite, we are able to do everything in AutoCAD, not jumping from one program to another.”

Watson Wood Works has been able to maintain their level of employment due to the increased facility size and the purchase of a new Komo CNC router. They are expecting double-digit growth in the next year without adding additional employees.

Watson Wood Works is a company that has been able to achieve more of their goals with a Komo CNC Router.

Watson Wood Works is located at:

780 Megahertz Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27107

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