Hemel Hempstead-based Microprecision – a specialist in the field of precision component manufacturing – is now exclusively distributing a high precision and cost-effective range of CNC gear-production machine tools from South Korean company S&T Dynamics.
The range of gear production machines, which includes hobbers, shapers, shavers, deburrers and associated accessories, offers quality levels normally seen on top-of-the-range machines, but without the price premium.
The company's faith in the capabilities of the range is reflected in the fact that it uses two brand new S&T machines in its own 20,000sqft precision-manufacturing facility; which it uses not only for its own advanced production, but also for customer demonstrations.
Indeed, before making the decision to act as a distributor, Microprecision made sure the machines could meet the demands of the aerospace industry – with extensive inspection and testing of machined components before they were shipped. Once the machines and the manufactured components passed Microprecision's exhaustive quality control standards the decision to distribute the machines was given the green light.
The S&T Gear Manufacturing range comprises: GHO-200, -350 & -500 CNC vertical gear hobbing machines, each with corresponding bed capacity. This is a powerful range of machines offering high-precision capabilities thanks to low surface pressure and high cutting resistance. With a Global User Data (GUD) resource, separate programming is unnecessary and gear production is easy – all that is required is the cutter specifications, the work piece specifications and the cutting conditions.
There are two GHO-200 machines installed at Microprecision in constant use and available for inspection and machining trials. Having the two machines in operation in the UK by the vendor means that any prospective purchasers can draw upon firsthand experience on set-up and operating procedures, plus the capacity to subcontract work and train operators on the machines before new machines are delivered onsite, aiding changeovers and ensuring any purchaser is up and running quickly and smoothly, with the ability to ramp up production progressively.
GSP Series CNC Shaping Machines are also included in the range; these three-axis shaping machines offer high-precision shaping thanks to high-strength columns and counter columns. They also offer reduced installation space thanks to a front-loading cabinet and the GUD environment for easy programming.
GSV Series CNC Shaving machines are next in the range; the 4.9kW spindle motors and three-axis motion combine to offer power, easy operation and high precision. Like the two machines above, they also come complete with a magnetic chip separator to aid chip processing. The GSV range also uses the GUD environment for easier programming.
TCR Chamfering (Deburring) machines offer powerful cutting thanks to their high strength, high-precision cutting spindle. An inverter also gives them the capability to offer a variable speed transmission for optimal control of the work spindle and work slide. Convenience is improved with the simple arm-type control panel that allows the operator to adjust its position.
TCG Chamfering machines offer the same high strength, high-precision spindle, inverter control, and arm-type control panel as the TCR range. In addition, no separate change gear is needed thanks to the deployment of a settable split plate.
With clients across a great many industries, including civil, military, aerospace, medical, general industrial and motorsport, Microprecision is committed to quality and is happy for potential customers to come and see the machines working in a production environment. The company is also more than happy for customers to test the machines with their own parts prior to purchase.
If a client purchases a machine, Microprecision can offer training in a production environment, including part programs, tooling and product development. World-class service support is also part of the package, with preventative maintenance, breakdown cover and out-of-hours tech support.
For a full breakdown of the range and its extensive features and technical capabilities, please contact Terry Grubb at Microprecision and see how you could save money without sacrificing quality and flexibility.
About S&T
S&T Dynamics Co., Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides various products for the defence, wind power train, automotive, machine tools, casting, and heat treatment industries worldwide. Its machine tools include machining centres, CNC lathes, grinding machines, milling machines, gear cutting machines, and flexible manufacturing systems. The company was formerly known as Tongil Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and changed its name to S&T Dynamics Co., Ltd. in June 2005. S&T Dynamics Co., Ltd. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Changwon City, South Korea. The company has 11,604 employees and a strong financial performance record. Year over year, S&T Dynamics Co. Ltd. has been able to grow revenues from $442.3M to $517.8M. Most impressively, the company has been able to reduce the percentage of sales devoted to cost of goods sold from 85.29% to 84.98%. This was a driver that led to a bottom line growth from $37.2M to $49.1M
About Micro Precision
Micro Precision Limited was founded in 1978, to provide precision engineered subcontract components to the Civil, Military, Aerospace, Motorsport, Medical, and commercial markets. Quickly specialising in components that include a gear element the company now supplies the world’s leading manufacturing companies with a wide variety of precision manufactured components including gears, rotors and actuator components.
As a supplier to the Aerospace industry Micro Precision holds ISO 9001-2000 & AS9100 quality standards in addition to NADCAP accreditation for Chemical Processes and Non-Destructive Testing. Microprecision Machine Tools began in 2010 in order to retail key specialist machine tools that the company used on its own production site.
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