Dubral optimises the precision and quality of its cutting with the acquisition of the ONA AV35 model

Dubral optimises the precision and quality of its cutting with the acquisition of the ONA AV35 model

Dubral, a Portuguese company specialising in the manufacture of aluminium and PVC carpentry products, once again trusts ONA as its supplier of EDM machines. The acquisition of the ONA AV35 model has allowed the company to improve the precision in its cutting and raise the standard of quality in the company’s manufacturing process, increasing efficiency and productivity.

Dubral, a Portuguese company with a solid track record in the manufacturing of products and solutions for aluminium and PVC carpentry, stands out for its commitment to precision and quality in its products. With more than four decades in the industry and more than 40 million hinges sold, it has established itself as a benchmark in the industry. It offers a wide spectrum of services. These range from consulting to export, including research, design and prototyping, mould and tool manufacturing, assembly, packaging and more.

The search for máximum precision

In their constant search for improvements, they faced the challenge of finding a solution that guaranteed maximum precision and quality in their cutting, with a specific effective travel of 600 x 400 x 400 mm. All this without compromising efficiency and maintaining minimal maintenance costs. In response to this demanding requirement, Dubral turned to ONA, a leader in EDM technology, trusting that ONA’s experience and cutting-edge technology would allow them to successfully overcome the challenge.

ONA solutions and its application

The solution presented by ONA was its ONA AV35 wire EDM model, equipped with a mineral filter. This machine, which incorporates the latest EDM technology, meets all the required specifications, offering exceptional performance and low maintenance costs. With the implementation of the ONA AV35 machine, the Portuguese company has managed to make precision cuts in special alloys, thus raising the quality standard in its manufacturing process. ONA’s advanced technology has allowed Dubral to improve efficiency and increase productivity, with unbeatable results in each manufactured part. “It is very gratifying for us to arrive at our premises every morning and witness the way in which the ONA machine continues working,” say its executive directors, Carla Costa and João Costa.

The AV35 model is not the only ONA EDM machine present in the Portuguese company’s premises. Dubral had already demonstrated its trust in the manufacturer with the previous acquisition of the ONA NX3 die sinking EDM model. This new collaboration reflects the company’s complete satisfaction with the performance, quality and reliability of the ONA products, as well as ONA’s continued commitment to innovation and manufacturing excellence.

ONA AV35:

  • High precision: Capable of producing parts with very tight tolerances.
  • Cutting speed: Makes fast and precise cuts, reducing production times.
  • Intuitive numerical control: 21″ touch interface, intuitive menus and apps for easy operation.
  • Time optimisation: Task planning and list of work (JOBs list) to maximise productivity.
  • Interactive 3D interface: Allows you to manipulate parts with a touch of the screen for better visualisation and manipulation.
  • Real-time display: Shows the cutting process and estimated completion time.
  • Full positioning control: Includes ONA Script programming + in-process measurement to optimise the positioning and measurement of parts.
  • Finish quality: Provides high quality surface finishes
  • Cutting-edge technology: Equipped with advanced features and control systems for efficient operation and complex cuts.
  • Reliability and durability: Robust and reliable machine, with low maintenance and long-term operating costs.
  • Company:  DUBRAL – CARLOS ALBERTO & FILHOS, S.A.
  • Employees: 120 employees
  • Premises: Empresa Carlos Alberto & Filhos S.A.
  • Services: Components and accessories for aluminium carpentry.
  • Equipment:
    • 1 wire EDM machine (AV35)
    • 1 die sinking EDM machine model NX3 (with automatic change of 10 tools)