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New Sliding Head Machine added to Group Asset list

info@cre8network.com (Hanif Saddiq) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:24:03 GMT

Camtech Precision Engineering are pleased to announce a new sliding head machine, SR-32J, by Star. This is the first of 5 to arrive to cope with the new business, including the full specification pack.

We are pushing the boundaries of British engineering once again with the addition of this Computer Numerical Control (CNC) sliding head lathe that significantly improves the accuracy, rigidity, reliability, efficiency and repeatability of CNC machining. Offering highly accurate and consistent multi-axis capabilities, the sliding head lathe machine is able to simultaneously process turned parts in a single setup at great speed and lower production costs. Machining complex geometries at extremely tight tolerance makes this machine perfect for quality-critical enterprises such as the automotive, race technology, pharmaceutical, medical, oil and gas, and aviation industries.

Newly developed technology in the Swiss-type sliding head lathe enables exceptional performance and versatility. It is used for machining complex, large-diameter components. The 5-spindle cross drill unit boasts an upgraded power tool motor, a movable operation panel, a slanted sliding guideway and a high-power spindle motor, designed for machining delicate and highly accurate precision parts. This type of lathe was originally used to machine the very intricate parts used to make watches, which gives you an idea of how tight the tolerances this machine is capable of achieving. This does not, however, detract from the robust and powerful tools that are capable of heavy duty machining on tough materials, achieving the same level of intricacy and complexity.

Benefits of Sliding Head CNC Machining

Key features of sliding head technology include the significant reduction in production times compared to other technologies such as fixed head machining. The cutting tools in a sliding head machine are positioned very close to the workpiece which reduces non-cutting idle time, while the sub-spindle allows operations to be overlapped to further reduce cycle time.

The flexibility of sliding head machines typically enables components to be produced in a single setup which removes the need for additional operations and machine operators. These machines are also able to operate unmanned overnight which significantly reduces process times and cost per part.

The sliding head lathe machine can be used for a variety of applications such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, grooving, cross drilling, and screw-cutting. This type of versatility is hard to match, as is the availability of 7 axes with a standard machining diameter of 32mm, a slant-type guideway structure for stable heavy-duty cutting, a Z1 stroke of 310mm, six 16mm turning tools, five cross-working power tools, and four back-working power tools, a movable operation panel with Fanuc 32i-B control, and C-axis control on main and sub-spindles.

Sliding Head Lathe Specifications

Main Spindle Side

Number of axes: 7
Main spindle (headstock): Z1 / C1 axis
Main spindle platen: X1/ Y1 axis
Max. Machining diameter : 32 mm/35 mm (option)
Headstock stroke: 310 mm
Main spindle power: 7.5 kw
Main spindle speed: 7,000 rpm

Main spindle tooling

Turning tool: 6 tools @ 16mm sq
Drilling arm sleeve holder capacity: 3 x ø 22 mm sleeves (er16) + ø 32 mm sleeve (er20)
Power driven tool (PDT) positions: 3 + 2 modular stations
Max (PDT) speed: 5,000 rpm

Sub spindle side

Sub spindle: X2 / Z2 / C2 axis
Max. Chucking diameter: 32 mm / 35 mm (option)
Sub spindle power: 3.7 kw
Sub spindle speed: 7,000 rpm

Sub spindle tooling

Back-working platen positions: 4
Max drill sleeve capacity: ER20
Power driven tool (PDT) positions: 4 (ER16)
Max (PDT) speed: 6,000 rpm

For higher quality parts, improved surface finishes and intricate geometries, increased production efficiency from extended unmanned operation in one setup, and vastly improved production times, no matter the volume, the sliding head lathe is the perfect machine for your next CNC machining project.

Camtech Precision Engineering is proud to be able to offer these technologically advanced machining services to our clients and we look forward to hearing from you! Call us to find out more about sliding head lathe machining and to start planning your next project .

Prototype Development for High Performance Car Parts

info@cre8network.com (Hanif Saddiq) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:44:33 GMT

The automotive industry takes its design and development of high performance car parts seriously. The lengthy and complex approach requires the utmost attention to detail and numerous reworkings to create high-quality, defect-free products. Why is this high level of effort and time required? Because the consequences of producing anything less than the best can be devastating. Human lives are on the line and that’s why prototype development for high performance car parts is a crucial step in ensuring that every car sold is reliable, safe and of the best quality.

Various prototypes of high performance car parts are created at different stages of the development process in order to test and retest the capabilities, functioning and effectiveness of a product before it goes into mass manufacturing. This not only saves time and money but prevents any costly mistakes from going undetected to ensure safety and quality at all times.

Here, we’ll look at what kind of prototypes are required and why they are important in the development process, as well as how these prototypes are created.

Different Kinds of Prototypes

It is vital to test and retest a design from concept to completion in order to produce the best possible high performance car parts. Nothing in this world was ever perfect from the get-go, thus it is important to ensure that flaws and shortcomings are corrected before mass production can begin – especially when human lives are at risk.

The development of high performance car parts requires a different prototype in each stage of this process to check the manufacturability, overall safety and performance of the part. These prototypes are:

Design Prototypes

The first step in the development process is to have a plausible design to work on. These designs are usually created in a virtual environment and are represented by a volumetric solid model to test accuracy and reliability in a physical form. Assessing a physical prototype of the design enables the designer and manufacturer to identify any mistakes in the early stages of development.

Production Testing Prototypes

This prototype is more advanced than the previous one as it is made from the same material as the final product will be, whereas the design prototype is usually made out of plastic or more cost-effective materials. This prototype aims to assess if the car part can be machined and whether its geometry can be changed to decrease the amount of machining or not.

Client Testing Prototypes

The main purpose of creating this prototype is to test client or consumer satisfaction. The high performance car parts play important roles when manufacturing and selling a vehicle as a whole. It is crucial that the client or potential buyers are pleased with the prototype or else the final product will be a failure. Providing a testable prototype to those you are selling to will ensure that all parties are kept happy throughout the development process and the end-result is perfect.

Manufacturing Prototypes

The last and most expensive and time-consuming of all the prototypes is the manufacturing prototype. Created in the final stage of the development process, the manufacturing prototype will dictate whether or not your high performance car part is ready for mass production. Producing one successful part does not mean it can be replicated a thousand times over within an ideal timeframe and at peak condition. Manufacturing prototypes aid the estimation of time, efficiency and quality when producing the final product en masse.

Methods Used to Make a Prototype

Two popular methods used in creating prototypes for high performance car parts are rapid 3D printing and rapid CNC machining. As different prototypes are required at the various stages of the development process, it is recommended that both these methods be used as each one will provide a more accurate model of the design at any given time. Here, we take a brief look at the methods used in prototype creation but if you would like a more detailed discussion of these processes, we cover the topic in our blog: Methods of Creating Prototype for High Performance Car Parts.

Rapid 3d printing is a form of additive manufacturing whereby the final part mass is higher than that of the initial stock due to the adding of material rather than subtracting or rearranging it. The prototype is created through a process of fast fabrication using 3D computer-aided design (CAD). The end result is a scale model that closely matches the proposed finished product made in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Where 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is subtractive. This method makes it possible to utilise computerised controls and machine tools to remove layers of material from a stock piece or blank workpiece to produce a custom-designed part. It is particularly useful in sectors where high accuracy is necessary, like in the automotive industry. This method of prototype development is also cost-effective and speedy while still delivering high-quality, defect-free car parts.

Prototype development plays an important role in the automotive manufacturing process and is a crucial step in producing high performance car parts of the best quality. Testing prototypes in various phases of the development process accelerates manufacturing and is a cost-effective practice that ensures an optimal final product.

Camtech offers prototype development services for the automotive industry, no matter how complex the process. Our complete integrated service covers design right through to high-end manufacturing. We provide high-precision performance engineering at its finest and pride ourselves with the latest technology and optimal production procedures. And as one of the UK’s leading and most innovative engineering businesses, our first-class reputation in the automotive arena and extensive expertise across numerous fields, including aerospace, means that our manufactured products are always at optimal performance, quality and safety.

Our experienced engineers work as a unified team to get your project complete, on budget and on time. And we have the proof to show for it. Products manufactured by Camtech have been used on many high-end marques including Porsche, McLaren, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Bentley, Bugatti, Subaru and more.

Get in touch to see how we can assist with all your prototype development needs.

Methods of Creating Prototypes for High Performance Car Parts

info@cre8network.com (Hanif Saddiq) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:28:16 GMT

Prototypes play an important role in the manufacturing of high performance car parts. They are a physical representation of the final product that saves time and money by revealing mistakes and inefficiencies before mass manufacturing occurs. In our blog: Prototype Development for High Performance Car Parts , we discuss part of the development process of high performance car parts by looking at the different prototypes used and the various roles they play. In said blog, we took a brief look at the two main methods of creating these different prototypes now we’d like to expand on how these prototypes are made .

Rapid 3D Printing

Rapid Prototyping refers to the process of fast fabrication of a physical part, model or assembly using 3D CAD. The creation is usually completed using additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, which in short means that the final part mass is higher than that of the initial stock due to the adding of material rather than subtracting or rearranging it. The end result is a scale model that closely matches the proposed finished product. This is known as a high-fidelity prototype – as opposed to a low-fidelity prototype, where there is a noticeable difference between the prototype and the manufactured product.

The implementation of Rapid Prototyping in the automotive industry has been a useful tool in the pre-manufacturing stage for over a decade now in regard to the development process as well as in design verification and assessment. The technologies behind this has steadily improved over the years, and has led to faster and more efficient product development that still manages to churn out high-quality, defect-free car parts. The greatest advantage of this method is its ability to create almost any car part without the need for tooling or special fixtures. Plastic prototyping can be utilised in every stage of the development process and metallic prototypes in the earlier stages.

And as we mentioned before, developing prototypes for high performance car parts is a crucial process to ensure a prime end product that meets performance expectations, safety requirements and high-quality standards. Rapid Prototyping does all this while being more cost-effective as it is an automated process that requires little manual input and accelerates the development process for speedier delivery of the final product.

Rapid CNC Machining

Where 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining is subtractive. This method makes it possible to utilise computerised controls and machine tools to remove layers of material from a stock piece or blank workpiece to produce a custom-designed part. It is particularly useful in sectors where high accuracy is necessary, like in the automotive industry. CNC machining produces high-quality, consistent and reliable car parts in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

CNC machining is commonly used in the later stages of the development process when a prototype has reached the production testing stage. At this stage, it is necessary to implement the machining processes close to those that will happen in the manufacturing process of the final product. This will show any faults or shortcomings that need to be revised before finalisation. CNC machining prototyping plays an important role during this stage as it creates parts with incredible strength and tests the manufacturing process of mass production.

This method of prototype development is also cost-effective and speedy while still delivering high-quality, defect-free car parts. As different prototypes are required at the various stages of the development process, it is recommended that both these methods be used as each one will provide a more accurate model of the design at that time.

Camtech offers prototype development services for the automotive industry, no matter how complex the process. We offer both CNC machining and 3D printing methods to create high-fidelity prototypes that accurately reflect your desired end product. Our complete integrated service covers design right through to high-end manufacturing, providing high-precision performance engineering at its finest using the latest technology and optimal production procedures. And as one of the UK’s leading and most innovative engineering businesses, our first-class reputation in the automotive arena and extensive expertise across numerous fields, including aerospace, means that our manufactured products are always at optimal performance, quality and safety.

Get in touch to see how we can assist with all your prototype development needs.

Camtech Precision Engineering Rebrand | A New Beginning

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:59:26 GMT

Camtech Precision Engineering is delighted to unveil our refreshed brand identity. The updates show the evolution of our company since its formation. While this is a significant change, our core beliefs haven’t changed.

We will continue to commit to our customers and provide the same level of professionalism you have experienced in the past. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal customers and partners for your trust and commitment to Camtech Precision Engineering.

We are excited, now more than ever, to continue to work with new and existing customers and partners across the industries we serve. Our core focus remains the same and we strive to create highly specialised technical components with a focus on technology, quality and safety.

As you notice changes in our branding, signs and promotions, we would certainly love to connect with you. Feel free to reach out with any thoughts, requests, or compliments. Please contact us at anytime by visiting our website; https://www.camtechprecision.co.uk/ or get in touch over the phone ; +44 2476 622 567

Camtech Precision Engineering | Corona Virus Update

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:59:26 GMT

Business as usual! We are still taking orders and can still give quotations...

Amidst the growing impact of COVID-19, mostly known as Corona Virus, which unfortunately affects individuals, organisations, and industries all around the globe; Camtech Precision Engineering remains open to all our customers through this worldwide pandemic. Therefore, business will be operating as usual to support ALL current and new customers through this difficult time.

In line with the highest international standards and robust measures being done by all government sectors within the UK, we have intensified our efforts in terms of hygiene and sanitization and have taken extra steps of prevention to safeguard the health of our customers and colleagues alike. We are constantly monitoring updates from the UK Government regarding this virus and will continue to follow their guidance and directives, implementing changes as necessary.

For those of you who presently have projects with us, everything is still on schedule, until you are notified otherwise. For any new enquires, please call or email below to find out our current schedules and capacity.

Online discussions can now be implemented for anything face-to-face through our online platform. Please contact below to schedule an online meeting. We're happy discuss any enquiries you may have.

We have gone the extra mile in terms of Sanitisation

Given the latest medical findings about COVID-19 and the ways that it is transmitted, our team have gone way beyond our usual thorough standard cleaning procedures and amplified their cleaning focus on high contact surfaces, which are being sanitised more frequently using specialised products tested effective against the said virus. We have also started to carry out intensive disinfection procedures in all our work areas and machining, distribution areas as well as having installed hand sanitisers in all work related areas.

This safeguards all staff and visiting customers.

We would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your the continued support through this difficult time. We will keep you updated on any changes to our protocols and procedures on all developments in relation to COVID-19. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.

In regard to future orders, please contact us as soon as possible so we can schedule everything in as soon as possible as to avoid any backlog that will likely arise when everything resumes back to normal.

Contact details below:

T. +44 2476 622 567

F. +44 2476 622 494

E. info@cam-tech-engineering.co.uk

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