NEWS // FEATURES // NEW PRODUCTS Precision Micro: A quarter of a million precision parts in an hour
Precision Micro,the Midlands based, bespoke, precision components manufacturer has made significant new investment in its Laser Evolved ElectroForming (LEEF) capabilities, which it claims to represent a steep change in its quality standards and capacity. The investment has been made
in both equipment and personnel, to further improve quality consistency, reduce lead times and achieve higher yields on behalf of customers. This was recently put to the test
when a microelectronics manufacturer needed a quarter of a million high precision components in a hurry. The parts in question were minute copper shims to an accuracy of ± 10
microns in the z axis and ± 2 microns in x and y. Using the LEEF process with new larger mandrels, some 250,000 burr free, stress free components were produced in a little over an hour, (the equivalent of a single impression die operating at over 3000 strokes per minute) all without the need for any hard tooling. An innovative zero handling
method of removing the components from the mandrel ensured that the fragile parts were neither damaged nor contaminated. “Our investment in equipment,
innovation and expertise, along with ever tighter process control, enables us to offer a more flexible and responsive service to our customers,” said Anthony Marrett, Managing Director.
LEEF is fast becoming the
process of choice for high precision electroformed components and in response, Precision Micro is now geared to undertake 24 hour plating in order to meet and exceed customers’ expectations. Visit:
http://www.precisionmicro.com/
Count On Tools continues expanding its Georgia Headquarters
Count On Tools Inc.,a leading provider of precision components and SMT spare parts, announces another expansion of its manufacturing operations at its Gainesville, GA headquarters. The recent expansion is in response to the growing market for SMT nozzles and consumables as well as the increased demand for its precision contract machining services. According to company representative
Zach Shook, COT recently purchased a Haas TL-2 Toolroom Lathe. The new lathe combines the functionality and simplicity of a manual lathe with the power and flexibility of the easy-to-use Haas CNC system. With standard hand wheels and high-accuracy DRO, machinists can start cutting parts in minutes. Additionally, with the Haas Intuitive Programming System, the company can transition quickly and easily into automatic modes and full CNC. The industries that COT serves count on accuracy of
part specifications and on-time delivery of orders. This new machine will help COT achieve both. Additionally, it handles jobs faster by providing COT with increased production speeds and faster processing power on larger parts. “This new equipment helps us to produce tight
tolerance, precision components quickly and consistently,” 4 EIU
said Shook. “As a result, we now can respond to changing customer needs faster and at highly competitive costs.” As a contract manufacturer, COT and its experienced,
knowledgeable management team strives to provide a full line of services to its customers and to continue meeting customers’ demands both now and in the future. For more information, visit
www.cotinc.com
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www.electronicsproductionworld.com March 15th 2012
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