Case Studies
Subcontractor extends 5-axis mill-turning capacity and targets aerospace work
Part of the British Engines Group based in the north of England, BEL E...
Seven set-ups down to two saves seven hours per bearing
“It is rare to find machine tools that are equally good at turni...
Sliding-head demonstration so compelling that the machine was ordered on the same day
Dramatic cycle time reductions when turn-milling tough aerospace mater...
Economical solution to producing prismatic and rotational components
Medical spin-off from the University of Limerick uses a 5-axis Hermle...
‘Wet’ and ‘Dry’ 5-Axis Machining Of Composite Components
Founded in 2003 jointly by John Biddlecombe and Simon Kingdon-Butcher,...
Flexibility of operation secures multi-pallet machining cell order
The first machining centre built by German manufacturer Hermle to be i...
Gearbox Casings Produced Up To Two-Thirds Faster
Replacement of an ageing, single-table, horizontal-spindle machining c...
Subcontractor buys first 5-Axis machining centre
Subcontractor Numac Engineering, more than half of whose business is i...
5-axis mill-turn centre installed for Silcoms
5-axis mill-turn centre installed for titanium aero-engine component p...
£10 million investment in vehicle brake systems production
Liberty, part of GFG Alliance, a global industrial, metals and energy...
Moulds machined to single-figure micron tolerance
Subcontractor Alitech Precision, which specialises in supplying motors...
Third machining cell purchased to fulfil hypercar contract
At the end of 2017, when Tamworth-based Alcon Components was awarded a...