In architectural millwork, estimating, project management, and quality and service are key. Hudec has a high mixture of product and lower volume. A large part Hudec’s work is used for high-end restaurants throughout the country. “We usually have 15 to 20 different projects going through the shop at any given time,” General Manager Gary Hulen said. An efficiency gain will come from a new CNC router, a Biesse Skill, which was recently added and was making parts only three days after installation. “That machine is newer, has larger capacity and a larger bed than our old machine,” Hulen said. “We can use larger sheet goods, and cut out larger radius shapes for curved bars. The machine is more up to date, with better software and it is more efficient."
That machine is newer, has larger capacity and a larger bed than our old machine. We can use larger sheet goods, and cut out larger radius shapes for curved bars. The machine is more up to date, with better software and it is more efficient.