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Process: Machining, Multi-Axis

Overview

Multi-Axis Machining is a machining process to create complex shapes and angles.

Common machine tools use three axis (X,Y,Z), while multi-axis machines are able to use more axis when approaching workpieces. 5 or 7 axis are the most common, but other machine tools exist. The additional axis make it possible to machine from more angles and to make complex shapes. Another advantage is that more sides of a workpiece can be machined at once, which saves time.

The aerospace and defence industries source a lot of multi-axis machining, especially for airframes, engine blocks, turbine engines and impellers. Workshops that do multi-axis machining are quite rare, particularly for many axis. It is common that the purchasers require their suppliers to have the AS/EN/JISQ 9100 certification, which is the aerospace industry's standard certification.

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Machining, Multi-Axis projects for quote

  1. Drawings count: 2

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Spending a sizeable £250,000 per year in the subcontract machining market, this company operates within the autosport industry. They are looking for an external supplier to initially machine 3 off manifolds as attached, followed by a further 80 sets of 3 off (240 in total). The ideal vendor will be able to lend a high degree of accuracy and quality to this project, for which there is an immediate order to place. Quotes from those that can adhere to the specified delivery date will also be favoured, owing to the short lead times set by the end user.

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    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Destined for end use within an automotive application, the attached bearing housings are to be machined from a combination of carbon steel and alloy steel. The client is looking to work with an external supplier who can facilitate delivery of these items by the end of the month, meaning that this project may be ideally suited to those with immediate capacity. These are new designs, for which a supplier has not yet been allocated.

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  3. Drawings count: 5

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Suppliers with multi-axis machining capabilities are sought, in order to produce the two attached bases from aluminium. These components will be utilised within an autosport application, with quotes required on 4 to 8 off at this time. Delivery is required by the end of March at the absolute latest, providing an excellent opportunity to fill imminent capacity. Moving forward, there is scope for the chosen supplier to develop the relationship, owing to the buyer's annual spend of over £350,000 on bespoke parts.

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  4. Drawings count: 2

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Machining of a stainless steel shaft with grooved flutes is needed, in order to fit a brass wear strip (not required). The company behind this enquiry will utilise the shaft within an agricultural application and seeks budget prices for 1 off and 2 off at this time.

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    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Due to a current lack of in-house capacity, this company - who spend a massive £4million on subcontract machining services annually - is looking to work with an external vendor for production of the attached drum. Interested suppliers must be able to manufacture this part to a high standard of quality, whilst also assisting with repeat orders as they become available. Therefore, this is an opportunity to win a big-spending customer as well as the work in question.

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  6. Drawings count: 1

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Quotes are currently required on the attached set of carbon steel and cast iron parts, on behalf of a buyer that has an immediate order to place for their production. The company behind this enquiry is a machine tool manufacturer with an annual spend of £50,000 on bespoke machined components. They require these items on a repeat basis, meaning that this work may be ideally suited to those with ongoing capacity to fill.

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    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    This buyer seeks a machinist with multi-axis routing capabilities, in order to aid with the manufacture of a honeycomb pattern. This will be used within a larger assembly and repeat orders will be placed with the successful vendor. The honeycomb pattern is a new design, to be made from aluminium in batches ranging from 70 to 350 off.

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  8. Drawings count: 2

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Suppliers with immediate capacity are asked to quote for the attached guide block, on behalf of a buyer that outsources an impressive £500,000 worth of machining work each year. The buyer would like to place the sample order of 1 off as early as the 29th november, looking favourably upon quotes from companies that can offer a fast turnaround, with delivery required by the 4th December.

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  9. Drawings count: 4

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    A carbon fibre manufacture whose annual outsourced machining spend totals in excess of £50,000 per annum, seeks the assistance of a machinist with multi-axis capabilities, as well as the immediate capacity available to accommodate their current requirement. There are four different sizes of insert, which are all to be machined from aluminium. The client would ideally like to partner with a supplier who can adhere to the requested schedule, with split delivery over December and January. The work will be repeated again in future, providing an opportunity to gain a new long-term customer.

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  10. Drawings count: 1

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    A machined part is required for end use within the water industry. The client - a fastener manufacturer and distributor - spends upwards of £250,000 annually in the subcontract machining sphere. Their current requirement is for the attached restriction block, which is to be made from stainless steel. This item falls outside of the client's in-house capabilities and subsequently, they would like to employ the services of a third party for its production. Ideally, they would like to work alongside a supplier who is able to offer this part on a repeat basis, at a rate of 500 off per annum.

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Companies listed in this category

  1. KW Engineering (Poole) Ltd

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    1 - South East

    KW has built on it's reputation of quality workmanship to maintain a profitable business

    The company was founded by its Managing Director Mr Keith Ward in 1983. We have since expanded to an employer of 42 personnel and occupy premises on the Nuffield Estate Poole with in excess of 15,000 sq ft.

  2. Green Precision

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    At Green Precision we take pride in what we do which is why we focus on continuous quality and cost improvements.

    These can be passed down to our customers to ensure we remain the number one solution for all your machining needs. We promise to ensure quality and delivery is at the forefront of our operation.

    We specialise in prototype & low to medium volume precision manufacture as well as a responsive sub-contract machining solution for our customers.

  3. Cimtek Engineering Ltd

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    3 - West Midlands

    Based in Shropshire Cimtek Engineering Ltd are in a perfect position to supply, build, design and repair steel, aluminium and stainless fabrications throughout the UK. We supply fabrications to a vast array of business and industries ranging from FMCG and councils to schools and large construction projects. We have been involved with numerous fabrication projects in Telford and known for Fabrication excellence.

  4. Boxford Holdings Ltd

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    8 - North West and West Yorkshire

    The Boxford group of companies includes both precision machining and sheet metal fabrication capability, all housed in our modern manufacturing facility which is designed to produce modest batch sizes efficiently.

  5. de Havilland Fabrication & Welding Ltd

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    5 - South West and South Wales

    DeHAVILLAND FABRICATION & WELDING LTD can cater for most if not all of your engineering needs. Situated only 1 mile from Junction 13 of the M5 in a new 10,000 square foot factory with 2 overhead, 5 tonne cranes we can offer a comprehensive one-stop solution, from concept and assisting with product design through manufacture to installation, and our team of qualified coded welders are committed to providing our large customer base with quality workmanship, whether small or large batch projects.

  6. Computerised Engineering CNC Limited

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    2 - Oxfordshire and Essex

    Computerised Engineering is a precision C.N.C. Turning and Milling work shop specialising in component manufacturing to the highest standards.

  7. BSP Engineering Services (UK) Ltd

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    BSP Engineering are an established machine shop with a strong production orientated background with a separate prototype and development facility. Service is the essence of growth and with 24 hour working offers quick turnaround as a norm. Work undertaken varies immensely and can be 1 offs to 20,000 offs.

    We have in house project managers that can meet with you to discuss your project and help you with the process from inception to production, an entire end-to-end process.

  8. Universal Fabrications (Coventry) Ltd

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    3 - West Midlands

    Specialising in Precision Fabrications, Sheet Metalwork and Machined Parts.

    With over 40 years experience within the automotive, aerospace, defense, rail and commercial vehicle sectors we are a fully integrated organisation using the latest in 3D CAD/CAM manufacturing technology along with heavy investment in CMM inspection equipment.

    We can offer a diverse range of low to medium volume applications where our technical, engineering, manufacturing & quality control capabilities deliver tangible benefits to our customers.

  9. Complete Machining Services Ltd

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    6 - Yorkshire & Humberside

    Sub - contract precision & general machining

  10. Coltech Precision Engineering Limited

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    6 - Yorkshire & Humberside

    Coltech Precision is a sub contract CNC machining company, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire - the heartland of British manufacturing excellence for over a century. With close links to both the M1 and M18, we are able to offer a nationwide service of outstanding engineering quality and service, thanks to our highly skilled and motivated workforce and our commitment to continuous expansion and improvement.

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