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Overview
This
high technology facility is comprised
of computerized image capture
and management capabilities and
precision-built machinery that
takes the fabrication of granite
to a whole new level.
Developed
under the direction of a professional
with more than 35 years experience
in the granite industry, Bobby
McElroy, this platform utilizes
knowledge acquired over the years
to build a "dream" facility
that simplifies complex granite
fabrication processes, helps eliminate
waste, and speeds production times.
The
Process
When
a slab of granite is received,
it is photographed on the Pathfinder®
1200 digital photo station and
a bar code is generated for inventory
management.
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Pathfinder®
1200 Digital Photo Station
The
incredibly high quality
image captures every vein
and subtle variant of
each slab. Color printouts
are available that perfectly
represent the end result
appearance. Once a specific
job is digitized and measurements
acquired, CAD files are
created to show seam placement
and overhangs, sink cut-outs
and similar features that
determine cutting patterns.
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Fusion®
4000 CNC Saw/Waterjet
These
files are then loaded
into the Fusion® 4000
system that guides the
powerful CNC saw/Waterjet
apparatus through perfectly
straight cuts and any
radius required.
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Enhanced
Outcomes
Arkansas
Granite & More has a long
tradition of providing Architects,
Designers, and General Contractors
with unparralled excellence in
every detail throughout a multi-state
area. This new technology center
will enhance capabilities and
capacities in the continuing commitment
to providing better services.
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| The
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Station 1: Slab Yard
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The
AGM Granite slab yard inventory
offers a wide variety of highest
quality natural stone.
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selection begins the process of
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Station 2: Pathfinder
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selected slab is bar coded and photographed
at Pathfinder station. |
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Station 2: Digital Measurement CAD
Conversion
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Digitized
measurements of a job from the
field are accessed. These measurements
are converted into CAD files:
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| Adam
Smith cleaning up the files and
prepping them in Autocad. Overhang
is added to the cabinet drawings,
seams placed, sink drawing(s) added.
Shop drawings generated. |
a. seam placement
b. overhangs added
c. sink cutouts added
d, CAD drawings/Shop Drawings
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Station 3: Programming Fusion &
Destiny
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Trent taking the Cad files and programming
the Fusion & Destiny from his
pc. Generates a page with a bar
code to give to operator with all
information for this particular
job on it. This point is where the
color layout of kitchen is generated
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Fusion
files are created using CAD and
slab photos
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real-time layout generated
b. page is printed with a bar
code that the machine operator
scans to call up the job layout
on the computer
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Station 4: Fusion Operation
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Fusion
in action. Fully automated. Operator
uses bar code reader on controls
to scan job sheet generated by
Keith, then scans bar code sticker
on slab after placing slab on
table. If slab loaded does not
match job sheet, machine will
not start, tells operator wrong
slab is loaded.
Slab
is loaded onto Fusion work surface
a. slab and job page are both
scanned
b. if the bar code on the slab
matches the data in the bar code
on the CAD drawing, the Fusion
system will begin cutting the
slab automatically
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Station 5: Destiny Operation
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Once
they are cut, appropriate pieces
of granite are put through the
Destiny CNC process
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operator scans bar code on job
page and machine automatically
begins shaping edges
b.
few have the CNC saw / water jet
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Station 6: Finishing
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Thibaut
T-108; used to grind pieces (if
needed) or polish face (if needed).
Main job is to make Drain board
around sink if called for.
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GMM
Eura bridge saw; used for overflow
cutting when Fusion is busy.
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Pieces
being prepped for stainless steel
rods for extra strength in area
of sinks.
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Prepping
the Marmo Meccanica LCV 711M.
This is an automated flat &
bevel edge polisher for back splashes
and straight pieces.
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