Automated machining
Embracing automation Established in the west of Ireland in 1984, Lawrence Engineering specialises in the manufacture of injection mould tools, extrusion tooling, jigs and fixtures for global suppliers in the medical device industry. At its factory in Loughill, Co Sligo, it also builds special-purpose equipment and provides contract manufacturing services, while at another facility in nearby Collooney, medical component manufacturing is carried out in a Class 8 cleanroom.
In the Hurco cell are a 3-axis VM10i vertical machining centre and a larger VM20i, with capacity for machining components up to one metre long by 500 mm. The machines were chosen as much for their reliability and ease of programming as for their metalcutting capabilities in tool steels. Managing director James Lawrence said, “We try to keep everything in-house. When we consider the next investment, we are looking to increase our capabilities, filling any gaps in our capacity and aiming to achieve constant
Precision, quality and rapid turnaround times are hallmarks of the family-owned business’s success. Commitment to constant investment in cutting-edge machinery keeps it ahead of the competition. This philosophy is immediately evident when visiting the Loughill site. Purpose- built in 1995, it houses an impressive range of machine tools including machining centres from Hurco and Roeders. Both brands are supplied by Hurco Europe in High Wycombe, the exclusive agent for German-built Roeders high-speed machining centres in the UK and Ireland.
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