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World First Aries NGP Production Scara

  The Fanuc Scara Horizontal Robot is known from the fastest Pick & Place applications. As a first, it now brings the ariesNGP to a new level of automation. The small 5-axis grinding machine has risen to the league of production machines. Presented for the first time at the EMO, the nimble machine met with […]

New Spindle Repair Service

We’re delighted to announce we are now the exclusive UK agents for BBN of Switzerland, specialists in the manufacture, repair, rebuildng, refurbishing and servicing of high precision spindles, (often spindles can be rebuilt to a higher standard than original OEM parts). Their core service is complemented by the development of customized products, electrospindles and mechanical […]

We’re off to EMO Hannover – are you?

Trade Shows and Exhibitions We’ve written before about trade shows and exhibitions and how important we think they are and why we try to visit and exhibit at certain events around the world. Every two years the NEC, Birmingham hosts MACH – every other March this International exhibition takes over several halls and our customers, […]

Spline shafts so that the connection fits

Splined shaft connections as per DIN 5464 and 5480 are used extensively in modern mechanical engineering, and they are used to transfer high torque with or without length compensation.     Normally, spline profiles are milled with a hob cutter or form milling. Nevertheless, if a very high level of precision is required, then splined […]

SSP delivers another Schneeberger Corvus machine to Forst

Another Schneeberger Corvus for Forst. SSP delivers another Schneeberger Corvus machine to Forst – yes, on the hottest day of the year our dedicated team helped to unload then installed another Schneeberger grinding machine – making that 4 Corvus machines in the Forst factory in Leicester – these 5-axis CNC high-performance grinding machines are ideal […]

New Generation NG-X machines from Schneeberger

New Generation NG-X machines from Schneeberger Schneeberger has been producing grinding machines since 1923 but their latest, redesigned range of NG-X (new generation) machines represents a big change in the machines design, meaning the machine footprints are considerable smaller but the X, Y and Z axes travel are greater allowing increased capacity in the machines. […]

Part Marking by Schilling – March 2019 Special Offer

Part Marking  by Schilling – Electrolytic Part Marking Equipment Offer valid during March 2019 Special Offer Price £875.00 + VAT and delivery (normally £1,075 + VAT) Complete Starter Kit – Electrolytic Etching Economical and efficient: The Eco-Set of Schilling’s Etching Series Complete with Electyrolyte, Neutralyte, Stamp & Marking Felt Electrolytic Marking of metal items of […]

But which machine do I need?

The Schneeberger range of machines is very versatile – but which machine do I need? They can do a miriad of jobs and can produce a massive variety of tooling, some very specific to certain industries, i.e. medical tooling. To this end we have produced a chart to show the various applications and uses. See […]

New demo room at Schneeberger, Roggwil

Schneeberger HQ Construction of the new demo room at SCHNEEBERGER headquarters started in 2017. It has now been commissioned in 2018. The new, well-lit space fits seamlessly into the existing company building. The 400 m2 exhibition area is now able to present the newest generation of our grinding machines. The new space will also be […]

The time is right for Capital Expenditure

The Time is right for Capital Expenditure With the temporary, two year increase of the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) – 2019/2020 is the right time to buy plant and machinery. So, if you are considering a new machine – call us and benefit! The November 2018 Budget brought a number of changes for capital allowances, […]