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Abrasive machining - manual and CNC machines
News Release from: Jones and Shipman Precision | Subject: 'TechMaster' 634X surface grinder.
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 November 2001
Precision engineers keep grinding
in-house
JJ Hardy and Sons, has widened its range of services and raised productivity with the purchase of a Jones and Shipman 'TechMaster' 634X 600 x 300mm table capacity surface grinder.
North-east precision engineers JJ Hardy and Sons, has widened its range of services and raised productivity with the purchase of a Jones and Shipman 'TechMaster' 634X 600 x 300mm table capacity surface grinder The microprocessor controlled TechMaster, which was selected and specified by Hardy's Managing Director Andrew Pailor, was commissioned and productive within a month of the initial sales enquiry
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 31 Aug 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"It was an easy financial decision to choose the TechMaster," says Mr Pailor, "As it gives us the opportunity to keep control of grinding operations in-house and to seek new business horizons with the added flexibility this excellent machine gives us." Jones and Shipman's worldwide reputation of excellence in precision surface grinding attracted Mr Pailor when he was investigating the feasibility of adding grinding operations to his company's capabilities.
With considerable experience in quality CNC milling, Hardy's saw a growth opportunity for supplying precision-ground components.
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Regional Sales Manager Paul Chick invited Mr.Pailor to Jones and Shipman's Leicester Headquarters to identify his exact needs.
The new 600 x 300mm TechMaster 634X (part of a four model range with table capacities from 500 x 200mm to 1000 x 500mm) was recommended and demonstrated.
Andrew was very impressed as it perfectly matched his requirements for quality, price range, health and safety considerations and expected volume of work.
Working closely with Geoff Walker of Jones and Shipman's technical department, an initial batch of samples was produced and submitted to Hardy's for inspection.
The results were excellent and the order for the TechMaster 634X was subsequently placed.
Established in 1856 in Hartlepool, JJ Hardy and Sons enjoys a longevity and reputation that few companies can claim to have.
The company started manufacturing as brass founders and engineers.
Andrew Pailor is the third generation of his family to run the company successfully.
"I strongly believe in investing in new technology," says Mr Pailor, whose grandfather bought the company from the founding Hardy family in 1937.
They have been in the present premises since 1967 and achieved ISO9002 accreditation back in 1990.
"We are a forward looking company and in five years we will be celebrating our 150th anniversary.
We believe in investing in training so have a good modern apprenticeship scheme, employ thirty people and operate around the clock," continued Mr Pailor.
"The new machine gives us a good rate per hour and we operate five days and nights per week," states Mr Pailor.
"It allows us to get the most out of our skilled people who can produce top quality components with no wastage." With its simplified Man Machine Interface (MMI) and microprocessor technology, the Techmaster assists the operator to achieve the high levels of productivity, together with the precision and ease of use that the company is looking for.
The firm's customer base currently includes many of the UK's leading railway companies and provides precision services for a wide range of industry sectors including commercial and off-highway vehicles, chemical, oil and food processing, power generation and sub-sea applications.
JJ Hardy and Sons now enjoys an excellent working relationship with Jones Shipman and can see the possibility of investing in other 'J and S' grinding machines as markets develop.
"To sum up the whole commissioning process," continued Mr Pailor, "I am very impressed with the facilities, personnel and technical support provided by Jones and Shipman International.
They worked with us quickly and efficiently right from my initial enquiry to provide the ideal solution for our production needs at a price that we could afford." Managing Director Andrew Pailor also confirmed, "With the Jones and Shipman TechMaster 634X we are providing our customers with the right product first time, every time." 2.
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