Start-up motorsport precision engineers turn to PSL Datatrack
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
For a fledgling motorsport manufacturing company, investing in PSL Datatrack production control software has reaped multiple benefits across the whole business. PES reports. Having decided to take the plunge by opening its doors for the first time in August 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, Northants Precision’s decision to make that bold step has been fully vindicated. The company’s high precision engineering services, based around turning and milling expertise, are being used by a growing number of specialist manufacturers and restorers within the motorsport sector. For Dan Green, the ow ..read more
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Catalyst for change
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
In this article, Shane Langston, solutions sales manager at Lantek UK examines how COVID-19 has changed the sheetmetal business, causing companies to re-evaluate their ways of working. The immediate impact of COVID was the need for staff to work from home if possible, which meant that that tasks like programming the cutting machines and preparing quotations needed to be quickly made operational from home offices. About 40% of our customers had an immediate need for this capability as soon as lockdown started. Because of the work that Lantek had already done on remote access in the operation of ..read more
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Conditional automation for metal turning and boring
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
Global metalcutting specialist, Sandvik Coromant, has announced the release of a machine integrated version of its Silent Tools Plus. The launch coincides with the release of CoroPlus Connected, a solution to establish connectivity between machine tools and cutting tools. In combination, the products will enable conditional automation for internal boring applications, forming the basis of the future of automated machining. Released during May, CoroPlus Connected is a brand new product that combines hardware and software to fulfil demand for conditional automation in machining and provide a ste ..read more
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Tapping into vibration-free machining
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
Any engineer knows the consequences of cutting tool vibration when undertaking milling operations can be disastrous. Excessive vibration and tool deflection will instigate poor surface finishes, reduced tool life and accuracy – subsequently increasing costs through inferior cutting tool performance. Add in the potential for catastrophic tool failure and the cost escalation can be huge. Now, MSC Industrial Supply claims to have made vibration a thing of the past with its new exclusive MillMax service. For generations, machine operators have tentatively followed the prescribed cutting speeds and ..read more
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One step drilling and countersinking
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
Kennametal has introduced the HiPACS drilling and countersinking system for aerospace fastener holes. Designed to drill and chamfer holes in one operation, the high-precision tool meets the aerospace industry’s stringent accuracy requirements, while delivering increased tool life in machining composite, titanium and aluminium aircraft skins. “Most fastener hole tools used today are complex made-to-order tools with long lead-times,” says Georg Roth, product manager, Kennametal. “HiPACS uses standard, off-the-shelf components for quick delivery and low cost per hole, by allowing the drill and ch ..read more
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Subcontractor looks towards lights-out machining
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
To upgrade its plant and instigate 24-hour production later this year, High Wycombe-based subcontract machining firm EV Engineering has bought four Japanese-built Okuma mill-turn centres from sole UK agent NCMT and a pair of machining centres from another supplier. Founded in 2001 by David White, the subcontractor specialises in producing complex prismatic components in exotic materials for the oil, gas and energy sector, which accounts for around three-quarters of the firm’s turnover. Mr White says: “The decline in the industry during the middle of the last decade made it difficult for us to ..read more
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New cutting fluid is exceeding all expectations
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
AJ Cook Engineering is a precision subcontract engineering company based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, offering high-quality engineering solutions across a full range of materials. The business was established in December 2015 for the purpose of restoring and building steam engines along with related projects. It quickly built a reputation and established itself in the industry. In 2018 the decision was made to invest in CNC milling machines allowing the company to provide subcontracting services. Within a year, after further investment, mill/turning capabilities were offered for the first time. Tod ..read more
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Yamazaki Mazak backs Worcester elephant parade
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
Yamazaki Mazak is supporting its local community by supporting a charity arts festival this summer in the city home to its European manufacturing plant, Worcester. The global machine tool manufacturer is sponsoring one of 66 elephant sculptures that appeared on the city’s streets and public spaces from 12th July as part of Worcester’s Big Parade, forming an eye-catching art trail. After eight weeks on display, the elephants will be sold to raise money for St. Richard’s Hospice, a Worcester-based organization that cares for adults with serious progressive illnesses. The Big Parade follows in th ..read more
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Software synergy
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
When all’s said and done, optimising productivity and profitability is all about equipment, people, systems and software working harmoniously together in the most efficient way possible. Dave Tudor visited Kent-based sheetmetal and fabrication specialist Contracts Engineering Limited (CEL) to see how pivotal Metamation CAD/CAM software is to the company’s production processes. In this 21st Century digital age, most manufacturing companies realise that being successful requires a multi-faceted approach. It’s important of course to invest in new equipment and machines to take advantage of techno ..read more
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New control software optimises roughing, high-speed milling and jig grinding
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by Michael Tyrrell
2y ago
German machining centre manufacturer Röders has introduced an upgraded CNC system to its machining centre range capable of programming and controlling a full range of metalcutting operations more efficiently, from roughing through high-speed milling to micron-accuracy jig grinding. Available on its 3-axis and 5-axis machines, the Racecut control enables the most demanding requirements for precision to be met, while at the same time delivering high cutting performance including when machining hard materials. Availability of the machines in the UK and Ireland is through sole sales and service ag ..read more
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