Baker & Finnemore Ltd, which manufactures bespoke pressings and the Starlock range of push on fasteners, has invested in a new Minster/Nidec press that will boost its progression presswork capabilities.
The company, which has been part of the Titgemeyer Group since 2012, researched the changing demands within the industries it serves and saw the benefits of investing in the capability to manufacture larger Starlocks and more complicated components that push the limitations of pressed component manufacture.
The company, also known as Bakfin, therefore decided to invest in a Minster/Nidec The P2H-100 series press. This machine boasts a much larger press bed and increased tonnage than Bakfin’s existing capacity – both key requirements for larger more complicated, and modern progression tooling.
The infinite adjustable stroke provides ultimate flexibility and the cast iron frame along with the oil film technology results in consistent part accuracy and extended tool life for the entire lifetime of the machine.
Bakfin can now meet the demand in the market by both producing larger more modern tooling and running it on advanced press technology. This in turn means that the high demands of customers of both Starlocks and bespoke pressings can be met competitively whilst maintaining the expected high level of quality.
The company says that this investment has already sparked interest from some of Bakfin’s longest standing customers with a queue of new business already forming in advance of its commissioning.