Equipment
We have listed below some of our equipment, machinery and tooling to indicate much of our manufacturing capability. This list is not exhaustive but we have tried to show some key equipment in our machinery index. In addition, we have added links to the relevant service page to show you what each process actually is. We have included the most noteworthy machinery and processes.
Our machinery is also regularly updated and replaced to ensure that we are able to offer the best of both modern technology and old school design. This is especially relevant in our Solidworks design software. However, since efficient design is very important, we make full use of CAD/CAM software wherever we are able to. Therefore, we look at every project we undertake to see if we can improve efficiency, hence reduce cost, by purchasing new tooling or even machinery. However, our team would be pleased to discuss your project requirements with you, either for new or existing designs..
WEIDEMANN MULTI HEAD TURRET PUNCH PRESS.
Our Weidemann turret punch has 41 standard tool stations, 3 auto-index and a 12 station multi-tool. Single sheet capacity is 1.5m by 3m, with an impressive top speed of 700 hits per minute. Nearly all projects will start their journey on this machine.
BAYKAL CNC BENDER.
We have two Baykal Press Break machines capable of bending up to 3m parts with 120 tonne capacity each. Our newest Press Break has a sheet lifter to assist with larger projects. Various tooling is used to suit different bend types and material thicknesses. Accuracy and repeatability are the key strengths to these machines.
BAYKAL GUILLOTINE.
This is our 3m auto backstop guillotine capable of shearing up to 5mm mild steel. It can also cut 4mm thick stainless steel sheets.
SMV POWER PRESS.
This is our fastest power press units and works in conjunction with a decoiler unit that feeds material strips through the dedicated press tools. A power press is used to form the materials into shapes, such as brackets, strips or connectors.
HME 150 TONNES GEARED POWER PRESS COMPLETE WITH AIR CUSHION.
This is one of our heavyweight power press units rated at 150 tonnes. A power press is used to form the materials into shapes, such as bowls or tubes.
HARE PRESS.
These hare press units are used to produce individual component bends, punch holes or fit inserts.
WELDING.
We offer metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding services. Common services are for mild steel and stainless steel materials.
GRINDING (USING BOSCH AND 3M TOOLS).
After welding surfaces typically require cleaning off prior to finishing.
SUREWELD AND MERITUS SPOT WELDERS.
Spot welding is an extremely efficient heat based welding process that bonds two metal components together. This is a process used for fitting brackets etc. It is extensively used within the automobile industry.
STUD WELDING.
Stud welding is an extremely efficient heat based welding process that allows us to fix inserts (usually threaded studs) onto a metal surface.
MASTERFIX NUTSERT & POP RIVET GUNS.
We use nuterts/rivnut guns for fitting threaded rivet style bushes into some components. We also use rivets to fix components together.
LUNA 8344 20/05-40.
This is our Luna 2 Metre CNC pyramid bending roller which is capable of forming asymmetric rolls and curves in thin grade sheet metal up to 0.7mm thick.