When Aaron Chambers opened up Aztech Cutting Solutions back in 2008, he knew he wanted his shop to be more diverse than other cutting businesses. That’s why he researched different waterjet manufacturers and came to rest on TECHNI Waterjet.
“It was a pretty easy choice for me,” says Aaron. “I looked at all my options and decided I wanted to go with an Australian-made machine as I knew the quality of the TECHNI machines was world class. It also helped that the TECHNI head office was local, so if we needed any support, the guys were very close.
“I started the business back in 2008 as I thought there was a gap in the market for a waterjet cutting job shop here in the area. At the time I didn’t really know which way the business would go, but I was confident that we could build a strong business providing a quality service. Eleven years later, we now have a total of six TECHNI Waterjet machines – eight cutting heads, running 10 hours a day.”
Soon after he opened Aztech Cutting Solutions and the business began to grow, Aaron knew he needed more support. That’s when his brother Warrick Chambers came on board to assist with sales and project management. Since then, their company has taken off. In 2017 the company moved into a new, purpose-built 1,000sqm factory in Campbellfield, Victoria. After installing four machines, they had outgrown the space, so in August of this year, the team decided to expand by opening up a second location in Dandenong South.
“We took lease of another 1,000sqm facility and put two more TECHNI Waterjet machines in,” says Aaron. “These new machines are 4,000mm x 2,000mm PAC60 set-ups, giving the new site a lot of versatility when it comes to our cutting options. Both these machines are now up and running, and we definitely have the room for more. Maybe next year.”
Aaron and Warrick are continually looking for different ways to increase their business while still keeping costs down. That is the main reason they looked into adding solar panels on their building.
“When we purchased the solar system, we had only just moved into our new facility a couple of months earlier,” Aaron explains. “At the time, we were only running the two waterjets, but we also had ordered our new six-metre TECHNI machine, which was due to arrive in a month’s time. My brother Warrick and I are always looking at ways we can improve the business, both environmentally and financially. By adding the 231 solar panels on our roof, this gave us the ability to ease the load on our electricity demand, consequently improving in these areas.”
Not only are the savvy business owners lowering their electricity bill with solar panels, but they also installed TECHNI’s Quantum NXT ESP66 electric servo pump, which is 60% more efficient than standard hydraulic intensifier pumps. Aztech Cutting Solutions had been accustomed to operating with standard hydraulic intensifier on its first waterjet machine, but when the team swapped out its old equipment with the innovative new technology of the Quantum NXT, their savings continued to increase.
“With the use of the solar panels coupled with the energy savings from the Quantum NXT, we estimate that we’ll be saving anywhere from $12,000 to $16,000 per year on electricity,” says Aaron.
Aztech Cutting Solutions’ slogan is ‘We only cut everything’, and this is clear to see when you walk into the company’s Campbellfield workshop. On the large 6,000mm x 3,000mm twin head cutting machine, they’re cutting a 6m sheet of 50mm Bissalloy steel. On the next 3,600mm x 1,830mm 2D machine they’re cutting 2mm brass, while on the smaller 3,000mm x 1,500mm five-axis machine, they’re cutting 20mm marble. Finally on the 6,000mm x 3,000mm twin-head, five-axis machine they’re cutting 6m 6061 aluminium sheets.
“The PAC60 Five Axis Cutting Head has added another arm to our business, which has opened doors to a variety of different customers,” Aaron adds.
Forward-thinking, hard work, and outstanding customer service have paid off for Aaron and Warrick. Endless cutting possibilities and dedication to excellence are what set this business apart from others in the cutting industry, making the team at Aztech Cutting Solutions true industry leaders
“It’s never a boring day here at Aztech Cutting Solutions,” says Aaron. “We’re often called upon to cut some weird and wonderful jobs for someone. We have customers all around the country and due to the size of our machines, we’re able to cut some pretty big stuff, which is always challenging.”