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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Suppliers within in-house broaching & splining capabilities are asked to provide a quotation for the attached crankshaft extension. The buyer - a company that spends in excess of £35,000 annually in the subcontract machining sphere - has an immediate order to place for the work in question and will favour quotes from those that can offer delivery by the 19th January. This is due to the breakdown of their in-house tooling. The part in question is required for use within the defence sector, with 6 off needed at this time.
Splining work is to be carried out on a selection of free-issue shafts. The company behind this enquiry outsource a sizeable £250,000 worth of machining work every year. They are looking for the assistance of a company that can assist with initial samples, followed by larger production quantities once the testing phase is complete. The shafts themselves will be utilised within a nuclear environment.
Quotes are currently required for the attached locking bush, on behalf of a company that spends over £8million annually on subcontract engineering processes. They are looking for a new supplier to undertake production of this part multiple times a year and are interested in hearing from those that would like to be considered for the opportunity. This project incorporates both splining and turning processes, with batches of 50 to 100 off ordered at a time.
The attached insert is destined for end use within a pump mechanism for the food & beverage industry and the client requires quotes for it to be manufactured in large quantities of up to 2500 off. With a £100,000 spend in the subcontract machining sphere, the company behind this enquiry is a moulding manufacturer that is currently looking to increase their supplier base for this component. They will have repeat orders to place with the Qimtek member that they select, meaning that this is an opportunity to win a new long-term customer, as well as the project in question.
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.
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