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84 Engineering install Okuma Vertical Machining Centre

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84 Engineering is a family owned business, located in Cooma 11/2 hours south of Canberra.  This dedicated manufacturer specialises in the manufacture of quality belt grinders and accessories. 84 Engineering supply these “Australian-made” belt grinders which are suitable for the novice hobbyist right up to professional workshops worldwide. The first Okuma CNC purchase for this … Continued

Far North Queensland Engineering Company invests in a large advanced CNC Multi-tasking Machine

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Perrott Engineering, a family owned company in Far North Queensland has made a strong statement with a major investment in the latest Okuma Multi-tasking CNC Lathe Model Multus U4000-2SWx1500 with OSP-P300SA Control, one of the largest and most advanced machines of its type north of Brisbane. Journalist, Graeme McLean interviewed founding Managing Director John Perrott … Continued

RR Bramley gears up with Okuma

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RR Bramley & Co Ltd is one of the most recognisable engineering firms in Auckland, if not New Zealand. It’s been in business for over 90 years and any business with that sort of longevity must be doing something right. In fact, they do plenty right, although they are not about to rest on any … Continued

THE BENEFITS OF A PROPER SPINDLE WARM-UP ROUTINE

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What’s the value of sacrificing production time to warm-up a spindle? There are several reasons to institute a warm-up routine, but for starters, it’s the same reason athletes warm-up their muscles before competition. Spindles, just like muscles, work best when they operate at optimum temperatures. PREVENT WEAR AND ENSURE ACCURACY When a spindle sits idle … Continued

South Australian manufacturer takes inaugural 2020 Australian Space Award

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South Australian precision manufacturing company, Toolcraft Australia Pty Ltd, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Manufacturing Business of the Year’ in the 2020 Australian Space Awards. The Australian Space Awards program is an initiative of Space Connect part of Momentum Media, a marketplace and information platform for the space economy. Established in 1979, Toolcraft Australia is … Continued

50 year old specialist plastics manufacturing company advances technology and exports to the world

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Celebrating more than 50 years in the plastics industry, New South Wales based McNeall Plastics is investing in advanced technology to further enhance volume capabilities and deliver national and international customers consistently high precision machined and milled components. Servicing customers across the broadest range of industries including mining, energy, pharmaceutical, transport, automotive, packaging, building and … Continued