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Fabrication
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Quick and economical mitred stock
12 Nov 2008
Independent steel stockholder Hall & Pickles has installed a circular saw at its Poynton facility that allows any length of stock to be mitred to any angle quickly and economically, irrespective of batch size.
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MTL puts in UK's biggest bevel laser cutting system
12 Nov 2008
MTL Group has invested in a bevel laser cutting system with a 20m by 3.2m cutting area, believed to be the largest in the UK, with the aim of attracting major contracts from global OEMs in the defence, rail, recycling, shipbuilding and related industries. The Messer system can cut material up to 25mm thick.
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Katmex gets the cream
05 Nov 2008
Katmex, a major supplier of fabricated components and assemblies to construction equipment manufacturers, has boosted material utilisation by 70% after uprating the CAD/CAM software for its profiling machines. Parts are sorted by material grade and thickness to quickly create nests for each sheet to meet customers' delivery requirements.
Industry News
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Machine tool industry cautiously optimistic
25 Nov 2008
Despite signs the downturn hitting machine tool sales, The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) predicts that good levels of activity in some end-user sectors indicate that the size of the downturn could be tempered.
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Composites growth leads to rapid expansion at NPL
25 Nov 2008
An upsurge in demand for lightweight, high performance components for the automotive, F1 and aerospace sectors has led to a rapid expansion of the composites centre at NPL Technologies.
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Southern show returns to Farnborough
25 Nov 2008
The Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show returns to Farnborough on February 11th and 12th 2009. Building on the success of the 2008 event, which witnessed a record-breaking attendance, the organisers are confident that it attract even more high-calibre visitors next February.
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Major US aerospace contract renewed
21 Nov 2008
A major export contract for aerospace components has been renewed with Unicut Precision of Welwyn Garden City. The US customer is requesting delivery schedules originally due early in 2009 to be brought forward because of increased demand.
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US Nuclear win for Sheffield Forgemasters
19 Nov 2008
Sheffield Forgemasters has secured its first phase of orders for the American civil nuclear power market, thanks to a stainless steel component originally created for China.
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Quick paint job for NATO Land Rovers
19 Nov 2008
Over 140 Land Rovers are being repainted in military livery with specialist paint by Marshall SV (MSV), the Cambridge based specialist vehicle and shelter designers, following the award of an Urgent Requirement Contract.
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Schenck opens third UK Balancing Centre
19 Nov 2008
Schenck has partnered with Grantham-based BGB Innovation to open its third Balancing Centre in the UK. BGB Innovation is accredited and certified to provide specialist contract balancing services using the latest Schenck balancing and diagnostic technology.
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Software innovation rewarded at Merc
19 Nov 2008
Merc Engineering has won the Innovation category in the Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards. The award recognised the company’s continuous improvement strategy and its investments in developing its own factory management software.
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Aluminium spaceframe from Alcoa for Ferrari California
19 Nov 2008
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products will supply the all-aluminium spaceframe for the Ferrari California, which was recently unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show. Alcoa’s aluminium spaceframe is a key component to delivering another new Ferrari with legendary world-class performance.
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World pays a call on Stockport
12 Nov 2008
Stockport specialist gear and component manufacturer Mini Gears / Components Worldwide has played host to a delegation of visitors from around the world. The guests were invited as part of an industry briefing course organised by UK Trade & Investment.
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End-to-end service from Remploy and Heber
12 Nov 2008
Remploy Electronics and Heber, a leading designer of electronic control systems, are to work together to offer an end-to-end design, manufacturing and assembly service. The companies say that cross referrals will provide customers with a high quality service underpinned by operational reliability, financial stability and excellent sourcing and supply chain management.
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Bringing chemical help within REACH
05 Nov 2008
With an eye on the upcoming pre-registration deadline for the new REACH chemical legislation, companies can get free access to information on whether particular substances fall within its remit.
Precision engineering
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Clitheroe shows it's not kidding with double size FMS
26 Nov 2008
Clitheroe Light Engineering has extended its floor area by 20% following the acquisition of its formerly rented site. This has allowed the company to double the size of its flexible manufacturing system – itself the key to shorter delivery times and competitive prices.
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Twenty-one up for Slack and Parr
25 Nov 2008
Gear, pump and precision component manufacturer Slack & Parr has installed its twenty-first CNC machine tool from Mills Manufacturing Technology. The Doosan NM 410 3-axis vertical machining centre is making high-value aerospace and motorsport components from barstock, castings and forgings in exotics and superalloys.
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Twin spindle machine complements sliders
17 Nov 2008
Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) has invested in a new Miyano BNJ42-SY twin spindle turning centre which gives it the capacity to produce precision turned parts up to 42mm in diameter,
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Customers benefit from instant Information
12 Nov 2008
Managing director of WML Engineering, Jason Meir says that investment in business software from PSL Datatrack has streamlined business functions saving time, keeping stock at optimum levels, ensuring that jobs are executed in the most efficient order, maintaining tooling and equipment and keeping customers happy.
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Cowler gives Puma a starring role
05 Nov 2008
A second Puma 6-axis turning centre at GW Cowler Precision Engineers will play a starring role in the movie industry by making parts for scanners that generate GCI special effects. Single setup working will increase throughput and ensure accuracy.
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Aerospace machinist moves up to higher volumes
05 Nov 2008
A new £1 million production cell will extend Manthorpe Engineering's offering from the low-volume production of large ultra-complex parts into the production of larger quantities of smaller high-value components.
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Peel appeal
05 Nov 2008
With a focus on continued growth, Ford Component Manufacturing not only offers a precision machining and presswork service, it is also one of the few companies in the world offering bespoke peelable shims.
