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Saw Centre Cuts Path to Productivity with Vollmer
As a company that has roots that date back to 1889, The Saw Centre and its growth trajectory really took off when the company was bought by a father and son partnership in the late 60’s. The company has grown exponentially since then and it now employs more than 30 staff in a 20,000sq/ft purpose built facility. Now in its third generation of family ownership and jointly managed by David Stevenson ...
hyperMILL Provides MAXX Results for Cutting Blue
As the name suggests, Cutting Blue Ltd has a strong commitment to sustainable manufacturing. The Birmingham based business was founded four years ago by Piotr Parobczy as a consultancy imbued in the programming of complex high-value components for the F1 and motorsport industries. However, in the last 18 months, the small subcontract company has commenced manufacturing, purchasing machine tools fr ...
Upgrading to hyperMILL
When Shearline Precision Engineering Ltd recently added to its advanced 5-axis machine tool inventory, the Ely based company recognised that it needed to upgrade its CAM software to maximise the capabilities of its investment. That is why the company has invested in the hyperMILL CAM software from OPEN MIND Technologies. As part of the Shearline Group that operates out of an 8500sq/m manufactu ...
Belman Relies on Cutting Tools from ITC
Born out of the motorsport sector by its founders with over 20 years experience in the industry and headed up by Managing Director Andrew Jarman, Belman Engineering Ltd has grown from a subcontract machining service provider to the F1 industry into a multi-service business. The company offers fast turnaround 5-axis CNC machining for metallic and composite components from its sites in Milton Keynes ...
Volz Engineering Productivity Gains From ETG EDM Installation
As part of the Volz Group, Volz Engineering Ltd has ambitious growth plans. The Rochdale based company has recently invested in a new CMM, two 3-axis machining centres, a turning centre and most recently, a Mistubishi MV2400S wire EDM machine from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG). The Volz Group manufactures HVAC filters for commercial and industrial applications as well as manufacturing ...
Velden Orders Its Fifth Nakamura Turning Centre
As part of its continued investment strategy, Velden Engineering (UK) Ltd has just ordered a Nakamura-Tome NTY3-150 twin spindle 3-turret turning centre from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG). With delivery planned for January 2022, the new addition to the plant list will complement the existing high-end Nakamura-Tome turning centres the company has purchased. Based in Bolton, the foundati ...
Quest for Productivity Leads to Nakamura
Nestled on the outskirts of Dundee, Quest Precision Engineering Ltd has been on a trajectory of continuous growth since Gordon Deuchars joined the business three years ago. Operating out of a 20,000sq/ft facility and serving customers in a diverse range of industry sectors, the Scottish subcontract manufacturer has recently bought not one, but two Nakamura-Tome turning centres from Engineering Tec ...
AA Tools up with new Mitsubishi
When long-established cutting tool manufacturer AA Tools was acquired by new owners in 2014, the objective was to modernise the shop floor equipment with the very latest CNC machine tool technology. For the bespoke cutting tool manufacturer, the acquisition trail included a CNC tool and cutter grinder, a 4th-axis machining centre, a live tooling turning centre, an EDM drilling machine and a Mitsub ...
Quaser Crushes Cycle Times for Robo Challenge
When it comes to creating a wow factor in the manufacturing sector and engaging the masses; few names stand out like Robo Challenge. As a creative company that brings ideas to life, Birmingham based Robo Challenge are the innovators and manufacturers behind TV shows like Robot Wars and are famed for their work on prestigious TV shows like Blue Peter, Guy Martin’s shows, The Gadget Show and much mo ...
Sharpening Service Aiguisatek Benefits from VOLLMER Automation During Pandemic
The global pandemic has impacted businesses around the world, but for Aiguisatek, the impact was compounded by stringent local regulation in the Quebec province that all but shut down manufacturing in the area. Luckily for the Delson based company, its investment in a VOLLMER CHD 270 8-axis TCT circular saw blade sharpening machine with the VOLLMER ND250 automation station enabled the company to r ...
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