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By wearecore
As a leading manufacturer of personal carrying solutions for technology and security products, Peter Jones invested in a state-of-the-art Zund cutting machine.
Prior to the introduction of the Zund digital cutter, the company used press machines to cut leather and textiles, a process that requires an operator to repeatedly position a tooled knife on the material and lower the press to cut out the desired pattern. It can be labor-intensive and relies on the operator’s judgment to get as many usable, high-quality cuts as possible.
“The potential for improving material quality, yield levels and increasing production capacity was very apparent when we saw the Zund machine in action.”
Morgan Jones, Director at Peter Jones
The Zund unit allows material to be digitally scanned and plotted, and part patterns to be closely nested for maximum material utilization.
Morgan continued,
“One of our strengths as a company is the fact that customers can come to us to design and develop a custom solution for their needs and, after design and prototype approval, move to full production. The Zund machine improves our versatility, speed and efficiency, which means we can design, develop and deliver new products faster and more cost-effectively.“
Working with some of the world’s largest technology manufacturers, Peter Jones prides itself on combining an understanding of traditional skills with the latest innovation and technology. The investment, along with support from the Welsh Government’s SMART Cymru programme, will see the company go from strength to strength.
Peter Jones has already seen a significant increase in efficiency by digitizing the workflow. Material yield has increased from 60% to 80%, and the 50% reduction in waste is welcome in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability as part of its ISO 14001 accreditation. Morgan added,
“Since the introduction of the Zund cutting machine, we have doubled our material cutting capacity and now process over 4,000 parts per day. Our customers are reaping the benefits in the form of shorter order lead times and a faster design-to-manufacturing process for new products. Our Zund cutter also gives us the flexibility to add new tools and technologies that will introduce new cutting and finishing techniques, such as creasing and laser marking.”
