
From quotation work to CNC control, with Matrix it is all efficiency
Nico Wiersma
Carpentry factory WHB Sneek
From quotation work to CNC control, with Matrix it is all efficiency
Nico Wiersma
Carpentry factory WHB Sneek
Matrix makes it easy
Nico Wiersma can not imagine how he could ever work without the Matrix software. The director and co-founder of WHB Sneek Timmerfabriek now knows from experience how much time and cost the use of Matrix saves him. "Since we opted for MatrixKozijn, the efficiency of the entire production process has improved considerably. Moreover, the risk of errors is reduced to a minimum. An important advantage of our prefabricated products and that is what our customers think too!"
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Automation is a must
Wiersma does not hide his enthusiasm about his choice for Matrix. "In the beginning we worked without software. Believe it or not, we then made quotations in Word and had to calculate the door, window and glass sizes themselves. But that did not last long. We noticed that competitors who automate quickly took the lead. So we purchased MatrixKozijn within a year of our start. And we have not regretted it for a second. It was, of course, an investment, but a very good one!"
Flexible software
Manual calculation and quotation work has not been available for Wiersma ever since. "MatrixKozijn just has everything on board to make it easy for us. And the beauty is, it works just the same for everyone. I mention something: where the one chooses standard for slot A, the other person prefers slot B in his doors. If you enter that type of details and preferences neatly for the first time, you fill in your software with data as it were. And the longer you work with that software, the 'richer' he becomes. Eventually it becomes a kind of library, from which you can generate all kinds of data quickly. Plus a constant price. A frame tender for a complete house you do in about half an hour. Complete with neat order confirmation on an A4 paper."
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Dutch window frames tailored to the CNC machine
For several years WHB Sneek has a CNC-controlled machining center. A machine that is standard equipped with its own factory software. "But we did not think that was useful," Wiersma says. "The chance of errors when transferring data is considerable. And you're just doing double work. You can immediately see that in the extra man hours, while your machine is also stationary. We have therefore chosen to equip our CNC machine with MatrixKozijn CNC, especially for wooden frames. This means that everything is perfectly coordinated. The drawings from MatrixKozijn go to the customer for inspection and after approval we send them to the CNC machine for production. Speaking of efficiency ..."
Open for improvement
Although the Matrix software is very user-friendly, not everyone can work with WHB Sneek. "You have to get a good look at it," says Wiersma, "and that time can not just be missed by our employees. Is also not necessary, because who wants to know something can call the helpdesk of Matrix unlimited. Especially at the start we had almost daily questions, then we were always called back the same day. Because I work daily with Matrix, I also notice immediately what can be done better. The link for control of the counter is such an improvement point. Or the integration of finger welding, for lengths that do not fit on our machine. Matrix is completely open to that and if it can do something, she can do something with it."
About Timmerabriek WHB Sneek
Timmerfabriek WHB Sneek is a real family business. Founded in 2008 by the two
cousins Wiersma, the company is known as a reliable partner for small
construction companies and self-employed entrepreneurs. In our own factory a
small but driven team produces high-quality window frames, windows and doors to
size and delivers them with or without glass. In addition,
environmentally-friendly wood species are used extensively. WHB Sneek has
everything it takes to deliver not only large batches, but also small series and
even individuals in ever-changing sizes. The specialists at WHB Sneek know and
exploit the infinite application possibilities of wood as a building material
for residential and non-residential building projects. Thanks to this extensive
expertise, clients know that they can always expect the highest quality. The
products of WHB Sneek are successfully applied in the most diverse new
construction and renovation projects.