Making its MACH debut will be the 900 series of direct-drive rotary tables from PL Lehmann (Hall 17, Stand 28). The new range of versatile rotary tables is suitable for HSC milling, mill-turn machining, modern hobbing (power skiving) and even demanding grinding operations. With the 900 series, users are able to transform simple three-axis milling centres into multi-functional five-axis machines. The durable housing is fully sealed to IP67 and able to withstand rotational speed in excess of 2000 rpm. A range of accessories and clamping options is available for the standardised front and rear interfaces.

For further information
www.lehmann-rotary-tables.com

A&M EDM, a precision engineering shop in the West Midlands, has used the super deduction capital allowance on equipment to invest £1m since October 2021 in two wire eroders, a large five-axis CNC mill and a spark eroder in response to rising demand from customers. This is a major investment for a company with 70 staff, demonstrating A&M’s confidence in the future and a strong manufacturing recovery from the pandemic. The arrival of the new machines increases A&M’s total number of CNC machine tools on site at Smethwick to 61.

For further information
www.amedm.co.uk

A small Accrington-based business has improved the performance of its machining capability through data analysis and upgraded software, supported by engineers from the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West.

Ken Branton, project manager at Precision Machining, says: “Our machines are high-quality pieces of kit but they’re not all the newest or the most state-of-the-art. We wanted the AMRC to support us in understanding how to use them as effectively as we can. I was particularly impressed at their ability to work with different sized businesses and budgets.”

For further information www.amrc.co.uk

Following on from the purchase last year of a substantial industrial property directly adjacent to its Leicestershire headquarters, Matsuura UK will open the company’s new Additive Manufacturing Centre to the public at an exclusive launch event on 10-12 May. The additional premises, covering 1 acre, possesses 11,500 sq ft of space, comprising a large showroom, substantial offices, stores and a loading bay. The building has been completely refurbished and substantial infrastructure installed to accommodate the full range of the company’s 3D printing portfolio from LUMEX, HP, Desktop Metal, ETec and DyeMansion.

For further information www.matsuura.co.uk

Mildenhall-based subcontractor CTPE is on the road to acquiring ISO9001 accreditation and has made some significant recent investments to achieve this target. Its manufacturing services now include five-axis machining and multi-pallet lights-out production as part of a complete supply-chain solution. The company has also streamlined the administration of its manufacturing processes by taking on a PSL Datatrack production control system. When it comes to acquiring and retaining ISO9001, CTPE is discovering that the traceability afforded by PSL Datatrack makes the process much slicker.

For further information www.psldatatrack.com