Rotary Power, part of the British Engines Group, has invested over £3m in an automated DMG Mori machining cell now in situ at the company’s manufacturing facility in South Shields. The automated capability of the new cell has improved Rotary Power’s manufacturing efficiency due to a reduction in set-up time of 87.5%, while the average cycle time is 33% shorter thanks to the machine’s cutting technology.

Measuring 19 x 10 m, the customised cell installed at Rotary Power consists of one automated robot travelling between two machines via a 13 m track. The robot automatically loads and unloads parts, sets the machines and collects completed products. Primarily, the cell manufactures components for the company’s range of motors and pumps.

The new machine standardises the length of time each tool is used by assigning a tool life span. Removing set-up variations in this way improves consistency, while reducing wastage of consumable items.

Ian McGeorge, manufacturing manager at Rotary Power, who has been leading the project says: “The addition of the new cell represents an exciting time for the company as it has allowed us to position ourselves more competitively within the market by improving our quality and reducing costs.”

A huge effort has been made by the team at Rotary Power to prepare for the implementation of the new cell and the business looks forward to seeing the positive impact that this investment will have in the future.”

Part of the British Engines Group, Rotary Power is a manufacturing company that specialises in the design, development and manufacture of hydraulic pumps and motors.

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