INDUSTRY NEWS TUBE BENDING
ovality also has to be less than 5% after bending - as compared with an industry norm of 10% - and the part shape has a positional and length tolerance of just +/- 0.005 inches after bending and welding.
As the part is made from titanium, adjustments after shape forming are almost impossible. The consistency and repeatability of the Unison machine is a critical enabler for
fabricating this part, as well as other titanium tube parts that SLE currently makes. Another aspect of the advantages of the Unison machine for a contractor such as SLE is the ease of programming. Tubes
and designed - whether they are for an engine or airframe. Using its own bespoke macro-driven CATIA V5 closed-loop CAD/CAM facility, and Unison’s three-dimensional simulator, SLE can create new CNC bending programs for the Unison machine very rapidly - providing ideal support for clients that are unable to supply tube/pipe details until the very late stages of projects. “All-electric tube bending technology has given this client both a rapid return on investment, and a means of tackling emerging challenges such as bending exotic materials,” adds Steve Haddrell of Unison.
For more information on Unison t: +44 (0)1723 582868
enquiries@unisonltd.com www.unisonltd.com
Eaton Leonard/AddisonMckee expand presence in Mexico
AddisonMckee has recently announced it will relocate Eaton Leonard’s operations in Queretaro, Mexico, to a new manufacturing and distribution facility nearby, with nearly 24,000 square feet. The state-of-the-art building provides a substantial increase in space over the company’s current location of 5,000 square feet.
AddisonMckee and Eaton Leonard currently employ approximately 300 associates around the world, and the upcoming expansion will, in time, increase the companies’ workforce in Mexico. The increased space will not only allow the company to increase production capacity product line but also provides the opportunity to stock consumable tooling and machine spare parts locally for the Mexican market. “Mexico is a vital region for AddisonMckee/Eaton Leonard and currently accounts for 10% of North American sales,” comments Jim Sabine, President of
AddisonMckee. “Our customers’ needs are constantly evolving and it is important that we grow with them. They have requested local manufacturing and technical support and we are delivering on our commitment to manufacture and stock consumables and spare parts locally, thus reducing logistics costs and time in transit. Expanding
our service and manufacturing capabilities within closer proximity to our valued customer base is a key part of our strategic plan for growth globally.”
With manufacturing facilities in Ohio, California, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and China, AddisonMckee and Eaton Leonard lead the industry
www.internationalmetaltube.com
in providing tube manipulation equipment, tooling, and integrated process solutions. The company primarily serves automotive, aerospace, furniture, and ship building market segments.
More information
www.addisonmckee.com www.eatonleonard.com
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