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CNC Machining

  • Precision Engineers Exhibit at European Railway Trade Event

    01 Sep 2006

    Lancashire-based precision machining and welding company Merc Engineering UK Ltd is promoting its services to the German railways market, and other European leaders in the field. 

  • Extra 5-Axis Machine Eases Increasing Prismatic Workloads

    01 Sep 2006

    With prismatic machining work loads continually increasing, Havant based Long & Marshall needed to add another 5-Axis machine to its existing plant. Now commissioned, the new DMU50eV linear, with increased tool capacity and alternating pallets, runs across both double day shifts from 06:00 to 22:00hrs. 

  • Investment Maintains Competitive Advantage

    01 Sep 2006

    Jefferson Engineering Services is looking to make further investments in 5-axis high speed machining in 2006, bringing its total investment during the past year to over £1 million. The company continually invests in state of the art CNC machine tools to maintain its position within the subcontract precision engineering market, and its world-class supplier status. 

  • Indian Facility Grows

    01 Sep 2006

    AMP Rose (P) Limited, the Bangalore based manufacturing operation of AMP Rose Gainsborough is continuing its expansion in India by moving to a new purpose built facility on the outskirts of Bangalore. In addition to this investment in larger factory premises, AMP Rose intends to expand its present manufacturing capabilities by considerable expansion of its present CNC manufacturing operations. 

  • New Machine Serves Both New and Existing Clients

    01 Sep 2006

    Claro Precision Engineering has just opened a new production unit at its site in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, in time for a new CNC machining centre offering increased manufacturing capacity. The Hardinge Bridgeport 1500XP3HP has 4th Axis and probing capability will increase the envelope of production and increase the total machining capacity of the company. 

  • EDM Firm Gains Approval With Supply Chain Group

    01 Sep 2006

    A&M EDM is a specialist wire and spark erosion company based in Birmingham, it has gained the aerospace AS/EN9100 approval. A result of its participation in the Burcas Supply Chain Group (SCG) Programme, developed and provided by TEC-Concepts Ltd. , and grant-funded under the West Midlands Lift-Off Scheme. 

  • Contours Cut Inside H and I Beams by Largest Six-Axis Laser in UK

    01 Sep 2006

    The Laser Cutting Company's capability has been boosted by the installation of the biggest automatic tube and beam cutting machine in the UK. The special 6-axis head can swivel to cut contours and holes on the inside of H and I beams, until now an operation only achievable, slower and less accurately, by using plasma or flat bed cutting. 

  • Relocation Provides Buyers with More Choice

    01 Sep 2006

    In July, Arterial UK (formerly AEL Dorset) reached another milestone in its rapid development by moving to a new building and boosting its manufacturing space to 10,000 sq ft. 

Forming & Presswork

  • Harris Springs Acquired by Lesjofors Group

    01 Sep 2006

    The Lesjofors Group of Companies, one of Europe's largest and most diverse manufacturers of springs, has acquired specialist UK spring maker Harris Springs Ltd, Reading. 

  • Significant Export Contracts Turn the Tide

    01 Sep 2006

    HT Brigham, a Birmingham based specialist in transfer and progression presswork, has been turning the tide by winning significant contracts in Mexico, China, Slovenia and Hungary. Their export sales now account for 45% of turnover, in markets seen to be a major threat to UK manufacturing. 

  • New Punch Press Extends Range for Types of Work

    01 Sep 2006

    Within the last 12 months, Yeoman Pressings Ltd has acquired a CNC punch press, which has meant extra flexibility and a more types of work. It will also be used to produce prototypes competitively. 

  • Enquiries Received From Far East for High Volumes

    01 Sep 2006

    Norfolk based Ladbrook Engineering is an expert in pressed metal, and is currently handling enquiries from Sweden, Cyprus, China and the Far East. "We think that maybe they just do not have the capacity to take on more work and things are overheating, " said Mike Blowers, managing director at Ladbrook. "It's been really surprising how many of these enquiries have come through and how genuine they have been." 

  • Investment Ups Spinning Capacity By 100%

    01 Sep 2006

    When Crescent Metal Spinning exhibited at the Subcon06 show in May, the company's latest machine tool investment was on show in the neighbouring MACH show, as the star of the Leifeld stand. 

Heat Treatments

  • Growth in Throughput Follows Expansion

    01 Sep 2006

    In the last 12 months, Lincoln based heat treatment division of Hoval Ltd has seen significant business growth from new customers, despite the 150% increase in gas prices. The company has seen a 400% increase in throughput for its new 'top-hat' normalising and solution annealing furnace, and a 40% increase in throughput for its large stress relieving furnace, which is the largest in the UK. Lighting up of the large furnace has increased from 2 or 3 times a week, to 3 or 4 times a week. 

  • New Buyers Guide to Contract Heat Treatment

    01 Sep 2006

    The Contract Heat Treatment Association (CHTA) has published the latest (10th) hard-copy edition of its Buyers Guide to Contract Heat Treatment, "the definitive guide to sourcing from 70 UK-wide subcontract heat treatment specialists". 

  • Laboratory Builds on Experience to Develop a Broader Supply Service

    01 Sep 2006

    Keighley Laboratories Ltd, the specialist subcontract production company offering heat treatments and metallurgical laboratory and technical services, is also offering a Total Supply service alongside its existing core businesses. The company has been continually upgrading its extensive facilities by investing in new equipment and improved processes and controls. 

Industry News

  • Free Advice Supports Packaging Reduction

    01 Sep 2006

    Envirowise, which offers free advice and support to firms looking to become more resource efficient and save money, is calling on manufacturers to re-consider their packaging requirements to optimise resource efficiency - and save money. 

  • Long View Shows Value of New Roles Created in Reduced Workforce

    01 Sep 2006

    The number of workers employed in manufacturing may have dropped by just over a million in Great Britain since 1994/5, but the reduced workforce is working smarter and more effectively. This workforce's impact, productivity and ability to innovate is increasing every day as the industry transforms to face the challenges of 21st century manufacturing, says Arthur Richardson, director, South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) If you look around at your operation you will see individuals carrying out jobs that 20 years ago may never have existed; supply chain manager, continuous improvement leader, Six Sigma champion to name but a few. These new roles have been created as manufacturing businesses transform in line with the increasingly-competitive environment in which they now exist. 

  • Time Has Run Out For Employers to Prepare For New Legislation

    01 Sep 2006

    Leading law firm Mace & Jones urged businesses not to underestimate the complexity and scope of the fundamental changes to Employment Law, some of which are described as the biggest in 30 years, due to come into force October 1. Key changes include Age Discrimination, The Work and Families Bill, and the National Minimum Wage. 

  • Manufacturing Jobs Market is Buoyant

    01 Sep 2006

    A new report from Jobcentre Plus shows that almost half of manufacturing businesses were on the look out to hire new faces last year. 2005 saw 45% of manufacturing businesses actively recruiting new staff which is up 2% on 2004. Manufacturing vacancies accounted for 10% of the total vacancies available across Britain. 

News

Northern Manufacturing Preview

  • Northern Manufacturing Preview

    01 Sep 2006

    Northern Manufacturing is the largest annual exhibition dedicated to serving the needs of manufacturing industry in the North of England and is running from 4th-5th October 2006 at the Hallam Arena in Sheffield. 

Test & Measurement

  • Mobile Facility Upgraded for Calibration of Temperature Equipment

    01 Sep 2006

    Hitek Calibration Services has invested in its on-site services with a new mobile testing facility, which can calibrate from -20infinityC to +650infinityC in relative humidities between 20% RH and 80% RH (comparison method). It can calibrate a wide range of temperature and humidity testing measuring equipment including mercury-in-house-glass thermometers, thermistors, thermocouples, thermohydrographs, digital thermometers and metal block temperature calibrators. 

  • Measurement Matters Roadshow Lifts Off

    01 Sep 2006

    GTMA is holding its first Measurement Matters Roadshow, at which up to 25 of the country's top metrology companies will be exhibiting, on 10 October at Aston Villa FC. 

  • Increasing Use of Portable Equipment Raises Training Needs

    01 Sep 2006

    In response to the increasing use of portable units for on-site testing, and the need for personnel using it to be properly trained and qualified to a recognised standard, TWI Ltd, a leader in the field in both R& D and training, has recently purchased 8 Harfang X-32 units from Sonatest Ltd. 

Stevens Rowsell is a specialist precision sheet metal engineering company in East Sussex