Why Horizontal?

Speed and Automation!!

Scheduling!  Machine capacity can be dedicated to customers' requirements. This is ideal for ongoing orders to be shipped to a set schedule. Pan-Tec is also able to be flexible in scheduling, since there are multiple qualified jobs that can run at any given point.  This flexibility helps us easily interface with customers on Kan Ban, Min Max or other inventory management programs.  

Pricing!  Since a horizontal machining center is able to work more sides of a part in a single holding, there is less set up and operator interference; thus there are less variables to drive up the cost of producing a part. Frequently parts are completed in one cycle!  High speed machining compounds these benefits.

Quality!  With less interference during a run comes more stability from a quality standpoint. There is no pressure to "get a job running" quickly, as there are other qualified jobs that can run at any given time. This allows for stable set ups and ample quality checks.

Summary:  Automation greatly helps Pan-Tec in its overall effort to provide ultimate value to its customers in the form of top quality, on time delivery, and competitive pricing.