Wire Eroding Bespoke Electro Magnetic Components. (01/09/2010)
A customer working in the specialist field of electro magnets were developing a range of components that required a uniquely shaped path with a maximum gap of 0.5mm. Read More...
Water Jet Cutting - The Green Technology. (12/07/2010)
A recent customer working in the environmental arena made enquiries about the environmental aspects and impacts of our processes. Whilst finding a cost effective option was a prime requirement for a civil project they were working on, the environmental aspect was equally as important. We explained that the Water Jet Cutting process produces no hazardous waste, therefore reducing waste disposal costs. Our programming software allows for close nesting of parts making maximum use of materials and minimising waste that is usually generated using traditional cutting methods. The Water Jet Cutting process saves material by creating very little kerf. Read More...
Brushed finishing process added to enhance quality. (17/06/2010)
A new customer approached Westcut to see if we could resolve issues they were experiencing with the supply of a critical component.
The surface finish on the faces of the component is critical to subsequent assembly operations and the customer was experiencing difficulty with burrs and general finish.
Understanding the problems and labour intensive process they had to employ to resolve these issues allowed us to offer a practical solution.
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We have seen an increase in the requirement to cut intricate shapes into a range of stone, granite and marble utilising our Water Jet Cutting Process (05/05/2010)
Ranging from swimming pool drainage tiles to kitchen worktops, more people are becoming aware of the of the limitless design capabilities of the water jet cutting process. Our water-jet cutting capability provides architects, artists, sculptors and interior designers with great freedom in the choice of materials and design. Read More...
Airbus approval has been granted to Westcut Engineering as part of Airbus Composites Rapid Development program. (12/04/2010)
We currently cut a range of components for the Aircraft industry including development composite material test pieces for various testing applications. Read More...
Westcut prototype and manufacture Aircraft Interior Overhead Locker Latches (03/03/2010)
A recent customer, working in the specialist field of Aircraft Interiors supplying a range of latches for different applications asked for assistance in producing a cost effective pressed solution for an application they were developing. Read More...
Westcut Engineering helped develop and produce Piano Agraffes that improve the sound output to such an extent that the pianos are hailed as the best thing to happen in the piano world since Mozart. (02/02/2010)
Westcut were tasked with producing samples from initial concept design to allow for tests to be carried out to measure the output frequencies that with current piano technology allowed for too much resonance which ultimately affected the pureness of sound that the customer was seeking to achieve. Read More...
Westcut Engineering utilises several areas of its business, including Water-Jet Cutting, Toolroom, Press-Shop and supply chain to produce cost reducing components for an OEM specialising in Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems. (15/01/2010)
Westcut were tasked with supplying finished coated components to enable an OEM to reduce costs and to resolve supply chain issues for an existing part. Read More...
Toolroom and Press Shop achieve 64% cost savings for food industry OEM. (01/02/2009)