Bridgewater-based M-CNC is buying eight new machines that will allow it to cut 5-axis parts up to 2.5m long and 750mm diameter.
This is part of a £2.75m investment that the company says will see it offering unique advanced manufacturing capabilities in the South West
Specialising in the manufacture of high quality, high value components for aerospace, motor sport, chemical, oil and gas and leisure industries M-CNC is set to triple in size since its launch in 2011.
Leigh Howarth, Business Development Manager at M-CNC says, “We are purchasing eight DMG MORI machines which will give us the ability to cut large 5-axis parts up to 2.5m long and 750mm diameter. We are completely automating our existing product lines and we are introducing a rapid response cell for a 10 day turnaround of orders. Our aim is to become a centre of excellence for the South West of England.”
The company already employs 17 people with four apprentices and is actively seeking more skilled engineers to work in its state of the art facility.
To complement its investment in DMG MORI machines, M-CNC is also investing in Edgecam CAD/CAM software and Javelin ERP and MRP. This will integrate with the DMG MORI CELOS software and, together with further investment in modular storage, tooling and inspection equipment, will enable the company to work towards Industry 4.0.
Leigh Howarth says, “We aim to achieve zero defects by engaging the workforce in the complete manufacturing cycle. We are already very close to that target and our mantra is to ‘be the best we can be at all times’. The investment we are making will motivate our staff and inspire them to take full advantage of the capabilities of the advanced machinery we are installing, enabling us to deliver excellence to our customers.”