Subi Performance opts for Big Kaiser tools

With meticulous attention to detail, the team at Subi Performance is technically ahead of the curve as it applies its creativity to set new standards in the tuning, assembly and repair of high-performance combustion engines. To support the company’s growth trajectory, it has invested in Big Kaiser spindle tools that are available in the UK from Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC).

“I had to rebuild the end bearing on a Subaru boxer engine, which required a boring head,” says Andre Wojtkowski, founder and owner of Subi-Performance. “I came across the spindle tools from Big Kaiser, a company belonging to the Big Daishowa Group. In an e-mail, I described my problem to Jochen Renz, the technical manager at Big Daishowa and later we spoke on the phone. He applied his extensive know-how and suggested the Big Kaiser SW 53 tool might be the perfect fit for reverse machining.

“What can I say – the tool turned out super and the final result exceeded all my expectations,” he adds. “And since my business revolves around special tasks related to engines, I then made an appointment with Stefan Lenhart, a Big Kaiser application engineer to talk about future projects and possible uses of other tools in the range.”

Utilising fine-boring heads from Big Kaiser, Subi-Performance now covers the entire diameter range from 20 to 203 mm, starting with the EWN 20 and EWN 32 for machining camshaft lanes, as well as the EWN 41 for crankshaft bearing lanes and the EWN 68 for cylinder fits.

At Subi-Performance, the Smart Damper is used in combination with complete spindle tools. The special feature of the Smart Damper is its dynamic damping system that eliminates vibration when using long tools.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk

Robotics sales team expands

With demand for RARUK Automation’s automation solutions continuing to grow, the company has expanded its team of robotics and systems sales engineers. The most recent appointment is Tony Bailes, the new robotics sales engineer for the northeast of England.
In his new role, Bailes will be responsible for the sale of Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robots (cobots) in his region. RARUK Automation is UR’s sole UK Platinum Partner. Bailes joins RARUK Automation with passion and enthusiasm for the automation industry, as well as a keen interest in engineering and manufacturing.
For further information www.rarukautomation.com

More tool reconditioning

As one of the fastest growing end mill and drill areas in the Seco Tools portfolio, the company’s solid-round tool reconditioning service has witnessed an increase in use of over 30% this year. In addition to significant cost savings for customers, a Seco reconditioned tool regains 85% to 95% of its original performance compared with tools that are re-ground or re-sharpened. Without having to readjust parameters or sacrifice performance, the reconditioned tool performance delivers for advanced machining strategies, such as in dynamic milling where only a small portion of a tool’s diameter engages in-cut.
For further information www.secotools.com/reconditioning

Dean Group celebrates golden jubilee

Northwest manufacturer Dean Group is celebrating 50 years of high-quality manufacturing services. Some 80 guests recently attended the Black Swan in Warrington to celebrate the company’s past achievements and bright future. As well as employees and their families, the event hosted many influential members, such as key suppliers and executives who witnessed the founding of Dean Group. In addition, current managing director Graham Stubbs gave an impassioned speech about the company’s journey that was well-received by everyone, including chairman Christopher Dean.
For further information www.deangroup-int.co.uk

More capacity for high-purity cleaning

Ecoclean GmbH’s new High-Purity Test Centre, officially inaugurated at its German production site in Dettingen unter Teck at the end of last month, complements the company’s 15 existing technology centres in the high-purity sector. The facilities and conditions can carry out cleaning trials on components demanding the highest cleanliness requirements. Such parts are needed, for example, by equipment manufacturers supplying the semiconductor industry, in precision optics, as well as in laser, measurement, analysis and high-vacuum applications.
For further information www.ecoclean-group.net