Based in Little Hulton, Circo Interiors has over 20 years’ experience in manufacturing kitchens, bedrooms, bespoke cabinets, and office furniture. They offer comprehensive services from planning and design to manufacturing. With turnover in excess of a million pounds, the company currently employs eight people, all experts in their craft.
“We understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve in terms of technology,” says Prakash Samji, Director at Circo Interiors. “The panel size our previous machine could accommodate was limited which hindered our flexibility and productivity. We needed a solution that would allow us to process larger panels and handle a wider range of products efficiently.”
Choosing the right vertical CNC
“We’ve always had a preference for HOMAG due to the quality and reliability of its machinery. We knew just from looking at the specifications of the DRILLTEQ V-310, and the panel size it could handle, that it was the way we wanted to go.
“Most of the office furniture we manufacture is generally in excess of a meter wide – too big for our previous machine. With the V-310, we can process 1.2 meter wide panels, giving us the flexibility to do all kinds of different jobs.”
DRILLTEQ V-310 – the compact companion
The DRILLTEQ V-310 packs numerous features – including up to 45 drilling spindles and two groove saws – into just 11 m² of floor space. This space-saving design caters for flexible layout configurations without compromising on accuracy or efficiency.
“What’s remarkable about the DRILLTEQ V-310 is its compact design. Despite only requiring a small footprint, it offers a brilliant range of options and advanced functionality. We can now handle more drilling, grooving, and trimming operations than ever before.”
Versatility and productivity
“With the DRILLTEQ V-310, we’ve experienced a substantial increase in productivity. This is thanks to a number of carefully considered features which have significantly improved our workflow.
“The barcode system, for instance, has significantly reduced setup times and eliminated the risk of human error. The operator doesn’t have to manually look for the drilling pattern; they can just scan the barcode and the program’s loaded up on the machine ready for the panel to be inserted.
“The LED guidance system is another really useful addition. The machine actually tells the operator which way to insert the panel and lines everything up. This has made it easier for us to maintain high throughput and consistent quality with every job.”
HOMAG woodWOP software
In terms of software, the V-310 is controlled with HOMAG’s proven woodWOP, offering a seamless blend of programming, CAD, and CAM functionalities. Its intuitive interface, centred around a large graphics area, provides a user-friendly environment for programming intricate machining tasks.
“We’d already been using woodWOP with our previous machine and were more than happy to continue with it – it’s so easy to use and offers unparalleled programming reliability.”
Final thoughts on the DRILLTEQ V-310 and HOMAG
Prakash Samji concludes, “All in all, the DRILLTEQ V-310 has tangibly improved our production process. Not only does it offer more capacity, but it also enables us to work more efficiently and accurately.
“We’re confident that the V-310 will pay for itself in under two years. No doubt for bigger companies that timeframe will be a lot smaller. The efficiency and productivity enhancements position us well for future growth and expansion.
“The HOMAG team have been brilliant, from start to finish. The installation process was seamless; they were in and out in three days. We were given full training, and everything went off without a hitch. It’s been great to work with such a friendly and professional team.”
For more information or a demonstration of any of the HOMAG machinery and software, contact Adele Hunt at HOMAG UK on 01332 856424.
