see also:
Metal Suppliers
CAD/CAM Software
Rapid Prototyping

CGTech Ltd
Deckel Grinders
HAAS Automation
Heidenhain
Hurco Europe
K and B Machine Tool Services
KASTO
MCP Tooling Technologies
Micrometric
NC Engineering
Norton Motor Sports
Rigibore
SGS Carbide Tool
Whiteley Brooks Engineering
Yamazaki Mazak

CNC Machine

CGTech Ltd, Hove, East Sussex, UK
CGTech is the developer of VERICUT@ CNC Machine Simulation, Verification and Optimisation software. VERI CUT protects CNC machine tools against potentially disastrous crashes and collisions by providing a virtual machining environment for program simulation and testing of post processed CNC code. VERICUT is a stand-alone product but can also be Integrated with all of the leading CAD/CAM/PLM systems Including Catia, Siemens NX, PTC and Delcam PowerMil1 CGTech is the recognised world leader in the development of CNC simulation and verification software. Based in Irvine California CGTech have subsidiaries in UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, China and resellers throughout the world

Deckel Grinders Ltd, St Helens, UK
Deckel Grinders is tile UK agent for KERN Ultra precIsion milling and drilling machines and will be exhibiting samples and information to show how It achieves tolerances on the workpiece of one microll and surface finishes In steel down to Ra 0.05. The machines can have spindles up to 160.000 rpm and feed rates to 30 metres/minute. Automatic workplece changers for three and five axis machines are available. Heidenhain control systems are fitted as standard

HAAS Automation, Norwich, UK
HAAS Automation is the world's largest CNC machine tool manufacturer. HAAS applies its experience to state-of - the- art manufacturing and engineering technologies on a range of more than 80 CNC vertical machining centres, horizontal machining centres, CNC tuning centres and rotary products. HAAS products deliver higher accuracy, repeatability and durability - at better prices - than any other machines on  the market. Currently there are more than 85,000 HAAS products working  around the clock - around the world,

Heidenhain (GB) Ltd, West Sussex
Heidenhain G8 is exhibiting Heidenhain CNC controls, digital readouts, CNC probes and gauging systems with the emphasis on CNC related products as well as information on digital readouts and extensive range of encoders and measurement related products Completing the display at Autosport Engineering will be a selection of Heidenhain's range of digital readouts and gauges. These include the ND780 digital readout which can be applied to manual milling machines and lathes and the numerous gauges are suitable for

Hurco Europe ltd, Bucks, UK
Hurco vertical machining centres and lathes are ideally suited to one-offs and small volume manufacture. Hurco's unique Ultimax control, with its simple conversational programming, allows the operator to get from the design stage to the first off component in the shortest possible time with minimum fuss. It is also possible to programme four and five axis operations simply and easily at the control, requiring expensive CAO/CAM systems only for the most complex of work. The Hurco range starts with the l.6m by IBm footprint VM1 and ends with the huge 17 tonne VMX 84 with plenty of options for production work or high speed machining

K and B Machine Tool Services Ltd, Lincolnshire, UK
K and B offers a wide range of ancillary products and total maintenance services including K and B Rotaries Ucam - cost effective high quality rotary tables, single axis and production system, T ouchdex indexers - automatic, non integrated Index tables, Troyke - collet and big bore  rotaries, K and B pallet systems Midaco Automatic, manual and five axis pallet systems, easily retrofitted to new and existing machines, K and B Automation Promot - parts handling, gantry and articulated robots for loading of all types of machines, K and B Maintenance Services CNC machine repair, service contracts, installation, machine relocation, training, IS0900 1 :9002, rebuild and retrofit, telephone support, parts procurement, preventative maintenance, maintenance management

KASTO Ltd, Southampton,Hampshire, UK
KASTO L td provides solutions for the first two stages in your manufacturing process; 'Storing to Sawing' On show this year is the KASTO tWin A2, fully automatic, 250mm capacity twin column, band saw for cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous materials including traditionally more difficult to cut materials like stainless steel and titanium. Also on show it has its modular semi-automated storage system for sheet or materials and components that can be stored on multiple 1500 x BOOOmm locations. The KASTO unitower C storage system can hold l.2t or Bt per compartment and is available up to 7.2mm in height with up to three different storage location heights

MCP Tooling Technologies ltd, Staffordshire, UK
Prototypes, one-off and small volume auto parts In plastic and metal - MCP  Tooling Technologies will introduce the autosport Industry to its range of rapid, economical production solutions for one-off or small volume plastic and metal parts. Typical applications for the company's technologies will include lightweight wheel centres. suspension rockers, engine and gear box components, all produced using rapid metal casting techniques, or vacuum cast trims and housings produced from a comprehensive selection of polyurethane resins The company will also show its Selective Laser Melting (SLM) equipment for complex metal parts direct from CAD

Micrometric ltd, Lincoln, UK
Laser manufacturing service Micrometric provides a sub-contract laser profiling, laser machining, laser welding and laser engraving service to the competition automotive sector including Fl, rally, touring and high-performance race car applications Parts can be manufactured In flat and tubular form, in a range of competition automotive materials. The laser activity IS supported by a wire EDM and conventional CNC milling capability. Parts can be produced directly from patterns and templates via our scanning service. eliminating the need for drawings

NC Engineering Ltd, Bushey, Watford, UK
Citizen, the UK and world's leading brand of sliding head lathes, NC Engineering's 34th year as sales and service centre for the UK and Ireland. Citizen is well established in the industry as a 'one hit solution' for complex components out of bar, supported by award winning CAD/CAM software, backed by a two year warrantee and unsurpassed after-sales service and support

Norton Motor Sports Ltd, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
Norton Motor Sports is an engineering company dedicated to serving the motorsport's industry in the manufacture of high-quality machined parts to individual customer requirements for motorsport, aerospace and IT industries It also manufactures steel and carbide tooling for the can making and powder compaction industries. Norton Motor Sports has developed finish machining of hardened tool steels by the 'hard machining' process (milling and turning) up to a hardness of 64rc It covers all machining disciplines from CNC milling, CNC turning, wire erosion, spark erosion, universal and surface winding to bench polishing and assembly, as well as a well-equipped QA department

Rigibore Ltd, Cornwall, UK
Rlgibore IS a specialist In the design and manufacture of high-precision rotary tooling for boring and over-turning In a range of motorsport and automotive applications Including engine, transmission, powertrain, gearbox and related platforms. The company offers advanced hlgh- technology tooling, special tools made to customer specifications, standard tools and a unique tools design software package (RAOS). All tooling is designed and manufactured in-house by the company's highly experienced team of engineers working to a lead time of between four and six weeks It is known worldwide for its fast design and manufacturing of quality tools minimising waiting times. Rlglbore tools are manufactured to provide optimum cutting performance, providing you with tools that deliver micron accurate compensation at the cutting edge. You benefit from Rigibore's technology through Improved precision machining, closer tolerances, better quality machined components, less waste and less downtime. New products recently launched include the innovative high- technology tool called Smartbore(tm) offering very fine micron adjustment of just 0.001 mm on diameter

SGS Carbide Tool (UK) Ltd, Berkshire, UK
As a technological leader, SGS is committed to providing leading-edge, high performance products. It addresses the complexities of high speed machining with particular focus on Autosport and Aerospace machillillg applications. SGS manufacture a vast range of rotary solid carbide tools with high productivity milling cutters a key feature of the portfolio Whether the requirement IS the rapid roughing of tough stainless steels and high speed machining of aluminium alloys, SGS has a tool which will drastically reduce production cycle times. Add to this a full selection of performance twist drills plus a massive array of rotary carbide burrs and you will see why SGS is known as the Solid Carbide Tool Specialists

Whiteley Brooks Engineering Ltd, Binley, Coventry, UK
Established In 1965 by Ken Whiteley and Stan Brooks, Whiteley Brooks Engineering has always maintained a commitment to producing high quality machined parts. Specialising in CNC machining, with extensive experience In supplYing the motors port industry, It has developed an understanding of the unique nature of supplYing this sector EmploYing a highly skilled workforce, It is proud of its ability to satisfy the delivery and quality demands required by customers in this demanding Industry. It offers full traceability on all supplied parts. Offline CNC programming software with the ability to accept solid models from most Industry standard systems

Yamazaki Mazak UK ltd, Worcester, UK
Yamazaki Mazak is the world's leading manufacturer of CNC machine tools. With the widest range of CNC lathes, machinirlg centres, multi- function machines and flexible manufacturing systems in the market, it has the Solutlor1s to meet Its customers' needs Mazak machine tools are evolving into intelligent machines. All Mazak machines now have intellig'ent functiorls which simplify use and monitor themselves In order to realise optimum production, avoid operator error and improve safety