Two months ago Smithstown Light Engineering Ltd. have installed third Mikron 5 Axis Production cell, each cell comprised of 2 Mikron HSM 400U LP workcenters loaded robotically by a System 3R pallet loader. With a capacity of 96 pallets, the robotic pallet loader ensures that both machines are kept running 24/7. Thanks to that production…
Over the last 18 months Smithstown have installed two Mikron 5 Axis Production cells, each cell comprised of 2 Mikron HSM 400U LP workcenters loaded robotically by a System 3R pallet loader. With a capacity of 96 pallets, the robotic pallet loader ensures that both machines are kept running 24 hours a day and 7…
We’ve created a capabilities video to demonstrate the production efficiency offered by our Citizen L20E-IX. The L20E-IX is a state of the art Swiss Turning center that features 7 axis machining capability with up to 32 separate tools. Together with the Boss332r-E automatic bar feeder the lathe should offer our customers excellent capabilities for machining…
Due to continued growth in demand in our Turn/Milling service, Smithstown have invested in another MoriSeiki Turn/Mill Workcentre. Our continued investment in Turn/Milling machines has allowed us to offer highly competitive rates on a premium manufacturing service. The MoriSeiki NLX2500|700 comes with features such as a built in motorised turret, and thoroughly controlled thermal displacement….
Smithstown have just added our second Mikron 5 Axis Machining Cell to our production floor. Our first Mikron cell (on left in above picture), installed in March 2015, is configured with two Mikron 400ULP machines and is robotically loaded by a System 3R pallet loader. With a capacity of 96 pallets, the robotic pallet loader…
Smithstown have added to our OD/ID grinding resources by investing in a second Studer grinder. The Studer S31 is designed for grinding workpieces in individual, small batch and high volume production. It can be fitted with automation thanks to its universality and is especially suitable for use in the toolmaking, aerospace and medical device industries.
Smithstown have invested in a MoriSeiki NTX2000, bringing us to a total of three MoriSeiki machining centres in our CNC Mill/Turn department. The NTX 2000 is a compact integrated mill turn center with a maximum workpiece size of 660 mm x 1,540 mm. This machine is suitable for complex and high-precision machining, which is required…
Smithstown have further invested in our 5 axis Machining capabilities. In March 2015 we a have added 2 new Mikron HSM 400U LP machines, complete with a 3R WPTI robotic pallet loader The Mikron HSM 400U LP, machines in all 5 axes simultaneously and uses linear drives to achieve an excellent surface finish on hardened…
New – Zoller Venturion 450 Smithstown have invested in a new Zoller venturion 450 tooling presetter. The Zoller unit, installed in our Milling/Turning department, allows our production team to preset tooling off the machine, improving our productivity and efficiency by reducing machine setup times.
Smithstown have just invested in a second MoriSeiki machining centre, the NLX 1500 is a high-rigidity, high-precision CNC Turn/Mill machining centre capable of handling varieties of workpieces with superior turning capability ensured by the robust bed and outstanding milling performance achieved by the BMT (Built-in Motor Turret). We have configured the NLX1500 with an automatic…
We have increased capacity in our Heat treatment department by adding a new Carbolite GPC 12/65 high temperature furnace. The high temperature GPC12/65 has an operating temperature of up to 1200deg centigrade giving us an extensive range of materials on which we can offer an inhouse validated heat treatment service.
Smithstown have invested in a Citizen L20E IX Sliding Head Lathe complete with a Boss 332r – E bar feeder. We have just added a Citizen Cincom L20E-IX Sliding Head Lathe to our production resources. The Cincom L20E is a state of the art Swiss Turning center that features 7 axis machining capability with up…
