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Accurate Pre-Milling Profiles Cut in Titanium
01 Dec 2006
ICEE Ltd has recently undertaken pre-milling profile work on titanium. The profiles on the hard-to-machine material are so accurate that very little finishing is required. The company is continually investing in the latest technology and the company’s fabrication department utilises one of the most up-to-date waterjet cutting systems in the UK.
Plant Investment Pays off with New Irish Contracts
01 Dec 2006
Midlands based Laser Process Ltd has spent £1m over the last twelve months developing its plant list. This progress has allowed the company to develop including taking a step into the Irish market. After exhibiting at Manufacturing Technology in Ireland the company has won three contracts and is looking to expand further in Ireland in 2007.
Thicker Guages Cut with Increased Laser Power
01 Dec 2006
This month, Coventry based Lall Engineering has installed a new laser cutting machine, Trumpf 5030 5kW, to help cope with an increased order book. The new machine brings increased laser processing capacity to the sheetmetal fabricator, with its faster speed, greater accuracy and the ability to process thicker materials.
Line Clearance is Measure of Success
01 Dec 2006
Carlton Laser Services (CLS) is running a set programme of training in the principles and practice of lean manufacturing at its Leicester based factory. The continual improvement training involves all employees from boardroom to shop floor. Progress is being measured by indicators of line clearance and quality of the end product.
Services Enhanced with Flagship Press Brake
01 Dec 2006
Sheet metal laser cutting specialist Lakeland Laser, based in Cumbria, has recently purchased a new press brake machine, and has also launched a new website and brochure. The new Trumpf Trubend 8000 complements the existing range of multi-axis press-brakes, which, when coupled with an ability to produce cost effective bespoke tooling for small batch work, further enhances the service for customers.
Six-Axis Laser Cuts Complex Sections
01 Dec 2006
The Laser Cutting Company has just installed a 3D Fabrigear 300 laser cutting machine, which means the company can now offer a complete cutting service for sections and tubes. The new machine, the only one of its type and capability in the UK, can process sections up to 300mm x 300mm in section, and up to 8000mm in length.
Laser Cuts Lead Time for Rapid Prototypes
01 Dec 2006
Purchasing laser cutting equipment worth up to £400,000 has proved a valuable investment for Soham based precision engineering company The Hitec Group. The technology is able to cut complex shapes from metal fast and accurately. The equipment has had a big impact on both the low volume prototype work and the production side of the business.
Water-Jet Cutting Service Has The Edge In Speed
01 Dec 2006
James Walker has introduced a new enhanced high-speed abrasive waterjet cutting service following the installation of a Calypso Water Jet Cutting System at its Cockermouth Custom Gasket plant. The system offers highly accurate cold burr-free cutting of virtually any material from the thinnest sheet to 100mm thickness.
