Precision Engineering at Hemlock Ltd.

WHAT IS PRECISION ENGINEERING?

Precision engineering, a vital form of engineering related to CNC milling, is a subdiscipline of different kinds of engineering such as electrical engineering, software engineering, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering and optical engineering. It is a kind of engineering that is related to machines that have exceptionally low tolerances. People who practice the discipline, or precision engineers, on the other hand, plays a role in applying and developing innovative manufacturing methods that involves designing machines as well as equipment and systems for the possibility of producing parts or components that have intricate size ranging from micrometre to nanometre tolerance.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM PRECISION ENGINEERS?

Precision engineers are expected to both have keen eyes and logical thinking for them to be able to:

• Reduce the cost of the production - The role of precision engineering in a manufacturing setting is not mainly about producing a component that requires intricate care and value, precision engineering also paves way for the manufacturing companies to reduce the cost of production, eliminating possible errors during the mass production of the component.
• Improve quality control - Precision engineering is hooked to the principle of accuracy, opening capabilities to reduce scrap and rework.
• Make components that complement each other - A good component does not only work independently -- it works well with the other components to ensure that an end-product will function perfectly. By ensuring that all components fit perfectly, the design’s safety factor will absolutely be achieved.

It’s safe to say that almost all of the industries today are in need of the creation of high precision products for them to be able to make certain machineries needed in their businesses to work. Because of this, there is a high demand for professionals such as precision engineers.

CNC Machining and Precision Engineering

Precision engineering is best paired with CNC Machining for both are dealing with creating products with high precision. CNC is widely used to produce highly accurate parts using CNC milling. There is probably no company existing that doesn’t need the precision that CNC machining produces. But in order for a good CNC machine work, a skilled precision engineer is needed to understand how the machine works and how it will be put to work.

Precision Engineering in Hemlock

We at Hemlock Engineering ensure that our workforce is composed of highly skilled engineers who are, without a doubt, capable of operating the latest CNC machines that we have on hand for a well-operated CNC machining UK. We take pride in having engineers that are fully knowledgeable of operating high speed CNC machining of aluminium, prototyping, stock holding, cad cam, quality control sub assembly and despatch. For general enquiries about our services, you may contact Phil Hand or Nick Orrill through phone at 0115 9393305.

All About Sliding Head Machines

What does a Sliding Head Machine do?

A slidinghead turning is a type of machining that specialises in very small components, with diameter size that is usually smaller than 32 mm. These small components are manufactured on a large scale and very productively.

Appearance

A sliding head machine is a big machine that:

·         Has a number of axes

·         Has both front end and back end machining

·         Has its own set of turning tools

·         Has both drilling tools and other similar tools

How does a Sliding Head Machine Work?

A sliding head machine works through this method:

·         The material slides through what is called a guide bush.

·         It is then rotated through a second spindle, which in turn pushes it through the guide bush.

The benefits of using a Sliding Head Machine

Accuracy – using a sliding head machine ensures that that parts you produce are precise, with superb finish. No need to rely on the skills of a machinist, as the machine itself is already programmed to produce excellent products without worrying about uniformity. Its work is as accurate as possible and totally reliable.

Speed – having a machine to operate continuously makes sure that your profit is secured. Aside from this, you can also count on meeting deadlines without having to think about work quality and quantity. The speed of work is very important in any business, and having a fast and steady production of high quality products is crucial.

Quality – the quality of work is always on top of the list. With a sliding head machine, the quality of work becomes unquestionable. Its program is set to produce only the finest parts without missing the smallest detail. In addition to this, the quality of work with a sliding head machine remains consistent all throughout.

Easy to operate – an advantage of using a sliding head machine is that it is very easy to program and operate. It can also operate without any supervision, making it highly ideal for mass production of industrial parts.

A sliding head machine was originally designed to automatically produce very intricate parts of a watch. Even though a sliding head machine was meant to contribute greatly to the watch industry, it has proven to be indispensable when it comes to many other applications in the industrial field.