The Oxford-based precision subcontract specialist has invested in a new Doosan 10” chuck/81mm bar capacity Puma GT 2600 lathe, with the Siemens Sinumerik 828D control, from Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland.
Two years ago, Mills CNC introduced a range of Siemens-controlled vertical machining centres into the market, and earlier this year, it began a phased introduction of Siemens-controlled Doosan lathes into the UK and Irish markets.
Faringdon Precision supplies high-quality, high precision and often complex machined components to a diverse range of UK and overseas customers operating in advanced hi-tech manufacturing sectors.
The GT 2600 lathe, since being installed at Faringdon Precision’s facility in March 2017, is being used to machine a range of parts for the US semi-conductor market.
Explains Faringdon Precision director Trevor Timpson: “Doosan machines are reliable and represent great value, and the GT 2600 lathe delivers excellent cutting performance as well as providing us with greater process security.
“We invest in CNC machines (both machining centres and lathes) with Siemens controls because, from both a programming and operating perspective, our staff find these controls easier to understand and use.”
