A new endeavour in beam processing

Kloeckner Metals UK, multi-metal stockholder and distributor, has invested £1.1 million in its processing portfolio with the installation of a Ficep Endeavour 11 MOD. 1103DDB machine at its Westok plant.

Kloeckner-Westok is a specialist steel designer and fabricator that provides a wide range of cellular, shallow and plated beam solutions. The Ficep Endeavour drilling and sawing line has been built to a bespoke specification giving Westok’s customers a service that it claims will be unparalleled in the UK.

The Endeavour is a new three spindle drilling line for the processing of Westok cellular beams and a broad range of steel structural sections. With the introduction of an automated procedure for the processing of cellular beams along with several other innovations, the Endeavour is a significant step forward in value added service capabilities.

Following Kloeckner’s ongoing investments in Westok’s portfolio of technical services, it will now be able to offer: NC data import capability; automated cutting of cellular beams; cut and drilled beams from 2.5m to 20m in length; cambered beams from 2.5m to 20m; drilling available up to 40mm diameter and 100mm thickness; interpolated milling up to 250mm; a milling function for openings and notches; and scribing capabilities.

Edward Skarratt, Kloeckner Metals UK-Westok general manager, comments: “We are very excited about the new investment and the additional capabilities that we will be able to offer our customers. The new Ficep Endeavour has been specified based on feedback from our customers and it will enable Westok to offer solutions such as cut to length cambered and asymmetric Westok beams that will help our customers to further develop their own processes and lower production costs.”

Kloeckner Metals UK is one of the largest mill independent multi-metal stockholders and distributors in the UK. It is a key member of the Kloeckner & Co Group, a leading producer-independent distributor of steel and metal products and services worldwide. Its Westok division offers collaboration with customers through free project design services, CPD presentations and free analysis, design, vibration and BIM software.

Kloeckner Metals UK www.kloecknermetalsuk.com

Ficep www.ficep.co.uk

 

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