M-CNC Invests in Rapid Response Manufacturing

Specializing in the manufacture of high quality, high value components for aerospace, motor sport, chemical, oil and gas and leisure industries, M-CNC Precision Engineering (Bridgwater, England) is set to triple in size since their launch in 2011, with ambitious growth plans that include investing $3.8 million in machine tools and automation from DMG MORI UK (Coventry, England).

“We are purchasing eight DMG MORI machines that will give us the ability to cut large 5-axis parts up to 2.5 m long and 750 mm diameter,” said Leigh Howarth, the business development manager at M-CNC. “We are completely automating our existing product lines and we are introducing a rapid response cell for a 10-day turnaround of orders. Our aim is to become a center of excellence for the South West of England.” They already employ 17 people with four apprentices, and are actively seeking more skilled engineers to work in their state-of-the-art facility.

To complement their investment in the machine tools, the shop is also investing in Edgecam CAD/CAM software and Javelin ERP and MRP that will integrate with CELOS software and, together with further investment in modular storage, tooling and inspection equipment, will enable the company to work towards Industry 4.0. “We aim to achieve zero defects by engaging the workforce in the complete manufacturing cycle,” added Howarth. “We are already very close to that target and our mantra is to ‘be the best we can be at all times.’ The investment we are making will motivate our staff and inspire them to take full advantage of the capabilities of the advanced machinery we are installing, enabling us to deliver excellence to our customers.”

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