within a few hours and not a few days. That way, we can get the order processed as quickly as possible.”
Speed isn’t the only thing that Fernandes is passionate about. “We want to be fast while maintaining a high standard of quality,” he said. “We
have very, very, very few parts returned to us. And even when they are, these cus- tomers stay with us because we are able to provide them a solution to the issues.” By 2012, business had grown to the point that Fernandes was working up to 14 hours a day nearly every day. “We decided we needed to hire another employee and get another machine,” said Fernandes. “We decided on the MWX4 at the end of 2012.” If getting the new machine seemed easy that’s because it was—thanks to MAC Funding, the financing arm of MC Machinery. “Without MAC funding there would be no ACP Waterjet, because no one would have financed us for a second machine,” Fernandes said. “We were doing very well, but we were still a startup. Without MC Machinery, we would still be on the first machine and working 18-hour days and still not getting all the work done.” With support from MC Machinery, the company continues to grow with no signs of slowing down. This year, Fernandes replaced his DX with an MWX3 and the shop expanded from 2000 to 6000 ft2
(186–557 m2
a press brake from MC Machinery, in addition to more waterjet machines as business
continues to grow. For now, he’s “very happy” with the ones he has.
“The MWX4 is very nice, super accurate to within one one-thou- sandth of an inch, something the DX couldn’t do,” Fernandes said. “It’s easy to get a good part from the
). Fernandes is seriously considering
Waterjet cutting at ACP Waterjet meets the tight tolerances that are required for small 1/8” (3.1-mm) aluminum com- ponents with 0.070” (1.7-mm) diameter holes.
start and you can update your database for future repeat orders and it’s right there.” Fernandes also enjoys the speed, table control and drive system of the machine. The compact footprint doesn’t hurt, either. And even though he’s only had it a short time, the MWX3 is quickly becoming a shop favorite. “The MWX3 is great so far. We are in love with it because it is such a simple and good machine. When you really need the accuracy for thicker materials, the MWX4 is unbeatable. But for less demanding jobs, the MWX3 is ideal,” said Fernandes.
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