Turning technology
Numachine has invested over £2 million since 2021 in everything from seven-axis milling, turning and mill-turn centres, to the latest in 3D printing, metrology, finishing and fixturing options. This breadth of equipment, combined with the experience and skill set of the company’s seasoned team, give it the ability to improve any machining solution, lowering costs for clients and turning components around in as little as 24 hours. By design Among further prominent services at Numachine is design for manufacture (DfM), a provision that actively reduces the cost of machined components for everything from planes and trains to breweries and roulette wheels. The company is confident it can find a better solution for every component. As another point of note, Numachine makes all of its own fixtures in-house to support optimised clamping mechanisms in a very short timeframe. “Customers these days are looking for high- quality, rapid services,” he says. “That’s why we’re a one-stop-shop for many customers.” Numachine recently embellished this one-stop-shop ethos by adding a new high- specification CNC machine tool: a Hyundai-Wia LV800RM VTL from Ward CNC. The Hyundai-WIA LV800RM VTL has a rigid, heavy-duty cutting platform with a one-piece, square-type column that provides maximum stability. Machine features include a stable shaft structure with high cutting capacity for heavy loads, a two-step chuck pressure mechanism to minimise workpiece deformation, and optimal chip evacuation. Here, the LV series features a protection device to keep chips and other foreign materials from entering the main spindle, ensuring long-term high-precision performance. Regarding capacity, the Hyundai-WIA LV800RM offers a maximum turning diameter
Smooth operator “It was an entirely smooth experience,” says Brandon Davies of the investment process. “Ward CNC took care of processes such as specifying the machine based on our application, placing the order, delivery, installation and operator training. We’re pleased with the quality and performance of the Hyundai-Wia vertical lathe; it’s a good addition to our range of machines. There was only one small issue a few months ago which was solved rapidly by Ward CNC and we’re completely satisfied with the performance of the company’s service.” Customer satisfaction figures from Ward CNC’s aftersales service currently stand at over 92.5% based on thousands of service incidents captured across many years. Moving forward, Numachine has plans to enter the bespoke motorbike and mountain bike manufacturing segment. Off-road biking is another passion held by Brandon Davies and some of his team. He believes that by combining his biking experience with Numachine’s manufacturing capabilities, it’s possible to bring something different and new to the market. Ward CNC could well figure in projects of this type. “For our future projects we need to work with partners like Ward CNC that can help us select good value-for-money machines, deliver them, install them, and train our operators in their use,” he concludes. “Ward CNC has proven to be expert in all of those aspects, so I’ll definitely work with them again.” n
and turning length of 800mm, while the maximum spindle speed is 2000 rpm.
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