Dudley’s Aluminium has invested £96,000 in state-of-the-art machinery as it continues to work on several important projects throughout the UK.
The company has purchased a Phantomatic M3 CNC machining centre, featuring three controlled axes, allowing processing on three sides of the workpiece, as well as an electronic double mitre saw complete with a swarf extractor and connection kit.
The machines have both been purchased from Emmegi, a supplier of advanced equipment for aluminium, light alloy and steel fabricators, and complement Dudley’s existing major CNC machining centre.
CNC machining is a process used in the manufacturing sector that involves the use of computers to control machine tools. The new and existing equipment will be able to read each other’s programmes, as well as standardising operation and maintenance procedures, leading to improved product accuracy, increased output and shorter lead times.
Speaking about the investment, Colin Shorney, managing director at Dudley’s Aluminium, said: “We are pleased to have made this significant investment in state-of-the-art machinery, adding to our modern, well-equipped production facilities.
“As well as increasing workplace safety, the new purchases will provide us with greater manufacturing flexibility, allowing us to operate more efficiently and take on more projects in the future.”
