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I NDUS T RY
20 MAY 2017
CNC machining centre and double mitre saw
to suppor t extended manufacturing
INVERTEC Interiors, a UK designer
and manufacturer of lighting and
interior systems for public transport and
commercial vehicles, has purchased a
new Mecal MC 305 Kosmos four-axis
CNC machining centre and a Mecal CN
double mitre saw from Addison Saws.
Invertec recently secured a major
order for the manufacture of train doors,
cupboards, vestibules and electrical
cabinets for a locomotive and carriage
builder. The Mecal CNC machining
centre will be used to fabricate
components from a range of aluminium
extrusions after they have been cut to
length using the Mecal double mitre saw
– an SW 453 Plug model.
“An increase in orders required our
business to move to three manufacturing
shifts per day,” commented Invertec’s
operations director, Andrew Speers.
“To facilitate this, we naturally required
additional machining capability. An initial
option was outsourcing; however, the
business case did not fully support this
approach, as it would mean increased
reliance on outside suppliers. We
therefore looked at increasing our own
manufacturing capability and contacted
a number of CNC machine providers.”
Addison Saws already has an
established relationship with Invertec,
having supplied a Mecal Duo CNC
machining centre and a Mecal CN saw
to the business several years ago. The
Mecal machines have provided trouble-
free operation, and Addison Saws has
assisted Invertec with technical support,
guidance, and advice regarding the best
way to fabricate certain components.
“When it came down to it, Addison
Saws was able to demonstrate a much
greater understanding of our production
requirements,” added Mr Speers.
“We also wanted to continue working
with them in order to build an even
stronger relationship. For example,
they have already helped us to develop
offline programming for our new Mecal
machining centre.”
Supplied ex-stock, the new Mecal MC
305 Kosmos four-axis CNC machining
centre will be used to mill, drill and
tap aluminium extrusions typically
measuring 4m long by 200mm wide.
These will be first cut to length using the
Mecal CN SW 453 double mitre saw.
“The installation process and
subsequent operator training for both
new machines was fantastic,” continued
Mr Speers. “The new Mecal CNC
machining centre is also significantly
quicker than our existing model.” In
addition to purchasing the new Mecal
machines from Addison, Invertec signed
a service contract with the company to
cover all its Mecal equipment.
The Mecal MC 305 Kosmos machining
centre chosen by Invertec is equipped
to automatically machine, drill, mill,
slot and prep both aluminium and steel
extrusion bars. It is also suited to new
product development, while its accuracy
and repeatability ensure minimal waste.
Addison Saws Ltd – UK
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Train interior project by designer and manufacturer Invertec
The Mecal MC 305 Kosmos CNC machining
centre from Addison Saws
Kasto to hold open house event
ECOLOGY and economy when sawing
and storing material will be the themes
of an open house to be held by Kasto
at its UK headquarters and showroom in
Milton Keynes, from 16 to 18 May.
The firm’s latest sawing machines
and storage systems will be launched
in the UK, having been introduced last
year by the German parent company.
They include the new Kastomicut, which
offers higher levels of technology and
performance at a lower price than the
company’s previous range of pivot-
bow bandsaws. Also featured will be a
production bandsaw for use with either a
bimetal or TCT (tungsten carbide tipped)
blade. The Kastowin pro AC 5.6 is as
productive but less expensive than the
established Kastotec, and even faster
with the adaptive Kastorespond system.
It has the added advantage of lower
power consumption for the hydraulics,
as well as energy recovery features that
reduce electricity use. Those interested
in attending should telephone Ernst
Wagner on +44 7747 802991.
Kasto Ltd – UK
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