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Sliding head autos run 'around the clock'
User application article Demonstrating its expertise, a machine shop has been running two sliding head autos 'around the clock' machining titanium and SS medical parts needing careful swarf control.
News from Unicut Precision (21 December 2004)
Deep hole drilling subby adds general machining
A deep hole drilling specialist is also now offering turning, milling and drilling as added-value services on the same workpieces.
News from Premier Deep Hole Drilling (20 December 2004)
CNC turning investment ups metal removal rates
Investment of GBP 200,000 in CNC turning will extend a subcontract machinist's capabilities in high speed metal removal rates combined with extreme accuracy and versatility.
News from APT Leicester (Automatic Precision Turning) (14 December 2004)
Turning centre speeds blade bearing output
Solihull-based Brauer Coley has been increasing productivity in the manufacture of Rotolin doctor blade bearings since it has acquired an Okuma LB300 CNC turning centre.
News from Brauer Coley ( 6 December 2004)
Mill-turn centre slashes tap body machining time
User application article Machining a tap body used to take two separate operations of ten minutes each until a machine shop acquired a mill-turn centre. The job is now done in one, from brass bar, in three minutes.
News from HPC (Services) (29 November 2004)
Subcontractor reduces costs on large complex parts
With ability to palletise large complex components and machine five sides in a single set-up, Springer rapid Industries can now dramatically reduce machining costs.
News from Springer Rapid Industries (22 November 2004)
Wash-down station is versatile and transportable
The latest wash-down station from Blue Diamond is completely self-contained and ideal for keeping industrial and agricultural plant clean at temporary or remote locations. Brochure available
News from Blue Diamond Bearings ( 2 November 2004)
Source without hassle from low cost base suppliers
All types of machined components, including turned parts, plastic components and castings, can be sourced from Far Eastern suppliers through a UK-based agency that vets suppliers' integrity. Brochure available
News from Blue Diamond Bearings (26 October 2004)
Subcontractor invests GBP 2.5 million in FMS
A GBP 2.5 million flexible manufacturing system based on five horizontal machining centres with a 72-pallet automation package produces batches down to a few off with short delivery times.
News from Kenard Engineering Company (30 August 2004)
Aluminium base plates machined at high speeds
User application article Aluminium base plates and face plates having high degrees of flatness and parallelism are high speed machined and used in a wide range of products such as mould plates and printer frames.
News from Hemlock Engineering (24 August 2004)
Hassle-free Sourcing From Low Cost Base Suppliers
Blue Diamond takes the hassle out of sourcing from low cost base suppliers. Service being expanded to cover all types of machined components including turned parts, plastic components and castings. Brochure available
News from Blue Diamond Bearings (16 August 2004)
Subby invests GBP 0.5m in multi-axis turning
Machining subcontractor, working in aerospace, oil and defence sectors, has invested GBP 500,000 in advanced CNC multi-axis turning and a mill-turn centre to extend flexibility and capacity.
News from Kenard Engineering Company (15 July 2004)
Unicut's Perfect Solution To A Fiddly Problem
User application article Unicut Precision has helped a violin restorer to produce shoulder rests, keeping quality high but cost low.
News from Unicut Precision (14 July 2004)
Precision machined brass pins supplied locally
User application article Precision machined brass pins are being supplied in nickel-plated condition to a microphone manufacturer from a UK subcontractor on a competitively-priced basis.
News from Target Precision (14 June 2004)
Fast response CNC machining operates on 24h basis
Set up with a GBP 500,000 investment budget CNC machine shop is structured to provide a round-the-clock fast response CNC machining service.
News from Impact Precision ( 9 June 2004)
Fledgling firm to invest GBP 3m on 5-axis machines
Fledgling machining subcontractor, specialising in 5-axis work, placed a GBP 500,000 order at MACH for a new machining centre and plans to invest GBP 3m in total on advanced machining capacity.
News from Springer Rapid Industries (26 May 2004)
Award Confirms Hone-All's Single Source Status
With two orders taken at Subcon 2004 progressing through the machine shop within days of the exhibition closing its doors, Hone-All reckons the cost of participating has already been recouped.
News from Hone-All Precision (17 May 2004)
How subcontractors cope with random demand
Being able to consistently meet customer needs with a well-equipped CNC machining capability also requires organising production effectively on demand - with little or no long-term planning.
News from Target Precision (11 May 2004)
Adding To Hone-All's Expertise
Ted Barchard, 40, has been appointed by sub-contractor Hone-All Precision to the new role of Sales.
News from Hone-All Precision ( 5 May 2004)
Subcontractor responds in minutes to tenders
Specialist sub-contract supplier of precision turned parts is now able to respond to new business tenders within minutes thanks to a specially-developed software program.
News from Target Precision (27 April 2004)
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