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Hanging-spindle VTLs up machining productivity
The installation at the end of 2002 of two hanging-spindle vertical turning lathes has brought substantial productivity benefits at an Abingdon, UK-based contract machinist.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) ( 8 September 2003)
Large mill-turn centre expands SME prospects
Having acquired a 15 inch chuck CNC mill-turn lathe, Holifields can now machine larger components of considerable complexity.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) ( 3 July 2003)
Turned parts specialist to add more value to work
A specialist sub-contract manufacturer of precision turned parts, has moved its 17 CNC machine tools into a new factory and will concentrate on adding more value to turned parts. work.
News from Target Precision (11 June 2003)
Investor In People standard held
Arrell Engineering have maintained the prestigious Investor In People standard for another 3 years.
News from Arrell Engineering (12 May 2003)
Machining solution was a burner for gas fires
User application article It was the capability of subcontract machinist to provide single operation turning solutions that took some 20 per cent out of the price of gas fire burner heads and ensured total consistency.
News from Unicut Precision (30 April 2003)
Contract machinist awarded ISO 9001:2000
One of the first contract machinists to receive the new ISO 9001:2000 quality standard specialises in water jet cutting, turning and prismatic machining for a wide variety of industries.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) (23 April 2003)
Precision machined parts business expands
Precision machined parts specialist Claro Precision Engineering, which is celebrating 25 years of success, and looks forward to continuing expansion, passing the GBP 5 million mark in 2008.
News from Claro Precision Engineering ( 4 March 2003)
Resource offers handling, casting and machining
A cost-effective sub-contracting procurement and manufacturing resource specialises in the manufacture of steeI pallets,frames, jigs as well as casting, machining and finishing.
News from Elmetherm (UK) (12 February 2003)
Accredited with ISO 9001:2000 at first attempt
While many companies struggle to get to grips with the revised version of ISO 9001:2000, Edwards Precision Engineering has been assessed and approved at the first attempt.
News from Edwards Precision Engineering (30 January 2003)
Extra cool parts machined and stocked too
Some subcontractors are extending the service they offer to manufacturers by not only producing components but also stocking them free of charge for subsequent delivery when needed, just-in-time.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) (28 January 2003)
Colleges begin to subcontract out machining
User application article Educational establishments and research facilities are a significant source of subcontract machining work, particularly as many are winding down their internal facilities, as this example shows.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) (10 January 2003)
State-of-the-art CAD/CAM puts users in the lead
The installation of a suite of state-of-the-art CAD/CAM software has given one of the UK's leading manufacturers of specialist metal and plastics components, a competitive edge.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (24 December 2002)
Pick-up spindle VTLs installed to reduce costs
Another example of the increasing popularity of self-loading vertical turning lathes are the two installed by a contract machinist to keep production costs down.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) (31 October 2002)
Deciding the best way of making a motor cover
User application article To find a way of manufacturing an electric motor cover economically a subcontractor produces both parts of the end assembly in multiple operations using different machining techniques.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) (28 October 2002)
Specialist metal and plastic components go on show
A range of specialist metal and plastic components along with various subcontracting solutions will be shown at a trio of major exhibitions during the Autumn.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (15 October 2002)
Sheffield helps boost gold production in Canada
User application article The engineering skills of Sheffield-based heavy duty sub-contractor are playing a small but crucial role in substantially increasing production at the Laronde mine, Canada.
News from AK Heavy Engineering (11 April 2002)
Machining investments to improve productivity
Manufacturers of specialist plastics and metal components, has completed a GBP 250,000 investment programme, which includes new vertical machining centres.
News from Claro Precision Engineering ( 4 February 2002)
Facility is unrivalled in Western Europe
Much of the machinery in the Kvaerner E and C Manufacturing Division is unique to the UK, while the sheer scale of the fabrication and machine shops is unrivalled outside Eastern Europe.
News from AK Heavy Engineering (18 January 2002)
Large compressor screws posed no fears
User application article The winning of a major contract to manufacture three of the biggest sets of screw compressor rotors ever made by Holroyd is testing even this company's knowledge and experience to the limit.
News from Holroyd (14 August 2001)
Crankshaft supplier turnover increases
Alfing Kessler1s crankshaft manufacturing operation, based on machined forged steel for high power transmission, has grown to a turnover of DM 200m (Euros 96m).
News from Associated Alfing Kessler ( 1 May 2001)
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