Once the contract has been signed, all of the information and specifications that we need for the job are collected from the architect and fed into our state-of-the-art 3D software. The software takes the information and generates files for all of the CNC lists, lists of required materials, glass orders, frame specs and everything else that we need to know in order to move forward. Putting everything through the software ensures that nothing gets missed or overlooked, like having a second pair of eyes reviewing it. We take great pride in our work, so having all of our information checked over not only by our incredibly thorough employees but also by our top-tier software system gives us confidence and peace of mind surrounding the quality of our work and products.
Our 3D software provides us with all of the information, and from there it’s time to start the fabrication process. The first step is putting the aluminum pieces through a computer numeric control, or CNC, known as the zipper. The zipper takes the aluminum and rolls the interior and exterior parts of the frame together with a thermal break. After the materials have been put through the zipper, they are taken and put through 2 more CNCs known as the horizontal machine and the vertical machine. The horizontal machine is used to cut the horizontal mullions, or pieces of the frame, and the vertical machine is used to cut the vertical mullions.
After the materials have gone through all of the appropriate CNCs, they are taken over to the tables. Once the materials reach the tables, assembly has been set in motion. Here, the gaskets and end gaskets are installed on each piece. From that point, all of the pieces are taken and fastened into the individual frames.
The last step in production is the glazing and assembly line. It’s here that all of the pieces of the puzzle finally come together. All of the glass, backpans and other materials are brought to the assembly lines to be put together into one final, streamlined product. Our assembly line style of production was inspired by the automotive industry and the speed and agility with which they are able to manufacture their products. From start to finish, the process in our warehouse is faster than our competitors’ and can be done with half the amount of staff, which means we can get your finished product to you sooner and with fewer bumps in the road.
Upon completion, our products are loaded onto trucks and shipped off to the site. We don’t leave anything completed and sitting around the warehouse. Once the job is done, the finished product is sent out so that it is readily available for when it’s needed. This is just one of the many ways that ensure that everything is at the job site exactly when it’s supposed to be. We will never be the reason that a project is held up, because our promise to our customers is that we will always be on time.
