Steve Hatch, Director of the Nuneaton-based specialist sub-contract machinist, also says that the extra capacity of the new machines was urgently needed “and in addition to the competitive pricing offered by T W Ward CNC Machinery (Ward CNC), all the machines were available on a very quick delivery – within three weeks”.
He adds: “In business terms, therefore, the immediate availability of additional high class yet cost-effective CNC production machines met all our needs.”
The six turning machines (four 2-axis L210A models and two E200s with C-axis) and four vertical machining centres (F400 models), were available from stock from Ward CNC, Hyundai Wia’s exclusive UK and Ireland agent.
Reginson was already a Ward CNC customer, already operating Hyundai Wia models and Takisawa turning centres, and Hatch says: “Having experience of Ward CNC’s service and back up – and of the reliability of the machines it supplies – meant we knew exactly where to turn when we wanted much-needed capacity quickly.
“This latest investment tranche to meet a constantly rising order book is testament to our policy of developing leading-edge manufacturing methods and continual investment in new machinery and personnel. This helps to ensure we remain focused on maintaining customer support by delivering quality products on time.”
The new machines are being used to perform what Hatch describes as “fairly straightforward” milling, drilling, boring and turning operations on a variety of workpieces including elbows and T pieces in materials such as stainless steel and Inconel.
“Workpiece complexity aside, however, we have to ensure that every component we produce is machined to the highest levels,” he adds. “So, to ensure we have quality output, we must use quality machines.”
