In the
nautical furniture industry, each project is never a single isolated element, but a complex system of custom-made furniture, environments and solutions. Often, these projects are divided into
production batches that must be replicated with industrial precision, maintaining design consistency and consistent quality. It is precisely in this context that our
Design Hub, the operational heart of Saglietti Group dedicated to transforming customer ideas into efficient and controlled industrial production. We collaborate with general contractors specializing in nautical furniture, supporting them in the realization of
specific portions of the project: not the entire yacht, but defined parts of the furniture, perfectly integrated into the overall design.
From design to production batch
The production process begins when the general contractor provides us with the
3D model of the elements to be fabricated along with the
cutting plan, already optimized and divided sheet by sheet. Within these plans, each layer contains precise operating instructions, from through holes used for structural fasteners or passage of fasteners, to dedicated millings, which are essential to ensure the correct configuration of machining and machine movements. This
layered organization allows us to work on only a specific portion of the project, producing only the required furniture parts and maintaining maximum fidelity to the general contractor's original design.
Lot 1: the first production of a project
When a batch has never been produced before, so-called
Batch 1, our skilled operator Luca translates the design into detailed
machine programs, defining
cutting, milling and drilling. Each machining operation in the software is
color-coded, making the process clear, controllable and replicable in subsequent batches. Before moving on to actual production, Luca initiates a
full machining
simulation, which checks for interferences and collisions, minimizing errors and downtime.
From digital to CNC machine
Once the programming phase is completed, the batch enters the execution phase on the numerical control (CNC) machine. In the first batches, Luca performs an additional tooling check, verifying that the cutters are consistent with the planned machining operations. This step is critical to ensure
accuracy, consistent quality and full industrial repeatability.
Labeling and pre-assembly: process optimization
Within the plant, we manage both the cutting and assembly departments,
reducing errors and speeding up assembly. Thanks to an in-house developed labeling system, each part is identified and associated with the reference cabinet, ready for pre-assembly. This procedure allows us to deliver reliable components that are consistent with the design, even when we are working only on a portion of the furniture, never on the entire project.
The right material: Okumé for nautical furniture
Our general contractor predominantly uses
Okumé, a high-performance,
water-repellent wood that is ideal for marine environments and subject to constant humidity. Within the plant we process different types of Okumé, selected according to the target environment, type of furniture and finishes required. The material can be used
raw, coated or painted, always ensuring quality continuity and consistency with project specifications.
Saglietti Group: the general contractor's industrial partner
Saglietti Group's value for general contractors, architects and designers lies in its ability to
take a specific part of the project and turn it into a structured, precise and replicable industrial process. We intervene as an operational extension of the project team, translating the design into production
without losing control, quality and consistency over time.
We don't just provide machining: we operate as an industrial partner within complex design ecosystems, where each batch must meet high technical standards and rigorous production continuity. It is this integration of design, engineering and production that defines our Design Hub concept.
