Manufacturer: Hexagon

Machine Type: Global Lite

Model: 09.20.08

Capacity: 900mm (X-Axis), 2000mm (Y-Axis), 800mm (Z-Axis)

Smiths Engineering Works (Northern Ireland) Ltd has continued its commitment to investing in best practice and quality by increasing its access to state-of-the-art equipment with the addition of a latest spec Hexagon Global Lite Co-Ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).

Bringing superior measuring technology to the production environment, the Global Lite combines fast, reliable and accurate automated dimensional inspection, with cost reduction and flexibility throughout the quality process. 

Combining Hexagon’s innovative technologies, a two metre bed capacity, and the latest PC-DMIS measurement and inspection software, Smiths Engineering have acquired a comprehensive solution to deliver maximum inspection efficiency and confidence.

Typically, components inspected for customers can be used in sectors/industries such as aerospace, rail and automotive. The versatile design of the Global Lite CMM means it can be upgraded to utilise other technologies so as to future proof the business.

Manufacturer: Haimer

Type: UNO Premium

Model: UNO 20140

Max Tool Diameter: 400mm

Max  snap Gauge Tool Diameter: 100mm

Max Tool Length on Z-Axis: 400mm

Equipment:

• Image processing system Microvision UNO
• SK50 ultra-high precision spindle, manual
• Manual fine adjustment of the C-Axis
• Thermo-optimised material combination for better repeatability
• 22″ touch screen
• 4 × 90° and 3 x 120° indexing
• Premium base cabinet incl. storage for six tools and adapters
• Sigma function
• Memory for 1.000 zero points, tools and tool lists
• USB / LAN data output
• Release-by-touch
• Edgefinder
• Label printer
• Inspection light
• ± 2 μm repeatability (0.00008”)

With services specialising across several of the most demanding industries including aerospace, rail and automotive, the strategic focus of Smiths Engineering is engraved in its commitment to continually meet the highest standards of precision and quality with every component produced.

In the face of increasing global competition, the company has continued to invest in its capabilities and positioned itself accordingly with the acquisition of a Haimer Microset Tool Presetter. The efficient tool presetting equipment optimises the company’s machining processes from the ground up. The added capability to take fast, precise and repeatable measurements for tools offline, streamlines tool setting processes, making it possible for operators to set tools while machines are still running, reducing idle time and increasing cost efficiency of the machine shop.

Utilising the highest standard of manual tool presetting, the company has gained improvements in tool life, better surface finishes, and increasing overall process reliability in production.

Manufacturer: Haimer

Type: UNO Premium

Model: UNO 20140

Tool Diameter: 3 – 32mm

Max Length of Shrink Fit Chuck: 570mm

Equipment:

• With intelligent NG coil
• Single chuck version
• With integrated contact cooling

As part of the company’s continued commitment to investing in best practice and quality, Smiths Engineering have recently added a high performance toolholder and shrink-fit system, purchasing a Haimer Power Clamp shrink-fit machine.

The use of low cost, state-of-the-art coil technology increases flexibility and comfort to the process, whereby with just one turn, operators can set the coil to the size of the shrink fit chucks, both in length and diameter. Stop discs are no longer necessary.

The investment in the technology of the future has provided the company with better tool rigidity in the tool holder, ultimately producing a better finish on the job. It has afforded the company to achieve repeatable uniformity in tooling setup and equally consistent results in part size accuracy, surface finish and tool life.

Smiths Precision showcase their quality in Hamburg at the world’s largest Aircraft Interiors trade show 14th-16th June 2022.

Please come visit us at the show. Hall B7 Stand 7D10.

Smiths Engineering Works (Northern Ireland) Ltd is excited to add the Doosan VCF 850 to our already extensive range of the latest high precision machining centres with simultaneous multi-axis control.

This multi-purpose vertical machining centre is the perfect solution for a diverse range of large format applications. The travelling column machine with full 5-Axis capability is equipped to offer large X-Axis travels of 3 meters as well as a range of high-productivity and flexible options including a rotary table, centre partition, pick-up magazine, and more. Its high specification will enhance the company’s current range of CNC equipment in delivering unrivalled performance and versatility.

The addition of the Doosan VCF 850 is another big advance in Smiths Engineering’s high tolerance, high production capability. It is through such continued investment in the latest machining technologies that allow Smiths Engineering to take on the most demanding jobs at affordable costs and unbeatable response times.

The company will take receipt of the Doosan VCF 850 in July 2022.

Manufacturer: Doosan

Model: VCF 850 5AX

Capacity: 3000mm (X-Axis), 850mm (Y-Axis), 800mm (Z-Axis)