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Increased CNC Machinery Investment is Matched By Apprentice Training
01 Mar 2006
In November 2005, Torkington Engineers Ltd of Manchester took delivery of a CFV-1050i vertical machining centre from Cincinnati Machine Ltd. The company has also recently purchased two new turning centres. The continued spend in machine tools is matched only by the company's investment in its people;
Machine Ops Reduced With Re-Engineered EDM
01 Mar 2006
Since acquiring two Sodick re-engineered EDM machines from Sodi-Tech UK, Barrow-based Strand Engineering North West Ltd has managed to significantly reduce machining operations for complex parts - items that previously required eight or ten operations can now often be completed in only one or two operations.
Prospects are Bright for Small, Complex Batches
01 Mar 2006
Manufacture of complex parts costing pounds rather than pence is undoubtedly the future for turned parts subcontractor, Qualiturn Products. The company has streamlined production with the addition of two Star SR-20RII multi-axis mill-turn centres. Its Hertford facility now boasts 15 Star sliding-headstock lathes, all of which are less than eight years old and of top specification in terms of the number of CNC axes, driven tools and traverse speeds.
£650 Machinery Spend Streamlines Production
01 Mar 2006
In January, Highbank Precision Engineering LLP, Manchester, took delivery of a new Doosan S550LM CNC lathe with the latest Fanuc 21iTB control. Peter Saunders, one of the partners at Highbank, says that this completes an investment for 2005 of around £650,000 having commissioned in July a 3 + 2 axis Mecof CS50 travelling column machine. These investments are part of the Highbank vision to move toward streamlined CNC production of jigs and fixtures, as well as subcontract parts machining.
Secondary Ops Offer Best Way to Machine a Hexagon in 316 Stainless
01 Mar 2006
Until recently Nova Engineering, Coventry, could not machine 316 stainless steel competitively.
Machinist Adds Welding Overlay Credentials
01 Mar 2006
Last month, precision subcontract machinist, Ardor Engineering added to its ASME IX welding overlay credentials by achieving NORSOK accreditation. The company serves the demanding requirements of today's technologically demanding valve and pump manufacturers.
Rapid Response Service Machines Complex Parts
01 Mar 2006
Stevenage based Advanced Coil Slitters Ltd (ACSL), provides a rapid response 'emergency machining service' to the medical aerospace, hydraulics and instrumentation industries. An integral part of the high specification CNC equipment at ACSL is a new Tornos Deco 26a sliding head turning centre.
Sights are Set to Deliver the Highest Standards of Quality and Service
01 Mar 2006
2005 was an eventful year at Target Precision says Garry Plummer, managing director. Due to the increased demand from customers, the company invested in the latest Miyano BNJ-42SY and can now machine components to the same high quality standard up to 42mm diameter. Target has also recruited Dean Hayward as manufacturing manager and taken on an additional CNC programmer/setter.
£0.33m Double Purchase Is A Measure Of Ambition
01 Mar 2006
Following the successful implementation of Bonspiel Engineering's first Star SV32 multi axis CNC, a second has just been installed taking the investment in these two machines in the last six months to £333k. The company specialises in precision CNC sliding head turned components from 0.5 - 32mm in diameter, and has a plant list that now contains more than 20 Star machines.
Turnover of Restructured Business is Best Ever
01 Mar 2006
Three years ago, Plymouth-based subcontractor Morris Engineering had to make some serious decisions on the direction of its business, having lost 75% of its turnover within the space of a few months owing to a downturn in the microwave communications sector.
Sliding Head Investments Lead the Way Forward
01 Mar 2006
West Yorkshire based Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) is exceeding projected targets year on year. Formed in early 2001 with just one Star sliding head lathe, the company has invested in another every year since. Managing director Michael Laybourne believes the only way forward is to invest in the latest equipment and tooling available.
Latest Technology Adds to CNC Capabilities
01 Mar 2006
Arcona Engineering has recently installed a Deckel Maho DMU 50 5-axis universal CNC machining centre. The company is also complimenting its CNC turning range with the imminent purchase of a new Hurco TM6.
