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NEWS NEWS NEWS

A NEW ERA FOR FLOYD AUTOMATIC TOOLING LTD

On 6th January, leading UK cutting tool

distributor Helix Tool Company Ltd

acquired Baldock-based Floyd Automatic

Tooling following Richard and Chantal

Floyd's decision to retire from the business

after 35 years.

With branches in Leeds and Durham,

Helix Tool has an ambitious growth strategy

that includes consolidating the industrial

tooling distribution market. With a

reputation built upon 30 years of delivering

exceptional product lines and performancebased

industrial solutions, the acquisition of

Floyd Automatic will enable Helix Tool to

penetrate a new target audience. In an

undisclosed transaction, the Leeds-based

business has made a double acquisition of

Floyd Automatic Tooling Ltd and Nsert-UK

Ltd based in Washington, Tyne and Were.

The acquisitions are highly complementary

and in line with Helix’s organic and M&Aled

strategy.

Discussing the purchase of Floyd

Automatic, Matt Cattell, CEO of Helix Tools

holding company, said: “We are thrilled to

welcome Floyd Automatic into the Helix

family. Today’s announcement signifies a

strong start to 2025 for Helix, and we are

confident that customers will see significant

benefits in terms of product offering and

exceptional technical expertise.”

Discussing the transition to new

stewardship for the previously owned family

business, retiring Owner and Managing

Director of Floyd Automatic, Mr Richard

Floyd, says: “I started Floyd Automatic

Tooling in 1990 with the support of my

father, Bill. Over the last 35 years, we have

built a fantastic business and an incredibly

talented team that I am extremely proud of.

We aimed to introduce Swiss-type tooling

innovations to provide solutions for sliding

head-turning centres and CAM-auto users.

Over the decades, our offering has expanded

exponentially in line with both the

technology and the requirements of the

marketplace. We have built partnerships

with suppliers and clients that have spanned

decades; many business relationships are

now close friendships. The staff and

management team at Floyd Automatic will

undoubtedly take the Floyd brand,

relationships, service and product portfolio

forward with new vigour – and I wish our

new owners every success in the future.”

Adding his sentiment, Helix Tool

Managing Director Mr Paul Lynch says: “As

part of our strategy to consolidate the

industrial tooling supply network in the UK,

Floyd Automatic is a fantastic acquisition for

our business. Floyd Automatic has always

had a reputation for delivering high-end

niche solutions with expertise that reaches

far beyond that of its rivals. This acquisition

will allow Helix customers to have

streamlined access to Floyd Automatic's

products, solutions, and technical expertise.

We want to extend our gratitude to Richard

Floyd for building a robust, unique and

successful business, and we are relishing the

opportunity to take the company forward

with the talented staff that will now be part

of the Helix family.”

www.floydautomatic.co.uk

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NEWS NEWS NEWS

EMBRACING THE FUTURE AT IGUS: AI’S

TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT ON MANUFACTURING

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly made its

way into people’s personal and professional

lives; in the constantly evolving landscape of

manufacturing, it’s a game-changer.

On January 13th, 2025, the AI

Opportunities Action Plan* was published,

outlining the ways the government plans to

ramp up the adoption of Artificial

Intelligence across the UK to boost economic

growth, increase jobs for the future and

enhance people’s everyday lives. A sector

that is already seeing the immense impact of

AI is manufacturing, and with the support of

leading technology firms and £14bn in

funding, AI demands to be taken seriously.

Manufacturers like igus® are navigating the

complexities of the Fifth Industrial

Revolution where AI stands at the forefront,

driving unprecedented advancements in

efficiency, precision, and innovation but

emphasising the importance of maintaining

human creativity within this.

REVOLUTIONISING PRODUCTION

PROCESSES

AI’s integration into manufacturing processes

is reshaping the industry. Technologies are

enhancing every aspect of production, for

example predictive maintenance and realtime

quality control. Motion plastics

manufacturer, igus®, offers smart

maintenance solutions i.Cee (predictive

maintenance) and i.Sense (condition

monitoring) to enhance operational efficiency

and prevent unexpected downtime.

i.Cee leverages AI to analyse data from

machinery sensors, and monitor the

condition of components such as cables,

bearings, and energy chains. By collecting

data on factors such as temperature,

humidity, and vibration, i.Cee enables

dynamic service life calculation, determining

the best time for scheduled maintenance.

This proactive approach reduces unexpected

downtimes and maintenance costs, ensuring

smoother operations and increased

productivity.

Condition monitoring technology,

i.Sense, also uses AI to monitor the condition

of machine components and any values that

arise outside the expected limits result in an

alert or notification that maintenance is

required. This information provides the basis

for planning time for maintenance, made

possible through its ability to detect potential

issues before they develop further.

ENHANCING QUALITY AND

PRECISION

AI is making significant progress in

providing accurate and tailored solutions to

problems. Advanced computer vision

systems powered by AI can scan products in

real-time and identify defects or areas for

improvement with incredible accuracy. The

igusGO app demonstrates this new use for

AI, allowing anyone to photograph an

application and its surroundings, where they

are met with product suggestions that will

enhance the performance of their machine.

This not only ensures higher quality

products are being used to optimise

performance but also greatly cuts down the

time spent searching for the perfect solution.

Smart Factories: The Future of

Manufacturing

The concept of smart factories, where AI

and other advanced technologies create

highly automated and flexible production

environments, is also becoming a reality.

These factories use real-time data analytics

and AI to monitor and adjust production

processes autonomously, maximising

efficiency while minimising waste. This level

of automation and adaptability is essential

for manufacturers to stay competitive in a

fast-paced global market.

HUMAN-ROBOT COLLABORATION

AI is also transforming the workforce in

manufacturing. Collaborative robots, or

Cobots, such as the igus ReBeL® are

designed to work alongside humans, taking

on low-skill tasks that allow employees to

focus on more complex and fulfilling work.

This collaboration not only enhances

productivity but also improves workplace

safety and job satisfaction.

As we look to the future, the role of AI in

manufacturing will only continue to grow.

By embracing AI and the opportunities it

creates, manufacturers can reach new levels

of efficiency, quality, and innovation,

positioning themselves at the cutting edge of

the industry. The journey towards realising

the full potential of AI in manufacturing is

ongoing, but the benefits are already clear.

Those adopting these technologies now are

undoubtedly shaping the future of

manufacturing.

*Read the AI Opportunities Action Plan

here: AI Opportunities Action Plan -

GOV.UK

www.igus.co.uk


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New auto crowning with greater opening height and stroke

The AMADA HRB series is the latest evolution in hydraulic drive press brakes. The machine combines a new frame design and the solid

characteristics of the HFE3i series, to further improve the productivity; it also features the latest innovative multi-touch screen interface

AMNC 3i with Lite mode. The processing precision enables the production of very high quality batches thanks to the new optional auto

crowning device, at low energy costs and with unrivalled process stability. The range covers 50 to 220 tonnes and 2 to 4 metres.

AMADA UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1562 749 500

Email: info@amada.co.uk

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TIMTOS 2025 TO HIGHLIGHT RK INTERNATIONAL'S

ADVANCED UK-SUPPORTED GRINDING SOLUTIONS

TIMTOS has been known as one of the leading

global machine tool exhibitions for many years,

with over 90,000 visitors in 2023.

From March 3rd to 8th, 2025, RK

International Machine Tools, one of the UK’s

leading grinding machine suppliers, will support

its partners at the exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan.

“Working closer than ever, the RK

relationship with four key partners provides an

unrivalled product portfolio to meet the UK and

Ireland's high precision manufacturing

demands. If you need components precision

ground, I am sure we have a solution,” states

Simon Rood, RK Director and General Manager.

JAINNHER

With a partnership dating back over 30 years,

long-term partner JAINNHER (booth M0701), a

grinding specialist, will show four machines

from its established range:

Already one of the most popular ranges of

UK-installed centreless grinding machines, the

JAINNHER JHC-2416T CNC7 with a 230mm OD

grinding capacity, the JHC-2416T sits mid-range

of the 610mm dia grinding wheel series with a

405mm wide wheel (wheel widths of up to

610mm are available on the JHC-2424T model).

For TIMTOS, a 7-axis FANUC control will

control the independent slides for feed (grinding

and regulating wheel), grinding and regulating

wheel dressing, + gantry loading robot.

“It is noticeable that in recent years, the

number of installations on JAINNHER centreless

grinding machines has increased significantly.

Often replacing machines dating 50+ years, the

JAINNHER machines provide a more

productive and safer centreless grinder for

today’s workplace”, comments Simon Rood,

Director & General Manager.

Thread Grinding on the award-winning JHT-

4010CNC has a 400 x 1000mm capacity and a

+30º / -30º grinding wheel axis swivel. Equipped

with JAINNHER’s ‘Smart Machine Function,’

the JHT-4010CNC automatically detects and

adjusts the grinding cycle for increased efficiency

and accuracy.

The productive dual spindle JHD-3205IO is

the most compact double spindle grinding

machine in the series and offers OD and ID

grinding to 320mm diameter x 200mm. (6 to

200mm x 150mm deep in ID). Enhanced

production can be increased with a B-axis work

head, allowing -35º to +45º rotation to within

0.003º.

We all appreciate the importance of OD

cylindrical grinding, but without accurate

centres in the component, you cannot expect

accurate OD between centre grinding! The JHG-

1510NC2 Centre Hole Grinding Machine uses a

three-axis simultaneous grinding action,

grinding the crosshatch pattern into 60-degree

centres to 60mm (up to 125mm component

diameter x 2000mm).

PERFECT

Another long-term partner for RK International

is Perfect Machine Co, which will be showing the

latest generation of touchscreen-controlled

Surface Grinding machines at booth I0802. The

new DT controller, which can be offered in sizes

from 250 x 500mm to 1600 x 6000mm, along with

the rotary table and ring grinding machines,

represents the latest in PERFECT's ‘ease of use

HMI’. The DT Series provides increased

productivity features such as automatic down

feed with roughing, finishing, and spark-out

cycles.

“The popular sized, PERFECT PFG-3060DT

will be shown, to which RK has multiple UK

installations of this machine”, comments Simon

Rood, RK’s Director & General Manager.

CNC surface grinding will be shown with the

PERFECT X36H model with SIEMENDS 828D

control, which has 2-axis CNC control and

Renishaw touch probing. The high-precision X

series revolves around a class P4 spindle

providing <2µm runout. Available in 2 and 3-

axis configurations, a programming resolution of

0.001mm is available. With the X Series of CNC

machines, profile dressing, including rotary

dressers, can be offered.

The PERFECT PFG-600R provides high levels

of accuracy and productivity for rotary table

grinding and is commonly installed in the

electronics and optics industry for sapphire,

semiconductors, silicon, and wafer grinding

processes. The machine construction allows for

flat and parallel workpieces, and constant

component grinding sets new levels of grinding

efficiency.

JOEN-LIH Machinery

A recent addition to the RK portfolio is JOEN-

LIH Machinery, which can be found at booth

K0124. Offering additional key advanced

grinding products ensures that the equipment

RK supplies and supports can meet today's

demanding accuracies and surface finishes, and

RK is working closely with JOEN-LIH on several

products.

JOEN-LIH will show its next-level precision

surface grinding machines and advanced CMP

polishing/lapping machines, taking high

precision and high surface finishing machines to

unprecedented levels.

The JL-52CNC HP will be one of the 8

machines on show. This 570 x 200mm capacity 3-

axis CNC surface grinding machine incorporates

a linear drive for longitudinal travel with a

minimum vertical programmable increment of

0.0001µm. This fully enclosed, ultra-precision

machine is used in grinding applications in the

medical and electronic component industry.

With global demand increasing in the

semiconductor industry, the new JL-S12 singlesided

lapping/polishing machine utilises CMP

(chemical mechanical polishing) over traditional

lapping to reduce the surface roughness and

plaranize the component. The JL-S12 achieves

sub-0.5µm on TTV (parallelism) on various

components, including MCD, PCD Silicon, STI,

Optical glass, Sapphire, Quartz, Tungsten, and

other metals, including non-magnetic materials.

The larger JL-D20 double-sided lapping and

polishing machine has a 1420mm diameter table

with 5 carriers that can accommodate individual

components to 210mm diameter (x 10 off) with

component thickness from 0.4 to 40mm.

Routinely achieving between 0.04 to 0.01µm Ra,

and parallelism of down to 0.5µm, the JL-D20 is

powered by a touchscreen PLC.

DAWN Machinery

Another new partner, Dawn Machinery's

Vertical Grinding products, fit comfortably in the

RK product range and can be seen at booth

M0610, following introductions at TIMTOS 2023.

The DN Series is available in single-spindle

and dual-spindle models and offers OD grinding

to 2510mm x 550mm OD / 400mm ID grinding.

“Adding multiple grinding spindles with an

ATC option allows vertical spindle grinding to

offer many benefits compared to traditional

horizontal grinding, including easier loading

and, often, a more compact footprint. Vertical

grinding has numerous advantages, along with

in-process measuring, pallet changer options,

and even routine maintenance costs,” states

Simon Rood, RK Director and General Manager.

The Dawn DN-808F is a dual-spindle model

and will be shown with a vertical and horizontal

spindle. “The benefits of adding a horizontal

spindle to a vertical spindle machine allows for

form and face grinding” adds Mr Rood.

The DN-808F model is mid-range and has an

810mm diameter capacity with a 350mm ID

grinding capacity. When equipped with an ATC,

up to 6 HSK-A100 mounted grinding spindles

can be offered to allow for new production

levels. The direct-drive, hydrostatic rotary table

ensures a sub 1µm runout and offers capacities to

8000kg.

All DAWN machines are built to the

demanding VDI3441 standards, with machines

exceeding the positioning accuracy of X-axis ≤

0.004 mm, Z-axis ≤ 0.005mm and repeatability of

≤ 0.002mm.

www.rk-int.com


THE WIDEST GRINDING RANGE

EXTERNAL | INTERNAL | SURFACE | CENTRELESS

PLAIN,

ANGULAR,

PLUNGE & UNIVERSAL

SURFACE:

ROTARY TABLE or

RECIPROCATING

Conventonal, PLC and CNC

Up to 995mm dia x 8000mm long

FANUC or SIEMENS CNC Controls

MORE THAN A MACHINE...

CONFIDENTIALITY:

RK has 30+ years

experience in sensitve,

high precision grinding

applicatons and all

projects are managed

discretely.

ACCEPTANCE:

Factory Acceptance and

Installed Acceptance

trials is a common

occurrence on the range

of high precision grinding

machines we supply.

INTERNAL:

with 1, 2 or upto

4 INTERNAL SPINDLES

CENTRELESS:

FOR PLUNGE &

THROUGHFEED

VERTICAL

SPINDLE &

ROTARY TABLE


Up to 1600 x 6000mm

Vertcal & Horizontal spindles

PLC and CNC

Up to 2300mm component length.

Multple spindles


Up to 230mm diameter

Auto load/unload optons

Manual & PLC models. Up to

1320mm diameter swing with 50hp

spindle with segmented wheel

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INSTALLATION:

From full installaton

including foundaton

requirements, heavy lifing

to generic ofoad and site,

RK Internatonal manage

the entre project.

TRAINING:

No mater the control

or the level of the

technology, the RK Int’l

support team can provide

you with the latest training

on your machine.

SERVICE & SUPPORT:

Service contracts, machine

breakdown and annual

maintenance visits can

be provided with RK,

factory trained service

technicians.

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RK Internatonal Machine Tools, a familyrun

business, has been a pioneer in

supplying machine tools since 1951.

Our extensive product range includes

one of the largest

product ranges of

grinding machines

from a single

supplier in the UK

with local support

by factory trained

engineers.

+44 (0)1322 447611

sales@rk-int.com

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Okuma GENOS M460V-5AX 5

axis vertical machining centre,

New 2021, 150hours, full

simultaneous 5 axis, 400mm dia

table, BT40, speeds to

15000rpm, X=762 Y=460

Z=460mm.

£P.O.A.

Matsuura MAM72-35V Vertical

machining centre, 5 axis

simultaneous, G-Tech 31iB

CNC, 15000rpm, 130mm

diameter table, 32 pallets, 240

ATC, X=550 Y=440 Z=580mm B,

C axis.

£P.O.A.

Doosan Puma MX 3100S CNC

lathe, New 2012, SWM Autoblok

hydraulic steady, twin spindle, B

and Y-axis, swarf con, 100mm

bore, Fanuc 31i, 760mm max

dia. 1540mm max length.

£P.O.A.

Haas ST10Y CNC lathe, New

2020, C axis, Y axis, milling,

tailstock, 44mm bore, tooling,

173mm cutting diameter,

406mm max length, swarf

conveyor.

£P.O.A.

Chiron DZ 15 W Magnum HS twin spindle, twin

pallet, New 2015, very little use, Fanuc Series

31i-model B5, HSK63, 12000rpm, X=630

Y=400 Z=360mm, swarf con, through spindle

coolant, paper coolant clarifier. £P.O.A.

Hardinge Bridgeport 5AX – 500 vertical

machining centre 5 axis, Heidenhain

TNC530, full simultaneous 5 axis, 280mm

diameter table, 12000rpm, BT40, X=700

Y=590 Z=430mm C= 0.001. £P.O.A.

MTE BF-2700 CNC universal bed mill, New

2015, Heidenhain 530i, ISO 50, swarf

conveyor, spindle speeds to 3000rpm, 2700

x 1200mm table, X=2500 Y=1000 Z=1500

£P.O.A.

Okuma Twin Star LT 200-MY CNC lathe,

Twin turret , twin spindle, milling, Y axis,

52mm bore, 210mm max dia, 500mm max

length, tooling, swarf con, parts con, mist

collector.

£P.O.A.

Doosan Mynx NM 510 Vertical machining

centre, Fanuc Oi-MC, through spindle

coolant, 1200 x 540mm table, 30 ATC,

speeds to 12000rpm, BT40, X=1020 Y=540

Z=510mm. £23,950.

Hwacheon HI-TECH 300M CNC lathe,

Fanuc 18i-TB, C axis, milling, 90mm bore,

swarf con, tooling, 12 station turret, 380mm

max diameter, 800mm max length.

£P.O.A.

Tel: +44 (0) 161 330 4242 Fax: +44 (0) 161 343 1347

Email: hq@newcentury.co.uk Website: www.newcentury.co.uk

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HORN WINS

INDUSTRY 4.0

AWARD

Cutting tool manufacturer Paul Horn GmbH

has received a second Allianz Industrie 4.0

Award Baden-Württemberg, underlining the

company’s continuous pursuit of innovation

and its pioneering role in digitalisation.

To extend the service life of its inserts and

solid carbide tools, which must meet the

highest standards of precision and quality,

Horn offers customers a reconditioning

service worldwide. Refurbishment is carried

out in fixed steps, regardless of actual wear.

Previously it was not feasible to document

individual measurements or other data on

receipt of the tool and after processing.

Horn’s innovation has been to digitally

map the life cycle of tools to enable the

recording of quality-critical data using a

web-based solution customised for specific

groups of tooling products. The HORN

Service Platform (HSP) prevents errors and

reduces lead-times by digitally automating

and accelerating administrative tasks.

The way in which HSP is able to

streamline the assessment of the initial

condition of worn tools after receipt and

maintain order data in an enterprise resource

planning (ERP) system is the basis of the

latest award.

More than 15 stations in Horn’s factory

have been connected to the tool

manufacturer’s Industry 4.0 digital

production infrastructure, for which the

manufacturer was awarded an Allianz

Industry 4.0 Baden-Württemberg Award in

2023. The most important processes

AWARDS

Horn MCD inserts can be re-polished several times.

Solid or interchangeable-insert carbide tool

systems for gear skiving can be repeatedly

reground.

monitored include laser marking, grinding,

various tests and measurements, cleaning,

blasting, coating, packaging and shipping.

The HSP digitally assigns a unique

identification number to each tool

manufactured, transcending the boundaries

of a classic ERP system. For seamless

traceability, data can be recorded throughout

the servicing process and displayed on a web

interface in a structured and transparent

manner. It includes all quality-critical data,

such as measured values (height, diameter,

concentricity, etc.), test reports, images and

comments. Horn and its customers share one

system, but with individual views and clear

demarcation of the information.

Introduction of HSP has significantly

speeded delivery of reconditioned tools and

created transparency across the tool life

cycle. Additionally, whereas servicing was

formerly only economical for large quantities

of tools, now smaller batches may be

processed cost-effectively. The data collected

provides the basis for future analyses and

optimisation of manufacturing processes.

HORN is gradually rolling out this digital

solution and will use it in other product

areas, with gear skiving tools and PCD tools

expected to follow.

www.phorn.co.uk


THE BIG BANG

FAIR OPEN FOR

REGISTRATION!

The UK’s largest celebration of science,

technology, engineering and maths (STEM)

for young people – the popular Big Bang

Fair - is returning this summer and

registration is now open!

Taking place from 17 to 19 June 2025 at

the NEC in Birmingham, the free Fair will

welcome students aged 10 to 13 from across

the UK.

The annual Fair, which is run

by EngineeringUK, is designed to ignite a

passion for STEM and showcase the exciting

career possibilities in these sectors. Over

20,000 young people aged 10-13 years-old

attended The Big Bang Fair last year.

A diverse range of employers will come

together at The Big Bang 2025 Fair to bring

engineering, science and technology careers

to life, giving young people the opportunity

to meet STEM professionals and inspiring

career panels. Young people can discover

amazing science and engineering shows,

workshops and hand-on activities. From

coming face to face with snakes, lizards and

NEXT GENERATION

tarantulas and learning about how animals

have influenced humans to coding and flying

drones, there are many exhibits to help

young people find innovative, creative

solutions to real world problems. Our

research shows 80% of young people who

attended The Big Bang Fair wanted to go on

to do more STEM activities.

STEM engagement activities are vital not

only for developing awareness and interest

in STEM careers but to showcase the many

FANUC UK SEEKS THE NEXT

YOUNG ROBOTICS SUPERSTARS

different careers available as well as to help

build a skilled and diverse future

workforce.

Phillip McShane, Associate Director –

Big Bang Programme at EngineeringUK,

commented: “The Big Bang Fair is a brilliant

opportunity for employers and professional

engineering institutions and the education

and careers community to help ignite a

passion for STEM and inspire young people

from all backgrounds to pursue careers in

their sectors.

“It’s such a great event – and totally free –

and there are still a few sponsorship and

exhibiting opportunities available for

employers to get involved.”

Also taking place at The Fair, will be the

awards ceremony for the popular Big Bang

UK Young Scientists and Engineers

Competition. Winners will be announced,

including the crowning of the prestigious Big

Bang UK Young Engineer, UK Young

Scientist and UK Young Technologist of the

Year, supported by Siemens.

To find out more about exhibiting and

sponsorship opportunities for The Big Bang

Fair 2025 and The Big Bang Competition –

email partnerships@engineeringuk.com

www.engineeringuk.com

Leading industrial automation specialist

FANUC UK is continuing its commitment to

inspire the next generation of engineers by

supporting a search to find the UK’s best

young robotics talent. For the fifth year in

succession, the company is partnering with

WorldSkills UK for the annual Industrial

Robotics competition, aimed at giving young

people the opportunity to learn how to

programme a robot, enhance their

engineering prowess, develop valuable

workplace skills such as timekeeping and

teamwork – and even earn the chance to

represent Squad UK at the international finals

in Tokyo.

The competition is open to teams of two

young people, who must be within a year of

completing a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

and/or hold qualifications in an engineeringbased

subject (to a minimum Level 3 or

equivalent). The contest has been designed to

accommodate participants with different

abilities and is accessible to those with little to

no knowledge of robotic systems, as well as

those with a robotics background.

Hands-on robotics training

The first stage of the competition takes

place online from 22-25 April 2025 and will

comprise a virtual task using FANUC’s Robot

Simulation Software. Successful competitors

will then be invited to take part in the live

Qualifiers Round, where they will complete a

timed robot task at the Smart Factory Expo at

the NEC, Birmingham on 4-5 June.

FANUC’s team of robotics experts will

provide hands-on training to participants

ahead of the National Finals, to be held in

Coventry on 11-13 November 2025 at FANUC

UK’s Open House event. Eligible competitors

will then have the chance to represent Squad

UK at the International Finals in Tokyo.

The current UK champions are Aled Gore

and Morgan Leyson, both aged 21 and

studying Mechanical Engineering at

Bridgend College, in conjunction with

Renishaw. When asked about the value of

competing in the WorldSkills UK

competition, Aled said: “FANUC is the

number one company in the automation

industry. Competing with their support

enabled me to get a head start in learning

about robotics and has boosted my CV.”

Morgan added: “I entered in the hope that

the contest would help me to grow as a

person, and hopefully provide me with

opportunities to get into programming in the

future.”

Inspiring a love of engineering

For FANUC, the WorldSkills UK

competition has become an annual fixture

and forms an integral part of the company’s

commitment to inspiring the next generation

of engineers and plugging the skills gap.

“Year-on-year, we’ve seen the quality of

participants improve and I’m sure that 2025

will be no different,” says Paul Coombes,

competition organiser and Head of Technical

for FANUC UK.

“There are so many benefits to taking part

in the WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics

competition – not least the chance to learn

from real automation experts how to

programme actual robots, hopefully

kickstarting a love of robotics that could lead

to a future career in the industry. But also,

soft skills such as teamwork, record keeping

and presenting. And of course, the chance to

boost your CV and stand out from the crowd

when applying for jobs and apprenticeships

in the future. I’d encourage anyone with an

interest in engineering to give it a try – you

really do have nothing to lose!”

How to apply: Register in teams of two via

the WorldSkills UK website from 3-28 March

2025:

https://www.worldskillsuk.org/co

mpetitions/industrial-robotics/


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Norelem, one of the leading supplier of

standard components and systems, is launching

five new families of positioning systems. The

new range includes rotary tables, lifting tables,

counter bearings, adapter plates and joint

heads, comprehensively covering electrical and

mechanical applications.

Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem, said:

“Our new suite of positioning systems are

designed to deliver greater precision, reliability

and versatility to engineers across a wide range

of industries and applications.”

The electrical positioning systems feature

rotary tables offering accuracy down to

0.01mm. They are ideal for tasks such as highprecision

positioning of components, sensors,

grippers and stops. This makes them valuable

components in handling systems, machine tools

and measuring equipment.

They include the High-Load Coaxial Rotary

Table (21085-02), which is driven by worm

gears and can support forces of up to 12,000N.

They feature cross-roller bearings capable of

In the world of additive manufacturing,

sustainability and cost-efficiency are becoming

increasingly important. Stratasys has

introduced a game-changing solution with its

SAF PA12 ReLife product, designed to address

the significant issue of waste powder in Powder

Bed Fusion (PBF) operations, such as the H350.

Its innovative approach not only reduces

environmental impact but also offers

substantial cost savings to users.

Offering cost-effective and industrial scale

3D printing, Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF)

3D printers use a counter-rotating roller to coat

powder layers onto a print bed where high

energy-absorption HAF fluid is selectively

jetted to image the part layers. Industrial piezoelectric

print heads jet single or multiple

droplets of fluid according to the part

requirement for fine detail or large areas. Using

infrared energy radiated from an IR lamp, the

imaged layers and underlying particles are

fused across the span of the print-bed.

The market for the H350 with SAF PA12

ReLife is vast, with potential customers

including large-scale 3D print service providers,

automotive companies and large industrial and

consumer companies. These organisations

withstanding high forces and are available in

three gear ratios of 20:1, 40:1 and 48:1. They can

be configured with or without motors and

controls, offering greater customisation for

specific applications.

This family is joined by the Belt-Driven

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rapid, dynamic rotation through its belt drive

system. Its compact design and versatile

mounting options make it an excellent choice

for seamless integration into machinery, with a

load capacity of up to 5,000N and a gear ratio of

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For mechanical positioning systems,

norelem has introduced the Counter Bearings

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compensate for axial and angular

misalignments, they complement the rotary

tables by providing additional support for long

assemblies that require rotational positioning.

Their robust construction includes plastic seals

that protect against contamination, ensuring

durability even in demanding environments.

The bearings also feature sliding surfaces

coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for

maintenance-free operation.

For additional flexibility, norelem is

introducing its range of Adapter Plates (21161-

30), which allow different positioning system

sizes to connect seamlessly. These products

enhance compatibility, enabling users to

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SAF PA12 ReLife is a pioneering solution

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high-quality parts with minimal material costs.

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Sensor Technology Ltd, a leading innovator

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announce the launch of its latest product line

SGR570 TorqSense range. These advanced

sensors are designed to provide precise and

reliable torque measurements for Power Take-

Off (PTO) systems, catering to a wide range of

applications in agriculture, construction, and

industrial machinery.

The new SGR570 TorqSense range PTO

torque transducers are engineered to meet the

growing demand for accurate performance data

in heavy-duty equipment, where monitoring

the power and torque delivered through PTO

systems is essential for optimizing operational

efficiency and equipment longevity. Built with

cutting-edge technology, these transducers

offer a robust, easy-to-install solution for

manufacturers, operators, and maintenance

teams seeking to enhance machine performance

and reduce downtime.

• High Accuracy: Offering superior torque

measurement accuracy, the transducers are

ideal for applications requiring precise

performance monitoring, enabling better

decision-making and real-time adjustments.

• Durable Design: Engineered for harsh

environments, the new transducers are housed

in rugged, weather-resistant casings to

withstand the demanding conditions found in

agriculture and construction industries.

• Seamless Integration: The PTO torque

transducers are designed for easy installation

and integration with existing PTO systems,

providing reliable and consistent data without

the need for complex modifications.

• Wireless Connectivity: Options include

wireless data transmission capabilities,

allowing operators to monitor torque levels

remotely via digital displays or mobile devices.

• Cost-Effective Maintenance: By providing

accurate real-time torque measurements, the

transducers help prevent equipment overload

and mechanical failure, reducing maintenance

costs and extending the life of machinery,

offering the same output features as the SGR520

TorqSense range.

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GF Machining Solutions’ CUT F 600 is a

thermally-stable wire EDM machine that

automatically identifies and adapts wire

speed during the cutting performance

leading to improved productivity and

process reliability.

GF Machining Solutions, the EDM,

milling, laser and additive manufacturing

machine tool manufacturer and supplier of

advanced automation, work-holding and

tooling systems, is urging component and

mould tool manufacturers

The CUT F 600 wire EDM machine is

designed to balance precision with

productivity for accurate machining and

high surface finishes. Designed for ease

of use and flexibility, the machine features

the innovative UNIQUA control, ISPS

(Intelligent Spark Protection System) and

iWire intelligent functions and the much

vaunted radio frequency identification

(RFID) Smart Wire system, along with design

improvements for thermal stabilisation,

vibration control and highly-precise machine

movements.

The iWire function automatically

identifies and adapts wire speed to changing

erosion height conditions during the wire

EDM process. According to the company,

this capability eliminates wire breakage

while reducing overall wire consumption per

job. The iWire function works in tandem

with the company’s ISPS, both of which are

accessed via the UNIQUA control.

Additionally, iWire not only recognises

exactly where the sparks are occurring

during the WEDM process, but also

measures and identifies the position of each

spark along the length of the wire. Knowing

the exact location of a spark enables iWire to

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WINDSONIC 2-AXIS WIND SENSORS NOW EASIER TO

INTEGRATE INTO MORE SYSTEMS

Gill Instruments, announced today an

update to its market-leading WindSonic 2-

axis wind sensors, WindSonic and

WindSonic 75 both now have Modbus output

alongside existing output options.

Renowned for their accuracy and

reliability, the WindSonic 2-axis

anemometers are used extensively in

applications that require integration into

larger management and control systems

across industries such as construction,

renewable energy, manufacturing, and

environmental monitoring.

These applications include:

Building and infrastructure management

including bridges, tunnels and skyscrapers -

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Large renewable energy installations,

including solar and wind farms, requiring

connected networks for monitoring, system

management and maintenance;

Industrial automation, using PLCs and

SCADA systems;

Environmental monitoring systems,

integrating with other sensors to provide

comprehensive weather and environmental

data including World Meteorological

Organisation (WMO)-compliant gust

measurement – a parameter increasingly

required to inform and control systems in

extreme weather conditions.

Luke Perkins, Chief Product Officer, Gill

Group, said:

“This update is part of Gill’s commitment

to ongoing product development and

innovation. This release builds on other

recent improvements that continue to

enhance the WindSonic parameters and

features, while ensuring the trusted

performance and reliability for which they

are known. Infrastructure managers, energy

operators, plant supervisors and

environmental monitoring technicians will

benefit from easier integration of collected

data into their management and control

systems”.

WindSonic wind sensors are selected

across the world for applications requiring:

Well proven accuracy and reliability;

Low maintenance for low total cost of

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Models and outputs to suit most

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HANNOVER MESSE 2025

THE FUTURE’S HERE

Canada is Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2025,

underscoring the strong economic and political ties between “The

True North” and Germany. Canada announced its Partner Country

commitment in August 2022 when Canadian Prime Minister Justin

Trudeau hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Canada. Canada’s

starring role from 31 March to 4 April 2025 at HANNOVER MESSE

will demonstrate how global partnerships will propel the world to a

smarter and greener future.

Canada is a member of the World Trade Organization and the

only country that has trade agreements with all G7 nations. Overall,

Canada maintains trade agreements with 51 countries, the most

important of which are CETA (European Union), CPTPP

(Transpacific) and USMCA/CUSMA (United States/Mexico).

Manufacturing and energy supply contribute roughly 10.5 percent to

Canada’s Gross Domestic Product. Its strongest industries are

automobile, food and mechanical engineering and its biggest

industrial provinces are Ontario, Quebec and Alberta.

“Canada is honored to be Partner Country at HANNOVER

MESSE 2025. This is an opportunity for Canadian businesses to take

center stage and demonstrate their innovation and solutions to

Jason Meyers, CEO, NGen.

accelerate industrial transformation. We are excited to continue

international collaboration and showcase over 200 Canadian

companies representing a future that is green, digital, and resilient,”

said François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s minister of innovation,

science and industry.

Canada and Germany have long enjoyed a strong partnership,

prioritizing areas like trade and investment, energy and climate,

critical minerals, and key technologies. The Canada-Germany

Hydrogen Alliance, for instance, supports supply chain growth

essential to global decarbonization, while Canada’s swift

development of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) export facilities enhances

Germany’s energy security.

Canada’s motto for HANNOVER MESSE, “The future’s here”,

describes the country’s focus on creating sustainable,

environmentally friendly industries. The main Canada Pavilion in

Hall 2 will highlight Canada’s national science and innovation

ecosystems. Additional pavilions concentrate on topics such as

artificial intelligence, automation, clean technologies, hydrogen, e-

mobility, and robotics. Accompanying events include the Canada

DEUTSCHE MESSE INVITES ENTRIES FOR

THE HERMES AWARD

Deutsche Messe is once again inviting entries

for the HERMES AWARD, the next edition of

which will feature at HANNOVER MESSE

2025. This is one of the world’s most

important industrial prizes, and will be

presented during the festive opening of the

HANNOVER MESSE on March 30, 2025. The

deadline for companies and institutions

taking part in HANNOVER MESSE to

submit their entries for this prestigious

award is January 31, 2025. Besides the

HERMES AWARD, submissions are also

being invited again for the HERMES Startup

Award.

Hannover. Every year, Deutsche Messe

honors a company with the HERMES

AWARD in recognition of a product or

solution that exhibits a particularly high

degree of technological innovation. Only

technology solutions which have already

proven themselves in industrial practice are

considered.

An independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-

Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, will nominate three

products each for the HERMES AWARD and

for the HERMES Startup AWARD from

among the submissions, and determine the

respective winners from those nominees. The

degree of technological innovation, benefits

for industry, the environment and society, as

well as cost-effectiveness and readiness for

practical implementation are key criteria in

assessing which entry merits the award.

*The HERMES AWARD 2024 went to

Schunk in recognition of the company’s 2D

Grasping Kit project. This application kit

comprises a camera with lens, an industrial

PC, AI software and an application-specific

gripper. The innovative nature of this project

lies in the generic, AI-based modeling of

component variants and the transfer to a

smaller training data set, which cuts learning

times for recognition. Even under changing

light, color, or background conditions, the

intuitive user interface enables reliable

picking and handling of randomly arranged

and non-positioned parts from an inlet

conveyor belt, tray or preparation table. This

allows repetitive sorting or logistics tasks to

be automated with little outlay.


HANNOVER MESSE 2025

Conference Stage in Hall 2, the Canada-Germany Business Summit,

the Leaders’ Dialogue, the EUREKA Global Innovation Summit

(GIS), and the Renewable Dialogue, as well as networking events

highlighting innovation and business opportunities in Canada.

“Canada is an ideal partner country for HANNOVER MESSE,

bringing strengths in sustainable industrial innovation, advanced

manufacturing and new technology,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler,

Chairman of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe AG, the

company that organizes HANNOVER MESSE. “As a leader in AI,

clean tech, and renewable energy, Canada aligns with our focus on

digitalization and industrial transformation. This partnership

highlights HANNOVER MESSE’s commitment to global progress,

fostering cross-border connections for sustainable growth and

innovation.”

Germany is Canada’s largest trading partner within the European

Union. Trade between the two nations covers a wide range of sectors,

with major exports from Canada to Germany including natural

resources, agricultural products, machinery, and aerospace

components. On the other hand, Canada imports a significant

amount of machinery,

“MORE INVESTMENT IS NEEDED IN DIGITALIZATION,

AUTOMATION, AND ELECTRIFICATION”

Reindustrialization in the U.S. Export

subsidies in China. The transition to a

sustainable and digital industrial sector in

Europe. The competition between industrial

companies and nations is intensifying. Those

making the right decisions now will secure a

position at the forefront for the future – and

HANNOVER MESSE next April will be

providing crucial impetus in this context.

Visitors from industry, politics and science

will see first-hand how the current challenges

can be turned into opportunities.

Hannover. “We are at a historic

crossroads,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler,

Chairman of the Managing Board of

Deutsche Messe. “The current global

environment is shaping what the industrial

power structures will look like in the future.”

A look at the state of affairs in the

automotive industry reveals that the overall

international situation is compelling not only

individual manufacturing companies but

also entire industrial nations to

fundamentally rethink their strategies.

Köckler: “Whether it’s the U.S., Asia or

Europe. More investment is urgently needed

in the digitalization, automation, and

electrification of industry. Only in this way

can competitiveness and sustainability be

brought into alignment.”

Under the motto “Industrial

Transformation – Energizing a Sustainable

Industry”, about 5,000 companies from the

mechanical engineering, electrical and digital

industries, as well as the energy sector, will

be showcasing solutions for the production

and energy supply of the future. This is

where artificial intelligence will play a

pivotal role. Köckler: “Artificial intelligence

will revolutionize manufacturing companies’

entire value chains, and in doing so

significantly boost their competitiveness.”

The exhibiting companies include global

tech giants such as Bosch, Google, Microsoft,

Schneider Electric and Siemens, as well as

technology leaders from the SME segment,

for example Beckhoff, Festo, Harting, ifm,

LAPP, Phoenix Contact, Rittal, Schaeffler and

SEW. Renowned research institutes like

Fraunhofer or KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of

Technology) will outline industrial solutions

for tomorrow, while over 300 startups from a

variety of technology sectors showcase

innovations with disruptive potential.

From the digitalization of complex

production processes, the use of hydrogen to

operate entire production plants, right

through to the application of AI to optimize

production processes, HANNOVER MESSE

presents a holistic picture of the

technological possibilities for the industry of

today and tomorrow. The focus here is on the

interaction of robotics, artificial intelligence,

drive technologies, sovereign data spaces

(Manufacturing X), renewable energies,

hydrogen, and a host of other technologies,

including the industrial metaverse.

“What sets HANNOVER MESSE apart is

its emphasis on connecting with decisionmakers

at all levels,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler.

“Whether it’s production managers

searching for a new robotics solution to

automate their plant, or a managing director

looking to pave the way into the digital

future for the entire company – they are sure

to find their point of contact at HANNOVER

MESSE. It’s about both specific solutions as

well as the comprehensive transformation of

entire companies – with a constant focus on

competitiveness.”

“That said, competitiveness is also

contingent on general political conditions,”

emphasizes Köckler. This is exactly where he

sees a further strong point of HANNOVER

MESSE: “It has consistently been the bridge

between the corporate world and politics.”

It’s not just about the exchange of ideas,

knowledge, and information – in Hannover,

politicians can experience first-hand how

technologies make for greater efficiency,

sustainability, competitiveness, and

prosperity. And not just on a German or

European level, but globally, such as with

Canada, the partner country at HANNOVER

MESSE 2025.

“With Canada as partner country, we

have a strong, innovative partner that fits

perfectly with the concept of the event: a

leader in digitalization and renewable

energies, and a reliable geostrategic partner,”

adds Köckler.

As partner country in 2025, Canada will

strengthen its ties with Europe and build

partnerships between Canadian and global

companies focused on digital technologies,

industrial transformation, and robust supply

chains. For HANNOVER MESSE 2025,

Canada plans to participate with more than

200 Canadian companies from the fields of

automation, clean technology, electromobility,

artificial intelligence, robotics, and hydrogen.


HANNOVER MESSE 2025

HANNOVER MESSE 2025 PRESENTS DIGITAL ECOSYSTEMS

The Digital Ecosystems exhibition area at

HANNOVER MESSE offers visitors firsthand

insights into the future of digitally

networked industry. Over 600 companies

will present sample applications and use

cases, from intelligent machine networking

to the digitalization of supply chains, right

through to innovative business models based

on big data or AI. New features for exhibitors

and visitors at HANNOVER MESSE are the

Digital Transformation Conference Stage and

the Masterclasses.

Hannover. The future of industry lies in

intelligent networking and the application of

artificial intelligence. Digital ecosystems

enable companies to collaborate across

platforms, securely share data, and drive

innovation collectively. Exhibitors including

Accenture, Aleph Alpha, Altair, Autodesk,

AWS, Capgemini, DELL, Google Cloud,

Ericsson, Hexagon, Formlabs, HPE,

Microsoft, PTC and SAP will show how these

digital ecosystems work, both on their stands

as well on the Digital Transformation

Conference Stage, the new knowledge

platform at HANNOVER MESSE.

“With the Digital Transformation Stage,

we are creating a key platform for actively

addressing overarching issues related to

digitalization. The program reflects the upto-the-minute

trends at HANNOVER

MESSE, and provides orientation when it

comes to digitalized processes in industry,”

says Thomas Möller, Senior Project Director

at Deutsche Messe.

The attractiveness of the Digital

Ecosystems exhibition area is such that

several new exhibitors have registered their

participation in 2025, including IFS,

infodas, EY and BCG, COMSOL

Multiphysics, Lenovo, EDAG and

STACKIT, the Schwarz Group’s cloud

provider. They are sure to enhance the

focus of the topics addressed in the area, for

example Industrie 4.0. The networking of

machines, plants, and systems via IIoT and

wireless technologies, such as 5G,

LoRaWAN or NB-IoT, are basic

prerequisites for competitive processes and

new business models. Artificial intelligence

and machine learning, as well as big data,

data analysis or cloud computing, are other

topics featured in the exhibition area. They

provide the tools to monitor production

processes, detect anomalies, and thus

enable reliable predictive maintenance.

A special role is played by digital twins –

virtual models of production facilities or

processes that are connected to their physical

counterparts in real time so as to conduct

simulation and optimization measures before

changes actually become necessary in the real

world. The digital twin boosts efficiency, cuts

costs, and thus contributes to the sustainable

design of production processes.

Additive manufacturing is currently

revolutionizing the world of production, as it

not only makes for added flexibility and

efficiency, but also facilitates access to

customized and innovative products. Besides

simulation and PLM providers, exhibitors on

the topic of additive manufacturing will also

be present – a feature unique in the market

and representing a logical progression of the

supply chain.

The Digital Ecosystems exhibition area

includes a group exhibit – the Industrial

Security Circus - dedicated to the

increasingly important topic of

cybersecurity. Cyber attacks are now

considered one of the biggest business risks

globally. There are technical solutions for

protecting companies, however, and these

will be showcased at the group exhibit.


HANNOVER MESSE 2025

ADVANCING TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF AUTOMATION WITH

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Smart Manufacturing exhibition area at

HANNOVER MESSE is all about intelligent

and sustainable production. In seven halls,

companies from all over the world will

showcase how state-of-the-art technologies,

components, integrated Industrie 4.0

solutions, and artificial intelligence help

make production processes even more

effective and sustainable in order to stay

competitive globally.

Hannover, Germany. The Smart

Manufacturing exhibition area features the

topics of automation and sensor technology,

robotics, and logistics automation, as well as

drive and fluid technology. Visitors there are

sure to find all the tools they need to make

production even more efficient and

sustainable. Artificial intelligence is playing

an increasingly pivotal role in this

advancement. "Artificial intelligence will

revolutionize the entire value chain of

manufacturing companies, and in doing so

significantly boost their competitiveness.

Visitors to HANNOVER MESSE 2025 will

gain insights into available and upcoming

applications in the market," says Hubertus

von Monschaw, Global Director Trade Fair

and Product Management HANNOVER

MESSE at Deutsche Messe.

Exhibitors in the Smart Manufacturing

area include leading companies from all over

the world, ranging from international

corporations to SMEs and start-ups. These

include, among others, Aignep, Beckhoff,

Bosch Rexroth, Cantoni, Delta Electronics,

Emerson, Festo, Flender, Harting, HAWE,

ifm electronic, I.M.M. Hydraulics, Lapp,

Pepperl+Fuchs, Pilz, Phoenix Contact, Rittal,

Schaeffler, Schneider Electric, SEW-

EURODRIVE, Siemens and Turck.

Whether it's about industrial sensors,

electric drives and controls, AI-supported

engineering, or complete solutions for

diverse industry applications, visitors to

HANNOVER MESSE will learn first-hand

how they can optimize their production to

meet the growing demands in terms of

productivity and sustainability.

German and international companies will

present robotics applications in and around

the Application Park at HANNOVER

MESSE. AI-enabled robots will be in action

there, for example, demonstrating how they

learn to perform tasks and adapt

dynamically to changing production

environments. Their involvement makes

production more efficient, especially when it

comes to custom-made products or small

batch sizes.

Drive and fluid technology is traditionally

represented at HANNOVER MESSE in the

odd-numbered years, with a wide range of

German and international companies. And

that's how it will be in 2025 as well. Under

the Motion & Drives label, the exhibiting

manufacturers will showcase cutting-edge

applications and components for intelligent

and sustainable production.

"With HANNOVER MESSE, we are

offering all exhibitors in the Smart

Manufacturing area the opportunity to be

embedded in a unique industrial innovation

ecosystem, in which German and

international companies from the general

engineering, electrical and digital industries

as well as the energy sector present efficient

and sustainable solutions for industrial value

creation now and in the future. This mix of

research, business, startups, and political

topics will provide a unique opportunity to

connect with top-level decision-makers,

technology scouts, experts, and media

representatives from throughout the world,"

says von Monschaw.

Besides the exhibition itself, HANNOVER

MESSE offers an attractive, high-caliber

supporting program. In the Smart

Manufacturing area, this includes both the

highly frequented Industrie 4.0 stage and the

Motion & Drives conference stage.


AEROSPACE

SPECIALISED AIRCRAFT BEARINGS HANDLE

EXTREME HEAT & PRESSURES

High-altitude bearings play a crucial yet

often underappreciated role in aerospace

manufacturing, ensuring precise, consistent

performance in demanding applications.

Specialized bearings are essential for

unmanned aerial systems (UAS) like the

PHASA-35 from BAE Systems, which

encounter extreme temperature variations

that challenge conventional bearings.

Addressing these issues, Carter collaborated

with the Silverthin Engineering team to

develop a tailored thin-section bearing

solution. Leveraging advanced calculation

software, they created a lightweight,

compact, and cost-effective design that met

all operational requirements, showcasing an

ability to innovate in tackling aerospace

challenges.

How Temperature Impacts

Bearings

Where temperature changes cause materials

like steel and aluminium to expand when hot

and contract when cold, this movement can

impact the fit and alignment of the bearing

leading to issues such as increased friction,

tightening or loosening of fits and a

reduction in bearing life. Both of these issues

can generate excessive heat and where highaltitude

UAS aircraft require lightweight,

stable components, it’s essential to manage

the thermal-induced stresses from

surrounding structures that can impact

bearing performance.

Extending Bearing Durability with

Thermal Solutions

To address these challenges, engineers use

temperature-resistant materials and flexible

designs that allow bearings to expand and

contract - without affecting their

performance. Selecting materials with

appropriate thermal expansion properties

reduces the risk of misalignment and

damage, improving bearing reliability. In

high-altitude aircraft these designs are

critical to withstand diverse environmental

stresses, such as extreme temperatures and

high-altitude pressures, while maintaining

system stability.

Enhancing Efficiency with

Specialised Lubrication

Lubrication plays a key role in managing

friction and longevity of the bearing, helping

to ensure smooth operation.

High temperatures can degrade

lubricants, while low temperatures can also

hinder their performance both of which can

lead to increased wear and a shorter bearing

life. Engineers can select lubricants which

can help bearings to function correctly over

the required temperature range, thus

supporting extended operational endurance

and expanding maintenance interval. This is

a key requirement for projects like UAS that

must operate for weeks without intervention.

What’s the Future of Thermal

Management in Aerospace

Bearings?

The advances in bearing technology in

projects like PHASA-35 have pushed the

boundaries of sustainable, long duration

flights, thanks to the development and now

the ability to manage the effects of thermal

expansion. Engineers continue to set new

standards of reliability through precision

designs and materials that support proven

and long-lasting performance in the most

challenging of environments. These

improvements not only extend the life of

bearings but also pave the way for

prolonged, efficient missions across a wide

range of high-stakes applications.

Precision bearing and tooling specialist

CARTER MANUFACTURING benefits from

the all-important status of ‘Space Heritage’

having had direct involvement in providing

complete design and engineering support for

prestigious ESA and NASA applications.

Carter specialise in extreme environment

applications supplying bearings which

regularly operate at high or cryogenic

temperatures. From critical space to

commercial aerospace applications Carter

provides precision bearings which are

AS9120B and EN ISO9001:2015 certified

including; hybrid, thin section, spherical

plain and miniature, all of which are LNG,

LOX, CH⁴, LH2 and LN2 compatible.

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SUSTAINABILITY AND COST SAVINGS IN ONE

CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTION

When it comes to cutting fluids, you need

only one name: HYCUT. Industry-leading

manufacturer Oemeta has been at the

forefront of technology for over 100 years.

Now, a raft of innovations from the HYCUT

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the next level.

As Oemeta’s bestselling product, HYCUT

is a flexible, two-component system that

optimises machining processes with nextgeneration

coolant and lubrication solutions.

It can improve machining performance and

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Unlike rival products, HYCUT can be

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machine shops worldwide. So, whether you

are machining aerospace-grade hightemperature

alloys, manufacturing highvolume

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intricate medical components, Oemeta

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Solutions tailored to each customer’s

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The significantly enhanced lubricity that

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Machine shops often have to walk a fine line

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HYCUT is recognised as the most processcompatible

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Compatible with a wide range of fluids from

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HYCUT neat machining oils, and

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HYCUT is the system of choice.

In addition to this, the lifecycle of oil

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not to mention the cost of purchase and

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AEROSPACE TURNED PARTS SUBCONTRACTOR

RAISES PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY WITH

TECHNOLOGY FROM CITIZEN

Founded in 1965, subcontract machining firm

Apel specialises in the manufacture of

precision components for the aerospace

industry. The company began investing in

Citizen CNC turning centres in the 1980s to

help raise efficiency and over time has

continued to re-invest in modern, highly

productive lathes purchased exclusively

from Citizen Machinery UK.

Today at its Wilmslow facility, Apel

operates nine Cincom sliding-head lathes

and one Miyano fixed head model. Together

they produce around 50,000 components per

month across more than 3,000 part numbers.

Utilisation of these Citizen CNC lathes and

related technologies has led to much

increased levels of productivity and

profitability.

The technology that has contributed most

to raising efficiency of production at Apel is

Citizen’s proprietary LFV (low frequency

vibration) chip breaking software, which is

part of the operating system in the control of

three of the six 20 mm capacity Cincom L20s

on site. When activated, the function breaks

what would otherwise be long, stringy swarf

into short, manageable chips. Around 50% of

material processed by Apel is aerospace

grade stainless steel bar and LFV is especially

effective when processing this alloy.

Paul Bowker, Apel’s quality director said,

“We were an early adopter of LFV in 2018

following a visit to Citizen Machinery’s

technical centre in Bushey to witness

demonstrations.

“The function reduces metal removal rate

slightly, so we don’t use it all the time, but it’s

really useful to be able to pick and choose

when to program the function to start and

stop.

“We switch it on mainly when turning

stainless steel components on the LFVequipped

machines, especially when

processing parts shorter than one inch (25.4

mm). It is normally chip breaking the metal

for up to half of a typical cutting cycle.”

He further explained that the decision to

use LFV is also based on the surface finish

required on components. Some customers’

drawings stipulate a very high surface

tolerance and machining with the LFV

function switched on allows this to be

achieved by turning alone, avoiding the need

to centreless grind parts afterwards, thereby

reducing unit manufacturing cost and raising

profitability. Dimensional and surface finish

tolerances on many component drawings can

be met and maintained when using this

facility.

Apel also uses Citizen Machinery’s

Apel’s quality director Paul Bowker with the latest Citizen Cincom L20VIIILFV slidinghead

lathe to be installed at the subcontractor’s Wilmslow facility. Here the machine is

producing a run of 50,000 aluminium distance tubes.

adaptive guide bush (AGB) system, which

automatically compensates for variation in

bar diameter, preventing stock seizing in the

bush. It also constantly maintains

concentricity to prevent run-out. Downtime

is avoided and tight machining tolerances are

maintained. The system is used not only on

the 20 mm capacity sliding-head lathes but

also on three 32 mm capacity Cincom models

on the shop floor.

The aerospace sector is very busy

presently and Apel is well placed to win

work due to the quality management system

it operates, competitive pricing and the many

industry and customer approvals it holds

(www.apel-ltd.com/approvals). Exports


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account for 20% of turnover, with India and

Saudi Arabia being major overseas markets.

The AGB systems ensure reliability

during unattended operation by

compensating for bar diameter inconsistency

and preventing stoppages. Additionally, the

LFV machines do not have swarf clogging

the working area when processing stainless

steel. It contributes further to reliability and

eliminates the need for an operator to be in

attendance to untangle ribbons from the

components and tooling.

Mr Bowker concluded, “Our nine

Cincoms, as well as the Miyano for turnmilling

larger components up to 50 mm

diameter, support all of our production and

will continue to do so as we increase our

volume of work in the expanding global

aerospace industry.”

www.citizenmachinery.co.uk

Close-up of the aluminium distance tubes.

A view of Apel’s shop floor, showing the Citizen Cincom lathes and the Miyano in the

foreground.

Machining area of the twin-spindle, twinturret

Miyano BNE-51MSY.

The Miyano BNE-51MSY fixed-head lathe is seen here producing

stainless steel aerospace components.

A selection of aerospace components machined on Apel’s Miyano

fixed-head and Cincom sliding-head lathes.


MACH Machine Tools wins two separate tenders,

worth over £850k in total, to supply Newcastle

College with a range of manual mills and lathes,

and a suite of innovative 3-axis vertical machining

centres.

The 24 new machine tool acquisition is an

integral part of a Newcastle College investment

programme designed to significantly upgrade the

capacity and capabilities of its engineering facility,

with the hope it can become a recognised ‘Centre

of Excellence’ with students, apprentices, local and

regional employers and the wider community.

MACH Machine Tools, part of the Vigilance

Group, and a supplier of high-quality CNC and

manual machine tools and machine shop

equipment to UK and Irish component

manufacturers as well as a growing number of FE

and HE institutions, has recently supplied

Newcastle College, part of the NCG group of

colleges, with 16 new manual machine tools, and

eight new vertical machining centres.

The machines, comprising eight MACH VS-

1SP turret-type manual milling machines, eight

MACH L-1340 manual lathes and eight MACH

MDV 700-DT vertical machining centres, were

delivered and installed, last year, at Newcastle

College’s dedicated Advanced Manufacturing

Suite in two tranches - the manual machines

arriving in July 2024 and the CNC machines

arriving in October 2024.

The MACH machines tools acquired by

Newcastle College are an impressive and

represent a formidable front-line engineering

resource that will be used to deliver practical,

relevant and Industry-required machining

knowledge and skills to the Colleges’ full-time

and part-time engineering students, and

apprentices.

The investment not only reflects the College’s

commitment to continuous improvement but also

underpins its intention to create a world-class

engineering training facility at its main Rye Hill

Campus site that will help raise its profile and

further differentiate its course provision with key

target audiences.

ENGINEERING: RAISING THE

PROFILE…MEETING THE NEED

There is, and always has been so it seems, much

debate in the UK - at national, regional and local

levels - about making careers in engineering, and

manufacturing in general, more attractive and

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THIS IS A BIG DEAL!

appealing to young people.

Running parallel to these discussions is a

recognition, made more acute by the pandemic

and, more generally, by the continuous upheaval

in, and dislocation of, traditional global supply

chains, that UK manufacturing needs to be more

resilient, more productive and more competitive.

However, a major stumbling block to achieving

these objectives remains the perennial skills

shortage issue, experienced by many, if not most,

UK manufacturers, and engineering companies in

particular.

Explains Mark Goodall, Head of Engineering,

Newcastle College:

“As a vocational college we operate in a

competitive environment where young people

have a number of choices open to them at 16, 17, 18

and beyond.

“As one of the region’s largest colleges,

supporting the education, training and

employment of thousands of people in the local

area, and developing a skilled workforce for local

employers, we need to be attracting highly

motivated and dedicated students onto our further

education and higher engineering courses, and

onto our apprenticeship programmes.

“One of our biggest priorities is working in

partnership with our local employers to ensure

that our curriculum meets their recruitment needs

- now and in the future – and that we are able to

provide them with a large pool of highly-skilled

labour, to ensure their long-term growth and

prosperity.

“Critical to attracting and retaining students

and increasing engineering employers’

participation and involvement, are the training

facilities we have at our disposal.”

“If the technology and equipment we are using

to train students doesn’t match up with what’s

being used in the world of work, we won’t be

achieving our goal of preparing students for their

future employment, or a addressing the skills gap

in what is a priority area of growth in the North

East.”

The recent investment made in new MACH

manual and new MACH CNC machine tools by

Newcastle College has to be viewed against this

backdrop.

INVESTING IN THE NEW

TECHNOLOGY – THE PROCESS

The upgrade of its engineering capabilities and

resources at its Rutherford Building facility is a

never-ending process: a journey rather than a

destination, so to speak.

In late 2023, Newcastle College made the

decision to completely modernise and revamp its

manual and CNC machine tool capabilities within

its (two) engineering workshops as a route to

transforming the practical and skills-based content

of its engineering courses.

As part of the investment process, two

different open tenders inviting potential suppliers

to submit detailed proposals for the supply of a

range of manual machines (lathes and milling

machines), and a suite of CNC vertical machining

centres, were prepared and advertised.

The two tenders were mutually exclusive with

interested suppliers being able to bid for either or

both tenders.

Says Carmelo Catalanotto, Advanced

Technical Lecturer, Newcastle College:

“The tenders were essentially aimed at

machine tool manufacturers and suppliers and

recognised that not all potential suppliers would

have manual and CNC machines in their product

portfolios.”

TENDER SUCCESS

As part of the College’s robust procurement

procedures an extensive evaluation process

followed after the submissions’ closing date, with

every tender invitation reviewed against the


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published evaluation criteria and weightings, to

determine the most economically advantageous

and best-value submission.

MACH Machine Tools, with its extensive CNC

and manual machine tool line-up combined with

its knowledge and experience of the FE and HE

sectors and its range of customised and

augmented services it can provide to educational

organisations, was able to score highly with both

of its tender submissions.

As a consequence, MACH Machine Tools’ two

tenders were successful, and the company was

awarded both contracts.

MACH Machine Tools’ tender responses were

successful for a number of reasons which included

the following:

• The technical quality, price and availability of

the machine tools recommended.

• The level of service and support, including

delivery, installation and training provided.

• The scope, scale and value of ‘social’ support

provided (i.e., sponsorship, promotions and

advertising, Master Classes etc.).

Continues Mark Goodall:

“MACH Machine Tools submitted two

competitive tenders that represented real value

and included a number of advantages that the

other suppliers could not match.

“We hadn’t dealt with MACH Machine Tools

previously, and it was really encouraging to see a

company prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ to win our

business.”

MANUAL MACHINE PACKAGE: A

CLOSER LOOK

The eight MACH VS-1SP (milling machines) and

eight MACH L-1340 (lathes) have helped

transform Newcastle College’s manual machine

workshop.

Prior to the investment, the College’s manual

machine resources comprised eight older lathes

and one older vertical mill which were ‘long in the

tooth’ and created issues from both a teaching and

learning perspective.

Says Carmelo Catalanotto:

“The manual machine investment was vital

and was made to satisfy two key criteria.

“Firstly, we needed new, modern and reliable

machines for students to understand and learn

basic milling and turning principles, and to

become proficient in different machining

operations.

“Secondly, we needed to increase the number

of manual machines we had at our disposal so that

students could learn new skills and put them into

practice on a machine by themselves or in pairs,

rather than in groups.

“Our investment in MACH manual machine

tools means that all students now have access to,

and can be taught on, the same high-performance

machines.”

MACH manual machines are built to last and

include standard technology features that on many

competitor machines are only available as optional

extras.

VS-1SP MILLS

MACH VS-1 SP turret type milling machines have

a small footprint and are equipped with largecapacity

worktables and powerful spindles.

The machines are built to exacting quality

standards and deliver high accuracies, fast

processing speeds and are equipped with 1245mm

x 229mm worktables with a 340kg table load,

5,000rpm spindles and DROs (Digital Read Outs).

L-1340 LATHES

MACH L-1340 lathes are compact machines

equipped with quick-change tool posts and

tailstocks, and feature anti-vibration and stress

relieved beds, backlash eliminators and 2-axis

DROs.

As part of the manual machine tool package,

MACH Machine Tools also arranged to remove

the older manual machines from the College’s

workshop before installing the 16 new machines.

CNC MACHINE PACKAGE: A CLOSER

LOOK

The eight MACH MDV 700-DT 3-axis vertical

machining centres have joined a number of other

3- and 5-axis CNC machines previously acquired

by the College.

Continues Carmelo Catalanotto:

“Similar to the rationale for investing in the

MACH manual machines, we needed a number of

high-specification machining centres to enable

students to acquire, and try out, their newly

acquired CNC machining skills and, for more

advanced students, to develop their manual, CAD

and conversational programming and postprogramming

skills and expertise.

“We believed that eight identical CNC

machines would be the optimum number we

would require, from both a workshop space and

classroom size perspective.”

MDV 700-DT

MACH MDV 700-DT machines are fast, powerful

and precise.

The machines were supplied (as requested)

with the advanced Fanuc 31i-B5 Plus control and

are equipped with 12,000rpm high-speed, directdrive

BT 30 spindles, 21-tool ATCs and a

toolholder and cutting tool package for each

machine.

The machines also feature oil/mist extraction

units.

In addition to their Fanuc control, the machines

were further supplied, and integrated with, a

unique MACH Programming Station - a

Windows-based PC that sits alongside each

machine and features a custom-designed version

of the DynaPath software and a Fusion 360

CAD/CAM package that is networked to every

machine’s Fanuc control.

Says Carmelo Catalanotto:

“The advanced Fanuc control enables us to

teach students the fundamentals of ISO

programming, using G-and M-codes, and the

inclusion of the MACH Programming station also

means we have access to (and can use) many

innovative DynaPath software features as well.

“These include the ability to take advantage of

conversational programming and the facility to

create complete machining programs directly from

DXF files.

“The inclusion of Fusion 360, an industryleading

and recognised CAD/CAM software

package, also provides us with the inherent

flexibility to design and generate machining

programs complete with full simulation and

reliable toolpath verification.”

SUMMARY

Newcastle College has significantly increased the

capacity and capabilities of its engineering

facilities through its investment in MACH

Machine Tools’ manual and CNC machines.

Full-time and part-time students are already

being taught milling and turning skills on the new

VS-SP mills and L-1340 lathes and, in the next few

weeks, the College’s new MACH MDV 700-DT

machining centres will begin to be used.

A key objective behind Newcastle College’s

investment in new, advanced manual and CNC

machines was to mirror, and indeed replicate,

machining technologies used in today’s, and

tomorrow’s, modern engineering machine shops

and workshops.

Even a cursory glance at the College’s new

facilities, replete with the new machines and

previously acquired tool setters and CMM

inspection equipment in the CNC area, suggests

that they have more than met this objective.

www.machinetoolsalesonline.com


CASE STUDY

KS COMPOSITES ON FAST TRACK WITH HYPERMILL

Embued in the motorsport industry since

Kelvin Smith opened the doors for business

in 1985, KS Composites is a manufacturer

with a pedigree of working with numerous

F1, GT, Le Mans, and BTCC teams.

Throughout its history, Melton Mowbraybased

KS Composites has worked at the very

pinnacle of motorsport—and that is why the

company has invested in CAD/CAM

software from OPEN MIND Technologies.

Having formed many close relationships

with some of the leading lights in design and

consultancy through prototype and

development projects, KS Composites offers

design services, FEA, and CFD. This is

complemented by a 48,000sq/ft

manufacturing site that supports the design

and consultancy services with everything

from kit cutting, fitting and assembly to wet

lay composites, autoclaves and ovens, a

composite shop, machine shop and much

more. Whether it’s the development of new

lightweight wind turbines, the production of

super-efficient alternative energy vehicles or

the unique demands of the aviation and

military industries, KS Composites approach

all projects with the same enthusiasm and

professionalism.

Dan Johnston, Business Development

Manager at KS Composites: “A turnkey

composite solution provider that offers a

range of services, from engineering to 3D

printing and CNC machining, as well as

composite manufacturing. Each customer

has an individual requirement that we really

have to respond to - everyone has nuances

within their projects and programmes, and

we need to be able to leverage every service

we have to provide for our clients.

Customers will initially come to us with a

fully developed idea or just the genesis of an

idea. What that journey looks like will

depend on each client, but we can

fundamentally take an idea, and our

engineering division will deliver the

solution. If someone has a blueprint for a

project, we are agile and responsive enough

to deliver on time.”

Discussing the relationship with OPEN

MIND Technologies, Justin Tallboys-Cotton

from OPEN MIND adds: “KS Composites

came to us because of their needs, which are

not only metallic but also composite

machining. This encompasses everything

from 3-axis vertical machines to complex 5-

axis gantry-style machines. One thing that KS

Composites liked about hyperMILL is that

the licenses are very modular, so whilst they

use the 5-axis licences that we are famed for

worldwide, they don’t need all of it. So, KS

Composites just chose the two or three

modules needed to do their work. They

know they can expand if needed, but they

don’t need to invest in everything up front.”

Looking at a replica race car the company

has manufactured, Dan Johnston adds: “On

the vehicle itself, there is a multitude of

things. We have carbon composite body

panels and machined GRP and 3D printed

elements. We are hitting on all our core

services with this vehicle. One of the first

things to come into our new building was


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CNC machines. At that point, we identified

that we needed a CAM package that could

get the most out of our machines. We went to

the market and evaluated the options, and it

was clear from the offset that hyperMILL

was the obvious choice.”

Justin Tallboys-Cotton adds: “It makes me

extremely proud to see how KS Composites

are embracing the tools that we have within

hyperMILL. For example, they colour-code

their components and use bookmarks and

templates. What this is giving them as a

company is consistency throughout the

process, especially when different guys’

programs work in different ways. It also

helps with time to market; KS Composites

can reduce the programming time to a bare

minimum, ultimately getting parts onto the

machines quicker to keep their customers

happy.”

In conclusion, Dan says: “hyperMILL is

making our life so much easier, especially

when we are making things like a show

vehicle. We are representing motorsport’s

pinnacle- high-performance, high precision.

So, when making the patterns for this

vehicle, they had to be of the same quality -

that is what we have achieved with

hyperMILL.”

www.openmind-tech.com/en-gb/


CASE STUDY

VERICUT SOFTWARE HELPS RIGGING PROJECTS

STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE

Rigging Projects, a specialist in the design

and manufacture of marine hardware and

sailing systems, is tapping into the

advantages of Vericut CNC simulation,

verification, optimisation and postprocessing

software to drive home the gains

available from a sizable investment in its first

five-axis machining centre. Using Vericut,

the company has complete peace-of-mind in

the single set-up machining of complex parts

with curved freeform surfaces - confident

there will be no collisions and no expensive

repairs.

Tobias Hochreutener founded Rigging

Projects in 2014 based on his vision of a

rigging consultancy business that put smart

ideas, trustworthy services and high-quality

products at its core. From humble beginnings

in his tiny home office, the company now has

over 30 employees, four DAME Design

Award Special Mentions and a hightechnology

manufacturing facility in

Hampshire.

Mostly serving designers and builders of

superyachts and race yachts, Rigging Projects

produces an array of deck hardware that

handles lines or sails. Both standard and

custom solutions are available, with the

company offering an end-to-end design and

consultancy service for client projects,

whether new build or retrofit. Component

manufacturing takes place at the company’s

state-of-the-art machine shop in Totton,

Southampton, which should be ISO90001

accredited by later this year.

A FACTORY IN ONE MACHINE

The impressive new centrepiece of the

machine shop is a Matsuura MAM72-52V, a

colossal high-speed five-axis vertical

machining centre described as a ‘factory in

one machine’ for variable-part/variablevolume

production and extended unmanned

operation. Standard features include 130

tools on a 330 tool magazine base, a tower

pallet system for extended lights-out

manufacturing and a chip-removal system.

“Prior to investing in our new Matsuura

five-axis machine, we relied on three-axis

machining centres and Y-axis lathes,”

explains Ian Foss, CNC Programmer and

Machine Shop Supervisor at Rigging

Projects. “We could make complex parts, but

it would require multiple set-ups, 9 or 10 in

extreme cases. As we make most of our parts

in small quantities, set-up was costing us a

lot of time.”

The five-axis Matsuura ensures Rigging

Projects can make almost all of its

components in a single set-up, saving

significant time and cost.

“In terms of complexity, the Matsuura is

another level entirely,” says Ian. “It was clear

in my mind that, with such a high-value, we

needed verification software to provide us

with confidence during machining.”

VERICUT STANDS OUT

Rigging Projects scrutinised various options

for its verification software. Some were ruled

out for reasons such as cost or lack of UK

support, but Vericut ticked its boxes. Ian Foss

had also used Vericut previously and could

vouch for the software’s capabilities. He

visited the MACH 2024 exhibition in

Birmingham with Chris Whitwam, Head of

Engineering, to speak with the Vericut team,

and the company never looked back. Rigging

Projects duly invested in a seat of Vericut,

offering Verification, Multi-Axis Machining,

Machine Simulation and Auto-Diff

capabilities. A cloud-based licence means

that the two CNC programmers at Rigging

Projects share the single seat. It also supports

home working as necessary.

Complex parts are par for the course at

Rigging Projects. Components that handle a

line or sail cannot feature sharp corners,

while meeting the high expectations of yacht

owners also means aesthetic appearance is

paramount. The company’s parts therefore

feature many radii, rounded edges, curves

and freeform surfaces, all of which means

programs with plenty of 3D surfacing.


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RIGHT FIRST TIME

“We’re far more about right-first-time

machining and safety than saving every

second in cycle time,” says Ian. “The

Matsuura has driven huge savings in set-up

time, so now we just want to stay safe and

avoid scrapping expensive workpieces.

Vericut is a massive help in that regard.”

Every part programmed for the Matsuura

using the company’s Autodesk Fusion 360

CADCAM software is run through Vericut.

The Fusion 360 cascading post-processor

integrates with Vericut to transfer

manufacturing data, a capability that allows

users to simulate and optimise NC programs

in Vericut while continuing to work in

Fusion 360.

“The whole process is seamless and

Vericut simulation is a great asset,” he says.

“Fusion 360 has simulation, but it’s a prepost

process and takes twice the time of

Vericut. Moreover, while Fusion will flag up

potential collisions, there’s no tolerancesetting

option. It won’t send an alert if the

tool or spindle gets within 5 mm of the table,

for example. In contrast, Vericut will let me

know if we get within whatever tolerance I

set. I can subsequently refine the gap as

confidence grows.”

VALUE PROPOSITION

The value of Vericut’s ability to avoid

collisions on expensive machine tools should

not be underestimated. Repairs to hardware

such as spindles are extremely costly, as is

machine downtime. Furthermore, a company

like Rigging Projects would be forced to

create new programs for other machines

while waiting for the repair. Avoiding just

one collision will likely more than cover the

cost of Vericut.

“We’ve already had an incident when

Vericut saved the day,” reveals Ian. “We

encountered an isolated issue with the

Matsuura post-processor where it failed to

pick up the work co-ordinates after a homing

routine to re-orient the table. It used the

machine co-ordinates instead, which means

it would have tried to machine itself!

Thankfully, Vericut picked it up and we

rectified the issue. It saved a lot of money

that day and avoided a potentially

dangerous situation.”

Another valuable use of Vericut at

Rigging Projects is AUTO-DIFF. Applied

after simulation, AUTO-DIFF makes sure the

CNC programmers do not miss any features

and avoid major gouging or excess stock on

the model that should be finished. The

company also takes advantage of Vericut’s X-

Caliper measuring tool, clicking on critical

features to ensure that the programming of

mid-limit tolerances meets with expectations,

for example.

Concludes Ian: “With such a large, fast,

five-axis machine like our Matsuura, Vericut

is an insurance policy. Moreover, with its

pallet-change capability, we often leave the

machine running overnight. Knowing we

have Vericut as a safety net provides real

peace of mind.”

ABOUT VERICUT

Vericut specialises in numerical control

(NC/CNC) simulation, verification,

optimisation, post-processing, and analysis

software for manufacturing. Vericut also

offers programming and simulation software

for composites automated fibre-placement,

tape-laying, and drilling/fastening CNC

machines. Vericut software is used by

companies of different sizes in all industries.

Established in 1988, and headquartered in

Irvine, California; CGTech has offices

worldwide.

https://vericut.com/en-gb/


SERVICES DIRECTORY

ASSOCIATIONS

THE MANUFACTURING TECHoLoGIES ASSoCIATIoN

62 Bayswater Road, London WS 3PS

Tel: 0207 7298 6400

Web: www.mta.org.uk

AUCTIONEERS

APEx AUCTIoNS LIMITED - oNLINE MACHINE TooL AUCTIoNS.

PO Box 329, Brighton BN1 1TQ, United Kingdom.

Tel: UK Office: +44 (0) 1273 224466 US Office: +1 630 718 9804

Email: info@apexauctions.com

Web: www.apexauctions.com

AMS (UK) LTD

Gloucester Auction Centre, Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 5DD.

Tel: +44(0) 1452 207777

Email: info@ams.uk

Web: www.ams.uk

PEAKER PATTINSoN AUCTIoNEERS Ltd.

The Grange Offices, Aunby, Stamford, Lincs PE9 4EE, England

Tel: 01778 590111 Fax: 01778 590730

Email: info@ppauctions.com

Web: www.ppauctions.com

London Office: Tel: 0208 944 1898 Fax: 0208 879 7269

Email: london@ppauctions.com

AUCTIONS & VALUATIONS

LAMBERT SMITH HAMPToN

AuctionSales.AssetAdvisory@lsh.co.uk

Valuations.AssetAdvisory@lsh.co.uk

BARRELLING/SUPER FINISHING

SHARMIC ENGINEERING LIMITED

Vibratory/shotblast finishing. New & Used vibratory machines, repairs

& consumables

Baldwin Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs.

Tel: 01299 878123 Fax: 01299 879409

Email: info@sharmic.co.uk

Web: www.sharmic.co.uk

BROACHING AND KEY WAY CUTTING

ALCESTER BRoACH & TooL Co. LTD.

Comprehensive sub-contracting broaching facilities, including own

tooling. Broach manufacturing and re-grind & repair services. The total

broaching service.

Pipers Road, Park Farm South, Redditch, Worcs B98 OHU

Tel: 01527 523107 Fax: 01527 526137

Email: sales@alcesterbroach.com

Web: www.alcesterbroach.com

BROACHING AND KEY WAY CUTTING

B & H GEARS LTD

Spur, helical, bevel. racks and pinions, sprockets, timing pulleys,

worms and wormwheels, gear crowning/barrelling/tapering, splining,

serration, broaching, internal and external gears.

Star Ironworks, Greenacres Road, Oldham, Lancs. OL4 2BT

Tel: 0161 627 4610

Fax: 0161 628 3141

Email: sales@bandhgears.co.uk

Web: www.bandhgears.co.uk

CNC GRINDING

CENTRAL GRINDING SERVICES LTD

Precision Internal & External C.N.C. Grinding, 50 offs up to large qtys,

all materials including Exotics, Carbide & Coatings. ISo 9001-2000.

3A Pomery Drive, Oadby Industrial Estate, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5NE.

Tel: 0116 271 8188 Fax: 0116 271 8199

Email: info@centralgrinding.co.uk

Web: www.centralgrindingservices.co.uk

CNC MACHINE TOOLS SPARES AND

SERVICE, REPAIRS

CNC SYSTEMS LTD

Fanuc Systems & Fuji AC and DC drive repairs, supply of spares and

installation.

40 Redwoods, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1JN Tel: 07740 187341 Tel: 01932

830492

Email: offices@cncsystemsltd.co.uk

Web: www.cncsystemsltd.co.uk

CNC PROGRAMMING & TRAINING

GARDNER CNC

For Training: Programming: CAD/CAM Systems: Technical Assistance

and more. Help is just a phone call away.

1 Green Hill Farm, Bishop Itchington, Warwickshire CV4 72SS

Tel: 01926 614882 Fax: 01926 614884

Email: info@gardner-cnc.co.uk

CNC RETROFITTING

MACHINERY PLANT SERVICES LTD

Specialists in Retrofitting all types of Press Brakes and Guillotines -

App. UK Agent for CYBELEC Controls

38a Doddington Road, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0NF

Tel: 01604 811634 Fax: 01604 811123

Web: www.cybelec.co.uk

Email: info@machinery-plant-servs.com

CNC TURNING / MILLING

B & H GEARS LTD





Tel: 0161 627 4610 Fax: 0161 628 3141



N.A.B. PRECISIoN TooLING LTD

Up to 2 metres Diameter CNC Turning 900 Diameter x 4 meter BC.

Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Herts SG4 0TY

Tel: 01462 456565 Fax: 01462 420039

Email: sales@nabprecisiontooling.com

Web: www.nabprecisiontooling.com

CNC VERTICAL BORING

N.A.B. PRECISIoN TooLING LTD

Up to 2 metres Diameter CNC Turning 900 Diameter x 4 meter BC.


Tel: 01462 456565 Fax: 01462 420039

Email: sales@nabprecisiontooling.com Web: www.nabprecisiontooling.com

DEEP HOLE BORING

HoNE-ALL PRECISIoN LTD

Capacity Available – Call us today!

AS9100D, ISo 9001:2015 & Rolls Royce approved supplier for: Deep

Hole Boring, Deep Hole Drilling, CNC Honing & CNC Turning, ø2.5mm

– 220mm internal diameter x over 3 metres long. Prototype to

production batch, aluminium to aermet, for the highest levels of quality

and service, contact us for a quote today!

Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. LU7 4UH.

Tel: 01525 370666

Email: sales@hone-all.co.uk

Web: www.hone-all.co.uk

SUBCoN DRILLING LTD

ISo 9001 : 2015 Quality Assured Company. The UK Leader in Ejector

Drilling, Gun Drilling & Honing, fast response and turnaround.

Subcon Drilling, Unit 6, The Heron Business Park, Eastman Way,

Hemel Hempstead HP2 7FW. Tel: 01442 205960

Email: ryan@subcondrilling.co.uk

Web: www.subcondrilling.co.uk

SERVICE PROVIDERS - Increase your customer base for less than £2 a week


SERVICES DIRECTORY

DEEP HOLE DRILLING




Hole Boring, Deep Hole Drilling, CNC Honing & CNC Turning, ø2.5mm –

220mm internal diameter x over 3 metres long. Prototype to production

batch, aluminium to aermet, for the highest levels of quality and

service, contact us for a quote today!


Tel: 01525 370666



DIGITAL READOUT EQUIPMENT

MACHINE DRo

DRo supplier of all major brands including M-DRo, Newall, Acu-rite, Mitutoyo.

Linear and rotary encoders specialist. Install, repairs and spares.

Machine DRO Dept, Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0BZ, UK.

Tel: +44 (0)1992 455921

Email: sales@machine-dro.co.uk

Web: www.machine-dro.co.uk

WARREN MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

Independent DRo company offering sales & service

on all makes of DRo.

9 Woodford Road, Burton, Latimer, Northants, NN15 5UX

Tel: 01536 722712

Fax: 01536 609025

Email heather@warrenmeasurement.co.uk

FINANCE FOR MACHINERY

CITY AND EURoPEAN ASSET FINANCE LIMITED

Independent finance broker funding machinery of all types, new or

used on Hire Purchase or Lease.

Tel: 01483 280111 Mobile: 07866 266100

Email: dmcphillips@leasingfinance.com

Web: www.cityandeuropean.co.uk

Contact Name: Duncan McPhillips.City and European Asset Finance Ltd is

authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

LINDSAY FINANCE

BUSINESS FINANCE SPECIALISTS

Tel: 0115 931 4545

Email: sales@lindsay.finance

Web: www.lindsay.finance

GEAR CUTTING

B & H GEARS LTD





Tel: 0161 627 4610

Fax: 0161 628 3141



GRINDING

CENTRAL GRINDING SERVICES LTD.

Precision grinding, 1 offs - batchwork, all materials, universal, surface,

centreless and thread grinding universal up to 2 metres long

3 Pomeroy Drive, Oadby Industrial Estate, Oadby, Leiceester, LE2 5NE

Tel: 0116 2718188

Fax: 0116 2718199

Email:info@centralgrinding.co.uk

Website: www.centralgrindingservices.co.uk

GUARDING

CRESCENT MACHINERY

PUWER Inspections, all types of machinery guarding. Mechanical

barriers or infra-red guarding, full perimeter interlock guarding.

Group Rhodes Limited, Unit 21, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield WF1 9RD.

Email: information@grouprhodes.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 1924 371161

GUILLOTINE BLADES

CRESCENT MACHINERY

Regrinding + Turning Service, same day regrinding if pre-booked.

New blades any size or make of machine.

To cut all materials. onsite service all makes of Guillotines.

Group Rhodes Limited, Unit 21, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield WF1 9RD.

Email: information@grouprhodes.co.uk

Tel:+44 (0) 1924 371161

GUN DRILLING









Tel: 01525 370666



SUBCoN DRILLING LTD


Drilling, Gundrilling & Honing, fast response and turnaround.

Subcon Drilling, Unit 6, The Heron Business Park, Eastmman Way, Hemel

Hempstead.

Tel: 01442 205960

Email: ryan@aol.com Web: www.subcondrilling.co.uk

HONING

APPERLEY HoNING LTD

Honing capacity available from 3.00mm to 750.00mm diameter and

lengths up to 15metres. ISo 9002

Contact: Michelle Sanders,

Malmesbury Road, Kingsditch Trading Estate, Cheltenham GL51 9PL

Tel: 01242 525868 Fax: 01242 224738

Email: michelle@apperleyhoning.co.uk

Web: www.apperleyhoning.co.uk

HONING









Tel: 01525 370666



SUBCoN DRILLING LTD


Drilling, Gun Drilling & Honing, fast response and turnaround.

Subcon Drilling, Unit 6, The Heron Business Park, Eastmman Way, Hemel

Hempstead.

Tel: 01442 205960

Email: ryan@subcondrilling.co.uk Web: www.subcondrilling.co.uk

INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

MIDLAND METRoLoGY LTD

Profile projectors, vision systems, hardness testers, granite plates/tables/squares –

used inspection equipment, calibration laboratory.

Unit G3, Little Heath Industrial Estate, Old Church Road, Coventry CV6 7ND

Tel: +44 (0) 2476 638280 Fax: +44 (0)2476 638772

Email: sales@midland-metrology.co.uk



SERVICES DIRECTORY

LAPPING

KEMET INTERNATIoNAL LTD

70 years experience in Lapping and Polishing Systems and

Consumables, fast and efficient contract Lapping service.

Cuxton Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9NJ

Tel: 01622 755287 Fax: 01622 670915

Email: sales@kemet.co.uk

Web: www.kemet-lapping.co.uk

PRECISIoN LAPPING LTD.

16 Marine Way, Hogwood Lane Industrial Estate, Finchampstead,

Berks RG40 4RF

Tel: 0118 973 5989 Fax: 0118 973 7241

Web: www.precision-lapping.co.uk

LASER CALIBRATION

C.D. MEASUREMENTS LTD

Specialists in laser calibration of machine tools & measuring

equipment. UKAS accredited. No. 0344 for on site calibration.

Chomlea House, Hadfield Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbys. SK13 2ER

Tel: 01457 852929 Fax: 01457 860619

Web: www.cdmeasurements.com

MACHINE TOOL REBUILD

BLUE DIAMoND MACHINE TooLS LTD

Suppliers of new and used machine tools, rebuilding and repairs,

suppliers of new tooling and sub-contract slideway grinding, CNC

retrofitting.

Unit 6B, Hackworth Park Industrial Estate, Shildon,

County Durham DL4 1HG

Tel: 01388 776052 Fax: 01388 774770

Email: sales@bdmtools.co.uk

Web: www.bluediamondmachinetools.co.uk

METROL

CNC SYSTEMS LTD

High accuracy sensors. Used on CNC Lathes, Machining Centres and Grinders.

40 Redwoods, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1JN

Tel: 01932 830492 Mob: 07740 187341

Email: offices@cncsystemsltd.co.uk Web: www.cncsystemsltd.co.uK

PRESS SERVICING MAINTENANCE

GRoUP RHoDES LTD

(Competitive oEM Mechanical and Electrical repairs to Rhodes, HME,

Bentley, Cowlishaw Walker and other makes. Full Spares service and

free advice on CE/PUWER legislation. ISo 9001, ISo 14001 and CE

(Lloyds) approved)

PO Box 740, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE.

Tel: +44 (0)1924 371161 Fax +44 (0)1924 370928

Email: sales@grouprhodes.co.uk

Website: www.grouprhodes.com

T.M.A. ENGINEERING LTD

Power Press Specialists, Service, Spares, Repairs, Insurance

Inspections, Maintenance, Guards.

95-111 Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 8NQ

Tel: 0121 328 1908 Fax: 0121 322 2017

Email: sales@TMAeng.co.uk

Web: www.TMAeng.co.uk

PRESSBRAKE TOOLING

PK TooLING

New & Used Pressbrake Tooling supplier for most makes of machines

Rose Bungalow Hubbards Drove, Hilgay,

Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 0JZ

Tel 07889 396888

Email: sales@pktooling.com

Web: www.pktooling.com

PRODUCTION CONTROL SOFTWARE

PSL DATATRACK

Production control software for sub-contractors and precision engineers.

Quotations, Sales & Works orders, Process Layouts, Stock Control, Purchasing,

Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection, Quality & Tooling, Traceability, Financial,

CRM.

Lily Hill House, Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2SJ

Tel: 01344 827312 or 08456 345931

Email: machworld@psldatatrack.com Web: www.psldatatrack.com

ROLLFORMERS

FoRMIT LIMITED

Design & supply of cold Rollform Equipment & Tooling, Press Feeding

& Coil Processing Equipment. New & Used Machinery For Sale

Unit 3, City Estate, Corngreaves Road, Cradley Heath,

West Midlands B64 7EP.

Tel: 01384 895150

Email: sales@formit.co.uk Web: www.formit.co.uk

ROLLING MILLS

DURSToN RoLLING MILLS

Rolling mills for all applications

Progress House, Hospital Hill, Waterside, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1PJ

Tel: 01494 535388 Fax: 01494 792966

Email: sales@durston.co.uk Web: www.durston.com

ROTARY TABLES

1st MACHINE TooL ACCESSoRIES

4th & 5th Axis tables and custom-buillt solutions.

1 The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 3JJ

Tel: 01725 514000 Email: enquiries@kitagawaeurope.com

SAWING

ACCURATE CUTTING SERVICES

Saws and blades by Amada for optimum cutting performance.

To find out more about Amada high speed cutting machines and blades,

call us on 01527 527058

Email: sales@accurate-cutting.co.uk Web: www.accurate-cutting.co.uk

ADDISoN SAWS LTD

(Sawing machine and consumables specialists. Est. 55 years)

Attwood Street, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8RU

Tel: 01384 264950 Fax: 01384 264955

Email: sales@addisonsaws.co.uk Web: www.addisonsaws.co.uk

BEHRINGER LTD

(SAWING MACHINE SUPPLIER ESTABLISHED oVER 100 YEARS)

Subsidiary of the parent company Behringer GmbH, in Germany. Behringer,

Behringer Eisele and Vernet Behringer products

Complete range of billet cutting and mitre cutting, band saws and circular

cold saws and plate saws including Vernet Behringer structural fabrication

processing equipment.

Handling equipment to suit specific requirements

After sales and service and support across the UK with next day delivery.

Demonstrations available at our service centre

Tel 01296 668259. Web: www.behringerltd.co.uk

Email info@uk.behringer.net

ADS PRECISIoN LTD

For all your metal cutting needs. Suppliers of new & used metal sawing

bandsaws & circular saws (from manual to automatic CNC), Bahco bimetal

& carbide bandsaw blades, spare parts for a wide range of saws,

breakdown, repairs & servicing, lubricants and in house subcontract

cutting/sawing, CNC milling, turning and machining.

Unit 1, Aspen Court, Centurion Business Park, Bessemer Way,

Rotherham S60 1FB. Tel: 0114 2347352 Fax: 0114 2347362

Email: sales@adsprecision.com Web: www.adsprecision.com

jHP MACHINE SALES LTD

UK agents for BEWo and RUSCH Sawing Machinery, Manual to

Automatic and CNC Bandsaws, Automatic Tube Saws, Circular Saws,

Blades, Breakdowns, Spares, Service and Repairs to a wide range of

machinery.

EchoENG: A wide range of Machine Tools i.e., Press Brakes,

Guillotines, Machining Centers. Lathes, Mills and much much more.

UK agents for DYNoBEND Bending and Tube end forming Machines.

Unit 2 Phoenix Park Ind Est, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh SO50 6PQ

Tel: 02381 942827 Email: sales@jhpengineeringservices.co.uk



SERVICES DIRECTORY

SCRAP METAL RECYCLING

H. A. MASoN (METALS) LTD

Buyers of all non-ferrous scrap metals

Two Woods Lane, off Mill Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1TA

Tel: 01384 79841 Fax: 01384 76414

Email: info@masonmetals.co.uk Web: www.masonmetals.co.uk

SERVO MOTOR & DRIVE REPAIRS

EURoSERV LIMITED

Specialist Repairs to all Manufactures of Servomotors, Spindle Motors

and Drives + Associated Equipment.

Unit 16 & 17, Whitworth Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate, Washington,

Tyne & Wear

NE37 1PP. Tel: +44 (0)1915 193344 Fax: +44 (0)1915 368707

Email: enquiries@euroservltd.net Web: www.euroservltd.net

SERVICE & REPAIR

TPH MACHINE TooLS

offer Service & Repair on most Metalworking & Fab Machines,

both Electrical & Mechanical

Tel: +44 (0)1708 523916 Email: miket@tphmachinetools.co.uk

Web: www.tphmachinetools.co.uk. Established 1923

SHOT BLAST MACHINE ENGINEERS

DoUG BooTH & SoNS (SHoTBLAST) LTD.

The largest UK stocks of new and re-conditioned shotblast machines

of all types.

Olympia Works, Church Street, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorks WF5 9DG

Tel: 01924 274887 Fax: 01924 262219

Email: paul@dougbooth.co.uk Web: www.dougbooth.co.uk

MNB PRECISIoN

MNB offer precison services including CNC Milling and Turning, jig

Boring, Spark-Erosion, Wire-Erosion, Grinding and Shot Peening up 8M

long.

Units 3-5 Binns Close, Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9TB

Tel: +44 (0) 2476 695 959 Fax: 08721116698

Email: info@mnbprecision.com Web: www.mnbprecision.com

SLIDEWAY GRINDING

BLUE DIAMoND MACHINE TooLS LTD

Suppliers of new and used machine tools, rebuilding and repairs,

suppliers of new tooling and sub-contract slideway grinding, CNC

retrofitting.

Unit 6, Hackworth Park Industrial Estate, Sheldon, County Durham.

Tel: 01388 776052 Fax: 01388 774770

Email: sales@bdmtools.co.uk Web: www.bluediamondmachinetools.co.uk

SUB-CONTRACTING - GRINDING

CENTRAL GRINDING SERVICES LTD

Precision Internal & External C.N.C. Grinding, 50 offs up to large qtys,

all materials including Exotics, Carbide & Coatings. ISo 9001-2000.

3A Pomery Drive, Oadby Industrial Estate, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5NE.

Tel: 0116 271 8188 Fax: 0116 271 8199

Email: carl@centralgrinding.co.uk Web: www.centralgrindingservices.co.uk

SUBCONTRACTING – HONING

DELAPENA GRoUP

Delapena subcontract honing facility provides fast, efficient and cost

effective superior honing service.

With our comprehensive suite of delapena honing machines we are

known for precise, controllable and repeatable honing.

Request a quotation today.

The Delapena GroupThe Runnings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL51 9NJ

Email: t.elliott@delapena.co.uk Tel: 01242 516341

SUB-CONTRACTING - SAWING,

MACHINING, MILLING, TURNING & LATHE

SERVICES

ADS PRECISIoN LTD

For all your metal cutting needs. Suppliers of new & used metal sawing

bandsaws & circular saws (from manual to automatic CNC), Bahco bimetal

& carbide bandsaw blades, spare parts for a wide range of saws,

breakdown, repairs & servicing, lubricants and in house subcontract

cutting/sawing, CNC milling, turning and machining.

710a-716 Penistone Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2DF

Tel: 0114 2347352 Fax: 0114 2347362

Email: sales@adsprecision.com Web: www.adsprecision.com

THREAD CUTTING

KINGSToN ENGINEERING Co (HULL) LTD

Specialist manufacturers and producers of bespoke Power Screws. We

offer a variety of specialised engineering services and based on using

materials and specifications to suit customer's exact needs, we

produce complimentary nuts and fittings.

Pennington Street, Hull, HU8 7LD

Tel: 01482 325676 Fax: 01482 216438 Mobile: 07901 857045

www.kingston-engineering.co.uk Email : paul@kingston-engineering.co.uk

TOOL MAKERS

jCP SERVICES LIMITED

Tooling For Tin Box & Bakeware Plus Precision Engineers. We

specialise in the manufacture of tin box, bakeware and progressive

tooling. Press work also undertaken. We also offer a large variety of

precision engineering CNC machinery.

Unit 50, Wakefield Commercial Park, Engine Lane, Bridge Road,

Horbury Junction, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 5NW.

Tel: 01924 278585 Mobile: 07709 531317

Email: jcpservicesltd@gmail.com Web: www.jcpservicesltd.org.uk/

TUBE MANIPULATION

HLP TUBE FoRMERS LTD

Specialists in CNC Bending, Cutting, Welding & Fabrication

Unit 17 Pant Glas Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8DR

Tel: 029 2086 2122 Fax: 029 2086 0823

Email: bernice.page@hlptube.co.uk

Web: www.hlptube.co.uk

VALUATION PLANT & MACHINERY

TPH MACHINE TooLS

offer Service & Repair on most Metalworking & Fab Machines,

both Electrical & Mechanical

Tel: +44 (0)1708 523916 Email: miket@tphmachinetools.co.uk

Web: www.tphmachinetools.co.uk. Established 1923

VERTICAL BORING

N.A.B. Precision tooling ltd

Up to 2 metres Diameter CNC Turning.


Tel: 01462 456565 Fax: 01462 420039

Email: sales@nabprecisiontooling.com Web: www.nabprecisiontooling.com

WATERJET CUTTING

CRoSS ENGINEERING SWANSEA LTD

Specialists in Waterjet cutting. 2 number twin head Flow machines

4mtr x 2mtr capacity, any material upto 200mm thickness also sub

contract machining and fabrication capacity

Garngoch Industrial Estate, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 9GE

Web: www.crosswaterservices.co.uk www.crossengineering.co.uk

Tel: 01792 893491

WORKHOLDING

1st MACHINE TooL ACCESSoRIES

High quality work holding, fixturing, clamping, chucks & collets

available from stock.

1 The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 3JJ

Tel: 0800 783 0510 Email: enquiries@1stmta.com



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REBUILDING

We offer a complete rebuild service of CNC

machining centre spindles, CNC lathe heads,

Grinding spindles (both belt driven & high

frequency types), Tailstocks, Fine boring spindles,

Milling spindles, Centre-less grinding spindles,

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ADVERTISERS INDEX

1st Machine Tool Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Advanced Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Amada UK Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Blue Diamond Machine Tools Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Citizen Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover

Cottrill &Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Guhring Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Igus Motion Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MACH 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Midland Metrology Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

MTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

New Century Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Penico Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Phil Geesin Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

RK International Machine Tools Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sensor Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Subcon Drilling Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Technova Precision Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Westermans International Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Western Tooling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

XYZ Machine Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front Cover


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