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New tube bending equipment at Lander Group’s Malvern facility will increase capacity, eliminate production steps and improve quality.
The BLM ELECT 150 AllElectric CNC Tube Bender can bend tube up to 152 mm (6”) diameter, with added efficiency delivered by the multi-stack tooling system where up to eight tool sets can be mounted simultaneously, the BLM ELECT 150 will add to the group’s overall capability and allow further expansion of its growing customer base.
David Alexander, Sales and Marketing Manager, Lander Tubular Products, said: “This new machine will add to our lower volume, high complexity work at Malvern through consistent quality, reduced potential leak paths by eliminating the need to fabricate, cut and weld larger diameter tubes, reduced process times and the confidence we have from our experience of BLM.”
Lander acquired Malvern Tubular Products and Maxpower Automotive from Tricorn UK in 2021 to extend its capabilities as a single source of supply for tube-based assemblies. Now, under the branding of Lander Tubular Products, and with the latest investment in BLM tube bending equipment, the group has the capability to provide automated tubular solutions from 4 mm through to 152 mm diameter in a range of materials, including steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
“When Lander Group acquired Malvern Tubular Products and Maxpower Automotive, it was evident that they had suffered from a significant lack of investment in capital equipment over recent years. Our vision is to update all of our facilities, within the constraints of the current economic climate,” said David Alexander.
“At Malvern we focus on lower volume production of larger tube diameters, often with higher complexity of bends, mainly for the off highway, construction and power generation industries, with the new BLM machine we can look to expand into new market segments with our fully finished tubular products.”
Given the scale of the BLM ELECT 150, some 18,000 kgs, this puts Lander Tubular Products in a strong position to win new work by combining its now extended bending capabilities with its existing customer support for design, prototype development through to full production. While large scale, the machine is extremely versatile and brings greater control to production through its control system.
The machine’s variable torque system allows torque to vary between 2 and 6 metric ton to eliminate part deformation, even on tight radius bends and, the surface finish of the tube is maintained to the highest levels. 8 lander.co.uk
New bending opportunities
Since launching as a new company earlier this year, Lesjöfors Heavy Springs UK has invested £1.1m in new machinery.
Following a 60% growth in their industrial sales in 2021 and further growth of 20% for 2022, the Cornwall based spring manufacturer, with sites in Penryn and Redruth, is significantly increasing capacity, expanding production capabilities and advancing its supply chain processes with a suite of new state-of-the-art machinery.
Michael Gibbs, Managing Director of the UK factories says: “This is a big investment and this year has seen a number of big changes, showing confidence in our market position. Our strategy for growth has enabled us to expand our capacity in the UK, to separate our automotive and industrial sector work across two industry specific dedicated sites and to expand our industrial business even further.”
The industrial divisions expansion in Penryn includes investment in a new CNC coiler which extends the wire coiling capabilities in the UK to 20mm wire diameter, in line with larger spring wire requirements from a growing global customer base. Weighing in at 30 tonnes, the new CNC coiler is integrated with a new 10m long in-line heat treatment oven, doubling heat treatment efficiencies.
Rounding off a grinding equipment investment programme of a further £1m since 2017, a new spring grinder doubles the grinding capacity in the industrial division. There has also been further investment in new lifting equipment.
Luke Smith, Operations Manager for Lesjöfors Heavy Springs UK confirms: “Peak production efficiency is challenging when manufacturing is across two sites. These latest investments allow us to separate our automotive and industrial work so that each location is dedicated to its sector, which will significantly improve output and increase our efficiencies.
It also allows us to further develop our in-house expertise specific to these sectors and to continue delivering the quality, accuracy and performance our springs are recognised for.
Michael Gibbs concludes: “We have been at our second site, in Penryn, for three years and have always aimed to strengthen our site-specific dedicated expertise and machinery bespoke to each location.
Achieving this with our recent investment in new machinery and a restructured team, drives these efficiencies, reduces costs and allows us to pass those cost reductions on to our customers.
We’re committed to investing in the future and predict, working on current projections, a payback on the capex investment of approximately five years.”
Concluding the investments is an additional shot peener for the newly dedicated automotive sector manufacturing site in Redruth. 8 lesjoforssprings.com
Investing in heavy springs
The Laser Cutting Co (TLCC) has installed a new flat-bed fibre laser system that can also bevel part edges and cut countersinks, eliminating time-consuming second operations.
“We’ve been growing significantly since the pandemic, both in terms of our customer base and month-on-month revenue,” said Sales Director Charlie Day. “This prompted investment in the Trumpf TruLaser 5040 fiber 10kW flat-bed laser, which positions us for further growth as we can now process a significant volume of work in comparison with our competitors.”
The new machine arrived at the end of February 2022. It is the second Trumpf model on site, where it joins a TruLaser Tube 7000 CO2 machine, installed in 2020.
“One of our older flat-bed laser cutting machines was a 6 kW model from a Trumpf competitor, which was proving slower than the general market demand,” said Mr Day. “The faster TruLaser 5040 fiber has provided a lot more capacity and is generally a much better machine.”
The EdgeLine Bevel function automatically inserts chamfers up to 45° and countersinks of various sizes, eliminating the need for secondary processes.
Mr Day added: “We want EdgeLine Bevel because many of our customers request countersinking and weld preps. Whilst we can provide this service manually EdgeLine Bevel will prove to be much more efficient, accurate and productive. As a large proportion of our customer base is essentially fabrication, engineering and welding oriented, the ability to offer countersinks and bevels on all parts will provide us with an even stronger proposition.”
The company also offers its ‘Smart Design Production’ to support customers by redesigning parts in a way that reduces subsequent fabrication and assembly times and associated costs.
“Customers achieve approximately 50% time and cost savings on average through Smart Design Production” continued Mr Day, “and EdgeLine Bevel will have a similar positive impact on our customers. If they need to weld the part after laser cutting and require a bevelled edge, it will simply arrive at their premises ready to process. If they combine that with tube from our TruLaser Tube machines then suddenly they can have a whole kit of products from us, complete with all countersinking and weld prep work already completed.” 8 lasercutting.co.uk
Cutting on the edge
Adding to additive capabilities
A second high power laser solid-state laser will allow Laser Additive Solutions Ltd (LAS) to add 3D laser cutting to its processing portfolio.
The system is a Trumpf TruDisk high-power solid-state laser with two fibre heads.
“We undertake a lot of R&D projects where we develop a repair process before taking it into serial production,” said Managing Director Peter Brown. “However, while our background is in repair we’re moving more into laser-based manufacturing.”
LAS typically handles highintegrity, high-value parts, including many for the aeroengine sector. Power generation turbine repairs are another key revenue stream, along with the repair and welding of nuclear industry parts made from exotic metals. The oil and gas market is also strong. LAS recently had a large industrial pump component on one of its machines that measured 6.5m long and weighed around 1 tonne. The machine rotates the part at a speed suitable for cladding application using a laser.
“In addition, we undertake collaborative research projects within the UK and Europe,” said Mr Brown. “That’s the reason for our acquisition of a new Trumpf TruDisk laser: we won a project from BEIS [Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy], the part-funding from which allowed us to invest.”
LAS already had a 2kW Trumpf TruDisk solid-state laser with adaptive spot technology since 2015.
“I’ve been involved with lasers for various companies since 2004, in which time I’ve bought four or five Trumpf systems,” said Mr Brown. “You get what you pay for with lasers. I like the fact that we arrive in the morning and get a consistent laser beam rather than errors. In my experience that’s not the case with all lasers. TruDisk technology is very reliable, which is key for us.”
The TruDisk 3kW laser is at the heart of a new system that can perform a variety of different tasks: laser additive manufacturing/cladding to build/repair parts using powder or wire; laser welding; and laser hardening. In addition, the presence of a second fibre head will allow LAS to enter the 3D laser cutting market, where the precision and consistency of the Trumpf laser will prove particularly beneficial.
“After reliability, beam size consistency is the key attribute we need from our laser technology,” said Mr Brown. “We’ve measured the TruDisk laser beam profile over a number of years and know that it’s consistent, as is the output power, which gives us great confidence. We’ve been doing a laser welding job for an aerospace sensor specialist over a number of years where we have to measure the weld down to micron level. In fact, the accuracy of the weld is unbelievable in terms of both depth and width.”
LAS has integrated the new laser with a high-specification KUKA robot to provide a fully automated, multi-purpose laser processing system and has retained its original 2kW TruDisk. 8 laseradditivesolutions.co.uk
Welded steel mesh manufacturer Siddall & Hilton Products has invested in advanced automation to streamline its processes.
The Yorkshire-based business, which says it is the UK’s largest manufacturer of industrial welded mesh and perimeter fencing panels, partnered with Sewtec to develop a robot to automate the process of packaging and banding its finished product – it is believed to be the only robot of its type in the UK.
The innovation follows the commissioning of Siddall and Hilton Products’ EVG-LGR102 welding machine in August 2021 which has a significantly faster throughput than other production lines on site, causing subsequent bottlenecks in the process as conventional product handling methods were simply not quick enough, resulting in inefficiency and unnecessary downtime of around 10%. Sewtec was identified as an automation partner and, together, the two businesses developed a technical solution to the issue with a fully integrated pallet de-stacking device introducing pallets into the production line automatically.
A five axis robot has also been integrated into the production line to ‘pick & place’ and rotate if necessary the mesh after welding and automatically stack on to a pallet; once the pallet is fully assembled, it is automatically transferred to an in-line automatic banding machine where edge protection is applied and the product banded, presenting a complete pallet/package at the end of the production line for either warehouse and or dispatch.
Andy Dawson, operations director at Siddall & Hilton Products, explained: “We’re well aware that automation will play an important role in helping us realise our determination to be a world-class business with these projects marking our first significant step into robotics. Following the commissioning of our newest £2m welding machine last year, the need for a swifter, automated stack and wrap palletiser came into stark relief –in some instances the line is 90% faster than conventional mesh welding machines when producing standard panels, and our operators have needed to keep stopping the line whilst they unload and pack the products.” 8 sandhp.com
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Addmore Engineering has streamlined its inspection process and eliminated human error on critical braking products with a Bowers air gauging system.
As a family run business which has supplied precision CNC turned and milled components for over 40 years, Addmore Engineering supplies precision components and sub-assemblies into the aerospace, automotive, hydraulic, autosport, fastener, instrumentation, oil & gas, and medical sectors.
As part of its inspection process, Addmore Engineering need to measure bolts, which are critical components on braking systems. It is, therefore, imperative that 100% of the parts produced are within tolerance. The air gauging system from Bowers Group ensures that the performance critical parts manufactured by Addmore Engineering satisfy customers’ requirement to 100% inspect safety critical characteristics and meet tight tolerances.
Ben Vasquez, Managing Director at Addmore Engineering Ltd said: “The Bowers air gauging system is the perfect solution for us because it standardises the measurement process and eliminates the potential for human error. The system allows multiple operators to accurately check the diameter of the components in minimal time, and the modern control panel gives a quick yes/no output that allows each bolt to be checked with guaranteed high precision results in a matter of seconds.”
Addmore Engineering manufactures in excess of 10,000 of the bolts every month, therefore a fast, repeatable, and user-friendly solution was key. The business had previously experienced some difficulties whereby operators were achieving differing readings with micrometers; a significant problem when trying to measure 7-micron tolerances. The Bowers air gauging system allows many members of the team to check component diameters in a short space of time, and the touchscreen display with its customisable display interface is easy to read and interpret results. Using air flow volumes and pressures to measure parts, air gauging is a reliable, repeatable technology well suited for applications that demand sub-micron precision tolerancing.
Air gauging technology is very flexible, enabling measurement of not only dimensions, but geometric and relational characteristics, such as squareness, parallelism, ovality, taper and straightness. Bowers air gauging systems provide a simple yet robust method of measurement with a myriad of measurement capability, and its small footprint means it’s perfect for the busy shop floor. The Bowers air gauging system at Addmore Engineering is used by inspectors and machine operators on a daily basis.
Ben continues: “Personally, I have always been aware of the benefits of air gauging. During my apprenticeship I regularly used the older dial/clock-based systems. The advantage of the modern digital display is that anybody can see if the component is correct just by looking at the colour.”
Addmore Engineering machines a wide range of components ranging from 0.5mm diameter to over 350mm in diameter which are supplied into a variety of markets. 8 addmoreengineering.co.uk
Streamlined gauging
Aerospace supplier Velocity Composites has launched a new digital manufacturing cell designed to help improve traceability and efficiency for customers.
The cell, located at Velocity Composites’ headquarters in Burnley, Lancashire, creates a process where all composite plies can be scanned, logged and sequenced efficiently to improve traceability and reduce costs.
Matthew Fisher, Product and Process Manager at Velocity Composites, said: “We aim to be at the forefront of Industry 4.0 technologies to improve the aerospace supply chain, helping customers to cut waste, become more efficient and save money.
“Our Digital Manufacturing Cell is the next step in our journey to improve even further. Our bespoke AVISoCS technology can help customers to fully trace each individual piece of ply within a job, as it is nested, cut and sequenced ready to be delivered.
“Within our own processes, we pride ourselves on minimal waste and ultimate efficiency, and the Digital Manufacturing Cell allows us to optimise our workflow so each job is managed flexibly and can provide greater value to the customer.”
The cell is the latest in a range of data-driven technology advances at Velocity Composites, aimed at fully tracking and tracing the aerospace supply chain for customers, improving efficiencies and making savings on material and operational costs.
Velocity’s own VRP technology has been designed to manage the entire value stream, from customer demand management, raw material management, batch traceability, complex nesting, kit
Digital composite cell
manufacture and kit logistics, with all areas being connected and sharing real time data to drive maximum efficiencies. 8 velocity-composites.com
Four times composites capacity
Components manufacturer Rockwood Composites is to quadruple its capacity with a new UK factory and new subsidiary in Morocco.
Over the next five years it will increase its factory floor space from 5,000 to over 30,000 square feet, which will be supported by a commensurate increase in sales and recruiting more highly skilled engineers.
This growth has already started with the recent relocation to a new, bigger factory in Paignton. Rockwood has also invested in new machinery, such as a Hexagon Absolute Arm, which has been instrumental in developing novel business class seats for aircraft, and a HURCO CNC. The growth is also being provided with a new Moroccan subsidiary, which will have a footprint of 2,000m2, specifically for the aerospace industry.
The company is a specialist in design for manufacture and offers long run, small volume production runs. It has already built a solid reputation in aerospace and defence and is expanding into automotive and leisure. For example, it is manufacturing cycle frames for two leading bike producers.
Mark Crouchen, Rockwood Composite’s managing director, said: “Our customers want more of our design skills and manufacturing capability, and this demand is coming from new industries as well as existing markets. This is a pivotal time for the company as we have moved to much bigger premises and with our new Moroccan subsidiary.
“We are planning for huge growth and myself and my team are relishing the challenges that our customers will bring, whether that is producing seats for an aeroplane, developing struts able to withstand the largest temperature range you can imagine, designing a manufacturing process for a rotor or manufacturing a hockey stick or ice skate – it doesn’t matter, we will turn our experience and expertise and deliver efficient and effective solutions in composites manufacture.” 8 rockwoodcomposites.com
CompoTech has proprietary AFP (automated fibre placement) production, 3D printed tooling and CNC machining facilities, along with in-house process development and design engineering expertise.
These allow CompoTech to create and manufacture a wide
Automated composite processing
variety of standard and bespoke lightweight, vibration-damped, carbon fibre epoxy composite components.
Examples of successful projects include a carbon composite-metal hybrid milling disc tool, which improves machining time by 78% and a composite telescopic mast system. This versatile, high strength telescopic design is currently used in a marine mast for a concept ‘inflatable’ wing sail and for mobile police surveillance vehicles. 8 compotech.com
Klöckner & Co group has launched its Nexigen brand, which brings together its entire portfolio of sustainable products and services.
Under the new brand it will be able to provide transparent, carbon reduced solutions in the three categories of materials, processing and logistics.
Nexigen offers a categorisation for transparent carbon emissions and can assist customers with the reliable procurement of CO2reduced steel and metal products, providing full transparency about their carbon footprint from raw
Sustainable material brand
material to production. This is combined with a range of logistics and circularity solutions and Sustainability Advisory Services.
Nexigen categories range from START (with a physical footprint from 1,750 to 1,400 kg CO2 per metric ton) to PRIME (400 to 0 kg CO2 per metric ton). ‘Balanced Steel’ is a separate category for ‘re-balanced’ green steel. This means that for different steel categories originating from the same production facility, manufacturers may use a calculated ‘re-balanced’ carbon footprint resulting from the overall volume of emissions generated in the entire facility.
Peter Whiting CEO of Kloeckner Metals UK said: “As pioneers of a sustainable steel industry we have taken an important step forward with introduction of Nexigen and placed sustainability at the core of Klöckner & Co’s growth strategy.” 8 www.kloeckner.com
Individuals and businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, in turn making it a bigger part of our daily lives. This now extends to the production sector, driven forward by end customer demands, and new industry regulations. In this feature, Max Siebert, CEO of Replique, discusses how additive manufacturing (AM) can offer an efficient and environmentally friendly solution for production and supply chains.
Sustainable design AM offers a whole new way of designing products which allows the creation of topology optimised designs. By redesigning, the 3D printed part can accomplish the same task, and even improve the performance compared to the original part, while using less material. Companies can therefore also improve a part consisting of several pieces and print it in only one unit (part consolidation). This results in less material and energy consumption during production compared with traditional methods. In turn, this reduces time spent as less parts need manufacturing and assembling. Additionally, part consolidation can offer better performing parts with increased durability.
Reduced material consumption In production, manufacturers look at two essential factors: material consumption and energy efficiency. In traditional manufacturing methods there is always material waste. For example, in subtractive manufacturing, like CNC, manufacturers start with a block of solid material and remove material to achieve a final shape. In AM however, the material usage is much more efficient.
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) provides a good example; parts are built layer by layer, adding only the material that is needed, so other than support structures there is no wasted material. Other AM technology using powders or resins works differently. In powder and resinbased AM a full layer of material is built, which is then processed by a laser or fusing agent, dependent on the used technology. After the first material layer is processed, a new full layer is added until the part is finished. As any unprocessed powder or resin can be reused for the next print, it is possible to achieve no material wastage.
Conversely, support structures and failed prints are often needed, especially for more complicated parts. It is common
AM supply chain sustainability
8 Max Siebert is CEO and Co-
Founder of BASF-owned, Replique, which offers an industrial 3D printing platform that enables OEMs to provide parts on-demand anytime and anywhere to their customers through a global, decentralised and secured 3D printing network
8 Replique offers OEMs a secure
and sustainable means of providing parts on demand, anywhere, anytime to customers
for test parts to be wasted before finding the right printing parameters and build orientation. However, developments in simulation now allow us to predict potential printing issues beforehand, therefore reducing waste in production.
Energy consumption: is AM really sustainable? Due to very individual use cases, the answer for this is not simple. Differences in machine, product and process characteristics make comparability of traditional methods and AM difficult. Compared with subtractive methods, AM can be more energy efficient, especially when considering the lesser material consumption. However, compared to injection molding, energy consumption of AM is generally acknowledged to be higher due to a much longer production time per part. However, other factors such as energy consumption in producing the mold, production volume and material efficiency must be considered. When looking into lower volumes, AM is a more energy efficient option.
Reduced warehousing waste As well as during production, AM also delivers sustainability benefits in the supply chain. Other manufacturing methods often require a minimum lot size to make production cost efficient, often leading to overproduction and parts stored as inventory. This not only increases storage costs, but also potential wastage if the parts are not sold. For companies offering spare parts, this can be a huge problem. Companies are usually bound to suppliers, who often stipulate huge minimum order quantities, even if only a few spare parts are needed.
With AM it is possible and affordable to produce only the number of parts that are needed. No huge inventories need creating because the parts can be produced on demand. Replique’s 3D4U project with Miele demonstrates this well, where Miele’s end-customers can order parts via Miele’s online shop which are then printed and shipped straight to the customer. All within a promised total lead time of five working days, including shipping, it shows that AM can offer fast and affordable parts while avoiding waste.
Minimised transport routes The introduction of AM has produced a shift from linear manufacturing, with centralised distribution, to a decentralised network of suppliers, production partners and customers. This is enabled by low investment costs, as one machine can produce a variety of parts. Minimising transport movements of course comes with a positive impact for the environment, as the carbon footprint of each part is reduced. Parts are then shipped to wherever they are needed, which could be on the other side of the world. This also reduces lead time, especially beneficial in times of supply chain disruptions.
So, in summary, incorporated as part of a print on-demand model, AM can reduce a company’s energy consumption, material waste and carbon footprint. This also comes with benefits to supply chain operability. Traditional supply chains require several steps, each prone to disruption, whereas AM shortens the supply chain and makes it more resilient. 8 replique.io
8 Using 3D printing technology,
Replique enables OEMs to offer parts to customers – on demand, when needed, where needed
Machining capabilities doubled
WES Engineering Solutions, based in Redruth, has invested over £420k in a new top of the range Matsuura CNC milling machine as a consequence of new market growth, expanding its 24/7 machine running capabilities by 200%.
James Gazzard, Group Commercial Director said: “2021 was a huge success for us. We grew our client base by 20%, developed new products and expanded our order book by 50%. With a forecasted 43% growth across the group for 2022/23, this latest investment is in direct response to customer demand.”
In the last year, the precision engineering firm has fought against the weakening automotive sector - which has historically been a core market and strategically focused on expansions in the subsea, nuclear, oil and gas markets. This vision has not only delivered greater sector penetration in these markets but also led to an evolvement of the company’s manufacturing strategy as it migrates more into the ‘big batch’ engineering field.
Mr Gazzard continued: “We’ve worked so hard to achieve our new high volume order books but despite a fleet of advanced machinery and a brilliant, highly skilled and experienced workforce, we simply couldn’t keep up with demand. This is where the new CNC machining centre steps in - solving production volumes, shortening on time delivery and opening up new opportunities. This latest investment allows us to manufacture on a constant cycle as the Matsuura CNC H-Plus 300 enables us to double our lights out running capabilities, halves our running times and significantly enhances our commercial and production efficiencies.”
Reducing the reliance on skilled personnel, through advanced machinery automation is an ongoing solution to the limited skilled recruitment pool the manufacturing sector so commonly experiences.
Mr Gazzard concluded: “We’re huge ambassadors of skills training and apprenticeships. In fact, the new cell leader for the expanded milling section was one of our former apprentices.
We really value our staff and have a number of skilled mechanical engineer positions available. However, accessing the talent is a key concern for the industry. So, we grow our people from the ground up. Our apprentice programme thrives in our low to medium volume, precision engineering manufacturing departments and we’re looking forward to expanding with at least a further three new apprentices this year.”
With WES’s sister company, British Classic Cars (BCC) having also grown, achieving new routes to market across Europe as well as the development of new brake caliper products for Land Rover, Porsche, Mercedes and Datsun, WES Engineering Solutions has streamlined its group’s structure to improve efficiencies across all its businesses. 8 wesltd.com
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Hutchings featured with their recent investment - the Matsuura CNC H-Plus 300
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Wieland-Nemco Ltd. sales@wieland-nemco.com www.wieland-nemco.com
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DIRECTORY |Engineering Capacity
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BROACHING JFL Broaches and Broaching
JFL are broach and broaching specialists with many years personal experience. We offer a comprehensive broaching service covering keyways, squares, hexagons and special forms.
Unit 2, Deethe Farm Industrial Est, Cranfield Rd, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK17 8UR Tel: 01908 585103 www.jflbroaches.co.uk
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CNC PRECISION COMPONENTS Qualiturn Products Limited
Qualiturn are a very modern subcontract machining service. We offer CNC precision Turned and Milled components to your specifications and quantities. We work with all sizes of customers, offering the same service to all. Supplying various market sectors across the world.
7 Fountain Drive, Hertford, Herts, UK, SG13 7UB Tel. +44 (0) 1992 584499 www.qualiturn.co.uk
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MACHINE TOOL MANUALS
LATHES.CO.UK
Lathes.co.uk
store.lathes.co.uk - where Manuals, Catalogues, Drive Belts, Books, Accessories & Spares are listed. The world’s largest machine tool reference archive. Manuals, Catalogues, Books, Pictures Specifications, Technical Guides. Wardlow, Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RP Tel. 01298-871633 (from overseas: +44-1298-871633) from 09:00 to 23:00 UK time www.lathes.co.uk
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DAWSON PRECISION COMPONENTS Manufacturing precision machined components since 1965 Services include: CNC milling, CNC turning, turn/mill machining, sub contracted services, finishing and project management.
Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8QP Tel: 01706 842311 8
SUBCONTRACT CNC TURNING
dpc.co.uk
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5 High quality precision machined components 5 Trusted technical support service 5 Complete and bespoke service from conception to completion 5 AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 approved
Oldfield Street, Crosland Moor Huddersfield HD4 5AJ T: 01484 548903 www.thomas-brown-engineering.co.uk
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PRECISION ENGINEERING Wealdpark Ltd
CNC mill-turn facility using Star sliding head lathes with bar capacity up to 32mm diameter. Miyano and Doosan fixed head lathes with bar capacity up to 65mm. Hurco vertical machining centre.
Sutton Road, St. Helens Merseyside WA9 3DJ Tel: 01744 22567 www.wealdpark.co.uk
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TURNED PARTS Kirkham Engineering Co Ltd
13 - CNC Sliding Heads up to 1”; 14 CNC Twin Turret Fixed Heads up to 65mm; 5 - Twin Turret Twin Spindle; 5 - Twin Turret with Sub-Spindle and 4 - Twin Turret; 4 - CNC Single Turret Fixed Heads up to 6” Billet. Centreless Grinding & T/rolling. All materials - Stainless Steel; Nickel Alloys and other exotics a speciality. Prestwood Place, East Pimbo, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9QE Tel: 01695 727401 www.kirkhamengineering.co.uk
Simpson Springs & Pressings Ltd
Precision manufacturers of a wide range of compression tension and torsion springs. Also circlips, wireforms, contacts, antennas and light pressings. Quality approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2000. Unit 1, Latimer Road Industrial Est, Latimer Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2YD Tel: 0118 978 6573 www.simpsonsprings.co.uk
Precision Products (Brighton) Ltd
A one-stop-shop for high-quality turned parts
Accredited to AS9100 Rev D
Unit 2 Brookside Avenue, Rustington, West Sussex BN16 3LF Telephone: +44 (0) 1903 776 171 www.precisonproducts.co.uk
FARNBOROUGH | Hants | GU14 6TQ 7th | 8th | 9th FEBRUARY
9.30am - 4.30pm
(3.30pm close Thurs)
Where Industry and Innovation converge
Over 600 national and international suppliers come together to exhibit at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre this February for Southern Manufacturing and Electronics (inc AutoAero) 2023. Meet the power behind UK manufacturing industry and see live demonstrations and new product launches of machine tools & tooling, electronics, factory & process automation, packaging & handling, labelling & marking, 3D print technology, test & measurement, materials, composites & adhesives, rapid prototyping, ICT, drives & controls and laboratory equipment. Free industry seminar programme online @ www.industrysouth.co.uk The exhibition is free to attend, free to park and easy to get to. Doors open at 9.30am on Tuesday 7th February.
FREE SEMINARS FREE PARKING
AUTOMATION DEFENCE ELECTRONICS AUTOSPORT MARINE AEROSPACE TRANSPORTATION PACKAGING ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING LOGISTICS FOOD & DRINK ENERGY SMART MANUFACTURING SPACE ENGINEERING R&D MEDICAL COMPOSITES CONSTRUCTION
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for your Fast Track Entry Badge, Preview Magazine and Event Catalogue at www.industrysouth.co.uk
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING & ELECTRONICS
is an ETES event organised by European Trade & Exhibition Services Ltd Tel 01784 880890 · email philv@etes.co.uk
