Scottish manufacturer invests as oil and gas sector grows

Growth in the oil and gas sector has seen Scottish manufacturer Tayside Precision Tools Dundee invest in a new vertical machining centre.

The turnkey system was developed so that it includes the latest Heidenhain controls and, with installation and training now complete, the company is looking to make the most of the precision accuracy and improved cycle times.

“The components we are milling require a very precise finish and the Quaser gives us the ability to produce repeatable accuracy faster than ever before. We have already secured a contract in the oil and gas sector to go straight on the machine,” explained John Welsh, joint owner of Tayside Precision Tools Dundee.

He added: “With the new controls, we can set-up jobs 30% quicker and this is giving us plenty more capacity to take on additional work.”

The recent Quaser MV184 installation is the largest investment the firm has ever made and is the first time ETG has worked with Tayside.

Mr Welsh continued: “ETG was great, from understanding our milling requirements and identifying the machine to helping us spec it out in the agreed timescale. I was also very impressed with the training, which meant we could quickly get the most out of the machine.”

Ross Milne, regional sales manager (Scotland) for ETG, concluded: “The MV184 is a great addition for specialist subcontractors like Tayside Precision Tools Dundee, with the large table working area providing superior flexibility for work in progress.

“The space allows for varied workholding so you can set up different parts on the table at the same time, which helps reduce set-up times.”

ETG www.engtechgroup.com