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Midlands manufacturing show success
01 May 2008
The recent Midlands Manufacturing Technology Show demonstrated the effectiveness of regional engineering exhibitions in bringing together buyers, producers and service companies in their area, say the organizers European Trade & Exhibition Services (ETES).
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£600,000 Correa milling machine for Clifton
01 May 2008
Clifton Precision Tools, the Rowley Regis-based press tool and machining specialist has ordered a new Correa FP40 milling machine to enhance its large milling capacity. The company currently has 10 CNC milling machines and installed its first Correa in August 2007.
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Investment helps Staffs cope with demand
01 May 2008
Staffordshire Precision Engineering has invested over £100,000 in new machinery to help meet unprecedented demand for its services. Turnover rose 12.5% in 2007-08, following an increase of 11% the previous year, and the company is on target to record another 12% rise based on the results of the first quarter of 2008-09.
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Four things to know about locking fasteners
30 Jul 2008
In the world of engineered components, let's face it, fasteners aren't the first thing engineers think about. They're not exciting, they're not sexy. They're commonly treated as routine. But choose the wrong fastener for the application and the best laid engineering plans and products can fall apart, says Del Williams.
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Stroud Metal Co acquires Platform Pressings
08 May 2008
Stroud Metal Co has acquired London-based Platform Pressings. Managing director, Matthew Large, says the acquisition will offer higher levels of production flexibility and service to both companies’ customers.
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Qualiturn adds flexibility by automating bar storage
12 May 2008
An automated bar storage unit will help Qualiturn increase machine uptime by speeding up the delivery of bars to its lathes, as well as allowing better monitoring of material levels and improved traceability.
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One-hit benefits for PowerKut
14 May 2008
PowerKut is investing in a 4m bed Yamazaki Mazak Integrex e-650H II with a 45kW turning spindle and a 37kW milling spindle. One-hit machining on the new machine will allow increased unmanned running, reduce the risks to components during transfer of parts and improve overall accuracy of components.
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Globalisation is 'inevitable, accelerating and positive'
16 May 2008
Globalisation is viewed by top executives at leading organisations around the world as an inevitable, but positive, business challenge that is here to stay and growing rapidly, according to an in-depth study of business leaders by EquaTerra and World 50.
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Springs add in-car comfort
22 May 2008
In modern vehicles, each part of the car interior needs to impart the right ‘feel’ to the driver. So when the design engineers at William Hughes were asked to develop a special torsion spring to release an armrest catch on a central console, ergonomics were the primary consideration.
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North West manufacturing on show
28 May 2008
European Trade & Exhibition Services' programme of regional industrial events moves to Bolton for the forthcoming North West Manufacturing & Electronics show at the Reebok Stadium on June 11th and 12th. Now in its 11th year, the North West Manufacturing & Electronics show is the largest and most significant event of its kind in the region.
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Faster laser cladding with metal powder
28 May 2008
Carr’s Welding Technologies has added a powder feeder system to its laser to allow much faster feed rates and metal deposition rates ten times greater than similar wire fed application when joining and building up metal assemblies.
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Intelligent lighting boosts productivity
28 May 2008
Waldmann Lighting says that the right lighting can increase a company’s productivity by up to 40%, and cut defect rates by 50%. The key is to take a careful look at the lighting requirements for specific tasks rather than simply using a standard lighting system across the workplace.
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