The Manufacturing Edge

Diamond Edge Joinery is an award winning cabinetmaker that specialises in providing a wide range of cabinetry and joinery services to customers throughout the Greater Region of Melbourne. The Company Vision says it all - 'Lasting Perfection". At only 2 years old, the company already enjoys a reputation for high quality workmanship. 

Directors Steve and Christine Muscara had a very clear vision of where they wanted to be in the market; to deliver the highest quality joinery, materials and fixtures for kitchens, bathrooms, waredrobes and outdoor alfresco areas. Their approach is built on creating ongoing customer satisfaction, trust and reliabilty. By actually listening to their clients, they produce an end that is innovative, functional and beautiful.

Like most companies, they started with a panel saw and an edgebander, but within the first twelve months of business they recognised that to reach the next level; they needed to invest in technology. In particular there was a need for a CNC nesting machine. 

"After twelve months of business, we knew we wouldn't be able to sustain the level of quality that we were producing with the turnover we were generating", said Christine. "We knew a nesting machine was going to help us keep up with the demand and was the only move to make, so we started shopping around."

So how did Diamond Edge Joinery ensure that they continued to deliver on time, on cost and on quality?

After viewing several machines, Diamond Edge Joinery decided on the SCM Pratika 310 with Xcab software purchased through SCM Group Australia.

"SCM Group went above and beyond their competitiors. Where some companies came in and told us why this or that machine was no good, SCM showed us the benefits of the SCM solution. They took us to a number of companies similar to our size and showed us how the technology had helped them increase productivity. In fact, we already had software and intended to use that. But once we saw how the Xcab software worked hand in hand with the machine, it made sense to go with the entire package. The Xcab cabinet library has helped us to keep the designs of the kitchens flexible and make changes quickly," said Christine.

The SCM Pratika 310 fits comfortable into the factory. The patented SCM protection system means that less space is required without limiting the use if the 2400 x 1200 bed. No laser curtains or safety mats are required and the operator works in complete safety. They machine has ample tool storage with a linear rack able to hold up to 8 tools and a drill head with positions along and across the machine.

Steve says, "The SCM Pratika 310 has helped us increase productivity, without sacrificing the quality of our work. The other big plus is the repeatability. The cabinets we produce today will be the same as the one's we produce tomorrow and the day after."

For further information contact SCM Group Australia 1300 42 22 38.