Optimising manufacturing of oil & gas parts Cutting and Wear Resistant Developments Ltd, a manufacturer of specialised downhole tools for the oil and gas industry, has undergone a transformative shift in its production capabilities after investing in an Ibarmia machine from Dugard.
Cutting and Wear’s unique selling proposition lies in its ability to manufacture tools with a hard-facing aspect and integrate innovative machining processes to deliver comprehensive solutions for its customers. Prior to the arrival of the Ibarmia ZVH 45 L3000 machine, the company encountered challenges related to the complexity of its tools, lead time constraints, and the efficiency of its manufacturing methods. However, the implementation of the new machine has revolutionised their operations. “In the 12 years I’ve been here, I’ve seen many changes, both in the company and the industry, but pleasingly, we’ve adhered to a
successful growth plan, leading us to where we are today—continuing that growth and progressing in the right direction with new machine investments,” explains Matthew. The Ibarmia machine, equipped with a high- performance spindle capable of reaching speeds of up to 12,000rpm, has enabled Cutting and Wear to reduce lead times and machining times significantly. Mark Taylor, a CNC Programmer at Cutting and Wear Ltd., highlights a remarkable example: “We had one tool that previously took us 11 hours to mill; on the new machine, it was reduced to just two hours.” That’s a
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