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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: 3

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    This client, a global manufacturer of alternators who spends £100,000 per year on subcontract machining services, seeks the assistance of a supplier who is able to machine large batches of free-issue aluminium castings. This projects is best suited to those with multi-axis machining capabilities as the project requires cost-effective manufacture without compromising on quality. There is an order ready to place, with parts to be delivered as per the schedule below. The client advises that this will become an ongoing requirement, with similar work also available moving forward. IMPORTANT: There is a non-disclosure agreement running with this enquiry. Please print this off, complete ALL sections, sign and date it and return the page to sourcing@qimtek.co.uk or fax 01256 394600. Once received, all drawings and documents will be released to your account.

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  2. Drawings count: 2

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    This company is looking for a quick turnaround for the machining of free-issue carbon steel. The successful supplier will be required to machine the top side curve only, using a 4 or 5-axis machine - everything else within the drawings will be completed in-house. Quotes are required for 1 off, with the free-issue material to be delivered directly to the chosen supplier. There is an immediate order to place for this enquiry, and although this is a one-off requirement, there is scope for similar work to be awarded in future as well as this initial enquiry.

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  3. Drawings count: 3

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    This company has a new design of the attached window lever components and is looking for initial quotes for 200 off and 400 off using stainless steel, manufactured using multi-axis machining techniques. This project is currently at quotation stage, but when full production is in place, this will lead to orders of an estimated 2000-3000 units per year. IMPORTANT: There is a non-disclosure agreement running with this enquiry. Please print this off, complete ALL sections, sign and date it and return the page to sourcing@qimtek.co.uk or fax 01256 394600. Once received, all drawings and documents will be released to your account.

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  4. Drawings count: 1

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    This machinist is currently at capacity, and also has an enquiry that they cannot manage comfortably using their own in-house machinery. As such, the buyer would like to hear from suppliers capable of assisting with this project, and is also looking for a new contact to whom they can outsource similar work in the future. Both quotes and delivery are required as soon as possible for this enquiry. As this is for their client, the buyer does not know at this point whether or not this work is to be repeated.

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  5. Drawings count: 1

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Suppliers with machining capacity are asked to provide a quotation for the attached cushdrive plates in batches of 1 off of each. With a critical deadline of six weeks, this design is to be machined from aluminium for use within a heating product. The company behind this enquiry spends over £10,000 a year on bespoke machined products. As well as having an immediate order to place, they will also require this part on a repeat basis moving forward.

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  6. Drawings count: 6

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    With a spend of over £1million per year on outsourced machining work, this client is looking for a supplier to machine the attached aluminium twisted tracks, which are to be used within the medical industry as part of hospital automated feeding machines. Quality and accuracy of the twists are key to this enquiry, with quotes required for 1 off and 2 off as shown in the batch requirements. This will also lead to repeatable work for the chosen supplier, once the standard of quality has been approved. The plating/coatings are not required; therefore, the tracks are to be supplied with a standard machine finish.

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  7. Drawings count: 4

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    This buyer, a manufacturer of carbon fibre products who spends over £50,000 a year on bespoke machined components, is looking for a supplier to produce the attached aluminium blocks and plugs. Quotes are required for 1 off of each at this time; however, if the concept proves successful, additional, similar designs may be made available. This enquiry may be best suited to those with 4/5 axis capabilities, due to the draft angles required.

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  8. Drawings count: 5

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    The attached chamber assemblies are to be machined from solid aluminium, on behalf of a company that spends over £19million per year on bespoke machined designs. These will be used within the semiconductor industry. Quotes are required for quantities ranging from 3 off to 30 off for the assemblies shown and the client has also advised that this will be an ongoing, annual requirement, making it an ideal opportunity to fill long-term capacity. In addition, there may be scope for the chosen supplier to expand upon their involvement with the client moving forward. Please note that due to the confidentiality surrounding these parts, signed NDAs will be forwarded onto the buyer for approval before drawings can be released. Therefore, there may be a short time delay before drawings are released for this reason.

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  9. Drawings count: 5

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    Destined for end use within the semiconductor industry, the attached chamber assemblies are to be machined from solid aluminium, on behalf of a company that spends over £19million per year on bespoke machined designs. Quotes are required for quantities ranging from 8 off to 20 off across the assemblies shown and the client has also advised that this will be an ongoing, annual requirement, making it an ideal opportunity to fill long-term capacity. In addition, there may be scope for the chosen supplier to expand upon their involvement with the client moving forward. Please note that due to the confidentiality surrounding these parts, signed NDAs will be forwarded onto the buyer for approval before drawings can be released. Therefore, there may be a short time delay before drawings are released for this reason.

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  10. Drawings count: 1

    Machining-Machining, Multi-Axis

    This buyer, a manufacturer carbon fibre products, seek the assistance of a machinist with multi-axis capabilities to manufacture an aluminium bezel mould tool. This project is of an urgent nature and should an acceptable quote be received, the project may be closed early. Due to the complexity of this project, the client advises that it may be best-suited to suppliers with 5 axis capabilities.

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Companies listed in this category

  1. AZ-Tech Ltd Precision Engineering

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    9 - North East and Cumbria

    AZ-Tech Ltd is a precision engineering company, that deliver's on time & right first time. We are located near York close to all the major road networks.

    With over 40 years combined experience our company has not only gained respect from its peers in the industry but has also secured a reputation for producing high quality components. Our employees work to the same exacting standards thus ensuring that clients needs and expectations are met.

  2. Faringdon Precision Engineering Ltd

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    5 - South West and South Wales

    FPE Ltd is an established precision engineering company based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. We ve invested in the best CNC milling technology and employ experienced and enthusiastic engineers to meet and exceed customer expectations. Whether it s specialist low volume work or high volume production, we deliver the best results
    at a competitive price.

  3. Glengowan Engineering Ltd

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    10 - Scotland

    CNC Machining: Precision Turned Components, Lanarkshire

    Established in 1974 Glengowan has grown to become an important supplier to many of the U.K. and American primary users of precision turned components.

    At it's manufacturing base in the U.K. Glengowan has at its disposal a broad range of CNC turning machines. This is supported by quality control procedures and equipment registered to the ISO 9002 standard.

  4. Bridwey Precision Manufacturing Ltd

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    5 - South West and South Wales

    Specialists in Small Batch Work, Prototypes and Development for the Aerospace, Defence, Energy and General Industries. Sub-sea, Marine and Nuclear Submarine.

  5. Esspee Fabrications Ltd

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    7 - North West and North Wales

    Welcome to ESSPEE - We are the market leaders in the field of resistant materials.

    SERVICES
    We offer many additional services such as Machining, Coating, Assembling and Finishing.

    Manual and CNC Machining
    Comprehensive machining facilities including slitting, cutting, bending, pressing, punching, drilling, milling and turning.

    Fabrication
    Many of the parts produced by Esspee are integrated into modules or sub-systems such as coil boxes, pipe supports and burner assemblies.

  6. Geomount Limited

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    2 - Oxfordshire and Essex

    CNC Machining Specialists

    We are one of the industry's leading manufacturers in the production of fine CNC and manual milling, turning, grinding and fabrication work. Within our group of companies we are able to facilitate full turn-key solutions as well, with sheet metal fabrication, welding, wet paint and powder coating facilities all in one location. Furthermore at our second site we are able to design, prototype, assemble and manufacture PCBs.

  7. C3 Engineering Ltd

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    C3 Engineering Ltd are professional sheet metal fabricators based in Norfolk, specialising in CNC laser cutting, CNC folding, CNC punching, CNC machining, welding, metal fabrication and finsihing of cost effective parts for a a wide range of industries.

    Whether you need sheet metal fabrication and welding or machined component finishing, choose the engineering experts at C3 Engineering Ltd. As a metal fabrication company we offer a full prototyping and design to manufacture service for companies throughout Norfolk and UK wide. 

  8. WCM Europe Ltd

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    2 - Oxfordshire and Essex

    Full Turnkey: Prototyping, Manufacturing and Assembly Specialists.

    WCM uses the latest manufacturing technologies combined with traditional engineering skills to provide a manufacturing service that offers a full turnkey service emcompassing Product Development, Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Low to Medium Volume Production using a variety of materials to suit product, assembly and system requirements. 

  9. Warren Services Ltd

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    Warren Services was founded in 1990. The company is proud of its record of providing high quality manufacture of components and mechanical / electrical sub assemblies to agreed schedules.

    We moved into our existing premises in 2005. The factory was completely renovated and redeveloped, providing 3,000 sq metres of shopfloor area and new offices which gives us a modern and well equipped factory with new machinery and cutting edge IT systems.

  10. Hillside ADR Ltd

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    4 - East Midlands and East Anglia

    Precision Machinists based in Northampton, Northamptonshire.

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