Accuracy in the medical manufacturing sector is non-negotiable as even the slightest error has the potential to alter treatment outcomes or jeopardise patient safety. From initial diagnoses to dosage calculations and surgical procedures, precision directly impacts on the effectiveness of care plans and treatments, ensuring optimum care for each patient.
Precision Matters: Why CNC Machining Is Crucial For Medical Equipment
Topics: Precision Machining, Precision Engineering, CNC Machining
What Is The Difference Between Outsourcing And Subcontracting In Manufacturing?
The UK has a proud history of producing some of the best quality defence equipment in the world, from fighter aircraft to missiles and machine guns. As one of the most dynamic manufacturing industries, which, together with aerospace, accounts for over £12 billion in output, the defence sector is well-positioned to support the UK economy as it rebounds from the slump caused by the global pandemic.
Topics: Aerospace Industry, UK Manufacturing
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU ASK FOR A CNC GUNDRILLING QUOTE
When the limitations of conventional drilling pose an obstacle to your project, CNC gundrilling provides a cost-effective and reliable way to drill holes with a diameter to depth ratio in excess of 100:1. CNC gundrilling combines Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology with high-quality, carbide gundrill tools to create holes between 3mm and 28mm in diameter, up to 2,500mm deep.
Topics: CNC Machining Quotes
Adapting To The Evolving Manufacturing Landscape: A Look Ahead
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by emerging technologies and new market dynamics. Dubbed Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution foretells an interconnected, intelligent, and highly automated future for manufacturing. Integrating principles from IT and operational technologies, Industry 4.0 enables real-time data collection, advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, and adaptable automation.
Topics: #shoutaboutukmfg, #supportukmfg, #ukmanufacturing
Applications Of Thin-Wall Tubular Components In Modern Food Processing
Thin-wall tubular components play a vital role in modern food processing equipment and operations. With highly skilled expertise, and advanced manufacturing methods, enabling precise dimensions and finishes, these lightweight yet durable components deliver crucial advantages that promote improved hygiene, efficiency, and food safety across the industry.
Topics: Tube Manufacturing, #supportukmfg, #ukmanufacturing
UK Manufacturing's Rise in Global Rankings: What It Means for our Industry
In an inspiring turn of events, the UK's manufacturing sector has made a significant leap in the global rankings, overtaking France to claim the eighth position. This achievement, highlighted in the latest 'Manufacturing – The Facts' report from @MakeUK, is not just a statistic; it represents the resilience, innovation, and continuous growth of our sector.
Topics: UK Manufacturing, #shoutaboutukmfg, #supportukmfg, #ukmanufacturing
Drilling 101: The 5 Main Drilling Technologies Explained
Drilling is, in simple terms, the process of creating a hole in materials using a variety of drilling tools to vary the size or depth of the hole. In precision engineering, however, drilling is more complex, yet it’s a common and important process that uses advanced, specialist machinery to deliver outstanding accuracy and speed. The type of equipment best suited to drilling depends on several factors, so it’s vital to select the right technology for the job. Here is an outline of the five main drilling technologies, the majority of which we can provide here at Hone-All.
Topics: Deep Hole Drilling, Deep Hole Boring, Gundrilling, Trepanning
Precision Engineering Across Industries: Hone-All's Specialised Services
At Hone-All, we leverage our expertise and hard-earned experience in CNC machining to provide specialised manufacturing services across a range of industries. Our capabilities cover a wide spectrum of precision engineering techniques, including Deep Hole Boring, Deep Hole Drilling, Honing, CNC Turning and more!
Topics: Deep Hole Drilling, Deep Hole Boring, CNC Turning
The Manufacturing Growth Programme Creates 12,435 SME Jobs – But Is It Enough?
Since its inception in October 2016, the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) has been seen as a catalyst for job creation and business expansion in the UK's manufacturing sector. Over the years, the programme has supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across England, resulting in the creation or preservation of more than 12,435 jobs.
Topics: Domestic Manufacturing, manufacturing, UK Manufacturing, #ukmanufacturing
Injection moulding is a widely used manufacturing process in industries as varied as automotives, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food production. To produce high-quality injection mould tools, precision drilling of deep holes with a high length-to-diameter ratio is often necessary, which is why CNC gundrilling is often chosen.
Topics: Gundrilling