The new lathe has helped Acorn to provide a speedier turnaround for its customers by less setting, shorter cycle times, faster rapid travel and deeper cuts has. Deliveries that were usually expected within 2-3 days can now be achieved next day.

The machine has provided additional capacity, giving Acorn the opportunity to service its existing clients more effectively as well as expanding its customer base. The company's founder Mr Patel said: "We are in a very competitive business, being able to reduce delivery times allows our customers to make savings by reducing their stock levels. Designs in motorsport change frequently, the ability to source exactly the required quantity of each component, without delay, makes a lot of difference to them. Additionally, efficiency improvements from the NL1500 have enabled us to pass on some worthwhile cost savings."

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