Largest DMG mill/turn machine ordered in UK

DMG (UK) reported at MACH 2006 that it has received the order for the largest ever, single machine to be installed in the UK, valued at GBP 1.25m.

DMG (UK) has certainly started the UK's MACH 2006 machine tool show 'on a high'.

The company has just received the order for the largest ever, single machine to be installed in the UK, valued at GBP 1.25m.

The customer is Manthorpe Engineering, a forward-thinking subcontract precision machinist that has already invested GBP 2m in the past three years on manufacturing systems to maintain its competitive edge in multi-task machining for the power generation, aerospace and defence industries.

"We believe the way forward is in the machining of larger, more complex components," explained engineering sales director, Chris Bowley.

"The new machine - the DMU340 FD - will allow us to turn and mill components up to 3m diameter with 5 axes capability.

It will also enable us to achieve more precise results with the single set-up." Due for installation next year, the DMU340 FD will be housed in a purpose-designed machine shop with Manthorpe's three other 5-axis multi-tasking machines.

"Key reasons for our choice of the DMU340 FD are its sound, rigid construction and low installation costs due to its 3-point location design.

This eliminates the need for costly foundations," Bowley continued.

"DMG's excellent reputation in the industry was another important factor." This acquisition will allow Manthorpe to serve its existing markets in greater depth and provide considerable growth potential.

"We will be able to expand our portfolio of parts both from a size and range perspective," Bowley concluded.

"Customers expect us to be more cost competitive and work to shorter lead times and this technology will help us achieve these goals.".

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