August 21, 2015

Coming soon – Miyano ABX64 – SYY!

We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our new Miyano - ABX64-syy !

We are expecting this fantastic machine to be with us in September. To watch its capabilities please do have a look at the following video - Miyano video link

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August 11, 2015

Latest engineering on new machine

We recently made four of these lighting housings and two slightly smaller versions from an Aluminium billet of 470mm x 395mm x 101mm 6082.

The finished thickness of the part was 92mm, the large pocket depth was 50mm, and the depth of the fins - 35mm.

Using the high speed machining technique we were able to cut metal at 12,000 rpm, with a feed of 7500mm/min. The depth of cut was 20mm and the step over of 18%. We are hoping for a bigger order soon after these prototypes so we can see if we can improve on this.

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June 9, 2015

Primary Engineer Programmes Initiative

This week it has been widely reported that there will be a national shortage of engineers by 2022. The impact this will have on UK manufacturing could be catastrophic if UK industry doesn't act now to reverse the decline in young people choosing engineering as a career.

Previous initiatives such as the Tomorrow's Engineers program aimed predominantly at 11-14 year olds have now been expanded on with the launch of Primary Engineer Programmes. This new program introduces children to projects which are designed to inspire and encourage whilst still at primary school. Children are given the opportunity to get involved in engineering at an early age in a practical and hands on way whilst connecting with the national curriculum. The vision according to Engineering Subcontractor magazine is "that children, both girls and boys, will aspire to become designers and makers from a very early age. They are the engineers of the future."

Visit the Primary Engineer website to find out more about this initiative.

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