Monday, February 22, 2010

Week 26: Taking the plunge with new machinery

Well, this week saw us take a very exciting step to push our business to the next level. After much planning and deliberation (that began long before the tornado took place) we have invested in a 5-axis CNC (computer numerically controlled) router! Our machine of choice is the Homag BMG 500, an amazing German-built machine that is considered one of the best in the industry. 

While the business person in me is continually scrutinizing the cost vs return on investment, the designer in me is giddy with excitement about the possibilities this machine has to offer. Not only will it improve the accuracy and speed of our production, it will allow us to open up our design scope to incorporate curves and angles in a way that we never could produce efficiently before.

The order is in and the machine is expected in the summer. We cannot wait to get it into the workshop and put it to work for us!

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