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The impact of grit size on abrasive Waterjet cutting

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Garnet is the most popular of the abrasives as it provides the hardness needed for the cleanest most accurate cuts, even in intricate patterns and 3D designs. It comes in.. Read More

Side view of the tooling on a Morgan Rushworth Press Brake

NC or CNC…That is the question

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And when it comes to the matter of press brakes, to go with an NC or CNC model is a very good question, asked perhaps by those looking to expand.. Read More

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A Guide to Backgauges on a CNC Press Brake

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With your press brake’s backgauge this is certainly the case and there are some important choices to make in order to ensure all your needs, and potential needs for the.. Read More

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Meet the machines: An introduction to Press Brakes

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Firstly they are machines with which we feel a particular affinity, we know them inside and out, down to the smallest, well machined component and we pride ourselves on being.. Read More

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The Morgan Rushworth Press Brake Squaring Arm

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When the squaring arm is attached to the face of your die, with no intrusion into the forming area itself, it allows accurate bending for small parts or long, thin.. Read More

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Meet the machines: The Bema Vs the Meyer Pillar Drill

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Generally you might assume that a pillar drill is a relatively uncomplicated piece of kit compared to other machines that populate a modern workshop... Read More

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Meet the machines: The Meyer Pillar Drill Range

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We are proud to offer a range of Meyer pillar drills to suit a wide variety of needs, each brings something unique to the table but all share the same.. Read More

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Meet the machines: The Kepp Belt Grinder

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The Kepp belt grinder can grind efficiently and quickly, with the grinding power of fifteen times that of traditional stone grinders and superior polishing capabilities when combined with our bespoke.. Read More

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How accurate is waterjet cutting?

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A common question which we’ve heard a lot to date revolves around the accuracy of the process, and to answer that question in detail, we need to know the basics.. Read More

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Are the manual Meyer Lathes still useful in today’s CNC workshops?

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This constant search for better dimensional quality and higher surface finished led to the Computer Numeric Control (CNC) route, and the development of machines that can routinely hold micron tolerances.. Read More

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Debunking common misconceptions about Waterjet cutting

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There are a lot of misconceptions about waterjet cutting, how it works, and what materials the process is best suited for. Let’s have a look at a few of the.. Read More