Two machine solution for F1 carbon fibre GF Machining Solutions has supplied the Renault F1 Team with two bespoke 5-axis machining centres for the accurate and safe machining of epoxy resin patterns, carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP)…
Forming cold hard facts for components In this article cold-forming expert Dawson Shanahan outlines the modern-day benefits of the process that can trace its roots back to the nineteenth century.
A direct approach to laser production At Yamazaki Mazak’s open house, held at the end of November last year, the company took the opportunity to focus as much on its laser cutting technology as its machine…
Subcontracting: the Holy Grail Mark Bevan has built his successful machining business based on the three factors that define successful subcontracting: the ability to deliver quality parts at the right price and always on…
Keeping the empire on track “We find that PSL Datatrack is much more than just an IT software service provider. As they deal with so many businesses, they are able to offer advice on practical…
February Cover Story: The power of plasma Although a well-established technology for cutting sheet metal, plasma cutting can seem overshadowed by lasers. However, the latest advances from Kerf Developments demonstrate that this process can compete, not only…
Turbine blade perfection from bar Investment in Starrag machine tools at aerospace specialist JJ Churchill has enabled the company to develop its own process for machining turbine blades from bar as opposed to forgings, providing…
Wide world The processing of long, wide sections of metal plate to exacting dimensions, tolerances and finishes presents challenges in demanding industries such as the aerospace sector. Traditionally a combination of milling…
Speeding ahead with precision Running a business their own way had always been the dream for brothers Ben and Matt Wesley and in 2018 they founded ProSpeed Precision.
Editor's comment for February 2019 It was great to see Renishaw recruiting a record 68 apprentices this year, but when I received the press release I was somewhat alarmed – although not surprised – by…
Living the dream We all have dreams and Thomas Karpasitis is no different, except he has made his dream into reality with the creation of Karpas Engineering in the summer of 2018.
Technology and capability opens doors During its 20-years in business, Limerick, Ireland-based Takumi Precision Engineering has delivered consistent growth working across many sectors, including medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace and precision engineering.
Subcontractor invests in high-speed turnkey package At the Gosport factory of Norjon Precision Engineering, a high-speed DA300 vertical machining centre from Makino, Japan, the first of its type in the UK, has been supplied as a…
Additive gripper solution With its additively manufactured gripper fingers, Schunk says it has opened a new chapter for online sales in the field of mechanical and plant engineering. PES reports how the service…
Editor’s comment for January 2019 It’s fantastic news that the Bloodhound project has found a new investor. I don’t know much about Ian Warhurst, the Yorkshire-based entrepreneur who has stepped in to provide the funding…
January cover story: Automation, robots, Brexit and the year ahead Here, Tom Bouchier, managing director of Fanuc UK, provides his view of how automation progressed in 2018 and looks forward into 2019 to see what challenges and opportunities face the…
One machine does the work of two in medical R&D facility A Japanese-built Brother Speedio M140X2 5-axis mill-turn centre with 22-position magazine for 30-taper tools has been supplied by UK agent Whitehouse Machine Tools to Jointmedica, a Worcestershire company that carries…
Making the cut Portsmouth based Frictec was established in the late 1980s to exploit the commercial applications of friction welding when adapted and used as a wear resistant coating process.
Exports to China drive investment The recent purchase of a Robbi Omicron CNC3206 universal grinder from RK International Machine Tools is providing Muffett Gears added flexibility and capacity as it expands export sales to China.…
Getting connected Unlike CNC lathes and machining centres, where the sights and sounds of machining are visible, EDM, by comparison, is a relatively sedate and hidden process.
Keeping promises Mills CNC’s extensive and well-resourced aftersales and service operation ensures, amongst other advantages, fast, efficient and trouble-free machine tool delivery, installation and commissioning. PES takes a closer look at the…
An engineering showcase for the digital age Southern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to Hall 1 of the Farnborough International Conference and Exhibition Centre from 5-7 February this year.
À la carte Industry 4.0 solutions “To avoid the possibility of engineers glazing over at the mention of Industry 4.0, there is no better way to describe the potential rewards of the concept than by illustrating…
Aston Martin Valkyrie engine: Machined for optimal mass and strength With development of its new V12 engine progressing apace, Aston Martin has revealed some closely guarded secrets of the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s powerplant.
