FRELION s.r.o.

From Feasibility Evaluation to Full-Scale Production

A Precise Start, A Fast Track to Trust – Lubomir Glogar’s CNC Journey with SmartLathe

1. From Technical Drawings to Tailored Proposals

The story of FRELION and SmartLathe began on December 25, 2022, when Mr. Lubomir Glogar reached out with machining drawings and requested an evaluation of machining strategy and cycle time. Our engineering team quickly responded, recommending the SL-X model with a servo turret and estimating a total machining time of four minutes, split across two operations.

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The initial tool setup included:

  • 2 boring tools

  • 1 parting tool

  • 1 U-drill

  • 1 Thread tool

  • 1 external turning tool

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2. Engineering Support That Builds Confidence

To demonstrate our proposed solution in action, we prepared a machining trial. On February 7, 2023, SmartLathe provided a full sample run, including:

  • Machining process videos

  • Finished part inspection photos

  • Detailed part G-code

This comprehensive preview gave FRELION clear insight into how their parts would be processed on our machines.

O0002; M8; G99 M3 S1500; T0104; G0 X34.5; Z-1.5; G1 X34 F0.2; G1 X29.5 Z0 F0.08; G1 X-0.5 F0.12; G0 X35; Z-10.5; G1 X32.4 F0.08; G0 X35; Z-16.5; G1 X32.4 F0.08; G0 X35; Z35; M3 S800; T0101; G0 X0; Z1; G74 R0.5; G74 Z-29 Q3000 F0.03; G0 Z20; M3 S1200;
T0103; G0 X19.5; Z0; G1 X20.8 F0.2; G1 Z-23.2 F0.15; G0 X20; Z0; G1 X23.5 F0.2; G1 X20.85 W-2.5 F0.05; G1 Z-18.8 F0.1; G2 X21.5 W-0.75 R1.5 F0.05; G2 X20.8 W-0.75 R1.5 F0.08; G1 Z-23.2 F0.12; G0 X20; Z15; M3 S1500; T0102; G0 X19; Z0; G92 X21.1 Z-14.5 I14; X21.4; X21.7; X22;
X22.2; X22.3; X22.4; G0 X19; Z30; M3 S1000; T0106; G0 X35; Z-26.05; G1 X28 F0.03; G4 X0.1; X22; G4 X0.1; X19 M20 K17; G4 X0.1; X15; G4 X0.1; G1 X6.5 F0.08; G0 X35 M21 K17; Z50 M5; M9; M0; T0105; G0 X0; Z0.3; M30; %
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3. Instant Recognition and a Major Order

The response was immediate. On February 8, Mr. Glogar confirmed a purchase order for 6 machines: 3 SL-X and 3 SL-36 models. The contract was signed and sealed the following day. By March 24, production was completed and machines entered inspection.

Shipment timeline:

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  • April 21: Final payment received, machines packed

  • April 26: Loading and container shipment arranged

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  • May 27: Machines arrived at FRELION’s factory

  • June 10: All machines installed and fully operational

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4. From Factory Floor to Customer Site

Following our installation manuals, FRELION completed setup and testing without delay. On June 10, they officially launched production using SmartLathe equipment. We later received a video showing all units running in sync, fulfilling real production tasks.

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5. Partnership Beyond Purchase

FRELION’s journey with SmartLathe exemplifies how professional collaboration and technical transparency lead to rapid, confident decisions. From part drawing analysis to installation, the process was smooth, fast, and efficient.

6. Key Takeaways

  • Pre-Sale Simulation: Live machining trials and full G-code preview helped verify feasibility.

  • Fast Decision: Confirmed multi-machine purchase just one day after receiving trial results.

  • Efficient Fulfillment: From order to production launch in less than 6 months.

  • Reliable Operation: Machines delivered, installed, and producing with zero post-installation issues.

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 SmartLathe is proud to support FRELION in their mission for quality machining. We look forward to powering their growth with reliable, high-performance CNC solutions.

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