Repeat investment from Star Micronics customer Irvin GQ
Two years on from investing in their first component collector, the successful performance of the DPH1200 Disc model led to Irvin GQ approaching J&S Engineering to add to their ‘collection’. This resulted in the historic company placing an order for two Rotary model component collectors from us to add further efficiency to their factory set up.
Improving CNC Production with Lights-Out Machining
It's been exciting to reconnect with such an innovative company, who design & manufacture parachutes & aerial delivery systems. Founded in 1919, this world leading UK company run a number of Star CNC lathes at their manufacturing site near Bridgend in Wales. Last month J&S Engineering delivered & installed 2 new RPH600 parts accumulators to collect finished parts directly from their Star SD-26 type E & SX-38 type A sliding head lathes.
Both new machines for Irvine GQ are 6-bucket collectors, but customers can choose from other bucket combinations across the RPH range to suit the set-up for components being machined. They enable the lathes to run unmanned for lights out machining while maintaining the critical surface finishes of their components.
Reducing Manufacturing Costs with Component Collectors
The unique oil drain-back feature of all component collectors enables manufacturers to reclaim this resource for immediate reuse back into their lathes. fantastic way to save money & implement a sustainability initiative simultaneously. Oil from the collected parts drains from the buckets into a central point, for the system to pipe it back into the Star machines.
The manufacturer will continue to benefit from reduced costs through the reuse of oil, while further demonstrating their commitment to environmental responsibility.
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