Strictly speaking, the machine itself is great—outstanding, even! But what makes it the absolute best choice for us is that over the past five years, we’ve never had to navigate any technical challenges alone. Our prepress and production planning team communicates directly with Arpel’s engineers regarding cutting technologies, parameters, and tooling selection.
The financial justification for investing in a waterjet cutting machine had been clear to us for a long time. However, our main concern was the transition from outsourcing to bringing the fabrication process completely in-house. Given our constantly strained resources and heavy workload, we weren’t sure we could spare the time required for training and onboarding.
Our partnership with Arpel spans nearly two decades. Back then, imported CNC machinery for architectural ACM (Alubond) facade processing was prohibitively expensive. The Arpel team embraced the challenge without hesitation, designing and manufacturing the Alumaster-6020—a machine that continues to operate today just as it did on day one.
As a company that partners with leading global brands, our quality standards are completely uncompromising. In Arpel, we found a partner capable of matching these rigorous benchmarks in automation and machine manufacturing.
For our shipbuilding production needs, we required a large-format CNC router capable of maintaining micron-level precision across a working area exceeding 10 square meters.
At the time we decided to purchase the machine, we were building just two boats a year. As soon as we put the waterjet into operation, the number of delivered vessels skyrocketed to eight within that same year.
When we decided to purchase the machine, we were already overwhelmed with work, and our subcontractors could no longer keep up with our pace. Buying the machine proved to be the right investment at the exact right time, and our choice of supplier played a critical role in that success. Right after delivery, the installation and training were completed immediately, allowing us to hit the ground running at full capacity from day one.
Acquiring the Arpel fiber laser has significantly boosted our efficiency. Its cutting precision and processing speed perfectly rival the industry’s leading global brands, but with the added advantage of unmatched, rapid, and highly accessible technical support.
We have been partnering with Arpel for many years, and it is a great pleasure to share our positive experience.
A decade ago, we purchased their plasma cutting machine, followed by a sheet metal fiber laser five years later. Throughout their entire period of operation, both machines have consistently delivered an exceptional level of reliability, precision, and efficiency in our daily production.
From the moment I saw a video of their machine in action on YouTube, I knew I had to fly to Serbia to see its capabilities firsthand. During my stay in Belgrade, I was blown away by the Arpel team’s expertise and the sheer passion they pour into every single product.
