Severfield acquires DAM Structures

Severfield Plc has acquired DAM Structures, a Yorkshire-based steel fabrication company. The company’s manufacturing capabilities as a specialist steel fabricator of both temporary and permanent works include plunge columns, plated beams, box sections, tower crane grillages, small and large diameter propping works, façade retention towers, portal framed structures, mezzanine floors, heavy-duty stairs and minor bridges. The 76-employee company operates from bespoke premises in Carnaby from where it can currently process up to 300 tonnes of structural steelwork per week for distribution across the UK.

For further information www.severfield.com

Orbital Machinery represents Thomas

The Thomas range of pull down cut-off saws is now available in the UK from Orbital Machinery. Thomas machines are said to be robust and durable, giving user many years of trouble-free sawing. With cast-iron bases and balanced heavy-duty cutting head assemblies, the machines are vibration-free, while extended saw-blade life between sharpens is another benefit.

There are three models available in the manual pull-down range, with saw blade diameters up to 250, 315 and 350 mm. A range of options is available, including single-phase motors, pneumatic vices, roller infeed and outfeed material support tables, and length stops with metric measuring rules.

In the semi-automatic range there are two models available: the 350 Super Technics SA is for cutting steel and non-ferrous metals, while the Alu-Line TMS450 SA offers a speed of 2800 rpm for the rapid mirror-finish sawing of aluminium, brass and other non-ferrous metals. Roller material support tables and length stops can also be offered.

For over 60 years, the Thomas brand has been operating with passion and determination in the machine-tool field. Today as then, the company sets clear objectives, looking to the future as a continuous evolution of what has been started, through constant improvement, training and dedication. The aim is to provide customers with quality products guaranteed by the Thomas brand and the reliability provided by family management that has continued for three generations of the Tomasi family.

For further information
www.orbitalmachinery.com

New carbide circular saw blades

The new range of Kinkelder CX1 carbide-tipped circular saw blades is now available in the UK from KR Saws. Both the Kinkelder CX1M and CX1H circular saw blades feature enhancements and supersede the original CX1 blades. According to KR Saws, the blades offer many benefits.

For instance, the Kinkelder CX1H carbide-tipped circular saw blade is specifically for cutting high-tensile carbon steel (>900 N/mm2, carbon content ≥0.60%) at very high production rates.

Features and attributes include: new dedicated tooth geometries; a new type of coating; high productivity when cutting stainless steel (ferritic, martensitic and duplex billets with a diameter larger than 35 mm); cutting speeds of up to 140 m/min; and feed rates up to 0.09 mm/tooth.

The Kinkelder CX1M carbide-tipped circular saw blade has been developed for cutting solid carbon steel (carbon content <0.60%) with a medium tensile strength of between 500 and 900 N/mm2. Features include a new saw body design, cutting speeds up to 280 m/min and feeds up to 0.10 mm/tooth. Servicing the UK from its headquarters in Coventry, KR Saws is able to offer its customers a range of metal-cutting circular saw and bandsaw blades, along with an in-house circular saw-blade sharpening facility supported with expert advice and technical support. The company is a joint venture between saw blade manufacturers, Kinkelder BV of the Netherlands and Robert Roentgen GmbH & Co of Germany. For further information www.krsaws.co.uk

UK to build National Robotarium

Construction has started on a world-leading research facility for robotics and artificial intelligence, the largest and most advanced of its type in the UK. Based at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, the National Robotarium benefits from £21m of UK Government support, and £1.4m from the Scottish Government as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

Expected to open in spring 2022, the National Robotarium will create innovative solutions to global challenges using cutting-edge research, product design and industry collaboration.

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Renishaw commences formal sale process

Renishaw founders Sir David McMurtry and John Deer – executive chairman and non-executive deputy chairman, respectively – have indicated to the board their intention to sell their substantial shareholdings (53% combined) in the company. The board has therefore concluded it would be appropriate to investigate the sale of Renishaw and is launching a formal sale process. It is the intention of the board to seek a buyer who will respect the company’s heritage and culture, its commitment to local communities, and who will enable the business to continue its prosperity in the long term.

For further information www.renishaw.com