CONTROL & AUTOMATION OVER 40 YEARS ’ EXPERIENCE
TF AUTOMATION
Providing automation solutions to improve productivity
TF Automation have over 40 years ’ experience in the design , engineering and manufacturing of process automation solutions , supporting a wide range of manufacturing industries and have just completed another successful year .
It has been an interesting and challenging year for all and at TF Automation , we are no exception . We remained fully open during lockdown to support our varied customer base working in critical industries , both with bespoke machine build projects and the supply of pneumatics and industrial components .
Our testing and manual workstation projects have continued at a pace this year , supporting our Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to the automotive industry . We have also engineered machines for clients in the textile , aerospace , motor sport and industrial sectors , with laser marking , pickand-place , product testing , hot air welding and plasma treatment machines .
Plasma treatment is new technology for TF Automation and we were commissioned by Kostal , with whom we have a very long-standing partnership , to design and build two plasma treat machines to address the increase in demand for cleaning new automotive switch products .
The company has also made some significant investment this year taking delivery of a new 3- Axis CNC Milling Machine to add additional capacity to production and enable the 3-dimensional machining increasingly required by its customer base . The new machine ensures that our machining capabilities are more innovative , versatile and flexible , enabling us to support customers with their ongoing requirements .
TF Automation plays a vital role in supporting its local student community in Bradford and took part in Bradford Manufacturing Weeks again this year . This innovative initiative was set up by the Chamber of Commerce to engage local schools with local manufacturers to showcase both manufacturing and engineering as valid careers . We are also working closely with The University of Bradford supporting MSc Marketing Communication students for the second year with a live project to create a marketing campaign .
We were delighted to receive the “ Highly Commended ” Award for Outstanding Business Contribution in the Careers and Technical Education ( CTE ) Partnership Awards 2020 , having been nominated by Hanson School , Bradford . CTE is a pioneering way in which young people can gain skills and experiences planned around the requirements of local employers .
The need to improve process and productivity is a constant challenge for all our customers and our focus is on providing solutions to reduce the risk of human error in tasks that are constant , predictable and repetitive .
To find out more or to discuss your next automation project with our design team , contact us on 01274 308005 or info @ tfautomation . co . uk or visit our website www . tfautomation . co . uk .
For further information , please visit www . tfautomation . co . uk .
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