Bruderer seals Clamason deal

A Black Country manufacturer signalled its intentions for future growth by placing a major order at MACH.

Clamason Industries, which produces precision metal components and assemblies, announced a £1m total project investment with Bruderer UK to secure its largest ever press that will be used to target up to £6m of new orders.
The specialist supplier to the automotive, medical and building products sectors will install the 300-ton Zani Motion Master press in June, and is hoping that the speed and additional bed size will unlock larger pressing and stamping opportunities. This major investment comes after a successful two-year period for the Kingswinford-based firm, with an MBO in 2016 proving the catalyst for 10% year-on-year growth, 20 new jobs and a predicted £30m turnover across its operations in the UK and Slovakia during 2018.
For further information www.bruderer.co.uk

Prioritising productivity

Yamazaki Mazak showcased 13 productivity-enhancing solutions from its portfolio of machine tools and laser profiling centres.

The company also used MACH to highlight its suite of Industry 4.0 solutions. For instance, Mazak’s iSmart Factory works in partnership with Mazak’s Smooth CNC Technology to improve OEE and facilitate data-driven manufacturing via connection of the factory and office networks. Machines on display included the UK-built VTC-800/30SR vertical travelling column machining centre, and the HCR-5000S five-axis horizontal machining centre.
For further information www.mazakeu.co.uk

Accurate and productive plasma

Kerf Developments used the show as the launch pad for the latest additions to its plasma, waterjet and oxy-fuel cutting product portfolio, such as the new Plasmaster HD system.

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This high-definition cutting technology was fitted with the latest Lincoln Electric Flexcut plasma system. Alongside the Plasmaster HD was the RUR2500p with UltraSharp cutting technology. RUR2500p packages are available to suit manufacturers processing anything from 1 mm-thick galvanised plate through to 70 mm-thick Hardox wear-resistant plate. Samples of finished parts were also on display to highlight the quality of holes and edges.
For further information www.kerfdevelopments.com

Measurement Solutions wins orders

MACH 2018 proved to be a resounding success for Measurement Solutions, with the company selling several Metrascan 3D inspection systems throughout the week, as well as a host of other 3D scanning, measurement and inspection technologies. Indeed, four Metrascan units were sold to UK automotive OEMs and a Formula One team. The company also sold a Metrascan unit with a Handyprobe portable CMM to Stevenage Sheet Metal in a six figure order.

Stevenage Sheet Metal showed an interest in scanning technology two years ago. However, Metrascan 3D technology has only been available in the UK for the past 18 months so, as soon as the company saw it at a supply chain partner, a decision to investigate further was taken. Stevenage Sheet Metal visited MACH, received a demonstration, and the purchase decision was made instantly.
For further information www.measurement-solutions.co.uk

Six-axis robots enter UK marketplace

TM Robotics, Toshiba Machine’s EMEA and US partner, has launched its latest range of six-axis robots.

Displayed on the stand of RARUK Automation was an example from the six-axis TVM range, which can be used in a variety of industrial applications, including manufacturing for the automotive, plastics, medical, packaging and pharmaceutical sectors. This vertically articulated robot series is available in three models, each with varying reach and payload specifications. Compared with previous ranges, the improved TVM six-axis robot series also provides a longer arm length in each model.
For further information www.rarukautomation.co.uk