MACHINING & MACHINERY AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
KM TOOLS
The journey to bespoke machinery
Designing , manufacturing , installing and maintaining bespoke machinery for production lines in demanding sectors such as automotive , rail and general industry may seem like a complex process . However , expert machine manufacturers offer customers an integrated approach to every tailored machine build , ensuring that your custom equipment is delivered in a costeffective and timely manner .
Adrian Degg , Group Engineering Director at KMT , explores the key stages of machine build projects and how turnkey engineering providers can support in delivering optimised equipment to factory floors .
DESIGN
An essential part of every project is the design phase , in which expert engineering teams closely collaborate with customers to scope out application requirements . Virtually any machine design is possible when working together with a turnkey service provider that has design engineers highly experienced in meeting the requirements of OEM production lines . Blueprints and CAD models are provided for sign-off in customer specified formats . This ensures that your process and performance requirements are met with an application specific machine design .
FABRICATION
With design completed , a machine builder with an in-house fabrications facility can quickly produce custom equipment frames and tooling . Experienced fabricators and welders using state-of-the-art machinery , including in-house laser cutters and press brakes can manufacture to the highest quality standards . This ensures truly custom designs that meet the customer and industry relevant requirements with high reliability .
MACHINE BUILDING
Machines are more than just metal though , which is where skilled machine builders come in . A complete electromechanical approach offered by a machine builder means that almost any system can be integrated into a machine design . This includes the implementation of powertrains , hydraulics , pneumatics , electronics , controls and instrumentation . Some builders even
KMT has extensive in-house fabrications facility and can produce custom machine frames and tooling
have the ability to produce custom software or create user interfaces that match your existing equipment to ensure operator familiarity . As a result , new or upgraded machines will not only offer exceptional efficiency , but will be optimised to the needs of each customer process .
REFURBISHMENTS
As well as offering custom machinery , machine builders can renew older equipment too . A cost-effective method to extend the service life of existing assets , a refurbishment service allows you to rejuvenate a dependable machine with new controls , instrumentation and tooling –
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