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Spiral Curves Formed on Aluminium Extrusions
01 May 2006
Holden Aluminium Technologies Ltd (HAT), which specialises in the fabrication and forming of aluminium extrusion, launched a new development in spiral forming at this year's Interbuild Show at the NEC, last month. The technique has been developed over the last five years and allows an aluminium section to follow the inner path of a spiral stairway; it is now in daily use for the manufacture of stair lift rails.
New Press Brake Meets Growing Demand
01 May 2006
Arc Energy Resources has invested in a new £45,000 CNC Press Brake to meet the growing demand for its specialised fabrication services from existing customers. The 150 tonne press brake, which can form sheet lengths up to 3,600mm, will also enable Arc Energy to accommodate larger fabrications and handle a greater variety of work.
New Blood Skills Training Scheme Breaks the Mould
01 May 2006
Four young men have taken up apprenticeships this year at Martec Engineering. To ensure they achieve the range of skills necessary, Martec has created a 21st Century Crafts apprenticeship whereby the new apprentices will not only achieve skills in welding and fabrication, but also make them accomplished in metal work including machining metal as well as design in engineering.
One-Hit Machining Boosts Contract Manufacturing
01 May 2006
Exhibiting next month at the North West Manufacturing event (see page 9) for the second successive year, the Ferranti Group has just invested £300k to develop its one-hit machining capabilities. Ferranti has established itself as one of the UK's leading outsourced manufacturing and assembly specialists.
