Working on precision for the medical devices industry

摘要

A major contract to produce a variety of precision components for the medical devices industry led Portsmouth subcontractor DKW Engineering to invest in a new turn-milling centre. Supplied by UK agent Geo Kingsbury, the German-built Index C200 system was bought following a decision to machine the parts from stainless-steel bar rather than stainless-steel casting. DKW managing director Nick lacobucci also spotted the design of the components being produced could also be changed to omit insertion of a pin into the component, doing away with an assembly operation. And as an added bonus, the higher surface finish achievable would eliminate the need for polishing.