A Micromatic grinding machine supplied by Master Abrasives has been installed at Cengar Ltd, a manufacturer of air saws based in Halifax.

Cengar’s team took advantage of a special showroom offer that Master Abrasives is holding this summer. The company’s new grinding machine, the Eco 200, will be used in the production of parts for the tools manufactured at its facilities in Yorkshire.
As a distributor of Cengar air saws, Master’s technical team fully understood the application requirements and provided complete support for the installation and training process.
Cengar’s air saws are used worldwide in many industries. The saws are designed for pipe cutting, metal work and many other applications on a range of materials, from stainless steel to GRP. All Cengar saws are ATEX certified, and are said to be reliable and fast, with a long working life and low vibration, allowing unrestricted use under most conditions.
The company’s production manager Steve Randerson says: “This new machine has met all expectations and we were delighted that it was fully operational within two days. Our operators were trained on the functionality of the machine and soon gained confidence in producing production parts. This investment is part of a continuous improvement programme which will see productivity rates increase to meet customer delivery demands. We’re grateful to Master Abrasives for continuous advice in achieving this goal and their aftersales support.”
Master Abrasives’ applications engineering manager Ian Meredith adds: “It’s been a pleasure working with our partner Cengar on the installation of their new machine. Communication with Cengar has always been excellent and this has only strengthened our business relationship.”
For further information www.master-abrasives.co.uk

Gewefa UK has won its largest ever order for grinding arbors – along with a large quantity of collet chucks – for use with newly commissioned Magerle MFP 100 grinding and milling centres.

The order, comprising 600 individual tool holders in total, including 400 ‘Grindtec’ grinding arbors with HSK80 tapers, is to assist with the finish-machining of critical aero-engine components.
The tool-holder specification required a robust construction to guarantee wide machining contours with high material removal rates. Gewefa Grindtec arbors are part of a comprehensive range of arbors, tool holders and accessories.
For further information www.gewefa.co.uk

The 3D printing arm of Express Group Ltd, GoPrint3D, has joined HP’s UK channel partner programme to offer HP Jet Fusion 3D technology to its customer base across the UK and Ireland.

With immediate effect, GoPrint3D will act as a reseller of HP Jet Fusion 500/300 series printers to its customers. The addition of GoPrint3D to the channel partner programme builds on its 20-year relationship with HP for traditional printers. In addition, with HP’s reusable 3D printing materials, GoPrint3D’s customers will be able to benefit from finished parts that have a lower environmental impact.
For further information www.goprint3d.co.uk

Star GB’s annual open house will return on 8-10 October at the company’s technology centre in Derby.

This year, Star is hosting its biggest event yet, giving engineers an insight into the latest advances and software solutions in sliding-head technology. Live machining demonstrations will be staged across the range, and there will also be the UK premiere of a new Star machine. In addition, the latest innovations in software, including NC Assist, High Frequency Turning (HFT) and Star’s new remote machine monitoring system, SMOOSS-I, will be on show.
For further information https://stargb.com/

Europe’s largest trailer maker has created 150 new jobs with the help of the successful launch of two flagship horseboxes.

Ifor Williams Trailer is looking for extra staff across its four sites in Cynwyd, Corwen, Sandycroft and Deeside. Roles include production managers, production operatives, welders, design engineers and administration staff. Apprenticeships are also available at the company’s Weld Academy.
Ifor Williams Trailer is ramping up production of its HBX and HBE horseboxes. The design of the aluminium-built HBX trailer took its inspiration from the automotive industry, with a nod to the sophisticated ruggedness of the Range Rover and its ‘floating roof’. Demand is also high for other ranges, including livestock trailers, car transporters, ‘business in a box’ trailers, box vans, and flat bed and general duty trailers.
For further information www.iwt.co.uk