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Our Machinery

Advanced manufacturing delivering high-quality, bespoke precision parts to exact customer specifications.

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing technology allows us to produce some of the highest quality products on the market. We use a range of machinery and can produce bespoke parts to customer drawings. Browse through our machinery below

Citizen Machinery

Citizen A20 V11

The A20 has been designed for part diameters up to Ø 20 mm and part lengths up to 165 mm in medium to high batch sizes. It boasts a high stability, rigidity & high accuracy, as well as the short machining times are further outstanding features of this machine.

The A20 has been designed for part diameters up to Ø 20 mm and part lengths up to 165 mm in medium to high batch sizes. It boasts a high stability, rigidity & high accuracy, as well as the short machining times are further outstanding features of this machine.

The A20 has been designed for part diameters up to Ø 20 mm and part lengths up to 165 mm in medium to high batch sizes. It boasts a high stability, rigidity & high accuracy, as well as the short machining times are further outstanding features of this machine.

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Citizen L20

The rotary tools on the gang tool post feature B-axis control, allowing drilling and milling of angle features, and contouring with simultaneous 4-axis control. The swivel angle of 135°, from 90° to -45° enables the B-axis to be used for both front and back machining. The back working tool post utilises Y-axis control for up to 8 fixed or rotary end-face or cross working tool holders for increased overlapped machining capability.

The rotary tools on the gang tool post feature B-axis control, allowing drilling and milling of angle features, and contouring with simultaneous 4-axis control. The swivel angle of 135°, from 90° to -45° enables the B-axis to be used for both front and back machining. The back working tool post utilises Y-axis control for up to 8 fixed or rotary end-face or cross working tool holders for increased overlapped machining capability.

The rotary tools on the gang tool post feature B-axis control, allowing drilling and milling of angle features, and contouring with simultaneous 4-axis control. The swivel angle of 135°, from 90° to -45° enables the B-axis to be used for both front and back machining. The back working tool post utilises Y-axis control for up to 8 fixed or rotary end-face or cross working tool holders for increased overlapped machining capability.

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Citizen L12

The Cincom L12 Type X takes productivity even further, equipping both the gang and back tool posts with a modular tooling system for maximum versatility. This allows for flexible setups such as an adjustable angle end-face spindle, perfect for angled hole drilling and complex machining requirements.

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Citizen A32

The A32 Type VII is a state-of-the-art Swiss Turning Center that is strong, powerful and rigid for exceptional cutting performance. With features such as a rapid feed rate of 45 m/min, high-speed processing with the latest NC unit and Citizen’s unique streamline control, it achieves 30% higher productivity than previous machines. This ∅ 32 mm machine, with its enhanced standard equipment package, provides a production-ready, value-for-the-money manufacturing solution.

The A32 Type VII is a state-of-the-art Swiss Turning Center that is strong, powerful and rigid for exceptional cutting performance. With features such as a rapid feed rate of 45 m/min, high-speed processing with the latest NC unit and Citizen’s unique streamline control, it achieves 30% higher productivity than previous machines. This ∅ 32 mm machine, with its enhanced standard equipment package, provides a production-ready, value-for-the-money manufacturing solution.

The A32 Type VII is a state-of-the-art Swiss Turning Center that is strong, powerful and rigid for exceptional cutting performance. With features such as a rapid feed rate of 45 m/min, high-speed processing with the latest NC unit and Citizen’s unique streamline control, it achieves 30% higher productivity than previous machines. This ∅ 32 mm machine, with its enhanced standard equipment package, provides a production-ready, value-for-the-money manufacturing solution.

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Citizen Miyano
BNE-51MSY

The BNE series aims to set the new standard for machines for cutting bar stock, based on the concept of “space savings and sophisticated functions”. The BNE51MSY achieves further shortening of cycle times by adding a compact sub-turret to provide superimposition machining and other forms of simultaneous machining. The BNE series offers high performance in compact space, round-the-clock stability and accuracy; and ease of use for fast set-ups and quick changeovers.

The BNE series aims to set the new standard for machines for cutting bar stock, based on the concept of “space savings and sophisticated functions”. The BNE51MSY achieves further shortening of cycle times by adding a compact sub-turret to provide superimposition machining and other forms of simultaneous machining. The BNE series offers high performance in compact space, round-the-clock stability and accuracy; and ease of use for fast set-ups and quick changeovers.

The BNE series aims to set the new standard for machines for cutting bar stock, based on the concept of “space savings and sophisticated functions”. The BNE51MSY achieves further shortening of cycle times by adding a compact sub-turret to provide superimposition machining and other forms of simultaneous machining. The BNE series offers high performance in compact space, round-the-clock stability and accuracy; and ease of use for fast set-ups and quick changeovers.

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Drilling Machinery

AgieCharmilles
Drill 20

The GF AgieCharmilles DRILL 20 is a production machine designed for the drilling of parts in hard materials such as hardened steels or carbides. Its drilling capability ranges from 0.15 to 3.0 mm diameter through a depth of 200 mm. Automatic technology selection according to material and piece height, material and electrode diameter. Graphic control and simulation program. Automatic and manual axis movement

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Quality Assured Precision

Keyence Im Series

Capable of high-definition imaging, the IM-8000 Series Image Dimension Measurement System has triple the detection performance of conventional systems without sacrificing its simple operation; just place the part on the stage and press one button. With a 20-megapixel CMOS sensor and a new algorithm for stable edge detection, high-accuracy measurement on up to 300 features within seconds is now possible.

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Mitutoyo Crysta-Plus

The Crysta-Plus M has been developed by Mitutoyo in its quest to offer the market low-cost, easy-to-use coordinate measuring machines with no compromise in accuracy. The moving bridge design allows unobstructed access to the measuring table for quick, easy handling of workpieces. All models are equipped with one-touch air clamps for simple axis clamping.

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Bowers Air 2 Series

Air gauging on the shop floor is a simple yet robust method of measurement that offers a myriad of measurement capability but with the smallest of footprint in a busy crowded factory floor. The Bowers Air 1 (Single Channel) and Air 2 (Twin Channel) system boasts a user-friendly modern design and a touch screen for ease of use and readability.

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