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Aerospace & Defence

  • Robotic Press Brake Signals Mid Point of Investment Plans

    01 Jun 2006

    Carlton Laser Services (CLS), the Leicester based fine limit sheetmetal work and laser cutting specialist, has installed a Colgar robotic press brake machine, which signals the halfway point through the company's £1.2m project to invest in robotic laser cutting and fabrication cells including robotic folding and laser/punch combinations. 

  • Faith in High Productivity Lathes Drives Expansion

    01 Jun 2006

    Precision turning specialist APT Leicester Ltd has underlined its continuing expansion by confirming orders at last month's MACH show for two Star SR-10J high productivity CNC lathes. These new generation machines represent the latest phase of APT's investment in high capability, high accuracy turning equipment. 

  • Onsite Inspection Service Extended to Service and Calibration of CMMs

    01 Jun 2006

    Avon Calibration Services, already a well known UKAS Accredited Calibration Laboratory, has achieved accreditation from UKAS for Dimensional Testing. This means the company can offer a full UKAS SubContract Inspection Service using the latest Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) technology. 

  • Pre-Production Expertise Aids OEM Aircraft Project

    01 Jun 2006

    HV Wooding, a manufacturer of precision engineered components for the aerospace industry has recently undertaken a major project to manufacture electric motor laminations used in back-up motors for the wing flap actuators of a new commercial aircraft. The Kent based company produced its first wire eroded laminations for the aerospace industry in 1981, and has a successful track record in overcoming engineering design problems of difficult materials and very tight tolerances. 

  • Strategic Changes Bring Aerospace Accreditation

    01 Jun 2006

    Burcas has received accreditation to AS/EN 9100, the global aerospace quality standard, for machining precision components for use in aircraft. Achieving AS/EN 9100 was a major task, requiring the West Midlands based company to completely review both its manufacturing processes and its management systems. 

  • Leading 5-axis Milling Experts Exhibit at FIA06

    01 Jun 2006

    Turbocam Europe, a leading specialist in 5-axis machining, is awaiting the delivery of another Mikron HSM400U. Next month at the Farnborough International Airshow, Turbocam Europe Ltd will be sharing a stand with Turbocam Inc from the USA alongside engine manufacturers in Hall 4, stand C1. 

  • New 'Total Supply ' Service Uses Customers as Sub-Contract Suppliers

    01 Jun 2006

    Keighley Laboratories known for its metallurgical and heat treatment services, is now offering a Total Supply service to develop alongside its existing core businesses. The service, which takes component concepts or designs through into reality, includes design and development for manufacture, finite element analysis, subcontractor identification and process management, surface finish and quality assurance, delivery. 

  • Visit from the Chancellor Highlights Latest Metal Finishing Technology

    01 Jun 2006

    Abbey Metal Finishing Company Ltd (Amfin), one of the most up to date facilities in the UK for aerospace and general engineering finishing, will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Air Show, Hall 1, C11. The company's specialised processes were of interest to The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he visited Amfin's state of the art premises last month. 

Industry News

  • Process Excellence

    01 Jun 2006

    A new partnership programme aimed at improving the competitiveness of aerospace companies has been revealed by the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC). The Process Excellence initiative is being run in collaboration with the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) to help SMEs improve their performance in the face of increasing competition, particularly from lower cost countries. 

  • Opportunities for AutoSupply Chain Explored

    01 Jun 2006

    Over 200 delegates from 100 companies, academic institutions and industry support bodies engaged in a spot of 'speed dating' this month, at an event designed to encourage innovative and collaborative working between the supply chain, academia and high profile OEMs, such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and General Motors. 

  • 'Offshore? Be Sure!' Launched at MACH

    01 Jun 2006

    With 25% of offshore projects failing, The Manufacturing Foundation in partnership with the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is warning that the decision to relocate manufacturing processes abroad in order to save money is far more complex than it first appears. 'Offsure? 

  • Manufacturers Must 'Get Niche' To Reap Rewards

    01 Jun 2006

    Successful manufacturers are focusing their strategies on the high-value product arena. 

  • Reducing Downtime Must Become a Board-Level Priority

    01 Jun 2006

    Both the profits and productivity of UK manufacturing companies are seriously damaged by the amount of time plant and machinery is out of operation, according to a major new report. The study: 'Downtime: The Problems, Attitudes and Practices in the Manufacturing Industry' was commissioned by Idhammar Systems to determine the extent of the problem for British industry. 

  • Airbus A380 Will Make its UK Debut at Farnborough International Airshow

    01 Jun 2006

    From Monday 17 to Sunday 23 July 2006, the Aerospace community will congregate at the 45th Farnborough International Airshow. FIA 2006 offers exhibitors and visitors an exclusive platform to showcase a wide range of products and services and presents an ideal setting for business to be conducted with a global audience. 

Sheet Metal Working

  • £0.5m Laser Investment Cuts Six Metre Lengths

    01 Jun 2006

    The Newark based Blagg and Johnson, a specialist manufacturer of pressed and cold rolled steel sections and fabricated assemblies, has revealed a £500,000 investment in state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment and computer technology, which will complement its current pressing and fabricating operations. 

  • Extension Spring Coiler Hooks Up With Demand

    01 Jun 2006

    Simpson Springs and Pressings Ltd recently installed a MEC CLS10 in response to growing demand. The extension spring coiler, with CNC controls, enables extension springs to be manufactured with the loops formed at the same time as the coils. 

  • Water Jet Profiling Firm Has Expansion Plans in the Pipeline

    01 Jun 2006

    Having recently celebrated its second anniversary, Leicester Water Jet Ltd is planning to double capacity and move to a larger site within the City of Leicester. To help cope with current demand before expansion, the precision Waterjet profiling business has invested in a third cutting head for their Water Jet Sweden 3-axis machine, powered by a KMT pump. 

  • Best of Modern Pressed Metal Technology Meets Traditional Quality Values

    01 Jun 2006

    This year, Norfolk pressed metal parts specialist, Ladbrook Engineering, celebrates its 70th year in the field of pressed metal engineering. During this time the company has produced components for Lotus sports cars, Heatrae Sadia power showers, precision parts for Hamlin electronics and critical components for power stations. 

  • Metal Work Merger

    01 Jun 2006

    One of Scotland's most successful entrepreneurs of the metal fabrication industry has formed a new metal work company which is operating in the West of Scotland. 

Stevens Rowsell is a specialist precision sheet metal engineering company in East Sussex