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www.pesmedia.com Production Engineering Solutions June 2023 3 Back in the murky past when I was doing my apprenticeship in the early 1980s, there were a few jobs and materials that were an absolute nightmare to machine. I would imagine this is a common scenario for any manufacturing company involved in the business of cutting metal. In my case, as a wetbehind-the ears fledgling apprentice learning his trade on a clapped-out Ward 7 turret lathe, machining Hastelloy and Stellite were my particular nemeses. The former would work harden as soon as you looked at it; the latter, a cobalt chrome heat resistant superalloy (HRSA) is just so brittle and hard. At my company, I think apprentices’ overalls were brown for good reason! So where am I going with this? Well we all have those really challenging jobs that are both difficult and time-consuming but they still need to be done. Our cover story this month is one such instance involving precision subcontractor Subcon Drilling based in Hemel Hempstead and its long term honing machine supplier Delapena. The culprit was a special type of heat-treated motorsport grade titanium, which was proving hugely problematic for Subcon Drilling to hone. The grade, used on parts such as anti-roll bars and torsion springs isn’t only tough, but extremely hard as well. Subcon Drilling has been working with the material for more than a decade, but the only way it could be honed was by hand which was both expensive and time-consuming. A single component would take upwards of an hour to hone, and despite a number of well-intentioned attempts to rectify the situation, literally nothing worked. So Dean Edwards, sales director at Subcon Drilling issued a challenge to Steve Hunt, UK sales manager at Delapena to come up with a solution. The ‘carrot’ was that if he could solve said conundrum, he’d buy a machine from him. So did he? No spoiler alerts here I’m afraid – you’ll need to read the article on pages 28-29 to get the lowdown – but let’s just say ‘mission accomplished and then some’. Dean Edwards is a very happy man. And the moral of this tale? Partnerships. As the old saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved. Delapena and Subcon Drilling have been working together for years. There’s a huge element of trust between the two businesses and from Steve Hunt’s perspective, he just wanted to help his customer out. The result is a fantastic example of how collaboration in business can really reap dividends. It’s all about building strong relationships and supply chains so that when you don’t know the answer to a question yourself, you can ask someone who does. Dave Tudor Editorial Director In manufacturing, close working partnerships between customers and suppliers are worth their weight in gold – and that’s certainly the case with Hemel Hempstead-based precision subcontractor Subcon Drilling and honing specialist Delapena who have been working together for many years. In 2019 however, Subcon Drilling threw down the gauntlet to its longstanding supplier with a specific challenge. Dave Tudor reports. See pages 28-29 Cover story COMMENT/CONTENTS year and is distributed free of charge to applicants in the UK meeting the publisher’s criteria. Subscriptions are also available at £80 per annum to UK readers or £148 overseas. Whilst every care is taken to provide accurate information, the publishers cannot accept liability for errors or omissions, no matter how they may arise. Authors’ opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. All rights reserved. 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pesmedia.com Production Engineering Solutions June 2023 5 NEWS Known for its innovative and relational approach to the marketplace, Compass Business Finance has appointed Jordan Pocock as a finance specialist. Mr Pocock has significant experience in the banking sector, having previously spent seven years at Close Brothers Asset Finance and Leasing. “I’m excited to be moving into a new phase of my career with Compass,” he enthused, “and it’s a perfect opportunity for me to broaden my horizons in the corporate space. Compass is an entrepreneurial and ambitious company with a wide scope, a great team, and a flexible approach to finance. I like their ethos. I’d also like to thank Close Brothers for the support and opportunities I was afforded during my time there.” Jamie Nelson, director at Compass Business Finance, commented: “Jordan will be a fantastic asset to the team; his experience will allow him to hit the ground running and enable us to offer increased support to our markets. Compass have a relational approach to finance, enabling us to bring our customers the best possible solutions – and Jordan is a natural fit.” Compass Business Finance brings an innovative offering to the market, operating both as a broker and a finance company with its own book. Choosing to specialise in manufacturing, namely print and packaging, construction and precision engineering, its teams have successful relationships with a variety of funders enabling them to structure financial solutions that are both flexible and competitive. Q Compass Business Finance www.compassbusinessfinance.co.uk i ĞâââĜ®yµljÒ µ¡¬ĜºĜÖ¬Y®ĞćĈĉĐčĎĐčČĎč COMPANY FINDER 1st Machine Tool Accessories 18 Accretech UK 36 AMRC Training Centre 5 CBE+ 12 CGTech 14 CloudNC 7 Compass Business Finance 5 Delapena 28 Delapena Sintering 28 DMG Mori 6 Dugard 16 Engineering Supply Chain Show 10 GKN Aerospace 34 Guhring 26 HV Wooding 6 Kyal Machine Tools 27 Leader Chuck International 25 LK Metrology 22 MAN 8 McLaren 10 MecWash Systems 33 Mills CNC 7 Mitsubishi Materials 25 MSC Industrial Supply Co 12 N J Metrology 20 Nuclear AMRC 5 Optimax Imaging & Inspection 24 Renishaw 12 Sandvik Coromant 31 Subcon Drilling 28 Tebis 38 Unison 14 Wallwork Group 15 Walter Ewag 15 WFL Millturn Technologies 27 XYZ Machine Tools 17 EDITORIAL ADVERTISING Aberlink 20 Bowers Group 21 Ceratizit UK & Ireland 40 CGTech 33 Delapena 27 EMO 2023 8 Filtration Service Engineering 7 Fladder 37 Haas 15 Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence 22 Hoffmann Group 26 Horn Cutting Tools 30 Iscar 9 Lang Technik 5 MecWash 35 MIE Solutions 16 Mills CNC 11 Mitsubishi Materials 13 Mitutoyo 23 Muffett Engineering Solutions 34 N J Metrology 24 Star GB 4 Starrag 36 Subcon Drilling 31 Swissmatic 18 Sykes Machines 14 TBT 29 Tebis 38 Unisig 32 Unison 6 Ward Hi-Tech 19 XYZ Machine Tools 2 Compass Business Finance appoints Jordan Pocock Aspiring nuclear engineers and scientists have a new route into careers in low-carbon energy, with the launch of a degree apprenticeship delivered by the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre. The Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship has been developed with the support of the Nuclear AMRC and industry partners including the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Rolls-Royce and Sellafield to produce graduate professionals who can work across the UK’s current and future civil nuclear programmes. The course has been designed to provide the engineering and management skills needed to ensure that nuclear systems and equipment can be operated safely and efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable way. Depending on previous experience, the course will take up to five years and graduates will qualify with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons). Liz Gregory, supply chain and skills director at the Nuclear AMRC, said: “There is a real shortage of staff in the nuclear sector, so we are working hard with our partner organisations to meet their needs for high-quality training and to give young people the best possible start in the industry.” Apprentices will be employed by a company working in the nuclear supply chain throughout their training. Their employer will pay the course fees plus a basic salary, either with support from the apprenticeship levy or via co-investment with the Government if the employer doesn’t pay the levy. As part of their final year of study, the student will carry out an industrial project to tackle a real engineering challenge for their employer. For people who want to work in nuclear but are not currently employed in the sector, the AMRC Training Centre can match applicants to a suitable employer. Nikki Jones, director of the AMRC Training Centre, said: “The nuclear sector is a rapidlydeveloping high-value sector in the UK with immense growth opportunities. With the new Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship, we want to feed into the skills bank for industry employers and also provide our apprentices with quality training and knowledge needed to get a head-start in the industry.” Applications for students are now open, with apprentices starting the new course in September. Employers interested in getting involved can contact the AMRC Training Centre for more information. Q AMRC Training Centre www.amrctraining.co.uk Q Nuclear AMRC www.namrc.co.uk New degree apprenticeship launched to boost skills in nuclear Scan here for more Compass Business Finance articles
6 June 2023 Production Engineering Solutions pesmedia.com NEWS Contact us now to discuss your needs: +44 (0) 1723 582 868 I sales@unisonltd.com unisonltd.com • 50 mm or 80 mm CNC tube bending machines • Exceptional power and robust mechanical design • Dual-stack bending – for reduced tool changes • Designed for repetitive tube bending tasks • Choice of industry-leading motors and drives • User-friendly Unison touchscreen control Unison quality – at a highly accessible price! Unison Synergy Hybrid, dual-stack tube bending machines A leading precision engineering specialist in the South East of England has completed a major investment drive as it eyes a £2m opportunity in electric vehicles. HV Wooding, which employs 98 people at its Range Road Industrial Estate facility, has spent more than £250,000 on creating a dedicated manufacturing cell for producing bonded stators and rotors, as well as optimising its rapidly expanding busbar production capabilities. The investment boost has seen it install new ovens and benches and the acquisition of a new AgieCharmilles Cut E 600 wire erosion machine. This will help the company deliver highly precise and accurate results in metalcutting and shaping, reducing turnaround times in the process and supporting orders for the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors. Matt Lacey, sales and marketing manager at HV Wooding, commented: “There’s so many opportunities for us in the EV market and this investment gives us the capacity to go after millions of pounds of new work. “The unit refurbishment, coupled with the new AgieCharmilles wire EDM, will allow us to support our global customer base with the production of prototype and small series production bonded stators and rotors with the best possible lead-times. “Having the additional wire erosion capabilities will also support the highly complex and intricate parts we are increasingly working on, not to mention boosting our capacity for manufacturing bonded stacks.” He continued: “Sales are up about 20% over the last two years, so now is the perfect time to invest in our factory and make sure we position ourselves for the next five to 10 years of growth.” HV Wooding has over 50 years of experience in providing precision engineering solutions for clients in over 25 different countries. The company offers busbar manufacture, wire erosion, laser cutting, CNC machining, metal stamping and assembly, with all work carried out to exacting quality standards governed by ISO9001:2015, ISO45001 and environmental ISO14001 accreditations. Mr Lacey concluded: “There is significant interest in electrification as the automotive sector looks to get ahead of the game with the ban on combustion engines in new cars coming into play in 2030 and the energy sector continuing its growth. “Our precision engineering capabilities are perfect for producing busbars, stators and rotors that will help power the vehicles of the future.” Q HV Wooding www.hvwooding.co.uk Matt Lacey (HV Wooding) with the new AgieCharmilles Cut E 600 The first batch of solar panels installed at DMG Mori’s biggest machine tool factory, located in Iga, Japan, has been generating 5,400kW of power since 1st February 2023. The project took six months to complete and the initial panels will produce six million kWh per year, enough for about 13% of the annual power demand at the Iga plant. Installation of the second batch of panels will be completed this year and start providing 5,200kW from February 2024. The third batch will start operation by December of next year, generating an additional 2,800kW, by which time 130,000m² of the rooftops will be covered. The total output of 13.4MW will satisfy 30% of the factory’s annual demand and make the installation the largest such power generation system for private commercial use ever built in Japan. All the electricity generated by the solar power generation facility will be consumed at the Iga machine tool production plant, eventually reducing the site’s CO2 emissions by approximately 5,300 tonnes per year. Apart from being environmentally friendly, the installation will provide a stable, long-term power source and help to protect DMG Mori from market fluctuations and fuel supply problems, thereby strengthening its business resilience. DMG Mori is making numerous efforts towards achieving a carbon-neutral, recyclingorientated and sustainable operation. The group is already using renewable electrical energy at all its sites in Japan and since May 2022, a new biomass plant has been in operation at Iga that uses wood chips as fuel for carbon-neutral power generation. Another solar power system has been in operation at DMG Mori’s US plant in Davis, California since November 2022 and from February 2025, the Nara factory in Japan will also begin generating electricity from solar panels. Furthermore, the group offsets CO2 emissions that it cannot reduce by investing in internationally recognised, sustainable climate protection projects. Since 2021, DMG Mori’s entire manufacturing processes, from parts procurement to product shipment, have been carbon-neutral. Today, all DMG Mori machines worldwide are shipped carrying a GreenMachine logo. The company will continue to expand the use of renewable energy to accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions and contribute to the realisation of a carbon-neutral society. Q DMG Mori www.dmgmori.com The first batch of solar panels installed at DMG Mori’s Iga machine tool factory in Japan has been generating 5,400kW of power since 1st February 2023 Machine tool manufacturer installing Japan’s largest private solar power generation system HV Wooding targets electrification after £250K investment Scan here for more DMG Mori articles
pesmedia.com Production Engineering Solutions June 2023 7 NEWS NEWS SWARF BRIQUETTER / COMPACTING SYSTEMS FOR STAND-ALONE OR CENTRAL SYSTEMS Designed for chipped and broken swarf, as well as stringy and bushy. Standard bridge breaker supplied with 5 HD knife cutters. Auto stop-start. Standard hopper for intermittent feed to accommodate peaks and troughs in swarf rate. Up to 80% reduction of the overall volume of the swarf. Increase of the economic value of the swarf. Reduction of time in managing the swarf. Recovery of cutting oils and coolants from the swarf. Reduction of the environmental impact. Increase of the cleanliness of the workshop. OMCR is a compact briquetting machine which is specifically designed to serve a single machine tool, or to be positioned directly under the chip conveyor. OMCR is designed for the compaction of steel, cast iron, aluminium, copper, brass, bronze and titanium. OMCR is for a fully automated operation. Tel: +44 (0) 1562 602333 Email: sales@fse.co.uk Web: www.fse.co.uk Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions (formerly Doosan) and Zayer machine tools in the UK and Ireland, and a leading supplier of advanced automation system solutions to component manufacturers, is showcasing two high-performance Doosan cobots on its stand at the Automation UK exhibition in June. The two cobots, a powerful, heavy-duty H2017 model with a 1,700mm reach radius and a 20kg maximum payload capacity, and a versatile M1509 model with a 900mm reach radius and a 15kg maximum payload capacity, are sharing centre stage on Mills’ stand (B01) at the show. Together they will provide visitors with a good overview of the Doosan range of cobots available from Mills CNC and, at the event, will be undertaking a series of repetitive and routine pick and place and assembly operations designed to demonstrate their flexibility, dexterity, productivity potential and ease-of-use and deployment. Since being introduced into the UK and Irish markets by Mills back in 2019, Doosan cobots have become a mainstay for a growing number of component manufacturers looking to improve their productivity and process efficiencies. A majority of cobot installations over the last four years have a definite machine tending focus, involving manufacturers committed to getting more from their DN Solutions’ and/or Doosan machine tools through automated, unmanned operation. Heath Redman, Mills CNC’s chief technical officer, commented: “Doosan cobots are transformative and have helped many manufacturers revolutionise their production processes. The two cobots being showcased on our stand will demonstrate the power, productivity and flexibility of collaborative robot technology.” Automation UK is being held on June 20-21 at the CBS Arena in Coventry. Mills CNC will be on Stand B01. Q Mills CNC www.millscnc.co.uk Automated manufacturing company, CloudNC, is to supply precisionmanufactured components to the fusion energy industry, thanks to a new agreement with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). UKAEA, a UK Government research organisation responsible for the development of fusion energy, has selected CloudNC, a manufacturing company that develops advanced software to automate many manual steps in component production, to supply components that support the manufacture of diagnostic windows used in fusion. Diagnostic windows allow observers to view and monitor critical occurrences within complex equipment, such as reactions that take place inside a fusion machine. Automation options on show The Doosan H2017 cobot CloudNC to supply components for nuclear fusion Scan here for more Mills CNC articles
8 June 2023 Production Engineering Solutions pesmedia.com NEWS Welcome to the world’s leading trade fair for production technology. The agreement means that CloudNC will produce components at its factory in Chelmsford, Essex, for UKAEA that are potentially of critical importance to the development of future fusion power plants in the UK and the world. It’s the first time that CloudNC has manufactured components for the fusion industry. Theo Saville, chief executive and founder of CloudNC, said: “Manufacturing components for the fusion energy sector presents unique challenges, as most commercially available materials and techniques cannot withstand close proximity to such fundamental reactions. “As a result, the parts must be manufactured to exacting standards, requiring advanced metrology equipment, as well as a meticulous focus on quality, both of which we provide. I look forward to our components making a difference to the next generation of fusion machines, both now and through new supply deals in the future.” Samuel Nouvellon, project manager at UKAEA for the development and production of the diagnostic windows, said: “These components are critical to the development of new research programmes and fusion power plants, and need to be made to the highest specifications. We selected CloudNC because of their ability to meet those requirements, and are pleased to have found a high-quality manufacturer so close to home.” Q CloudNC www.cloudnc.com Eight manufacturing SMEs have responded to the lack of a coherent industrial strategy in the UK by launching their own ‘MANifesto’. The Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), which comprises seven subcontract manufacturers and an engineering design agency, has responded to the Government’s faltering strategic vision for industry by delivering its own blueprint for making the country globally competitive. Bosses believe the four pillars of Investment, People, International Trade and Sustainability and Net Zero should form the overarching approach and will form the guiding principles for the individual businesses inside the collective. They are now calling on the Government to facilitate growth by providing tailored support and removing some of the bureaucratic barriers currently in place. Austin Owens, founder of Grove Design and co-chair of MAN, commented: “We got tired of waiting for government to develop a vision like they benefit from in other countries, so decided to create our own MANifesto that will guide the future development of the eight firms and, in our opinion, the sector as a whole.” One of the pillars of the MANifesto is a commitment to investment, and this covers specialist assistance to accelerate automation, digitalisation and technology, more funding support for R&D/ product development and dedicated assistance to aid energy intensive industries to upgrade equipment. Sustainability and Net Zero is the final element of the vision and arguably the biggest talking point in business at the moment. There are two main strands to this pillar, including supporting UK manufacturing to commercialise greener products and technologies and the potential for a specialist fund to make factories more sustainable and to accelerate decarbonisation. Peter Davies, CEO of James Lister & Sons and co-chair of MAN Group, added: “We believe the MANifesto outlines clear, short and long-term objectives and many of these we can achieve on our own. We’re just asking for a level playing field to compete on and some simple enablers to ensure our competitiveness.” The Manufacturing Assembly Network works together to encourage collaboration, best practice sharing and to promote UK manufacturing. It is made up of Alucast, Brandauer, Grove Design, James Lister & Sons, KimberMills International, Muller Holdings, Nemco and PP Control & Automation. Q MAN www.man-group.co.uk/assemblyproposition/manifesto/ Manufacturing collective launches industrial strategy MDs and young engineers from the MAN Group launch the MANifesto at WMG in Coventry Scan here for more CloudNC articles
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10 June 2023 Production Engineering Solutions pesmedia.com NEWS SOURCING A SUBCONTRACTOR JUST GOT EASIER! www.pesmedia.com Click ‘Magazine’ Click ‘Subcontractor Sourcing Guide’ McLaren: UK needs to futureproof electrification supply chain The UK has a golden opportunity to be the global home of electrified supercar manufacturing, provided it can futureproof its supply chain and attract investment in critical technologies, McLaren has said. Speaking at the FT Future of the Car Summit in London, McLaren Automotive CEO Michael Leiters said that the UK must attract investment in key areas including powerdense, high-performance battery technology. Mr Leiters said the technology – which is crucial for delivering a fully-electric driving experience that exceeds that of today’s combustion engine supercars – would be ready within the decade. The comments coincide with Michael Leiters announcing a multi-year partnership with UK engine supplier Ricardo to manufacture its next-generation of McLaren-designed highperformance V8 engines at the heart of its hybrid powertrains. McLaren has said that over 90% of its supercars would have some form of electrification within five years. Mr Leiters, however, warned that investment in the supplychain of critical technologies is essential for UK highperformance car manufacturers to remain competitive on a global scale. He continued that if McLaren was to switch powertrains to pure-electric today, the amount of Britishsourced components would drop from 75 to 35%. “The UK has a rich history in motorsport and performance car manufacturing which – with the correct playing conditions – means the UK is ideally placed to lead the world in the development of the next generation of supercars and related technologies,” he enthused. Mr Leiters added that McLaren’s core technological expertise in lightweight carbon fibre and aerodynamics can help improve energy efficiency and is not only applicable to supercars but is also attracting strong interest from other sectors including the aerospace industry. Q McLaren www.mclaren.com Michael Leiters The Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024 has been announced with a dedicated focus to promote high-quality UK-based engineering subcontractors and services. The skills, capabilities and quality in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing supply chains is being given a new showcase. The Engineering Supply Chain Show (ESC) has been launched with the aim of boosting trade opportunities for national manufacturing. The ESC show, which is where engineering and manufacturing buyers can go to find world-class suppliers, exclusively in the UK engineering and manufacturing supply chain, is being co-located in a dedicated hall alongside MACH 2024, the UK’s national show for engineering-based manufacturing, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham between 15-19 April 2024. The three-day ESC Show will take place from 16-18 April. The ESC show is promoted by the Engineering Industries Association (EIA), a cluster member of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA). The EIA is dedicated to raising the profile of the supply chain to boost opportunities for the companies that operate within it. By exhibiting at the ESC show, companies can showcase their capabilities to the engineering and manufacturing community. It is dedicated to buyers looking to source precision Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024 launched
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12 June 2023 Production Engineering Solutions pesmedia.com NEWS Chesterfield-based manufacturer CBE+ has made a £2m investment in plant to assist in its continued growth journey. The family-owned business has developed and installed what is thought to be Europe’s first robotic automated electroless nickel plating line. This new manufacturing capability will allow the company to undertake a range of innovative projects at its Chesterfield base, including the processing of small, precision-engineered components in high volumes and the ability to deliver high-quality parts consistently. The automated line from Sidasa Engineering will also facilitate a highly repeatable surface treatment process, reducing the time taken to complete and send large orders to customers and significantly increasing CBE+’s electroless nickel production capacity, using a FANUC robot system. Chief executive officer, Marie Cooper, said: “The new plating line reduces the scope for human error by automating dosing control and deposition monitoring and measuring. This results in a consistently high-quality finish on the products we process.” This is the latest of significant investment in the business. A sum of £4m has been invested over the last few years including a new EDM line and merger with Nitec UK at the back end of 2022. Ms Cooper added: “Automating these tasks means we can redeploy skilled employees to projects that require higher levels of expertise. As well as freeing up time from the plating line, we are also automating parts of the jigging process in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). This will enable the team to use their skills and expertise on projects that will interest and challenge them, as well as helping to drive the business forward.” The CBE+ offering now includes precision engineering, gear cutting, assembly and test facilities as well as the new EDM plant and electroless nickel plating – taking the headcount at the 70,000ft2 site in Chesterfield from 65 to 88. This investment continues CBE+’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. The new nickel-plating line will be linked with the newly commissioned effluent water treatment plant and combined heat and power (CHP) system. The CHP system captures heat generated as a by-product of electrical power generation which is then used to provide heat energy for the surface treatment processes. The effluent plant filters and neutralises all waste chemistry on-site and allows for environmentally safe disposal and recycling. Q CBE+ https://cbeplus.com New robotic manufacturing plating plant installed at CBE+ subcontracting products and services from high-quality UK-based suppliers. The ESC show will be the only colocated exhibition alongside MACH 2024 and will have direct access to the 26,000 attendees that visit the UK’s national show. One visitor badge provides access to both events. The show launches as part of the MTA’s commitment to support the UK’s aspiration to be a global leader in advanced and digital manufacturing. The event is designed to create new business opportunities in the engineering-based manufacturing sector. James Selka, chief executive officer at the MTA, explained: “Since bringing the EIA on board as part of the MTA family in 2021, we have continued to shine a spotlight on the UK engineering supply chain, hosting a well-received showwithin-a-show at MACH 2022. “Now in a dedicated hall alongside MACH 2024, ESC 2024 is the ideal place for world-class subcontractors and supply chain engineering companies to generate business leads from new customers. “With more and more reshoring taking place, the ESC show is the destination for the UK manufacturing community, seeking to shorten their supply chain by sourcing more domestic content.” Q Engineering Supply Chain Show www.engineeringsupplychain.co.uk MSC Industrial Supply Co. (MSC) has joined Renishaw’s Channel Partner Programme, marking the latest in a series of strategic partnerships to enhance its portfolio of metalworking and MRO industrial consumables. Renishaw is renowned as a global leader in high precision metrology technology. Launched in 2021, the Renishaw Channel Partner Programme aims to increase the level of local customer service and support. Partner companies are carefully selected based on their sector-specific expertise and range of cutting-edge metrology and manufacturing disciplines. Under the partnership agreement, MSC will stock a broad portfolio of Renishaw machine tool probes and styli products. A series of Renishaw products will also be installed at the newly built MSC Technology Centre in Wednesbury to further improve its technical engineering support offering for customers. Robert Hooper, category manager at MSC commented: “Renishaw is one of the iconic names in British manufacturing, and we are pleased to have joined their Channel Partner Programme. “The partnership will result in increased technical support from Renishaw, including training for our engineering and sales teams to gain a deeper understanding of Renishaw’s products. The MSC Technology Centre will also include Renishaw machine tool probing. This will allow our customers to not only see Renishaw metrology technology in action, but the MSC engineering team will also use the technology when conducting customer projects to find time-saving and cost-saving processes for production.” Luke O’Reilly, area sales manager – West Midlands at Renishaw, added: “It is a fantastic opportunity for Renishaw to partner with MSC to better support our customer base, as well as provide Renishaw’s industry-leading metrology solutions and high precision equipment to new customers. We are committed to working with MSC to help customers reduce cost and improve productivity.” MSC Industrial Supply Co www.mscdirect.co.uk Renishaw www.renishaw.com MSC joins Renishaw Channel Partner Programme Matthew Garbett, MSC technology centre manager (left) with Luke O’Reilly, Renishaw’s West Midlands area sales manager Scan here for more Renishaw articles Scan here for more MSC Industrial Supply articles
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14 June 2023 Production Engineering Solutions pesmedia.com NEWS ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR UHEXLOGLQJ DQG UHWURILWWLQJ : ( 6\NHV JHDU PDFKLQH ZH KDYH VSDUH FDSDFLW\ WR UHPDQXIDFWXUH RWKHU PDNHV RI JHDU FXWWLQJ PDFKLQHV :H FDQ UHEXLOG $1< PDFKLQHV IURP /RUHQ] /LHEKHUU 3IDXWHU *OHDVRQ +XUWK :0: DQG 0DWUL[ 7KUHDG *ULQGHUV :H RIIHU JHQHURXV SDUW H[FKDQJH DQG DUH DOZD\V ORRNLQJ IRU VXUSOXV PDFKLQHV &RQWDFW 0U &KDQ 6&KRZGKU\ : ( 6\NHV *% /WG 7 ( FKDQ#IDUUHOOHQJLQHHULQJ FRP www.sykesmachines.com CGTech will showcase its expanded range of software applications for the aerospace industry at the forthcoming Paris Airshow being held from 19-23 June. Vericut software simulates CNC machining to detect errors, potential collisions, and areas for improvement. The software operates independently, but also integrates with all leading CAM systems. It is widely used in aerospace and defence and the latest release, Vericut 9.3, features enhancements to the core software that create ‘smarter’ more efficient manufacturing processes. New functionality focuses on bringing in data around the machine, the tools, and the stock to improve simulation and the overall manufacturing workflow. Improvements have also been made to strengthen Vericut’s core, including improved collision checking, increasing the limit on axes per subsystem, and more. Cutting tool data in the Tool Performance Database and machine monitoring are only a few of the notable changes in this version. In addition, CGTech will be demonstrating its Vericut Force optimisation module, which reduces machining times by as much as 30-70% while also extending the life of cutting tools. Vericut Force, has also received additional features and enhancements in 9.3. Alongside improvements to core features and functionality, deflection calculations have changed to account for the entire rotating tool assembly, where previous versions only accounted for solid round tools with holders. This change in deflection along with cutting tool data and information about stock material, improves part surface finish, ensures the part meets the appropriate dimensions, and extends cutter life. Finally, CGTech will exhibit the latest versions of Vericut Composites Programming (VCP) and Simulation (VCS) Software. The aerospace industry continues to push for lighter, faster, and more costeffective parts and to support these goals, VCP now puts more power into the user’s hands. VCP and VCS both feature improvements to simulation graphics and ease of use such as adjusting the rendering of form edges, importing form surfaces, creating and saving custom views, and more. Improvements have also been made to algorithms such as form offset linking, advanced path generation, and advanced rosette systems. CGTech can be found in Hall 4 at Booth E92 at the Paris Airshow this summer. Q CGTech www.cgtech.co.uk The Vericut Force optimisation module Unison Tube LLC, the North American division of UK-based Unison Ltd, will present a number of innovative tube manipulation technologies at Fabtech – North America’s largest metalforming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. The event takes place in Chicago from 11-14 September. Unison machines on show on stand D41930 will include an allelectric Unison Breeze 100mm (maximum tube diameter) multistack tube bender and one of the company’s manually operated, CNC-controlled EvBend 1000 models. The all-electric Unison Breeze 100mm machine Unison invented ultra-precise, all-electric tube and pipe bending, and the Breeze 100mm machine is one of the company’s flagship models. Like all Unison Breeze tube bending machines, it offers rapid setup, fast tooling changes, high power, rigid mechanical design, and all-electric control for right-first- time repeat subcontract work, or immediately after producing a single trial part. Equipped with Unison’s recently upgraded Unibend software, all-electric Breeze machines also offer cycle time speed improvements in the region of 25% compared to earlier models and incorporate new teach routine and simulation features. The Unison EvBend range Unison’s EvBend 1000 is a highprecision 3-axis machine that was developed to reduce the entry cost to precision rotary draw tube bending. The machine combines manually operated feed, tube rotation and bending force, with CNC-controlled braking on the carriage feed, rotation and bend arm axes. Typically used for low-volume, high-accuracy production and prototyping, Unison EvBend machines provide accurate multi-plane bending at a much lower cost than many CNC benders. Two models are currently available – the EvBend 1000 for bending tube of up to 16mm in diameter, and the EvBend 2000, a machine featuring power-assisted operation and capable of bending tube of up to 50mm in diameter. The EvBend CNC control includes a PC-based 15-inch touchscreen and is capable of processing up to 100 bends per component. Unison EvBend machines are widely used across the aerospace and motorsport sectors for bending precision components. “Fabtech 2022 was an incredibly successful event for us,” commented Unison Tube LLC’s vice president, Stuart Singleton. “With that in mind, we are looking forward to attending this year’s event with a larger booth and an even more exciting line up of tube bending machines. “To arrange to meet me or another member of the Unison Tube team at Fabtech, simply email sales@unisonltd.com.” Q Unison www.unisonltd.com CGTech to present expanding range of aerospace applications at air show Unison tube bending technology at Fabtech 2023 Scan here for more CGTech articles Scan here for more Unison articles
pesmedia.com Production Engineering Solutions June 2023 15 NEWS NEWS SUPER SPEED HAAS SUPER SPEED MACHINES FOR HIGH VOLUME MANUFACTURING SUPER MINI MILLS UP TO 15,000RPM DRILL/MILL/TAP UP TO 20,000RPM SUPER SPEED VMCs UP TO 15,000RPM 5-AXIS UMCs UP TO 15,000RPM ROTARIES UP TO 830º/SEC HAAS AUTOMATION • 01603 760539 • ENQUIRIES@HAAS.CO.UK • HAAS.CO.UK Two cost-effective Walter Helitronic tool grinders will make their UK debuts this summer when Walter Ewag UK stages an open house at its Warwick headquarters on June 27-29. The Helitronic Mini Plus and the Helitronic G 200 represent the most affordable – yet very capable and highly accurate – models in the comprehensive range of tool and insert grinding, erosion and laser machines available from Walter Ewag UK. Both machines are designed for processing tools up to 125mm diameter and both can utilise optional technology to capitalise on the rewards of increased automation. “In addition to showcasing the capabilities of these machines, the threeday open house will also be staging daily workshops/demonstrations of a series of Walter’s money-saving and user-friendly operation tool production and regrinding, as well as inspection technologies,” explained sales director & general manager Phil Morris. Helitronic Tool Studio software will be demonstrated at the open house on both the Helitronic G 200 and the Helitronic Mini Plus. The latter can be used as a costeffective ‘basic’ machine or as a fully automated model for the effective and efficient production of tools from 1 to 16mm diameter, machining even complex geometries in a single clamping. The machine has a tool regrinding capability of up to 125mm diameter. A basic machine can be configured with a wide range of efficiency options and various loading systems. The basis for the flexibility of the Helitronic Mini Plus is Walter’s innovative gantry design where the economical production of geometries in a single setup is guaranteed by a powerful HSK belt spindle with two spindle ends for up to six grinding wheels (as standard). With a maximum grinding wheel diameter of 150mm, the Helitronic G 200 features a low-vibration solid mineral cast bed and is of C-frame construction that offers high damping capabilities and temperature stability, resulting in maximum precision in grinding. Its X-, Y- and Z- linear axes mirror Walter’s renowned quality standards, and the rotating A- and C-axes have torque motors for maximised usage with minimal service. The machine is available with a swivelling, multi-function touch panel having a 21.5-inch monitor. To register your interest in the open house, contact Phil Morris, sales director & general manager, on 01926 485047/07714 826832. Q Walter Ewag www.walter-machines.com Two new machines on show at Walter Ewag UK June open house At this year’s Paris Airshow, Wallwork Group will demonstrate how its heat treatments, PVD coatings, vacuum brazing, and plasma nitriding services improve the performance of compressor blades, blisks, disks, bearings, fasteners, honeycomb seals and more. The company will join other champions of UK industry on the Midlands Aerospace Alliance stand in the UK Pavilion, stand F172 Pod 1. Howard Maher, group sales manager said: “Europe continues to be an important and growing market for Wallwork. The aviation sector remains strong despite geopolitical events and is continually seeking to reduce component weight, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Here our proprietary advanced ultra hard coating systems such as Nitron Flight for compressor blades plays a significant role.” Wallwork has Nadcap accreditation and Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and other prime approvals. Mr Maher added: “Another attraction for European aerospace component manufacturers is our range of services from a single supplier which assures competitive lead-times and pricing. For example, duplex processes, such as plasma nitriding followed by PVD coating, can take place at one location. We also have our own in-house laboratory facilities, mechanical testing, and research and development teams of experienced metallurgists to help customers further improve their parts.” Trade visitor days at the International Paris Airshow run from 19-22 June. Q Wallwork Group www.wallworkht.co.uk Wallwork to exhibit at Paris Airshow Scan here for more Walter Ewag articles Scan here for more Wallwork Group articles
16 June 2023 Production Engineering Solutions pesmedia.com MACHINING Located near Eastbourne on the South Coast, Dicker Precision Components has recently taken delivery of another machining centre from Dugard Machine Tools. As a subcontract manufacturer serving a diverse range of industries from medical and aerospace to offshore, subsea and defence, Dicker Precision needed a high-quality machine from a supplier with a track record of delivering within a short turnaround. Dugard was the first name on the company’s radar. Based in Hailsham in Sussex, Dicker Precision was founded in 1973 – and for much of its existence, the ISO 9001 certified manufacturer has purchased machine tools from Brightonbased Dugard. “They have always been very good to us – and we have worked with Dugard for 30 plus years,” says managing director Mark Love. “We’ve had several Dugard machines down the years, and we get excellent levels of service. Furthermore, they are just down the road from us so it just makes sense. Regarding the latest machine, Dugard had a model in stock so we went for it.” The subcontractor has recently taken delivery of a Dugard 1100 vertical machining centre to complement its existing range of Dugard machine tools that include a Dugard 1000Y Plus and a heavyweight Dugard 1886B HD with a 4th axis and a BT50 spindle taper. “I went to Dugard to see the machine and it was in the showroom with the guarding off, so I could see the build quality,” Mr Love continues. “The price point of the machine is particularly good, especially considering the extras we have on it. We bought the machine and it was up and running within two weeks. “We specified a Nikken 4th axis unit, and we also have Renishaw probing which makes everything so much easier and quicker. We don’t need to get the clock out – and I have an app on my phone, so we can put one line of code in, and it runs perfectly.” He adds: “We use the through coolant facility quite a lot and with carbide drilling, we wouldn’t buy a machine without it. The machine also has an extremely useful air blast, as we do a lot of dry cutting on stainless steel. Overall, this machine has been a cracking deal and it has significantly enhanced our capacity. It was originally bought to replace an older machine that we were having reliability issues with.” Mr Love further explains: “We’ve only used the new machine for processing stainless steel so far – but it’s cutting all day long. We tend to put long cycle time jobs on the machine, as it will just run and run. It also allows our operator to go and work on other machines simultaneously. It virtually runs itself.” The new machining centre has been supplied to Dicker Precision with the latest Mitsubishi CNC system. “The CNC has a touchscreen, and it has some interesting quirks to it, but in all honesty, it is no different to operate than a FANUC control system,” Mr Love affirms. “There may be a couple of G- and M-codes that are slightly different, but for all the programs we are running on our other Dugard machines that are all FANUC controlled, we can transfer to the new machine with just a couple of tweaks. “The processing speed is particularly impressive and if the need arises, we could easily run faster machining cycles.” Q Dugard www.dugard.com Scan here for more Dugard articles Whether working from home or in the office, MIE Solutions can help. Contact us today to find out more about our award-winning software. Do you need clearer visibility of your entire business? www.mie-solutions.co.uk sales@mie-solutions.co.uk 01527 576444 Designed by manufacturers, for manufacturers MIETrak Pro - ERP SOFTWARE The new Dugard 1100 VMC at Dicker Precision Dicker Precision has several Dugard machines on its shopfloor near Eastbourne Managing director Mark Love operating the new Dugard 1100 VMC Components produced on the new Dugard machine Dugard delivers for precision subcontractor
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