Bulging order book prompts Star purchase
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A bulging order book has prompted sub-contractor APT Leicester to increase its production capacity for close tolerance turned components with the acquisition of a Star SR-20R II sliding-head CNC lathe.
“This is our fourth investment in state-of-the-art production machinery during the past 18 months,” says APT’s managing director, David Bailey (pictured). “It reflects ongoing demand for the type of intricate, close-tolerance components we specialise in. With independently-operated front and rear tools and a fully independent sub spindle, versatility is one of the key features of the new machine. This is backed by high production throughput and extreme accuracy, making the SR-20R II a perfect choice for us.
“The new Star lathe will produce even complex parts in a single cycle, to aerospace quality standards if called for,” adds Mr Bailey. “It complements existing manufacturing resources and bolsters our ability to offer one of the most comprehensive and cost-effective services for precision turned components in the UK today.”
The new machine builds on APT’s existing complement of Star and Miyano high- precision machine tools, by providing increased manufacturing flexibility, faster change-overs and reduced cycle times.
