Ace Partitioning Systems Ltd has taken a major step forward in aluminium fabrication capability after investing £64,000 in a Kombimatec AMC 328 CNC machining centre, supporting rising demand for higher-precision, more complex internal glazing and partitioning systems in commercial fit-outs.

Based in Hertfordshire and founded by Anna and Peter Fraczek, Ace supplies single- and double-glazed aluminium systems designed for modern office interiors. As specifications evolve, especially around hardware integration, tighter tolerances, and refined detailing, the company identified CNC automation as the clearest route to scale production without compromising quality.

The move replaces a previously manual workflow based on marking out, clamping, and machining individual aluminium profiles, a method that limited speed and made repeatable accuracy difficult to maintain. With the AMC 328, Ace can now complete routing, milling, drilling, and tapping in a single programmed cycle, while the operator continues with other fabrication tasks.

Crucially, CNC machining is enabling Ace to introduce value-adding design features such as concealed door closers and electric locking systems, which require consistent machining accuracy across frames and doors. By machining both components on the same platform, alignment and fit become significantly more predictable, improving installation performance and reducing rework.

Beyond productivity, the new setup delivers improved workplace safety, reducing manual handling and hands-on machining. Training was delivered across the workforce, giving Ace more flexibility in shift planning while keeping quality consistent across every production run.