Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 52 2024 | Page 42

VAPLAS ; Machining Excellence

Vaplas Ltd established in 1993 is a family run company residing in a 10,000 sq . ft facility in Yorkshire .
Specialising in Plastic machining and fabrication , we house state of the art machinery complete with a full inspection department all certified to ISO9002 .
Supplying industries in Food Processing , Pharmaceutical , Beverage and Bottling Plants , Vaplas can supply anything from small components to large machine guards and anything in between .
Milling : Our CNC mills with 5th Axis capabilities can machine intricate , precise one-off parts , or batch quantities of thousands . The strictest quality control standards are operated throughout every stage of manufacture .
Routing : Our investment in CNC routers with full CAD-CAM operation and 5th axis capabilities ensures a routing service which delivers a professional , prompt and precise approach . Vaplas can produce almost any cut shape from an extensive range of industrial plastics achieving an exceptional standard of finish and accuracy every time . Skilled machinists will work with the customer , assisting with problem solving during the design process and recommending cost saving options .
Turning : Plastic turning is one of the key stages of the CNC plastic machining process . It is a form of machining used to produce rotational , asymmetric parts such as holes , threads and grooves . It is also ideal for prototyping several solutions . We have expanded our machine shop to include two brand new DMG Mori CLX 450 Universal Turning Centres which offer multiple options .
Cad Cam : Vaplas uses CAD ( Computer Aided Design ) CAM ( Computer Aided Manufacturing ) software to generate toolpaths
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Supplying industries in Food Processing , Pharmaceutical , Beverage and Bottling Plants , Vaplas can supply anything from small components to large machine guards and anything in between .
that drive machine tools to turn designs into physical parts . CAD / CAM software is used to design and manufacture prototypes , finished parts , and production runs .
Fabrication : Whether it ’ s a machine guard or a plastic tank , our skilled engineers will bend , weld and bond quality stock plastic to perfection . Vaplas can offer and supply quality FDA and other approved materials to withstand extreme temperatures , chemical reactions and impacting to suit all applications for water , food and drink applications or to reduce friction and display physical and mechanical properties for industrial environments and commercial requirements .
To enable Vaplas to supply this level of service , we have a highly knowledgeable team who speak to customers making recommendations and offering solutions using our extensive knowledge of the industry . We invest in the latest and most cutting-edge equipment and technologies to provide the highest finish of parts , exceeding customer expectations every time .
Why choose anything less ?
www . vaplas . co . uk