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Motor sports manufacturing: machining, software, CAM
News Release from: Yamazaki Mazak UK | Subject: CNC machine tools and services
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 January 2007
CNC machine tool builder aids autosport
firms
UK CNC machine tool company has developed close associations with autosport suppliers and teams in aiding them to making manufacturing lead times as short as possible.
Yamazaki Mazak UK, the world's largest manufacturer of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) metalcutting machine tools, has developed extremely strong links with the autosport engineering industry This reflects its long-standing status as official supplier of CNC lathes and machining centres to Formula One's Team McLaren Mercedes and its support for the numerous sub-suppliers to the many facets of the autosport sector
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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These range from entry level 2-axis Nexus lathes through to multi-function/multi-axis Integrex machines, which will deliver productivity improvements even on the smallest batch sizes.
The extensive autosport related customer base of Yamazaki Mazak UK supplies components to competitors from clubman level to Formula One.
The common denominator with all of these customers is that they are able to rely, not only on the machine tool but also on the technology and engineering support provided by Yamazaki Mazak UK.
Given the demands placed on suppliers to the racing teams, whereby components have to be delivered in short lead times to the highest standards of consistency and quality, the knowledge that the world's largest manufacturer of machine tools is supporting those efforts makes the machine tool purchasing decision a much easier one.
The engineering support provided by Yamazaki Mazak is the key to reducing lead times for all of its customers, irrespective of industry sector.
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This, in turn, frees up valuable floorspace and manpower. Request a free brochure from Yamazaki Mazak UK ...
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