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Demand Grows for Friction Welding Services
01 Nov 2006
Halesowen based Thompson, the friction welding specialist, has boosted its flourishing subcontract service with a £750,000 investment programme, which has included the installation of new machinery.
Long Extrusions Require New 5-Axis Machine
01 Nov 2006
Bromyard-based Holden Aluminium Technologies Ltd (HAT) has recently won a major contract from Stuart Fraser to supply component parts for the installation of platform screens on the metro systems in central France. HAT has recently installed another new Italmac Zeus 7000 five axis CNC machine centre which offers capacity in excess of 7m in length. With this machine HAT will machine aluminium extrusions that create the structure, doors and frames for the screens.
Dedicated Fabrication Units Maintain Integrity
01 Nov 2006
Fabrication specialist Arc Energy Resources has secured a further contract from Hydro International to manufacture Hydro Vortex Drop Shaft Systems. This contract will be completed using one of Arc Energy’s new dedicated fabrication units by staff skilled in working with the specialised materials. Project manager Neil Cook says that, with all stainless steel fabrication, great care must be taken to avoid distortion and maintain the integrity of the material.
Free Guide Explains Types of 'Rusting' of Stainless Steel
01 Nov 2006
Anopol, a stainless steel finishing company, has published an illustrated guide, available free, detailing how to protect the various grades from post-fabrication corrosion.
