MACHINING & MACHINERY
REDUCED LEAD TIMES
ROTAMEC
ROTAMEC ENABLES REDUCED LEAD TIMES WITH IN-
HOUSE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING SERVICE
Sourcing spare parts and replacement
components from an OEM can take time.
When having the right part available makes
the difference between critical equipment
running or not, waiting simply isn't an
option for operators. Rotamec, a leading
electro-mechanical service provider to the
engineering sector, is aware of the pressures
facing maintenance engineers and provides
its customers with access to a dedicated
component manufacturing service; which
minimises lead times to promote asset
uptime.
Operating a 24/7 service to help customers
keep critical equipment running, Rotamec
has invested heavily in CNC and manual
tools for a responsive in-house machining
and fabrication service. The business can
react quickly to provide a single replacement
component or a batch run of thousands.
To ensure a short lead time regardless of order
quantity, Rotamec operates multiple XYZ
CNC lathes, XYZ CNC mills, Colchester manual
mills and slotting machines. All are manned
by qualified and dedicated engineers. This
breadth of equipment and expertise allows
the business to offer machining, punching,
forming, milling, turning, thread cutting and
welding to exacting standards.
Rotamec engineers employ a tailored
approach with regards to providing
components for each individual order.
This ensures that if a component is highly
specialised or has peculiar dimensions, an
optimum part can be produced regardless.
Via reverse engineering and accurate CAD
drawings, CNC machines can produce
complex parts with virtually zero variation
and high repeatability. All CAD drawings are
saved on file for future orders.This capability
also allows Rotamec to carry out complete
repairs of existing components. Components
can be refurbished to provide a cost-effective
alternative to replacement, with Rotamec
particularly specialising in the repair of critical
shaft journals and large conveyor rollers.
Obsolete components that may no longer
be available can also be reverse engineered,
easing the stress of trying to source
unsuitable equivalents.
Despite the short lead times, Rotamec
ensures that all components that leave the
factory are OE quality or higher. All parts
are subject to a stringent quality inspection
process, which ensures every component
is of the optimum specification. This means
that speed of delivery is matched by ease of
installation and longevity, as each component
offers seamless integration with the intended
machine.
Ryan Davis, Machine Shop Manager at
Rotamec Cheddar Branch, adds: "Our
flexible machine capacity, expert engineers
and rigorous quality levels mean we can
offer the same consistency of service for
the manufacture of a single component, a
batch production run or a comprehensive
component repair. Most of our customers face
hurdles when it comes to specifying from an
OEM, but we have tailored our service to offer
consistently reduced lead times – in many
cases down to a matter of hours."
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