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Models of excellence

Norwich-based Titanium Racing is reporting continued and growing orders for its range of specially designed scaled parts for model racing cars. Machined in volume to micron tolerances, the metalcutting capability behind the operation is provided by a recently......
Read MoreThe premier league

Coventry is the historic home of the British automotive industry, although until recently the general trend has been one of decline. However, technologically savvy companies such as CPP (Manufacturing) are reporting healthy business levels. Already firmly......
Read MoreDriving force

Automotive engineering specialist Ricardo UK has recently invested in two new advanced CNC machine tools from GF AgieCharmilles. The two machines, a Mikron HSM 600U ProdMod 5-axis machining centre and a FI 440CC wire EDM machine with CleanCut generator, have been......
Read MoreBouncing back

At Lancashire subcontractor, Clitheroe Engineering, turnover this year looks set to return to 2008 levels after a 9% fall in 2009 as a consequence of the recession. Helen Meloy, operations director, explains: “We see 2010 as a year of restructuring, with......
Read MoreAutomation is a natural progression

Forming part of a joint installation, Cambridge-based subcontractor, Aspec Precision Engineering has recently invested in a Hardinge RS 200MSY multi-tasking turning centre integrated with a Samsys Multi 3000 bar feeder. Both are being used to produce high precision,......
Read MoreAutomation investment

Further increasing the level of automation at its West Midlands factory, precision engineering subcontractor, GB Precision, has invested in a second Workpal robot from System 3R. The company’s first Workpal, installed in 2008 to feed an Agie Progress V2 wire......
Read MoreOperator evolution

By spinning-off Rodmatic Hytek, a high technology subcontract machining division with a smaller batch capability, from its more traditional volume production operation Rodmatic Multico, Reading based Rodmatic has been able to put a foot firmly in both camps and not......
Read MorePerfect timing of an investment worth more than £3.5 million in multi-axis machining technology by Mollart Engineering at its two subcontract machining facilities has enabled the business to capitalise on the expanding demand for high technology......
Read MoreEngineering in the Coventry area has long established links with the production of military fighting vehicles and transport. One company continuing this tradition is Lightning Aerospace – an organisation involved in the rapid production of component parts for the......
Read MoreIn a matter of weeks, Accurate Laser will be opening its second subcontract laser cutting company in the UK. The success of its quick turnaround, small batch manufacturing facility in the West Midlands has led to a replication of the proven business model in Leeds.......
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