Fix Auto Penzance has stepped up its alloy wheel refurbishment capabilities after investing in a state-of-the-art laser-guided diamond-tipped cutting machine.
Owner Stuart Cameron seized the opportunity and bought the DCR Pro machine after seeing the new technology being put through its paces during the network’s National Conference sponsors’ exhibition in May.
“We have been developing our alloy wheel refurbishment proposition for the last four years,” said Stuart.
“That has included developing and fabricating our own conveyor belt-like process. At the heart of our system we used the first DCR diamond-cutting machine which, if I am honest, we were happy with.
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“It wasn’t until I saw the brand-new DCR Pro unit during our Conference that I realised just how efficient it is and, more importantly, how it would improve our own capabilities. It takes our efficiencies and capacities to a whole new level. It is incredibly user-friendly which will enable us to easily train others within the bodyshop team.”
Joel Cameron, Operations Director at Fix Auto Penzance, added: “It is a significant investment and one we really were not planning on making this year. Having witnessed first hand just how efficient and effective the new unit is, the investment is necessary to enable us constantly evolve our proposition.”
Tom Baxter, Managing Consultant for DCR, said: “Stuart is a long-standing customer of ours having owned and used the first machine we developed for four years now, and when he bought it, it was second hand. It’s still going strong and has served him well.
“Fix Auto UK’s National Conference gave us the perfect platform to showcase our latest technology. The DCR Pro has effectively been seven years in the making as it encompasses a raft of new features at the centre of which is a new laser-probe which replaces our previous gravity-fed system.
“This means it is far more accurate, efficient and faster to complete the cutting cycle. Significantly, it is incredibly user-friendly which means almost anyone can use it with limited training.”