Vanity Hall faced significant issues with large panels used in bedrooms and kitchens, causing bottlenecks in the factory. To address this, they transitioned from using a beam saw to SWOOD nesting technology with support from Solid Solutions.
Solid Solutions’ customer Vanity Hall have been manufacturing exemplary bathroom furniture for over 30 years. Their bespoke range also includes kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms for high-end residential.
What Issues Did Vanity Hall Face?
Prior to implementing SWOOD, around 90% of the paperwork going through the factory was hand-produced.
This led to bottlenecks and the possible impact of human error. SWOOD is now used for both standard and bespoke furniture, including kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
SWOOD allows for easy customisations, such as adjusting cabinetry to fit specific spaces or incorporating elements like TV units and air conditioning.
SWOOD offers optimised part nesting alongside its 3D CAD and CAM modules. The software's drag-and-drop features and preconfigured connectors streamline the design process, making production more efficient and reducing the need for manual adjustments.
“The larger panels that would make up bedrooms and kitchens were causing slight problems coming through the factory. More than slight!” Mark Heap – Vanity Hall Production Manager
SWOOD Helps Streamline Production
Vanity Hall faced significant issues with large panels used in bedrooms and kitchens, causing bottlenecks in the factory.
To address this, they transitioned from using a beam saw to SWOOD nesting technology with support from Solid Solutions. This change created an additional productive line and resolved many of their production delays.
After initial discovery consultations, the Solid Solutions team were able to recommend the package that best suited the specific needs of the business, via an implementation proposal, including roadmaps and future growth phases.
Once agreed, Solid Solutions supported the implementation throughout, from training the Vanity Hall team, to implementing the software and installing the post processors on-site as well as providing onward support.
Watch the video to learn how Vanity Hall worked with Solid Solutions to leverage the benefits of SWOOD into their workflow across their ranges, allowing them to:
- Introduce a new drilling machine and a flatbed for nesting, increasing their capacity to produce quality products with adequate lead times.
- Reduce the reliance on manually produced paperwork, minimising potential human error.
- Simplify the process, eliminating the need for repetitive builds.
- Address multiple processes that were previously managed by a single person, significantly improving efficiency.
- Reduce the workload, freeing up machining time that was limited due to beam saw and drilling machine constraints.
Leveraging SWOOD’s Capabilities
Creating one-off bespoke designs or variations on a theme has never been easier with the help of SWOOD.
Watch a walkthrough of our woodworking software creating custom kitchen designs from a simple floor plan, effortlessly creating a bespoke kitchen that can then be viewed in a virtual environment before signing off for manufacture.
Click here to arrange your walkthrough and learn how SWOOD can enhance your workflow.