Product category:
Vertical machining centres (VMC)
News Release from: Cincinnati Machine | Subject: V-CNC range of entry-level machining centres
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 March 2003
Spring maker diversifies into CNC
machining
The foresight to move into new products and new markets, based on acquisition of machining centres, has ensured the continued growth of a former spring maker.
The foresight to move into new products and new markets has ensured the continued growth of S D Precision, based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire Originally focused as a manufacturer of flat and coil springs, the company identified the requirement back in 1996 to move into CNC machining and reposition itself to offer 'A Complete Service'
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The latest purchases from Cincinnati are from the V-CNC range of entry-level machining centres, ensuring ease of use for the operators and total flexibility with other Fanuc-controlled Cincinnati machines already installed, at an affordable price.
S.D.
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Precision's sales and marketing director, Steve Burton comments:- "We were a little apprehensive when moving into CNC.
At that time our product range focused purely on conventional manual machines it was hard to imagine how we could put CNC to best use within our manufacturing facilities.
Since purchasing the first Cincinnati VMC back in 1996, we have expanded our product lines, can produce one-off prototyping and batch work for our customers to a very high standard, and have ensured our survival and future position within the marketplace as a total solutions provider." "We now supply bespoke products to a major player in the medical industry, providing automation solutions and testing equipment to the customers' specific requirements.
We manufacture parts for cash handling equipment, P.A.E (Professional Audio Equipment) and laser guidance systems for the defence industry, all requiring a high level of accuracy, which is no problem for the Cincinnati machines.
" Established in 1986 with just four people by the owner Steve Discombe, the company now sells internationally, employs seventeen people and relocated in 1994 into larger premises.
Steve Burton added: "We were literally bursting out of the door.
Our current facilities on the Stevenage Enterprise Centre provide us with room for growth.
We find our customers are impressed when they visit our factory, as they see our commitment to using high quality Cincinnati machine tools, generating high quality products for S.D.
Precision.
Major customers have stayed with us because of our continued use of Cincinnati machine tools, as they are confident they will always receive quality products from us." S.D.
Precision utilises the Cincinnati vertical machining centres to produce a diverse range of products in aluminium, stainless steel, brass and plastics.
Using standard tooling and fixturing, S.D.
Precision's skilled operators generate small to medium batch quantities of prismatic components in one set-up.
Due to the compatibility of the Cincinnati machining centres, jobs can be transferred easily between machines to meet demand and tight deadlines when required.
S.D.
Precision's commitment to quality doesn't end with the use of high quality machine tools.
Their inspection and quality control departments are disciplined by strict quality management, and their quality system is accredited to ISO 9002.
Skilled design engineers take customers drawings and produce programs in G-Code using Gibbs Cad/Cam offering the added service of design to customer specification.
S.D.
Precision's operators ensure they get the best out of the investments through regular maintenance and care of the machines, which has contributed to 4 years of problem-free machining from the Cincinnati vertical machining centres.
Cincinnati Machine is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of CNC machine tools, including turning centres, vertical machining centres, horizontal machining centres/cells, five axis machining centres, universal machining centres, profilers, routers and composite processing equipment.
Industries served include aerospace, heavy equipment, fluid power and automotive in addition to sub-contractors.
Cincinnati Machine UK is part of the UNOVA Manufacturing Technologies Group.
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