FOCUS ON SURFACE FINISHING
The two abrasive belts inside the 12 series .
It is also possible to process plasma-cut parts on the 22 series machine .
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staff absent , we knew we could continue to process work because of the simplicity of the machine ). Beyond this , we are also seeing significant savings in consumables compared to manual grinding , where the lack of consistency between operators meant increased spend on abrasive pads . We are now in total control of that aspect of the business ,” he continued .
“ While we only specified the entry-level machine , our experience has certainly given us the confidence to go for a higher specification as we identify further areas of growth for the business ,” added Matthew Garlick .
Bedding in with a 22 series
Manufacturing a range of standard and bespoke beds is a labour-intensive process that includes welding , fabrication , assembly , painting and coating . All of this is done inhouse at the Wrought Iron and Brass Bed company , whose manufacturing facility is at Wolferton on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk ( UK ). However , increased demand put pressure on production and the need to automate certain processes became inevitable . Technical director , Jack Thompson , turned to a Timesavers ’ distributor for a solution , introducing the 22 series automatic deburring machine .
All the Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company ’ s products are made to order , so production is a mix of parts with relatively low volumes , with control of the process from order to delivery of the finished product undertaken in-house . Part of that process includes deburring of individual component parts for each bed and , where required ,
creating a brush finish prior to coating for specific parts . This was a process that was previously undertaken manually ; it would take an entire week to fully prepare a complete set of components by hand . The installation of a Timesavers 22 series dry finishing and deburring machine has now reduced the time required to a single day .
“ The Timesavers machine has given us major time savings on what was an extremely labour-intensive process . We have freed people to work on other things ,” said Jack Thompson . “ As we develop the business , the machine will also be a great asset for deburring flat sheet products .”
While bed manufacture remains central to the company ’ s development , the increased efficiency and capacity created by the addition of the new machine is allowing expansion into other areas , with gazebos and garden sculptures now available .
“ The plan is to have a standard range of these products , made from section material or flat sheet , but we have the flexibility and capability to design and manufacture to offer a bespoke service . The Timesavers machine will be a great advantage here as we can process flat sheet quickly , creating a brushed finish and round-off corners on all edges . This corner rounding is vital , both in terms of health and safety for customers but also a precise corner is essential in the coating process to ensure good adherence to the material ,” concluded Jack Thompson . n
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Wrought iron brass bed parts being processed on a 22 series machine .
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