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Cold Formed Automotive Fasteners Reduce Costs
01 Feb 2004
Cold heading specialists Fisco Fasteners is one of the world's first manufacturing plants to attain TS16949. Leaders in the manufacture of ball studs (predominantly used for attaching gas struts), Fisco specialises in complicated fasteners and components that until recently had to be produced by expensive, and wasteful, machining.
The Master Body Fixer is a New Modular System
01 Feb 2004
Two projects - the development of a 'Master Body' for a new prestige car, and of a new range of grilles by a first tier supplier to the automotive industry - are amongst the first to benefit from an innovative new modular fixture system. VISIONfix? is an extremely flexible, re-useable system used by engineering firms involved in a wide range of development, prototyping, inspection or low, medium and high volume manufacturing and assembly activities.
Kaizen Process Reduced Changeover Time by 25%
01 Feb 2004
Following attendance at one of the Kaizen Institute's workshops, Cambridgeshire-based Shearline Precision Engineering has adopted the Kaizen process and found that it can save at least 25% off its changeover times. Although the benefits of Kaizen have been understood for a long time, the Kaizen Institute in the UK admits that relatively small numbers of UK companies have adopted it.
Hone-Head Innovation Brings Costs Down and Eliminates Squeal
01 Feb 2004
Apperley Honing have now eliminated one of the most anti-social noises ever to eminate from a machine shop.
Specialist Centre Opens to Spread Six Sigma to SMEs
01 Feb 2004
The Accelerate Six Sigma Specialist Centre was launched this month as a resource dedicated to the promotion of knowledge transfer of Six Sigma applications within the West Midlands automotive sector. It is looking to assist over 250 SMEs in the next eighteen months through free seminars and on-site diagnostic workshops. It will also act as a gateway to possible funding opportunities through business development grants, networks and supply chain improvement projects.
Parts for Safety Harness Secure New Market
01 Feb 2004
G Squared UK Ltd, a small Andover based engineering company, is making great strides in establishing itself as a premier supplier of manufactured parts.
New Boots and Bonnets Lead to Robotised Cell
01 Feb 2004
Willenhall Manufacturing, West Midlands, has won a contract to supply the Unipart DCM with S type Jaguar bonnets, boots and wings following the introduction of an upgrade to the vehicle. To produce these parts Willenhall is in the process of commissioning a robotised cell, which includes robotic welders and pick and place units. The company has recently undergone a major reorganisation of its plant to create additional capacity with the aim of diversifying into other new market sectors.
Flexible Subbie Aims For Tier One Supplier Status
01 Feb 2004
Since acquiring three sliding head machines from Tornos in the past three years, WML Engineering of Swansea, is confident of its ability to take on all types of work. The firm's next goal is to achieve tier one supplier status in the automotive sector. At present the company is manufacturing handbrake and accelerator cable components along with connector adjustments and steering racks for a major Japanese automotive manufacturer based in the UK.
