Cutting technology specialist Assyst Bullmer says its machines “don’t just cut fabrics, they cut costs and save manufacturing time” – and that is without even taking the super-deduction tax break into account.
Northampton-based Ocee Designs recently onboarded a new Assyst Bullmer automatic cutting machine, the Procut R90 Multi Ply Cutter, and almost immediately saw higher efficiency, accuracy and speed in its cutting process, says the machine supplier.
“The reasons for investing in an Assyst Bullmer machine were many,” it continues. “Ocee Designs wanted to achieve more consistent and accurate cutting of patterns in fabric, and more efficient use of time during the manufacturing of soft-seating products – while improving sewing quality and consistency.
“Since purchasing the Assyst Bullmer machine, Ocee has achieved its objectives, along with better fabric efficiency, averaging 80% usage and reducing waste. Re-ordering fabric for re-cuts has reduced by -80%, and the need to take sewn work back to be re-sewn has reduced by -90%. Overall, the footprint of the cut and sewn work has reduced massively.
“Ocee also reports savings on labour costs resulting from the speed of the machine. Overtime has gone, even in busier periods, staffing has reduced by three, and the whole cutting process has become smoother. Combined with an average monthly fabric saving of -16% since the installation of the cutter, Ocee Designs confirms the machine paid for itself within 12-18 months.”
See the machine in question at the Furniture Components Expo, taking place in Telford from 19-20th this month.
Pictured: Premiumcut single-ply cutter
