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Horizontal Machining is the Right Way Forward
01 Jul 2003
LMS Precision Engineering of Droitwich, Worcestershire has invested in a Matsuura H.Plus 405 horizontal machining centre fitted with 6 pallets and 120 tools on a 240 base. By investing in such a high quality model of machine that is in operation globally in every conceivable sector of manufacturing, LMS knows that its Matsuura investment has the capacity and quality to increase its chances of securing future work.
Blast Proof Window Parts Supplied Against All Odds
01 Jul 2003
Kingsway Precision, a sister company of Streamline Waterjet and Laser Cutting, Gateshead, has recently completed the manufacture of bomb blast proof window components for the Scottish Houses of Parliament.
Subcon Builds Routes to Many Markets in One Go
01 Jul 2003
According to Stockport-based Mini Gears, around 20-25% of its business has come from exhibiting at the Subcon show, which is one of Europe's leading subcontract engineering exhibitions (www.subconshow.co.uk). Mini Gears has been at every event since 1994 and has already booked its stand for the next show, 19 to 22 April 2004, NEC Birmingham.
Difficult Plastic Machined to Close Tolerances
01 Jul 2003
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a versatile polymer mainly used for injection moulded bottle tops, food chopping boards, and milk crates, but it is not normally machined as it becomes unstable when its temperature varies. However, Regenesys needed to turn, mill and water jet profile this material for the manufacture of energy storage equipment, and they approached contract machinist, Holifields Precision Engineers, Oxford, to machine the required parts.
Achievement in Process Innovation is Outstanding
01 Jul 2003
Micrometric Techniques, the Lincoln based laser cutting, welding, marking and wire EDM specialist, has won an Institute of Mechanical Engineers MX 2003 Outstanding Achievement in Process Innovation award. The judges were particularly impressed by Micrometric's use and application of its recently installed £450,000 state-of-the-art laser machining system.
New High Technology Machining Facility Hits the Ground Running
01 Jul 2003
Although it is a new company that officially opened its new facility last month, for two years prior to its launch, Doncaster-based Agemaspark trialled and fine tuned its expertise within a leading EDM machine tool marketing company, where it operated as a stand alone workingdemonstration-toolroom.
Addition of Smaller and Older Plant Frees Up Larger Capacity
01 Jul 2003
The latest two machine additions at Millbrook Precision Engineering, Derbyshire, in March, might have seemed insignificant compared to the extensive capacity list of bigger equipment. However the addition of a surface grinder and a third table type horizontal boring and milling machine have already freed up the company's medium to large machine capacity - meaning reduced lead times and more competitive pricing on larger machined components.
