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CONTENTS MAY 2025

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A collaboration between SICK Sensor

Intelligence and Universal Robots has

created the End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS),

enabling more effective human-robot

collaboration than ever before.

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Manufacturing Machinery World, May 2025 3

NEWS NEWS NEWS

RAINFORD

POINTS TO

PRECISION IN

IRELAND

Rainford Precision will be emphasising

exactly why the company is widely regarded

as the experts in micro-machining at the

forthcoming Manufacturing Solutions

Ireland exhibition. Prominently positioned

on Stand 8 in the Lobby Zone, Rainford

Precision will give attendees at the Limerick

event an insight into why Rainford Precision

has bespoke solutions for manufacturers in

niche Irish manufacturing segments.

On the 11th and 12th June at the

Technological University of Shannon (TUS),

Rainford will present technology like the

Kern range of ultra-precise 5-axis machining

centres, Finepart micro abrasive waterjet

cutting technology and cutting tools from

some of the world’s most prestigious

brands.

Kern is renowned for its unparalleled

levels of precision with machine tools that

comfortably achieve precision and

repeatability levels of +/-1micron during 5-

axis machining. At the Limerick event,

experts from Rainford Precision will be

presenting the incredible speed, precision

and productivity of the Kern machines whilst

discussing the multitude of machine

installations and applications at some of the

most stringently regulated and precisiondriven

industries in the manufacturing

sector.

Engineers from Rainford Precision are

also relishing the opportunity to present the

Finepart micro abrasive waterjet cutting

technology. With its 3, 4, and 5-axis waterjet

machines, Finepart takes ‘micro’ precision to

a new plateau. It can achieve a positional

accuracy of +/-2.5 microns, a repeatability of

+/-2 microns, and a typical cutting tolerance

of +/-10 microns.

New to the Rainford stable and making its

debut in Ireland will be the PEMTec brand.

Recognised as world leaders in precision

electrochemical metal machining (PECM),

this process enables metal parts to be

machined with an accuracy and repeatability

in the sub-micron range, achieving a surface

quality of 0.03µm – all without contact.

Imagine the possibilities!

The new Benzinger (www.benzinger.de)

range of turning centres will also be

showcased at the Rainford stand. As is

standard with any Rainford Precision brand,

the German-manufactured Benzinger

machines distinguish themselves with

remarkable levels of precision, repeatability,

productivity, and, above all, flexibility.

Rainford Precision will also present its

latest cutting tool solutions from worldrenowned

brands such as Union Tool, Louis

Bélet, Delmeco, Gloor, HOBE, Osawa, DTS,

Iwata, 6C Tools, Swissceramill and ATOM.

The respective partners are industry leaders

in the manufacture of drills, end mills,

reamers, boring bars, threadmills and slitting

saws. Within this diverse portfolio are tools

for specialist applications and material types,

such as the Hufschmied brand of milling

tools. The Graftor range of end mills from

Hufschmied has been developed specifically

for machining graphite, and the range can

double productivity rates and tool life when

compared to rival tools. With such a diverse

platform of specialist cutting tools and micro

tool solutions, Rainford has invested in a

Keyence digital microscope to provide a

complete tool investigation and consultancy

service for customers in the UK and Ireland.

Commenting on the new investment,

Rainford Precision Managing Director Miles

Evans says: “When you are servicing

customers with tools below 0.5mm diameter,

diagnosing and optimising tool life and

performance is a challenge. The Keyence

system enables us to provide a unique

service within the cutting tool marketplace.

At Manufacturing Solutions Ireland in June,

we’ll be able to discuss the challenges of

micromachining and offer manufacturers a

solution that wasn’t available before.”

www.rainfordprecision.com/

4 Manufacturing Machinery World, May 2025

NEWS NEWS NEWS

DN Solutions’ recent DIMF 2025 exhibition,

held at the BEXCO Exhibition Centre in

Busan, South Korea from 2nd April to 5th

April 2025, was a landmark event attracting

over 5,000 visitors.

Checking out the latest innovations and

‘technologies for the future’ on view from one

of the world’s leading machine tool

companies, were key representatives from

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN

Solutions’ machine tools in the UK and

Ireland.

A number of senior managers from Mills

CNC have just returned from their visit to

DIMF 2025, DN Solutions’ biennial machine

tool exhibition, held at the BEXCO Exhibition

Centre in Busan, South Korea from 2nd April

– 5th April 2025.

With over 50 different advanced machine

tools, automation systems and software

developments on view, DIMF 2025 proved to

be a seminal event and provided DN

Solutions’ extensive network of domestic and

international dealers and distributors with a

preview of the company’s future direction of

travel and a ‘first look’ at a number of new,

innovative and productivity-boosting

technologies that DN Solutions will be

introducing into its key Asian, European and

American markets in the near future.

DIMF 2025, with its ‘Automation

Solutions Platform for all Machining

Processes’ theme, certainly did not

disappoint.

Says Tony Dale, Mills CNC’s Group CEO:

“The event was a real eye-opener and had

two primary objectives.

“As well as providing an ideal platform to

showcase new and upgraded advanced

machine tools, automation systems and

digital solutions to distributors and dealers,

DIMF 2025 was also used by DN Solutions as

THE FUTURE

BECKONS…

a ‘positioning’ event to demonstrate and

hammer home the scope and scale of the

company’s ambitions, its impressive R & D

capabilities and its ability to design and

deliver high-end, integrated machining

solutions for, and across, all machining

processes.”

New machine tool technologies and

solutions that, from a UK and Irish customer

perspective, were perhaps not immediately or

typically associated with DN Solutions i.e., its

DLX series of Additive Manufacturing (AM)

machines and its DNC range of high-accuracy

quartz grinding horizontal turning centres, as

well as the company’s new Laser Waterjet

and Friction Stir Welding technologies etc.,

were out in force, rubbing shoulders with the

DN Solutions’ more ‘familiar’ and traditional

machine tool technologies.

The new machine tool line-up was, as one

might expect, both extensive and impressive

with pride of place going to DN Solutions’

recently-introduced DVF 5000 (Second-

Generation) series of simultaneous 5-axis

machining centres, and its new DNX range of

entry-level, multi-tasking mill-turn machines,

that will be available from Mills later in the

year.

New built-in turret motor technology

improvements to its best-selling Puma

2600SY lathe series, making the machines

faster, more responsive and more productive,

were showcased as was a new range of 5-axis

horizontal machining centres.

As the event’s theme suggests, DIMF 2025

was not just about showcasing new DN

Solutions’ machine tools – and the emphasis

on innovative automation systems and

solutions, was plain for all to see.

Machine tools integrated with automated

pallet systems, gantry loaders and bar feeders

demonstrated how continuous production,

achieved through lights-out, unattended

operations, can dramatically improve every

component manufacturer’s productivity,

production efficiencies and overall

competitiveness.

Just as important as the machine tools and

automation systems on view were DN

Solutions’ advanced and customised software

developments which included i) DPMS (DN

Production Management System) operating

software that helps component

manufacturers organise, monitor and

optimise their entire machining processes,

and ii) its iDOO RMS+ (AI Remote

Monitoring System), that allows

manufacturers to remotely monitor their

machines’ performance and efficiency, in real

time.

Other highlights, including Digital Twin

Technology and DN Solutions’ machine tools

operating with the latest CNC control

systems from Heidenhain (TNC 7) and

Siemens (Sinumerik One), as well as the

company’s own CUFOS control, with its

intuitive, smartphone-based user interface, all

provided a prescient glimpse into the future

of CNC machining and SMART factory

technology.

Concludes Tony Dale:

“DIMF 2025 was inspirational and

provided attendees with a unique

opportunity to see, first hand and in advance,

DN Solutions’ next-generation machine tools,

automation systems and software

developments – many of which will be

introduced (by Mills) into the UK and Irish

markets in the coming weeks and months.

www.millscnc.co.uk


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BRINGING

INTEGRATION

TO THE NEXT

LEVEL

The recent acquisition of long-time robotics

partner Sistec AM levels up Prima Power’s

know-how in technology integration to

further reinforce a unique customer-focused

offer.

Sheet metal manufacturers can now

realize their potential through full

optimization of robotic cells and the widest

range of modular solutions for automated

systems — all in one partner.

A step forward. Prima Power, the master

of technology integration in the sheet metal

industry, takes a new step forward towards

full automation — the latest move in the

“Evolve by integration” strategy. The

acquisition of robotics specialist and

established partner Sistec AM, with its highly

specialized expertise, bolsters the integration

of all our solutions to a superior level of

optimization, both in terms of flexibility and

performance.

Our evolution keeps the focus on the

specific needs of each business. The presence

of a new internal Robotics Integration Unit

unlocks the countless combination

opportunities of the most comprehensive

range of sheet metal technologies, from

advanced robotic cells to Flexible

Manufacturing Systems streamlining the

whole production flow. Benefits may result

in greater productivity, more flexible and

compact layouts, smarter handling and

logistics, or a wiser use of workers’ time —

but there’s more.

One, in-house, and complete. In a

production world that has long been

struggling with a labor shortage, robotic

technologies are rapidly turning into

commodities: the future is not in robotics per

se, but in the quality and extent of robotics

integration. In this scenario, Prima Power is

set to make the life of manufacturers easier.

No matter their challenges, OEMs and job

shops of any size can all find the know-how

and ideal technologies for their needs in one

comprehensive single partner. Essentially,

thanks to its complete range of sheet metal

working machines and specialized Robotics

ROBOTICS

Integration Unit, Prima Power holds a rare

position: the fully in-house ability to always

conceive and deliver the solutions that better

answer customer needs.

The Process Solver. The acquisition

ultimately reinforces the strong processoriented

approach of Prima Power. Our new

Robotics Integration Unit, born from the

expertise of Sistec AM, combines with the

wide portfolio of technology and software

suite to exalt our role in industrial

automation engineering. Prima Power is the

“Process Solver”: the one partner to organize

all production stages, from coil to assembly,

and increase overall productivity. A boost for

all automation solutions, robotics integration

competencies are particularly pivotal to

Flexible Manufacturing Systems, where

scalable sets of modular elements offer

businesses an array of decisive growth

opportunities.

Full performance optimization. Our

Robotic Bending Cells are designed to

transform sheet metal fabrication by

integrating advanced robotics with servoelectric

press brakes and panel benders. This

combination ensures high repeatability and a

fast return on investment, making it

profitable for both small and large batches.

The flexibility of our standalone bending

cells allows them to handle a wide range of

materials and thicknesses and adapt to a

wide range of applications. Their modular

design allows for easy customisation and

scalability, ensuring they meet the specific

needs of diverse manufacturers and job

shops, regardless of their scale. With fully

automated operation, high precision and

optimised layouts, our robotic solutions

increase efficiency, reduce errors and

simplify factory integration.

Free your potential. Our Robotics

Integration Solutions are designed to deliver

greater efficiency, flexibility and productivity

in sheet metal manufacturing. By seamlessly

combining anthropomorphic industrial

robots with a wide range of technologies into

robotic cells or complete flexible

manufacturing systems, Prima Power

solutions optimise every stage of production,

from material handling to assembly, while

ensuring a compact, scalable and high

performance system design. Our in-house

Robotics Integration Unit specialises in

creating process-oriented solutions that

simplify and optimise production flow.

These solutions enable manufacturers to

streamline production flow, reduce cycle

times and improve overall output. End-user

benefits include fully integrated material

handling automation, flexible and modular

configurations, smarter workforce

utilisation, optimised layouts and improved

efficiency. Prima Power's Robotics

Integration Solutions offer extreme

versatility, handling a wide range of

materials and thicknesses. With their

modular framework, these solutions are

easily customizable and scalable, ensuring

they adapt to the evolving needs of

businesses across various sectors and sizes,

unlocking their full productive potential.

https://www.primapower.com/en


ROBOTICS

SICK’S END-OF-ARM-SAFEGUARD (EOAS) FOR

UNIVERSAL ROBOTS EXCITES DISTRIBUTORS WITH

POSSIBILITIES FOR HUMAN-ROBOT COLLABORATION

A collaboration between SICK Sensor

Intelligence and Universal Robots has created

the End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS), enabling

more effective human-robot collaboration than

ever before. A world-first, the patented

technology ensures robots and humans can

work in closer proximity with improved safety

as the technology is mounted directly onto a

robotic arm.

Distributors of SICK and Universal Robots

technology are excited by the prospect for safe,

collision-free, reliable collaboration between

humans and robots across a wide range of

industrial settings. Bringing together SICK’s

sensor expertise with the world’s largest cobot

vendor for seamless teamwork, distributors

predict it will generate new sales opportunities

and applications.

Gavin Ford, Sales Manager at Applied

Automation UK, has been working as a

Universal Robots distributor for more than five

years. He immediately sees the benefits of the

EOAS “from a technical aspect. From a price

aspect. From an operator’s aspect”.

With the EOAS, when the protective field is

breached, a Safe Stop is triggered and the cobot

immediately ceases movement, recommencing

its task once it is restored. Lights on the EOAS

indicate clearly when it has stopped and when

it is moving, providing extra peace of mind for

operators to work more closely and

collaboratively with cobots. Time-of-flight

technology provides a response time of ≤110

ms, speeding up productivity while

maintaining safe operation.

Mark Stephenson, Divisional Manager at

WMH Robotics, notes: “The EOAS makes the

operation status of the cobot clear; it’s either

red or green. It has been developed as a true

partnership between SICK and Universal

Robots, with all the benefits of both

companies. We will see cobots working

collaboratively as they were intended to;

making people more confident about getting

closer to the machine and being more

interactive with it for safe productivity.”

Creating a protective field around the robot

tool at the end of the robot arm, the EOAS

moves with the arm and operates in a much

smaller, more defined area than previous

products to protect a fixed hazard range of up

to 400 mm. As factories become busier and

more fluid, with greater use of AMRs, AGVs

and mobile workstations, mounting the sensor

directly onto the arm of the cobot means

unnecessary stops are kept to a minimum.

Mark Stephenson predicts, “The EOAS will

result in a lower number of false triggers and

false Safe Stops. It won’t stop until you are at

the point where it is potentially hazardous.”

According to distributors, one of the key

benefits of the EOAS is the potential to remove

additional safety measures for applications,

such as physical guards. The EOAS provides a

Safeguard Stop through an invisible, infrared,

protective shell of 40 laser beams that covers

the tool and workpiece to facilitate space-free

operation. As industrial real estate costs climb,

the most expensive thing in many factories is

floor space. Allowing humans to work more

closely and efficiently alongside cobots by

protecting the end effector, potentially without

the need for mechanical or light guards,

significantly reduces the safe zone of the cobot

and therefore the overall footprint, length and

cost of projects. Ross Lacy, Sales Director at

RARUK Automation, explains, “It’s much

easier to put into small environments. In the

UK you don’t exactly have much space at the

end of the line, so anything that reduces the

footprint and the size of the cell is a huge

benefit.”

The EOAS can be installed in just 15

minutes and the sensor is automatically

recognised by Universal Robots technology.

Configured using EOAS URCap software and

provided with automatic updates, the EOAS

makes it easier for customers to protect end

effectors and create safer, more collaborative

human-robot applications. As Ross Lacy states,

“There’s no additional software for the end

user or the integrator as it can be programmed

directly from the Universal Robots pendant.

Anything that can make the risk assessment

easier for the customer to carry out and to do

their own internal CE marking is a huge bonus

for us. It’s great for small businesses as well as

large corporates because it’s cost effective and

easy to install.”

Distributors see a wide range of potential

markets and applications for the EOAS, in

sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals and

electronics, to food & beverage and

automotive. Ideal for machine tending and pick

and place applications such as presenting

components to operators for assembly or where

there’s multiple picks of parts, the EOAS can

also be installed on a collaborative robot arm

that is mounted on a mobile robot, reducing the

number of false stops for the robotic arm and

creating greater flexibility within industrial

settings. Gavin Ford predicts, “I think the

EOAS will open up a lot of opportunities for us

in applications such as machine tending and

pick and place by making them more

collaborative. It’s a good product and a good

solution and I can’t wait to start looking at

applications for it.”

Matthew van den Braak, Product Manager –

Robotic & Mobile Platforms at SICK UK, says:

“The EOAS is making collaborative robots

more effective and affordable for end users.

With the EOAS, you can work really close to it

and interact with it. It is completely new

technology that has been developed in

partnership and is fully compatible with

Universal Robots products.

“We are delighted with the buzz this brandnew

patented technology has created among

distributors. I look forward to seeing the wide

range of different applications it is used for and

the challenges it meets. The EOAS is available

and in stock now, with a lead time of just three

days.”

www.sick.com


NEW PRODUCTS – NEW PRODUCTS – NEW PRODUCTS

NEW ECO-FRIENDLY SLIDING-HEAD LATHES

For machining parts from bar up to 20 mm in

diameter (optionally 25 mm), a third generation

of the Cincom L20-LFV series of sliding-head

lathes with a considerably uprated specification

has been launched by Citizen Machinery UK.

Now offered in five variants, VIII, IX, X, XII and

XIIB5, it is a best-selling model with platen

tooling as well as front and rear tool posts, all

stations having driven and static positions on

the top three models, which also have

additional Y-axis movement of the sub spindle.

Simultaneous 5-axis control for performing

complex machining cycles is supported on the

top two models, one of which has a B-axis tool

post with optional ATC (automatic tool change)

for tools up to 30 mm in diameter, chip-to-chip

time being four seconds. Cutters are driven by a

2.2 kW motor at up to 12,000 rpm, so even small

diameter mills are capable of productive metal

removal rates. The additional programmable B-

axis motion raises the total number of CNC axes

to seven.

The Japanese manufacturer was the first to

offer B-axis ATC on a sliding-head lathe to

extend the machine's versatility when executing

angled cross working or end facing operations.

The magazine accommodates 12 tools, while a

13th is fixed in the upper position on the live

tool unit. While cutters are normally rotating for

performing drilling, slitting, hobbing or multiaxis

milling, either axially, radially or at a

compound angle, magazine positions may be

occupied by turning tools if expedient.

Another feature contributing to the lathe's

versatility is the ability to switch over quickly

between Swiss-type operation and non-guide

bush turning for more economical production

of shorter components. This mode results in less

INTERCHANGEABLE-HEAD

MILLING SYSTEM

Cutting tool manufacturer Horn has introduced

a new, modular, interchangeable-head milling

system. The DG range has a stable interface

between the solid carbide, monobloc cutting

head and the shank, allowing accurate

changeover to within microns. The shank is

either solid carbide or steel and has an internal

coolant supply.

The economical, resource-saving tool

solution achieves high precision through the

use of a guide pin, a trapezoidal thread and a

face-and-taper contact. The design reduces the

cost of manufacture and shortens set-up times

for the user. Modularity ensures rapid

changeover to a different cutting head, either

standard or custom.

Horn stocks the milling system in standard

diameters of 10, 12, 16, 20 and 25 mm.

Numerous cutter shapes for the most common

machining tasks are also available from stock.

The user can choose an interchangeable head

with a cutting edge length of either 0.5 x

diameter or 1 x diameter to suit the application.

Horn offers the cutting heads in new carbide

bar wastage due to the shorter remnants

and is well suited to coping with tight

drawing tolerances and close bore-to-

OD geometry. Removal of the guide

bush also means that the diameter of the

stock material does not have to be

tightly controlled.

All lathe versions are supplied with

the manufacturer's programmable LFV

function embedded in the operating

system of the Windows-based

Mitsubishi control, which is equipped

with a 15-inch touch screen for easy

visibility and intuitive operation. The

three LFV modes of operation work at

either spindle by oscillating the X and Z

servo axes in synchrony with spindle

rotation, breaking stringy swarf into

short, manageable chips. It is especially

effective when producing parts from

malleable materials. The results are higher

productivity by avoiding machine stoppages to

clear away swarf manually, prevention of

damage to the workpiece and/or tool, less tool

wear and a better finish on the machined

surface.

The number of turning tools that can be

mounted on the gang tool post has been

increased from five to six, so up to 45 tools may

now be held in the machining area for enhanced

machining capability. Citizen Machinery's

quick-change CIToolingSystem speeds tool

exchange and improves repeatability of

positioning to ±2 microns radially and

longitudinally.

Access to the machining area has been

improved, as the front door may now be fully

opened and an extra door has been provided at

grade, RC4P, for productively and economically

machining material groups P (steels) and K

(cast irons).

www.phorn.co.uk

the rear. Internally, units have been made as

compact as possible and the coolant nozzles

have been rearranged to improve efficiency

during setup. Another improvement has been

to upgrade the capability of the sub spindle,

which is now rated at 3.7 kW / 10,000 rpm.

Numerous robotic loading and unloading

systems for automated storage and handling of

raw material and finished workpieces are

available.

Citizen Machinery's Eco II suite of energysaving

features are incorporated, designed to

optimise power consumption, reduce

compressed air usage, minimise CO2 emissions

and promote environmentally friendly

manufacturing practices by allowing operators

to monitor and understand energy utilisation

patterns.

For example, an idling stop function puts the

machine into standby when no programmed

operation is in progress. The machine is

equipped with intermittent air blow that

maintains its effectiveness while reducing

compressed air consumption by about 60%. Air

purge control shuts off the function after a

preset time while the machine is on standby to

reduce air consumption further. A touchscreen

Eco Monitor continuously displays in graphical

form the power drawn and regenerated to

ensure the lathe always runs at peak efficiency.

Citizen's IoT-ready turning centres are

compatible with its 'alkapplysolution' software,

allowing them to be networked via a simple

LAN connection. It enables users to take

advantage of various software packages for

tasks like NC program management and

machine operation data monitoring.

Specifically, 'alkartlive 2' software enhances

production efficiency by visualising machine

downtime and automatically aggregating data

to reduce manual effort and enable preventive /

predictive maintenance planning. The software

displays machine status with colour-coded

indicators on a timeline, alongside production

results and alarm history, providing a clear

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NEW SECO DISC MILLING CUTTER SYSTEM

REDUCES COSTS WHILE IMPROVING SECURITY

The new Seco 335.98 Disc Milling Cutter system state they achieve

the lowest cost per part in half-side and face disc milling operations,

making it a first choice for mass production environments. The

system’s combination of cutter body and insert geometries further

enhances performance through a strong interface, free-cutting design

and minimization of cutting forces.

Designed for cost reduction

Seco 335.98 disc milling cutters use dedicated inserts with eight

usable cutting edges. The unique geometries of the inserts yield up to

60% longer life in left-hand and right-hand side disc milling

operations.

"The 335.98 disc milling cutter achieves the best possible

performance and excels in high-volume production applications,

especially those involving components with right-hand and left-hand

side milling operations," said Seco Product Manager Benjamin

Michelet. "Not only will manufacturers, such as those in the

automotive industry, increase their productivity, but they will also

significantly reduce their tooling costs through decreased insert

consumption."

Seco 335.98 disc milling cutter bodies are also available with

optional insert cassettes. The cassettes increase flexibility through

quick, easy insert changes, and they significantly reduce repair costs

if a pocket is damaged, as only the cassette needs replacing.

Increased process security and flexibility

The Seco 335.98 disc milling system offers a strong, reliable interface

between cutter body and insert to maximize stability. Furthermore,

this unique interface simplifies insert setup and indexing by

As a global leader in precision tooling systems for metalworking

industries, BIG DAISHOWA is accelerating innovation and

operational efficiency with a strategic reorganisation across its

European operations. Available in the UK through technical partner

Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC), the initiative includes a

rebranding to BIG DAISHOWA Europe, aligning the company with

its global parent. Moving forward, there will be a major investment

in research, logistics and production that will benefit ITC customers

in the UK.

preventing mounting mistakes. The free-cutting design of the inserts

optimizes chip flow to avoid potential jams, while also minimizing

cutting forces to eliminate vibration and increase part quality.

Inserts are available in two standard sizes with a broad range of

grade and corner radii options. This enables the flexibility to apply

the system to a broad range of material types and applications.

www.secotools.com

BIG DAISHOWA INVESTS IN INNOVATION

AND DIGITAL TOOLS

Effective immediately, the arrival of BIG DAISHOWA Europe

will mark the transition from its former name, BIG KAISER Europe.

This change unifies the company’s branding worldwide while

reinforcing its position as an industry leader. The key developments

of this transition include:

European R&D Hub for Innovation: The R&D Centre in

Ruemlang, Switzerland, will become the global centre of excellence

for the BIG DAISHOWA Group, focusing on digitalisation and

automation in tooling solutions.

Streamlined Global Production: Boring tool production will

transfer to Japan, optimising global supply chains while assembly

and service for European customers remain in Switzerland.

Expanded European Operations: By 2026, a new European

headquarters and logistics centre will open in Germany, enhancing

customer service and operational efficiency.

“This reorganisation ensures we continue to lead in tooling

quality and innovation. By leveraging Japan’s manufacturing

expertise and Europe’s innovation capabilities, we will provide

customers with advanced, reliable solutions tailored to their needs,”

said Reto Adam, CEO at BIG DAISHOWA Europe.

BIG DAISHOWA’s strengthened R&D centre will focus on

pioneering digital tools, including the EWE digital boring heads and

EWA automatic boring heads, solidifying Switzerland’s role in

advancing precision tooling technologies. The restructure will

enhance product innovation and service for new and existing UK

customers of Tamworth-based ITC.

www.itc-ltd.co.uk


Tel: +44 (0) 161 330 4242

Fax: + 44 (0) 161 343 1347

Email: hq@newcentury.co.uk

www.newcentury.co.uk

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Mazak VCN 530C vertical machining centre,

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2500rpm, 80mm bore, tooling.

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Tech 31iB CNC, 15000rpm, 130mm dia

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Z=580mm B , C axis.

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MTE BF-2700 CNC universal

bed mill, New 2015, Heidenhain

530i, ISO 50, swarf conveyor,

spindle speeds to 3000rpm,

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Y=1000 Z=1500.

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hydraulic steady, twin spindle, B

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BLM GROUP PRESENTS ARGO, THE NEW PROGRAMMING

SOLUTION FOR 3D LASER CUTTING SYSTEMS

BLM GROUP’s Software Division introduces ArGo, a new CAM

programming software dedicated to 3D laser cutting systems. ArGo

enables the complete management of tubes and threedimensional metal

profiles such as deep-drawn, stamped, die-cast, and hydroformed parts,

ensuring consistency and integration with other BLMelements

applications.

With its simple, intuitive, and modern interface, ArGo allows

seamless coordination between the offline “virtual” world — the

software — and the online “real” world — the machine.

ArGo is the result of BLM GROUP’s 20 years of expertise in

trailblazing tube processing solutions. It allows automatic recognition of

cut and bent parts, including all aspects related to machining, cutting

rules, sections, axes, and bends.

This solution represents a significant step forward in All- In-One

functionality, integrating tube benders and Lasertube systems,

calculating material elongation, and correcting the position of cutting

geometries to ensure first-part accuracy.

With ArGo, users can now decide whether to cut the tube either

before or after bending, even in curved tube sections.

ArGo introduces reverse engineering capabilities, allowing users to

read existing part programs. This enables them to rebuild a complete

project starting from an already machined part or transpose the offsets

applied on the machine back to the model in the office.

One of ArGo’s key features is its ease of use, made possible by an

advanced human-machine interface that supports programming for the

entire cell, including both the cutting machine and the anthropomorphic

positioning robot. Flexibility is ArGo’s true strength: it allows operators

to switch cells to process the same part or multiple parts within a single

cell. Customers who already own BLM GROUP machines will appreciate

the seamless integration with other BLMelements applications,

particularly ArTube, BLM GROUP’s CAD/CAM software, which is ideal

for designing, manipulating, and drawing tubular parts.

ArGo ArGo fits into the classical-mythological tradition, following the

path set by “Prometheus,” the production management, planning, and

monitoring MES used in all BLM GROUP’s plants across different

technologies.

The name “ArGo” recalls Argo, Ulysses’ dog, a symbol of unwavering

loyalty, suggesting a trusted companion. Argo is also the name of the

legendary ship that carried Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the

Golden Fleece, evoking the idea of ArGo as a tool that guides users

swiftly toward their goals. Additionally, the suffix “go” conveys

dynamism, action, and movement, highlighting ArGo’s efficiency and its

ability to accompany users throughout their operational journey.

For further information contact:

www.blmgroup.com

STARRAG TO SHOWCASE LATEST BUMOTEC

On Stand T7 in the Technology Demo Zone at

the Manufacturing Solutions Ireland exhibition,

Starrag will be presenting its latest innovations

from across the company’s diverse portfolio of

high-performance, solution-driven machine

tools. Taking centre stage will be the Starrag

Bumotec s191neo, which will be delivered to a

customer on the Emerald Isle immediately after

the event.

The exhibition at the Technological

University of Shannon (TUS) on the 11th and

12th of June is a highlight in the Irish

manufacturing calendar, and with a significant

number of customers in Ireland, Starrag is

excited to present the capabilities of the

exceptional Bumotec s191neo machine. Starrag

will complement this by introducing its latest

turn/mill product lines that can now be viewed

in the company’s new Bumotec virtual

showroom.

The virtual showroom is a replica of the

Starrag facility in Switzerland, and it provides

manufacturers with an opportunity to

investigate a wide range of solution-based

innovations from the small and compact s128

simultaneous 5-axis machining solution to the

36-axis s1000/C transfer machine with 8

machining stations in a single footprint

platform. The virtual showroom has a

multitude of machines that include the Bumotec

s128, Ringma XX, s191V, S191H, the s1000/C,

S100multi, the s181, s100mono, the s200, the

s191neo, as well as the SIP5000 and SIP7000

ultra-precision vertical boring and milling

centres. However, on Stand T7 at the Limerick

event, the centrepiece will be the s191neo with

its 5-axis simultaneous machining, up to 7 axes

and 3 spindles with the potential for 90 tools

and a host of peripheral equipment that make it

the perfect all-rounder for precision small part

machining.

Whilst the stand may boast the most

dynamic machine at the event, Starrag is

equally renowned for its more extensive and

more robust machine tools for the general

manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, offshore

and power generation sectors. Therefore,

Starrag experts attending the show will be keen

to discuss the merits of the Heckert H Compact

Series. This twin pallet horizontal machining

centre delivers the benefits of a horizontal

machine with a compact footprint that will

appeal to manufacturers. The new Compact

Heckert X series is fitted with a trunnion table

that provides an impressive high speed/rigid

simultaneous 5-axis capability. It can also

incorporate a high-speed table for turning with

the Heckert T series.

Larger machines in the Starrag family that

will be presented include the impressive

STC1250 HD horizontal machining centre. As

the latest addition to the renowned STC Series

for machining of the most demanding

aerospace structural parts, multi-blades and

casings, the STC Series provides excellent static

and dynamic properties as well as tried and

tested rotatable heads. The STC1250 HD offers a

1.25m by 1.25m pallet with a vast work

envelope for workpiece loads up to 5,000kg on

the pallet. This is complemented by an X, Y and

Z-axis travel of 2.2 by 1.5 by 2.1m with a swing

diameter of 2.2m.

Designed for large components, the Starrag

team will also present the new Droop+Rein

FOGS HD, a 6-axis overhead gantry-type

machining centre available in a variety of

dimensions with traverse paths from 3 to 31m

in the X-axis, 3 to 6m in the Y-axis and 1.5 to

2.5m in the Z-axis. The Droop+Rein FOGS HD

is an efficient 50 to 100kW powerhouse that

delivers unsurpassed precision with fast and

dynamic axes movement and an extremely high

torque range from 2,400 to 7,500Nm. So,

regardless of what your manufacturing

requirements are, the Starrag stand at

Manufacturing Solutions Ireland will have the

solution for you.

www.starrag.com

(https://showroomvud.starrag.com/)


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INTECH: PUNCH LASER MACHINE FROM TRUMPF IS

NOW MORE PRODUCTIVE

At INTECH, TRUMPF is showcasing the TruMatic 5000 in

combination with a STOPA storage system // The machine can work

around the clock without personnel // This means less downtime

and more efficiency in production

Ditzingen, 3 April 2025 – At the INTECH in-house exhibition,

TRUMPF is showcasing a new way for companies to further

automate their punching and laser cutting processes. TRUMPF has

achieved this by connecting its highly productive punch laser

machine TruMatic 5000 to an automated storage system from

STOPA. This allows the machine to work independently for 24 hours

without the need for personnel to be present. The setup enables

companies to both increase productivity as well as relieve the burden

on employees. In addition to the automatic material feed, the

machine with the STOPA storage system is also able to

independently change material and send finished parts back to the

storage tower. Normally, these processes would need to be carried

out by an employee using a forklift truck. ‘The combination of our

highly productive punching-laser machine TruMatic 5000 and the

STOPA storage system helps companies to expand their factory into

a smart factory. The solution not only manufactures parts highly

productively, but also independently takes care of the upstream and

downstream work steps. This reduces less-productive times and

increases our customers competitiveness,’ says TRUMPF product

manager Thomas Conzelmann.

The solution also helps to improve the flow of materials in

Based on the robust, proven design of DMG MORI's DMV 3-axis

vertical machining centres, the manufacturer has developed the new

DMX 60 U and DMX 80 U for high-performance 5-sided machining

of workpieces weighing up to 300 and 350 kg respectively.

With travels of 600 x 600 x 510 mm for the DMX 60 U and 800 x

600 x 510 mm for the larger model, the competitively-priced, 3- plus

2-axis machining centres with their swivelling rotary table are ideal

for producing complex components.

The machines feature a design based on a monolithic machine bed

and massive castings, providing up to 50% higher static rigidity

compared to their predecessors. Combined with wide roller

guideways in all axes, it ensures excellent stability during operation.

production. Linked to the TRUMPF Oseon software, the TruMatic

5000 always knows which material it needs for the next job— and

feeds it in independently. This means that the production system can

continue to work seamlessly when a job is finished. TRUMPF

presented the TruMatic 5000 for the first time at the BlechExpo trade

fair in 2023.

Companies can use it to cut, punch and form parts. With its 6 kW

laser, it is suitable for a wide range of parts. It also features a

ToolMaster for automated tool changes and a Sheet Master, which

ensures the flow of material between the machine and the

warehouse.

www.trumpf.com

NEW 5-AXIS MACHINING CENTRES FROM DMG MORI

The design also enables dynamic machining and rapid traverse

rates of up to 42 m/min, 40 percent faster than predecessor machines.

The speed of the rotary B-axis and C-axis for positioning parts has

been raised by an even higher percentage, from 6 rpm to 10 rpm.

Comprehensive, multi-sensor temperature compensation ensures

thermal stability and hence consistently precise production, while

direct drives and linear scales in the X and Y axes guarantee high

positioning accuracy.

The energy-efficient production centres are suitable for an

extensive variety of applications thanks to the availability of a choice

of spindles, starting with the 12,000 rpm inlineMASTER spindle as

standard. SpeedMASTER spindles with a high torque of up to 200

Nm or a speed of 20,000 rpm are optionally available.

The standard BIG PLUS face-and-taper toolholding interface

provides additional stability and accuracy during machining.

Different tool magazine options are available having from 30 to 120

pockets.

DMG MORI has developed the new DMX U models with process

integration in mind. For example, users can integrate grinding into

the working area to avoid the need for an additional machine and a

subsequent operation.

The manufacturer's own Robo2Go Milling and MATRIS Light

component handling solutions, as well as the PH 150, PH Cell 300

and PH Cell Twin pallet handling systems, enable flexible,

automated operation including during unattended shifts.

At the same time, the CELOS X app-based user interface on a

Siemens Sinumerik ONE or a Heidenhain TNC7 CNC system creates

the perfect platform for digital processes.

DMG MORI has equipped the two machines with GreenMode,

with the objective of making production as ecologically friendly and

economical as possible. Energy-efficient components and intelligent

control reduce energy consumption by 10 percent compared with

previous equivalent machines.

www.dmgmori.com


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DOOSAN PUMA 2600 CNC LATHE, with Fanuc Oi. New

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3500 rpm. C/w 3jaw chuck, Coolant, Interlock Guards, Manual,

Swarf conveyor Tailstock & Tool setter.

POREBA TRP93 CNC LATHE with Fanuc OT

Swing 920 x 4000m B.c, C/w 2 steadies Swarf Conveyor.

MAZAK QUICK TURN SMART 300M with Mazatrol Smart

Control New 2015, swing 720 mm x 1305 mm, 12 station

Turret with C – Axis Milling, Bar feed, Conveyor & Tailstock

MILKO 14 UNIVERSAL MILL, Table 800 x 225 mm, Traverses

600 x 210 x 400 mm, Spindle Speeds 50-1700 rpm & 40 ISO

C/w horizontal equipment & DRO £3950

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INNOVATIVE CLAMPING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE

MOST STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS

norelem expands its range of toggle clamps

for demanding applications in metal

machining and woodworking, as well as

machine construction. The new clamping

elements impress with a robust construction,

flexibility, and high clamping forces of up to

33,350 N.

Toggle clamps from norelem are ideal for

precise and reliable clamping and holding

processes in production. They are used, for

example, for securing workpieces during

metal machining processes such as grinding,

milling, or welding. In furniture making,

they are used to hold wooden parts for

sawing and planing, for example. They are

also used in the electronics industry, in the

assembly and mounting of printed circuit

boards, electronic components and devices.

Sturdy, versatile, and flexible

Whether for welding, milling, or planing –

toggle clamps from norelem impress with

their high strength and stability. They

operate on the basis of a thrust rod that is

moved by means of a toggle joint. This

motion generates the clamping force

required to hold the workpiece securely.

Most toggle clamps can be operated both by

pushing and pulling, as they lock in both the

closed and open positions. This flexibility

makes it possible to adjust the clamps for

different clamping tasks.

With 10 new families (05837-10 to 05837-

28), norelem is now expanding its range of

toggle clamps with forces from 500 N to

33,350 N, thus offering the right clamping

technology for every application and

optimally supplementing the existing range.

The clamps are made of galvanised steel or

type A2 stainless steel; the stainless steel

variants are therefore non-corroding. Toggle

clamps are durable and feature oil-resistant

plastic handles.

Wide range of applications – userfriendly

integration

The new toggle clamp variants are ideal for

the fast and secure clamping and release of

workpieces. In addition to mini and standard

steel or stainless steel toggle clamps with

clamping forces of up to 3,150 N and steel

variants with a clamping force of up to 6,675

N, norelem also offers a pivoting version

with a clamping force of up to 2,000 N. In

addition, horizontal, weldable, and heavyduty

versions are available. All models can

be mounted either by bolting or welding,

allowing for flexible integration into existing

systems.

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WALTER

EXPANDS ITS

THRILL·TEC

TC645

SUPREME

RANGE

Following the successful launch of the

Thrill·tec TC645 Supreme orbital

drill/thread mills for sizes ranging from M4

to M12, Walter is now broadening its offering

to include extra metric sizes from M14 to

M20, along with their imperial equivalents.

The new arrivals boast the same technical

properties as the established versions—most

importantly, the ability to carry out drilling,

chamfering, and thread milling with just one

tool. But for the first time, users can also

benefit from the exceptional efficiency of this

3-in-1 function for larger thread dimensions.

For instance, the longer paths of the

machining program, which are common for

large components, now only have to be

travelled once instead of three times. For the

end user, this reduces non-productive time

by two-thirds.

Like all Thrill·tec orbital drill/thread

mills, the new versions are also ultra-rigid,

suitable for universal use in all ISO materials

P, M, K, N and S up to 48HRc and boast

integrated internal coolant. This enables

reliable chip removal, especially with a high

feed per tooth. The new additions extend tool

life and ensure that blind and through holes

are machined with precision and process

reliability. The combination of short

machining times and long tool life reduces

the cost per thread.

The result is a tool that benefits both mass

producers and users with smaller batch-size

production. Walter offers special dimensions

for delivery with a reduced delivery time of

three weeks via its Walter Xpress service. In

addition to the exceptional versatility, users

from a wide range of industries, such as

mechanical engineering, aerospace,

automotive, and even construction, can

benefit from the rapid availability of the

tools.

www.walter-tools.com


CASE STUDY

ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER

AUTOMATES MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE

Established in 1945, family-owned

US firm Architectural Grille

manufactures in its Brooklyn, New

York City factory an extensive range

of custom architectural metalwork,

primarily focusing on linear bar and

perforated ventilation grilles, and

decorative metal screens for indoor

and outdoor use in residential and

commercial properties. The

company CNC punches, laser

profiles, waterjet cuts and fabricates

aluminium, brass, bronze, steel,

stainless steel and other materials

having various finishes to create

products that meet the aesthetic and

functional requirements of its

customers.

With such a wide variety of sheet

metals to process, Architectural

Grille wanted to streamline storage

of its large inventory of materials,

with an eye to optimising material

flow and maintaining operator

safety. For a solution it turned to

KASTO Inc, a subsidiary of German

storage and retrieval system

manufacturer,

KASTO

Maschinenbau, which also has a UK

daughter company in Kibworth

Harcourt, Leicestershire serving the

British and Irish markets.

A pair of tower storage systems,

UNITOWER and KASTOecostore,

was deemed to be the ideal solution

to alleviate the previous, inefficient,

manual storage arrangement that

consumed considerable space and

Architectural Grille's management was looking for an automated storage solution that would suit

the manufacturer's wide variety of materials.

The well organised stock in the four KASTO towers allows the manufacturer to process

orders quickly.

hindered ergonomic and economical

handling. Anthony Giumenta senior, along

with his sons Anthony and Stephen, had

encountered KASTO's storage products at a

trade show, sparking their interest in an

automated solution.

After an assessment of the diverse

requirements in the Brooklyn factory,

KASTO proposed the implementation of five

tower storage systems. They comprise four 8-

metre tall KASTOecostore 3.0 units having a

compact footprint, tailored for sheets of

various sizes up to 5 × 10 feet or 5 × 13 feet

(1.5 x 3 metres or 1.5 x 4 metres), alongside

one double-sided UNITOWER 2.0 dedicated

to accommodating long stock from 6 to 21

feet (1.8 to 6.4 metres) in length.

Managing director Stephen Giumenta

remarked, "With KASTO's storage solutions,

our logistics processes have significantly

improved, enhancing both efficiency and

safety at our workstations."

www.kasto.com


CASE STUDY

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE INVESTS IN

ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE

Educating the next generation of engineers

and specifically machinists is paramount to

the continued success of UK PLC. City of

Wolverhampton College has made a major

investment in a range of machinery, ensuring

local businesses have access to a pool of

young talent to help grow and develop

engineering facilities in this industrial

heartland of the UK.

Having first purchased machines from

XYZ back in 2015, which were located in the

original training workshop at the Paget Road

Campus, the demand for educating students

and apprentices has boomed and a new £8.1

million centre has been built at the college’s

Wellington Road campus, in Bilston, as part

of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s

transformational City Learning Quarter

masterplan.

The Advanced Technology and

Automotive Centre- which opened in

September 2024- houses the existing

machines and another wave of major

investment in manual mills, manual lathes,

CNC bed mills fitted with ProtoTRAK RMX

touchscreen controls, along with a vertical

machining centre and CNC lathe fitted with

Siemens Sinumerik CNC controllers.

Jim Wilkins, curriculum manager for

engineering at the college, explains why

there is such a diverse range of machines at

the college. “We think that it is important

that these young people, who range from

Level 1 students and go right up to HND

level, understand the basics of machining.

“This starts with being able to create and

understand a drawing and then continues

through to gaining knowledge in basic

machining principles with the setting up of a

machine and learning how to manufacture

parts, which is why we have a number of

manual machines.

“That said, to assist in their development

and as the students continue their journey

towards full time employment, they need to

City of Wolverhampton College put great emphasis on students and apprentices

understanding the machining process hence the number of manual machines they have

purchased.

be exposed to CNC mills and lathes with the

additional functions they have. This means

they can learn about production engineering

and the efficiency gains that come from using

machines fitted with automatic tool changers

and learn in a controlled environment the

increase in performance that these types of

machines have”.

The funding came from the local council

and the West Midlands Combined Authority

who had the vision to make this funding

available due to Wolverhampton and the

wider West Midlands area being industry

led. Now this workshop is up and running,

the college are engaging with local

businesses to work together to provide

young people with a future in engineering.

There are currently 140 students enrolled

on engineering courses, as well as over 40

engineering apprentices from local and

national companies training at the centre,

gaining the skills and knowledge they need

for their careers in the industry.

Jim continues “The purchase of the XYZ

machines has proven over several years to be

the right choice for the college.

“This is due to the industrial build quality

of the machines along with the service and

support we receive from XYZ. Also having a

dedicated point of contact in John Aspinall,

Educational Sales Manager, we get fantastic

advice and support on our equipment and

importantly, this helps the college to achieve

its goals of preparing people for employment

by equipping them with the skills needed by

the sector and, ensuring local engineering

companies are kept supplied with young

talent that allows local businesses to stay

productive and competitive.

www.xyzmachinetools.com

New technology has a place at the college with the investment in

ProtoTRAK controlled machines and Siemens controlled vertical

machining and turning centres.

Support from John Aspinall, XYZ’s Educational Sales Manager

has been fantastic according to Jim Wilkins, Curriculum Leader for

Engineering.


CASE STUDY

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ENGINEERING FIRM MAKES

TRIPLE MAZAK MACHINE INVESTMENT

A Northamptonshire-based precision

engineering firm has made a significant

investment in Yamazaki Mazak machine

tools to enhance the productivity of its

turning operations.

Established in 1974 as a supplier to

Northampton’s iconic shoe industry, R&G

Precision now specialises in the production

of complex parts for a broad range of sectors

including motorsport, aerospace, general

subcontracting, and oil and gas.

Shortly after taking over R&G Precision

from his retiring father-in-law in 2024,

Managing Director Vincenzo Chiarelli

decided to revamp the company’s turning

operations after identifying the adverse

impact of lengthy set-up times for its

previous lathes on both productivity and

profitability.

“I took the decision to close our turning

section and effectively start from scratch,”

Vincenzo explains. “Someone came in to

price up our old machines and, in stages, we

got rid of them completely.

“We then sat down and said to ourselves

‘where do we go from here?’, and that’s

when Mazak came in. Two of our employees

had already worked with their machines

before and told me they were the gold

standard, so we decided to go for it.”

To date, Yamazaki Mazak has delivered

two turning centres to R&G Precision: a QT-

200MSY and a QT-250MSY, both of which

have allowed the firm to significantly boost

its manufacturing output.

“At first, I was quite sceptical about what

these new machines could do,” Vincenzo

continues, “But after Mazak installed the first

machine, we were getting jobs up and

running in as little as three hours, more than

To date, Mazak has delivered two turning centres which have allowed the firm to

significantly boost its manufacturing output.

R&G Precision Managing Director Vincenzo Chiarelli with the company’s new Mazak

QT-200MSY turning centre.

twice as fast as our old machines. At this

point, I was completely sold on the idea, so

we then got the second Mazak machine in,

and it’s had exactly the same impact on

productivity as the first.”

Following the successful integration of

both the QT-200MSY and QT-250MSY, R&G

Precision has now ordered a QT-250MSY

turning centre as part of its ongoing

investment in Mazak’s high-performance

machine tools.

“Given the speed with which the first two

Mazak machines are operating, and the ease

of setting up and using them, it’s made total

sense to invest in a third machine, and we’re

looking forward to its arrival,” Vincenzo

adds.

“We’re so impressed with what Mazak

has delivered to date, and with all the

technical support that they’ve given us.

We’re delighted to have them as our turning

supplier of choice.”

Jason Butler, Sales Director at Yamazaki

Mazak UK & Ireland, said: “R&G Precision

provides a prime example of the

transformative impact that our world-class

CNC turning centres, coupled with stand-out

service support, can have on productivity.

“As a successful and long-running

engineering firm, R&G understands just how

important it is to evolve with the times, and

this investment is reflective of that fact. We

look forward to working with Vincenzo and

his team in the coming months and years to

help the business meet its ambitious plans for

growth.”

www.mazak.com/uk-en


CASE STUDY

TURNED PARTS SUBCONTRACTOR

CONTINUES EXPANSION

The installation in April 2025 at Dawson

Precision Components of a Citizen Cincom L20-

XLFV sliding-head lathe brings the

subcontractor’s tally of CNC turn-mill centres

to 21, most of which are bar fed and have driven

tooling. The high-precision turned parts

specialist, which is required by some customers

to hold tolerances down to single-figure

microns, also operates three vertical machining

centres mainly for second-operation work on

larger turned components.

The additional Cincom lathe brings the

proportion of sliding-head lathes as distinct

from fixed-head models in the Oldham factory

to nearly three-fifths, or more if one takes into

account a Citizen Miyano BNA-42GTY. It is a

hybrid fixed/sliding-head lathe capable of

operating like a slider in guide bush-less mode,

with the headstock able to move in and out of

the working area.

The subcontractor has been growing

organically since the 1970s and has expanded its

factory four times, most recently in 2024 when

the shop floor was increased by nearly 50% at a

cost of £1.2 million. In the early days, the

company fulfilled contracts mainly using

single-spindle cam autos, but these had

disappeared by the mid-1990s to make room for

CNC fixed-head lathes.

It was not until the year 2000 that the first

three CNC Cincom sliding-head lathes were

installed, all 20 mm capacity L20-VII models

that initially were devoted to producing large

volumes of body jewellery from titanium bar.

As is nearly always the case, once such capacity

is available the work builds up and sliding-head

contracts now account for a majority of

throughput.

Several 12 mm capacity Cincoms have also

been purchased, the latest being a pair of L12-

VIIs which arrived in 2014. There are also 38

mm capacity models on the shop floor, the most

recent an M32-VIII installed in early 2023

having an expansion kit allowing it to produce

parts from bar up to 38 mm in diameter.

The newer sliding-head turn-mill centres

benefit from the ability to remove the guide

Simon Dawson, Managing Director,

Dawson Precision Components.

bush in about half an hour, allowing better

accuracy to be achieved when turning

components, particularly with regard to

concentricity. The approach is ideal for

producing components that are shorter than

nominally two and a half times their diameter

and has the added benefit of considerably

reducing the bar remnant length.

This not only saves cost, but also allows

more components to be produced from a single

bar, so the guide bush is removed for as much

as 10% of production on the seven Cincoms in

Oldham having the facility. A further

advantage of guide bush-less operation is that

the use of rolled bar whose diameter varies by

up to 0.2 mm can be tolerated, whereas slidinghead

operation normally requires the use of

ground bar accurate to within 30 or 40 microns.

To get around this problem and enable less

expensive bar of lower quality to be used for

traditional sliding-head turning, a JBS

compensating guide bush has been fitted to the

latest L20-VIIILFV and Dawson Precision

Components has retrofitted another one to a

similar machine installed in 2022. The bush

continuously compensates for variations in the

diameter of the bar as it advances into the

machining area, leading to high machining

accuracy, repeatability and process reliability.

Another advantage of the JBS system is its

ability to dissipate heat generated when

machining tough alloys, reducing even further

the possibility of material seizing within the

guide bush.

A vast array of materials is machined by

Dawson Precision Components for customers

in the medical, life sciences, space, defence,

communications, rail, motorsport, leisure and

other sectors. They include plastics like PTFE,

PEEK, acetal and nylon, which collectively

account for up to 15 percent of production

output. The ability of Citizen’s LFV operating

system software to break what would normally

be stringy swarf into short, manageable chips is

a key reason for the subcontractor choosing the

chipbreaking option on its three latest Cincoms,

as well as the Miyano.

It is similarly effective when turning copper

and numerous types of aluminium, while

stainless steels, titanium and brass are also

regularly processed in Oldham. General

tolerance stipulated on drawings is ± 0.1 mm,

but some medical parts need to be machined to

5 microns total. Usual batch size varies from 5 to

200, but exceptionally can be up to 20,000.

Production is over a flexible shift pattern,

including long periods of autonomous running.

Lights-out operation is avoided due to the often

tight tolerances that need to be achieved.

Mr Dawson said, “There is no doubt Citizen

lathes last a long time – we have one on the

shop floor that is still producing components

and holding tolerance after 25 years. Our policy,

though, is to replace them regularly to take

advantage of the higher productivity that

modern, faster machines allow, as it makes it

easier to compete for new work.

“With the high cost of electricity these days,

reduction in power consumption is becoming

ever more important. Thankfully,

contemporary Citizen lathes with their

advanced ecological features are more

economical to run than earlier models. We have

just had solar panels fitted to our factory, which

provide about one-third of our electricity

consumption. These measures are helping us

reduce costs and will make us even more

competitive going forward.”

www.citizenmachinery.co.uk

The Citizen Miyano BNA-42GTY is a hybrid fixed/sliding-head

lathe in which the headstock is able to move in and out of the

working area.

A selection of components produced by Dawson Precision

Components, most of which were machined on Citizen lathes.


In 2021, cylindrical grinding machine

manufacturer Grindex, based in northern

Serbia, installed its first coordinate

measuring machine (CMM), an Altera M

20.12.10 manufactured in the UK by LK

Metrology, Castle Donington. The ex-demo

machine is in daily use checking tolerances

mainly to below ± 0.05 mm and sometimes

half that value. When the company was

looking to invest, a CMM was chosen in

preference to an optical scanning metrology

solution, which was not regarded as being

sufficiently accurate, probably by a factor of

10.

Having a nominal inspection volume of

2,000 x 1,200 x 1,000 mm, the CMM is

installed in a dedicated inspection room in

the user’s Kikinda factory. The machine was

supplied with a touch-trigger probe for

general inspection and complex stylus

builds, and an analogue scanning probe for

rapid capture of dimensional and surface

data from iron, steel and aluminium castings,

engine housings, machined components,

moulded parts, fabrications, additively

manufactured components and assemblies.

Training and initial programming assistance

formed part of the LK package, as well as

ongoing consultancy.

The LK machine was selected in

preference to alternative brands of CMM

based on recommendations from other

manufacturing companies in nearby Serbian

cities. The equipment has considerably

upgraded the metrology capability of

Grindex, whose quality control toolbox was

previously limited to a profile projector,

micrometers, height gauges, callipers and a

CASE STUDY

GRINDING MACHINE MANUFACTURER’S FIRST CMM

DELIVERS MAJOR EFFICIENCY GAINS

A Q-axis rotary table for a grinding machine being inspected.

Nikola Biresev, quality manager at Grindex, using the LK CMM to inspect a B-axis

housing for an internal grinder at the company’s factory in Kikinda, Serbia.

combined machine for roughness testing and

checking the roundness of smaller parts.

Now with the CMM, more comprehensive

and earlier detection of out-of-tolerance

features leads to an ability for errors in a

metalcutting program to be spotted earlier,

lowering costs both through more efficient

production and a reduction in scrapped

parts.

Graduate mechanical engineer Nikola

Biresev, quality manager

at Grindex said, “The LK

CMM is used not only

for quality control

activities and problemsolving,

but also to

support research and

development.

“In particular, it is

invaluable for inspecting

complex parts precisely

prior to assembly into a

grinding machine to

avoid time-consuming

fitting-up issues.

“Previously,

checking larger critical

parts by hand took

several days. Now it

takes just a few hours to

program the CMM to

check a similar part and

then one to two hours to

run the measuring cycle

on the machine.

“The next time we need to check an

identical part, the program already exists,

saving even more time. If the component is

not quite the same, it is simple and quick to

edit the program to accommodate the

differences before running the cycle.”

Mr Biresev is on record as being very

satisfied with the purchase of the measuring

machine, which he advises accommodates

95% of all parts going through the factory.

Only the very largest items need to be

inspected by an alternative method. He also

commented that the CMM is able to check

components more than one cubic metre in

size to the same accuracy as it measures parts

under 10 mm, a capability that he describes

as “a big advantage”.

Grindex uses LK’s CAMIO software for

programming, simulation, analysis and

reporting in either PDF or Word format.

Reports are generated quickly in about one

hour, in stark contrast to previous manual

reporting which was very time-consuming.

The grinding sector is highly quality

conscious due to the fine tolerances and

surface finishes that customers want to

achieve. Machine users often send test parts

to Kikinda to verify the manufacturer’s

metrology capabilities. Grindex is now able

to respond to such accuracy checks and

generate reports much more quickly now

that the LK measuring platform and software

are in place.

www.LKmetrology.com


CASE STUDY

A time-served mechanical/electrical engineering apprentice, Stuart Vere is now managing director of spindle repair and refurbishment

company Kugel Rotary Services. He is seen here inserting an OTT-JAKOB pulling head (drawbar) into an HSK-A63 milling spindle

during its refurbishment.

SPINDLE REPAIR SERVICES COMPANY RELOCATES

AND FOCUSES ON PRE-EMPTIVE MAINTENANCE

Kugel Rotary Services, a rapidly growing

machine tool spindle repair and

refurbishment company, moved in August

2024 from Sandiacre to new premises more

than five times the size in nearby Hucknall,

Nottinghamshire. The independent firm is

one of only a handful in the UK to offer such a

maintenance service across the full range of

spindle types and sizes on the market,

covering those produced by both specialist

manufacturers and machine tool builders.

Kugel customers enjoy monetary savings of

up to 50% compared with obtaining the

service from the spindle manufacturer.

It is not commonly known outside this

specialist sphere of activity that certain key

elements of most spindles produced in Europe

are made to the manufacturers’ designs by

one of three third-parties, of which OTT-

JAKOB Spanntechnik, located in southern

Germany, is the largest. Kugel exclusively

sources spares from this company, including

the pulling head (drawbar), the clamping unit

(the gripper in front of the spindle nose taper),

and the rotary union (which attaches to the

back of the pulling head to provide throughtool

coolant delivery).

Understandably, there is a close

relationship between Kugel, OTT-JAKOB and

the latter’s exclusive sales agent in Britain and

Ireland, tool holder specialist GEWEFA UK,

based in North Bradley, Wiltshire. It is a threeway

relationship that was established when

Kugel was set up in 2017 by managing

director Stuart Vere and business partner

Kevin Ewing, both of whom previously

worked in a similar spindle and ballscrew

renovation firm. Kevin’s son-in-law

Alexander O’Neill and son David are also

involved.

So too is Silke Moss, who also worked in

the earlier refurbishment company’s offices

and is now the main link person between

Kugel, OTT-JAKOB and GEWEFA UK. She

commented, “The services GEWEFA provide

are amazing. They are exceptionally helpful

with providing speedy quotes and trying to

shorten delivery times when we receive

urgent orders.

“OTT-JAKOB personnel also take a direct

interest and have visited us. We can always

contact them directly with technical queries

and for problem solving. The whole

There is a long-term framework agreement between GEWEFA UK and Kugel, whereby

OTT-JAKOB components are supplied on a call-off basis.


CASE STUDY

An HSK-A100 spindle repaired and tested

in Kugel’s bespoke test rig in Hucknall.

Accidental spindle collisions account for

about one-fifth of repairs.

Silke Moss, Sales & Service Manager,

Kugel Rotary Services.

OTT-Jakob’s headquarters and production

facility in Lengenwang, Southern Germany.

relationship is based on mutual trust.”

The scope of Kugel’s activities is wide,

centring mainly on spindles manufactured in

Europe. GMN, Kessler, Fischer, Gamfior,

Setco and Steptec are some of the specialist

spindle manufacturers whose products are

routinely rebuilt, while DMG Mori and Heller

are two machine tool builders whose in-house

produced spindles are often overhauled.

Japanese and other Asian versions tend to use

different internal components, but some are

easier to repair without the need for

replacement parts. Recently, a Mazak spindle

underwent refurbishment by Kugel.

Mr Vere explained, “We have a wide

customer base, with 90% of our work

currently coming from blue-chip companies

in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

“They have production lines comprising

numerous machine tools. If one goes down

due to a spindle failure, the line stops. A

situation that would just be an inconvenience

to a subcontractor down the road becomes an

all-out emergency, with serious financial

implications.

“The machine OEM or independent

spindle manufacturer may well offer a service

exchange and supply a refurbished spindle

from stock. However it is an expensive option,

added to which Brexit often delays the

paperwork and increases costs further. We

can rebuild a spindle in a similar lead-time at

typically between one half and three quarters

of the cost.”

The range of different spindles serviced by

Kugel is vast, coming from many different

machine tools including vertical and

horizontal machining centres, borers,

grinders, honing machines and lathes, for

which both work spindles and B-axis tool

spindles are repaired. Rotary tables and

trunnions are also returned to as-new

condition in Hucknall.

Similarly wide is the variety of spindle

sizes and specifications that are worked on,

from a small 120,000 rpm high-frequency

Spindles that have been disassembled on arrival at Kugel awaiting repair. Routine activities

during the refurbishment procedure are bearing journal regrinds and machining of new

bearing spacers. Other parts may be reverse-engineered in-house if they have become

obsolete and are unobtainable from the spindle manufacturer.

spindle for a die grinding customer, through

HSK-A63 and HSK-A100 face-and-taper

contact tool interface spindles and their taperonly

contact BT 40 and 50 equivalents, to a

special 300 kg, 4000 rpm, two-in-one roughand

finish-grinding spindle for a specialist

grinding machine manufacturer near London.

The present trend towards digitalisation in

manufacturing and collection of large

volumes of data for analysis means that

sensors are often built into modern machine

tools, including the spindle. Information on

how long it has run since new or the last

refurbishment, how many tool changes it has

completed, at what range of temperatures it

has operated, vibration levels during use and

other service-critical data is becoming more

readily available. It heralds an age in which

industry will move away from urgent spindle

repairs after failure towards routine

preventative maintenance, which can be

carried out during shutdowns or less busy

periods.

Even if machines are older and do not

benefit from the wealth of operational big data

that their newer counterparts have, there are

opportunities to train manufacturers’

maintenance staff and even machine

operators to listen to the sound of the spindle,

feel for vibration and perform other checks

that could pick up signs of impending

problems. Kugel is increasingly in discussion

with customers using legacy machines about

training programmes and the possible use of

sensors for spindle monitoring as a basis for

predictive servicing.

Trying to manage these scenarios and help

prevent a spindle seizing up completely,

hence significantly simplifying its restoration,

is currently very much an area of interest and

activity for Mr Vere. However, with so many

older spindles in service around the UK that

are likely to continue operating for a couple of

decades, Kugel’s emergency repair service is

set to continue growing for the foreseeable

future alongside nascent scheduled

maintenance activities.

www.gewefa.co.uk


CASE STUDY

TAEGUTEC'S DIAMOND TOOL REVOLUTION

Diamond-coated tools have transformed the

precision machining of challenging materials

by providing unparalleled hardness,

durability, and efficiency. As a leader in

cutting tools, TaeguTec has made substantial

investments in diamond coating technology

to create tools that enhance machining

performance across various industries,

including aerospace, automotive, and

defence.

TaeguTec introduced its diamond-coated

tools eight years ago, initially focusing on

solid carbide drills and end mills. Over time,

the company expanded its offerings to

include indexable inserts for milling and

turning applications. Unlike most cutting

tool manufacturers that outsource the

diamond coating process, TaeguTec has

developed an in-house process. This enables

greater process control, which in turn drives

quality and innovation. Jin Cheon,

TaeguTec’s Round Tool Product Manager,

said, "We were one of the first companies to

bring diamond coating in-house." This move

gave us a competitive edge because we can

fine-tune the process to match our customers’

needs."

To maximise tool life and performance

through reduced tool wear and improved

heat resistance, TaeguTec primarily utilises

two types of diamond coatings. The Korean

manufacturers' micro-crystalline diamond

coating is specifically designed for

machining highly abrasive materials, such as

graphite and ceramics. This micro-crystalline

is selected for its exceptional wear resistance.

In contrast, TaeguTec also offers a nanocrystalline

diamond coating that is ideal for

machining composite materials, such as

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) and

Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP), as it

provides smoother surface finishes and

reduces the potential for delamination and

uncut fibers during machining.

As one of TaeguTec’s R&D specialists, Mr.

Jung, explained, "Micro-crystalline coatings

are ideal for high-wear environments, such

as those found in graphite machining."

However, a smoother, nano-crystalline

coating is preferred when working with

composites, as it reduces delamination issues

and creates a sharper edge on the tools. It’s

all about applying the right technology for

the right job."

To ensure complete process control and

provide the company with scope for

development, TaeguTec invested in the HF-

CVD diamond coating technology from one

of the most advanced diamond coating

equipment companies. After rigorous testing

and due diligence in the marketplace, the

technology was chosen for its superior

optimisation for cutting tools. We evaluated

multiple technologies before selecting our

supplier. Their equipment provided the best

balance between performance, consistency,

and cost-effectiveness. By controlling coating

thickness and structure, we can tailor our

diamond-coating process and the respective

tools to meet diverse machining demands,"

said Jung.

One major innovation attained via the

HF-CVD diamond coating system is the

ability to customise the thickness and grain

structure of the diamond coating. This

enables TaeguTec to optimise wear resistance

and cutting edge sharpness. TaeguTec finetunes

these parameters to maximise tool life,

developing tools from the molecular

structural phase. By controlling the coating

thickness, we ensure that our tools remain

sharp while maintaining their durability. Too

thick and the edge dulls; too thin and the tool

wears out quickly," Jung elaborated.

Of course, the coating is only as good as

the coating process, adhesion and tool

composition. TaeguTec recognises this, and

the South Korean industry leader has made

crucial advancements in cobalt leaching to

improve coating adhesion. Cobalt serves as a

binder in tungsten carbide substrates,

making it a crucial element in carbide cutting

tools. Cobalt can interfere with the diamond

adhesion process; therefore, TaeguTec

removes surface cobalt through an in-house

specialist acid treatment process to enhance

the bond between the substrate and the

diamond coating. Cobalt can act as a barrier

between the carbide and the diamond

coating. Our process eliminates that issue

and ensures stronger adhesion.

Fundamentally, the TaeguTec process

removes the surface cobalt to greater depths

than alternative methods. This provides the

adhesion of our diamond coating is far

superior, delivering significantly improved

performance and tool life," Jung explained.

Additionally, application-specific

geometry adjustments play a vital role.

TaeguTec designs tool geometries tailored to

applications specific to the aerospace,

automotive, and semiconductor industries,

among others. This ensures that the

sharpness of cutting edges is maintained

while guaranteeing sufficient coating

thickness for durability. "We collaborate

closely with our customers to develop the

right geometries. A tool designed for

aluminium might not work well for CFRP, so

customisation is key," said Jin.

TaeguTec’s diamond-coated tools also

provide significant cost savings in these

high-performance industries. Their extended

tool life reduces downtime and the frequency

of tool replacement, thereby increasing

production efficiency. "A tool that lasts ten

times longer means fewer interruptions in

the machining process, reducing labour costs

and increasing overall productivity," Jin

explained.

Another significant benefit is the superior

heat resistance of diamond coatings.

Compared to conventional carbide tools,

diamond-coated tools maintain their

integrity at significantly higher

temperatures, making them ideal for highspeed

machining applications. Heat buildup

is a significant issue in precision machining.

We can eliminate most of that issue with

diamond-coated tools, allowing for more

aggressive cutting speeds without

compromising tool performance," Jin noted.

INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

TaeguTec’s diamond-coated tools have been

widely adopted in industries requiring

precision machining. In aerospace, CFRP

components in aircraft wings and structural

parts require smooth cutting to avoid fiber

delamination. TaeguTec’s nano-crystalline

coatings offer superior edge retention and

reduced tool wear. As TaeguTec’s Round

Tool Product Manager, Jin continues:

"Aerospace customers need consistency. If a

tool fails mid-process, it can result in

thousands of dollars in costs. Our coatings

ensure reliability and consistency, instilling

confidence in the process.

In the automotive industry, there is a shift

from steel to lightweight materials, such as

high-silicon-content aluminium alloys.

Diamond tools provide the necessary wear

resistance and precision. Automotive

manufacturers are continually seeking ways

to reduce weight while maintaining strength.


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Diamond coatings help us machine these

materials efficiently," said Jin.

“In the defence industry, applications

benefit from the arrival of diamond-coated

tools, especially in machining radar

components and missile guidance systems,

which demand extreme precision. The

defence sector requires flawless accuracy and

surface finishes. A tiny deviation can mean

the difference between success and failure.

Our coatings help maintain that precision,"

Jin emphasised.

The semiconductor industry also relies on

high-precision machining of ceramic

substrates. TaeguTec’s diamond tools

provide the necessary performance for these

critical components. Even the slightest

inconsistency can cause significant problems

during the machining of semiconductor

components. Our tools help maintain the

highest standards," the TaeguTec R&D

specialist explained.

To cater to the diverse demands of the

marketplace, TaeguTec’s diamond-coated

end mills are available in four different types.

The RRFE Series eliminates delamination

when machining CFRP while minimising

vibration and cutting forces via its innovative

geometry, making this range perfect for

rough machining applications that demand

unprecedented productivity levels. This is

complemented by the RCFE range, a

geometry applied to multi-flute routers. With

6 to 12 flutes and a 15-degree helix angle, the

RCFE is part of the renowned DiaMill Series

from TaeguTec.

For finishing applications, the RCOM

range of diamond-coated end mills, available

in diameters ranging from 6 to 12mm,

incorporates a left- and right-hand helix,

commonly referred to as ‘up-down’ cutters in

some sectors. The RCOM eradicates

delamination with its unique geometry

design. Also from the finish machining stable

are the low-helix RDCF-type end mills,

which complement the RCOM range and are

the first-choice solution for addressing

concerns related to splintering and

delamination on CFRP parts.

TaeguTec has added the new RCDE

multi-flute router to the DiaMill range,

enhancing capabilities for drilling and

slotting. Excellent for rough to semi-finish

machining of carbon fiber components, the

RCDE presents a geometry that excels at

drilling CFRP and shoulder milling

operations. All these DiaMill designations

have been developed using TaeguTec’s

TTD610 advanced nano diamond coating

grade, which enhances machining stability

and tool life while delivering excellent wear

resistance with hardness exceeding Hv 8000.

This gives all five end mills the highest

possible thermal conductivity, impact

resistance, and stability.

Additionally, TaeguTec’s innovations in

indexable diamond-coated inserts are

expected to drive further cost savings. The

arrival of diamond-coated indexable inserts

eliminates the tradition of only coating solid

carbide end mills and drills. "Customers will

no longer need to replace an entire solid

carbide tool. They can swap out an insert,

reducing waste and improving efficiency.

The potential for cost savings and

productivity gains here are significant," Jin

commented.

A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION

TaeguTec prioritises environmental and

worker safety in its diamond coating

processes and manufacturing facility. Our

company exceeds governmental regulations

by ensuring the safe handling of chemicals

for cobalt leaching and diamond deposition.

Employee training is conducted annually to

ensure adherence to safety protocols. We go

beyond standard regulations. Safety is a top

priority for compliance, as we care about

both our employees and the environment.

The company has also invested in

sustainable practices, reducing chemical

waste and optimising coating processes to

minimise environmental impact. "We’re

constantly looking for ways to make our

processes greener while maintaining the

highest quality standards," Jung explained.

THE FUTURE OF DIAMOND

TOOLS

TaeguTec is continuously improving its

diamond coating processes. Ongoing

research focuses on enhancing coating

adhesion and developing multi-layer

coatings to increase bonding strength

between the substrate and the diamond

layer. The company is also expanding its

product lines, introducing diamond-coated

indexable inserts for milling and turning

applications. "Indexable inserts coated with

diamond will give customers more flexibility

while reducing costs in the long run," said

Jung.

“To elevate production efficiency, we are

fine-tuning the coating parameters to

improve cost-effectiveness and scalability.

We’re always looking for ways to optimise

our processes and the performance of our

tools across the entire spectrum of workpiece

materials. If we can make a tool last even 20%

longer, that’s a huge win for our customers.

We will refine and test our processes, from

the acids used in acid baths to leach cobalt

and the duration spent in the baths to the

coating and bonding processes. With inhouse

R&D, manufacturing and testing, our

scientists and engineers will continue to

evolve our processes to create the optimal

tool for every process and applicable

material type," Jung noted.

Despite entering the market with

diamond-coated tooling just eight years ago,

TaeguTec’s extensive investment in in-house

diamond coating technology and relentless

innovation and development culture has

positioned it as a leader in precision cutting

tools. By leveraging advanced coatings,

optimising geometries, refining its adhesion

processes, and then combining this with its

decades of expertise in R&D, the company

continues to push the boundaries of tool

performance.

As industries evolve, TaeguTec’s

commitment to innovation ensures that its

diamond-coated tools will remain at the

forefront of machining excellence. "We’re just

getting started. " There’s so much potential

for diamond coatings, and we’re excited to

see where the technology takes us," Jin

concluded.

www.taegutec.com


CASE STUDY

hyperMILL LIGHTS UP PRODUCTIVITY GAINS FOR

MEDICAL MANUFACTURER

Opening its doors with just four toolmakers

50 years ago, Smithstown Light Engineering

Ltd is now a business with three

manufacturing sites and over 165 employees.

Working with the world's leading medical

device and orthopaedic companies,

Smithstown extensively uses OPEN MIND

Technologies‘ hyperMILL CAD/CAM suite

to streamline its throughput and maximise

efficiency.

Initially a toolmaking business supplying

plastic injection moulds to the electronics

industry, the Shannon-based business

transitioned to medical manufacturing in

1990—and it hasn’t looked back since. With

two sites in Shannon spanning 80,000sq/ft

and a third 15,000sq/ft facility in Poland,

75% of the company’s technology is less than

5 years old. Certified to ISO: 9001, ISO:13485

and ISO:14001, Smithstown has a bank of

Citizen sliding head turning centres, inhouse

heat treatment, Rollomatic, Jung and

Jones & Shipman grinding centres, DMG

MORI and Mikron machining centres,

Trumpf 3D additive manufacturing and

Makino EDM technology.

Working with renowned clients such as

Stryker, Boston Scientific, Zimmer Biomet,

and Cook Medical, to name a few, the

company provides a turnkey service from

concept and design through prototyping,

machining, and validation of medical

components and orthopaedic implants. With

over 14 million components manufactured

annually, the Irish manufacturer adopts

stringent quality measures that are a

necessity for ultra-precision medical device

parts used in life-saving surgery.

Alluding to his role within the company

and a background in Smithstown

Engineering, Gerard Henn from Smithstown

Light Engineering says: “I’ve been here now

nearly three years in the role of CEO, and I

support the principal director of the business

in the running of the operation. Smithtown

started in 1974, so we are now 50 years in

existence. Our principal area of expertise is

precision machining to impeccable quality

levels with customer service. We really pride

ourselves in supporting the customer in all

their difficulties and all their successes.”

Manufacturing high precision parts to

stringent standards, Gerard alludes to why

the County Clare company opted for

hyperMILL from OPEN MIND Technologies:

“There are so many different options in the

marketplace, but OPEN MIND made it much

easier for us to work forward with

hyperMILL. The explanation of the facets, the

features, and how we could optimise our

machining strategies and cutting paths – it

has everything. That worked in our favour.

The relationship with OPEN MIND and its

hyperMILL system came together and

created a partnership with us.”

When Gerard joined the company, one of

his aims was to upskill the staff, which was a

critical necessity considering the shortage of

skilled engineers. Alluding to this, Gerard

adds: “OPEN MIND were very enthusiastic

and got behind us. They understood what we

were trying to achieve, and it's been a

positive relationship all the way through.

We'd recommend OPEN MIND to any

companies out there who are interested in

upskilling their internal workforce – the

partnership has been extremely positive.“

Looking closer at the types of work the

company is involved in, Gerard continues:

“We operate in the medical space, and we

support the orthopaedic and medical device


CASE STUDY

companies in Ireland and also globally. We

also do instrumentation for procedures, so

it's very much a medical-focused enterprise.”

Occupying a large floor area and two

facilities, the company is continually

evolving. Gerard adds: “So, we have over 200

employees and two sites here in Shannon.

The second site is just literally 1 kilometre

down the road, so you find us trekking up

and down quite a bit, but you see the same

technologies and approach in both buildings.

We have a third facility in Rzeszów, Poland,

a business that's been operating for 3 to 4

years. We also recently announced a major

expansion there.“

“What we find in any process

development is you're going through an

iterative process. You're optimising the

machining and cutting process, checking

dimensions back to the machine to the virtual

CAD station, and bringing all that together.

So, I think the fact that OPEN MIND has

supported us so much means we have a great

understanding of hyperMILL. The upskilling

is well in parallel and enables us to bring all

the strands together to succeed. By success, I

mean that we can deliver parts to

specification earlier. That is because that's

what everyone wants. Customers want parts

in their hands, and having that collaboration

of everyone allows us to achieve that.“

www.openmind-tech.com


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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We offer a complete rebuild service of CNC

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