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News Release from: Yuasa Warwick Machinery | Subject: ONA EDM machines
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 March 2001
Continuous investment in CNC EDM pays
off
Operating from a purpose-built factory with a total workforce of 48 personnel, Superite invests in high speed machining, hard metal turning and ONA's CNC spark erosion to make quality tools.
Established in 1955, Superite Tools Ltd has since built up an enviable reputation for quality tools - delivered on time The company's continuous growth can be partly attributed to its dedicated approach to total quality management
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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'Our success is a result of our continuing investment in latest CAD/CAM and CNC technology, nearly ?0.5m in the last twelve months, and our ongoing structured training of apprentices within the company.' stated Managing Director, Mike Collins.
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'Our main markets are in the automotive, business machines, domestic appliances and garden equipment sectors, with considerable specialisation in the manufacture of tooling with full 3D form, injection, compression, structural foam, D.S.T.
We have achieved World Class status and our expertise covers all aspects of mould making, in particular, single, composite, multi-variant radiator end tanks with hot runner systems and auto unscrewing mechanisms.
We have designed them for Ferrari, Toyota, Nissan et al.
Operating from a purpose-built 13,000 sq.
ft.
factory with a total workforce of 48 personnel, Superite's investment in specialist production techniques includes high speed machining, hard metal turning and ONA's CNC spark erosion.
'A GTMA survey of companies importing injection mould tools, stated Delivery (31%) as an important factor.
Here at Superite we see delivery of a component on time, right first time as the prime focus.
Even a quotation will be dealt with immediately.
On receipt of order, we will ascertain the degree of milling, turning etc and state an achievable delivery date.
We are alway looking to improve on a currently achieved 96% on-time delivery,' continued Mike Collins.
'From the initial design a job number is allocated that will carry with it, all aspects of manufacture - design, production, quality control, logistics and delivery - archived for future referral.' stated Technical Sales Manager, Max Pemberton.
'Electronic data currently accounts for more than 70% of incoming designs, although we have the facility to handle designs in any form.
Typically, we will examine the design data to see whether it includes draw taper, fillet radii etc, but our clients know they can rely on us to check the essential aspects of a design.' With six seats, designers using Autocad Version 14 and Delcam PowerShape will create a tooling model and cut files - DNC linked to the machines on the floor to machine die parts.
A weekly production meeting covers all aspects of supplying a component to the end user, whether it is a brand new mould or a small modification to an existing design.
Superite also act on information from the floor, calling up a job status hourly, if required.
At all times keeping the customer informed.
The recent investment in ONA's Datic 2060F EDM die-sinking centre, complements a Prima E400 Wire EDM with automatic wire feed, and three other ONA die sinking centres with a tank capacity of up to 1700 x 1000 x 650mm and maximum workpiece weight of 4 tonnes.
Superite has produced a complete tool 12 tonne in weight.
ONAs Datic series are driven by means of closed loop DC motors controlled by position feedback.
Grade 'A' quality anti-friction needle rollers on box design slideways for table positioning, ensuring total accuracy and long life of all axis travel systems.
The Datic 2060F has been conceived to execute multiple applications and incorporates the most advanced technology power supply unit in order to obtain excellent performance in material removal and fine surface finishing (up to VDI = 0) with a total operating reliability under the most hard demanding conditions.
'The numerous functions incorporated on the CNC, combined with the 'C' axis and the automatic electrode changer on the ONA Datic, allow the possibility of simple solutions when manufacturing complex jobs.
Full automatic operation ensures long uninterrupted working hours without the need for supervision.' stated Pemberton.
The ONA Datic 2060F is typical of Superites' approach to meeting customer delivery dates and the intricate designs that are increasingly required in high pressure diecasting tools and moulds for Fmcg sectors.
'Our forte is tank tools which are notoriously difficult to mould and get flat and parallel - essential in achieving the quality of seal required.' continued Pemberton.
'At least 90% of an impression is milled out on two Bridgeport VMC1000's, three Deckel Maho's, a Cincinnati Sabre and a newly acquired Anayak milling centre.
However, the finish, all round micron tolerances and the tolerance on flatness required, see the four ONA EDM die sinker's utilised extensively.
Electrodes are milled on the Bridgeport machining centres or wire eroded using the Prima E400.
Set-up sheets with datums and sizes downloaded to the machines are often accompanied by a 3D picture.' Superite also offers extensive tool trial facilities, ISIR reports, performance documentation and pre-production runs as required, plus a dedicated modification and repair service with an immediate response on a 24-hour basis - either on-site or at Aldridge.
'It has always been our policy to work closely with our customers, OEMs and second and third tier suppliers, in order to build a long term relationship which benefits supplier and customer alike.
To continually bring product to market faster we will only embrace the very best technology and to date ONA has more than fulfilled that criteria.' concluded, Mike Collins.
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