Broaching and
Broaching is used to make drilled holes finer. It also common to use it to create internal profiles, usually on shafts. The tool used for this process is called a broach and can normally be fitted to many types of machine tools.
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The attached ratchet plate is required for use within the autosports industry, on behalf of a company that spends an impressive £350,000 every year in the subcontract machining realm. They are looking to partner with a supplier who has the necessary approvals, as well as the ongoing capacity available to fulfil repeat orders of the part moving forward. Due to the abundance of work outsourced by this company, there may be scope to build the relationship and diversify into additional requirements.
Machining of spline hubs and shafts is needed, to be made from a combination of bright mild steel and stainless steel. The buyer behind this enquiry is a manufacturer of food packaging machinery that spends a sizeable £400,000 a year on the services of subcontract machining suppliers. They are keen to speak with Qimtek members that can offer exemplary quality and delivery, as well as having the ongoing capacity available to undertake repeat orders of these parts. Owing to the abundance of machining work outsourced by the client, there is plenty of scope for the successful supplier to build the relationship and diversify into additional projects moving forward.
Machinists that have the capabilities to produce the attached component are asked to make contact with the client at their earliest opportunity. Specialising in the manufacture of industrial machinery, this company outsources over £50,000 worth of machining work each year. The component in question is to be machined from carbon steel; it is a new design, for which there is no current supplier. The client is keen to identify companies that can undertake its immediate manufacture, as well as any repeat orders moving forward.
Suppliers with broaching and splining capabilities are asked to provide a quotation for the attached component, to be made from stainless steel. The client - a sheet metal and fabrication company with a £300,000 annual outsourcing spend - is looking for a fast turnaround on 50 off of this part, for end use within the shopfitting industry. Owing to the urgent nature of the project, it may be best suited to those with immediate capacity to fill.
Bushes are required for use within the construction industry. This buyer, who spends over £30,000 a year on outsourced machining, needs a new supplier for this legacy part. These are to be ordered on a quarterly basis, making it a brilliant opportunity to expand your long-term customer base.
This fabrication company are looking for a machining supplier to assist them with the broaching and splining of a stainless steel rail. The company in question spends over £50,000 on outsourced machining per year.
6 off actuator cylinders are required from free issue bronze material. These parts are to be used in the valve industry, for a buyer who spends £65,000 per annum on outsourced machining.
