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Says Baker: “That is typical of the results we have
been able to achieve since we invested in the machine.”
Of the choice of a Doosan machine, he adds: “We had
invested in a DNM 6700 vertical machining centre from
Mills CNC in 2017. We have been pleased with the
machine’s performance and reliability, and have been
impressed with Mills’ after-sales service and support.
When considering the 5-axis machine tool investment,
it was natural that we approached them to discuss our
requirements.”
And as well as helping the company increase its
productivity and ef ciency, the machine has also aided
Baker Engineering in winning new machining work. Baker
again: “News travels fast. “On hearing that we had
invested in Doosan 5-axis machine tool technology,
a new customer made contact with us, asking us to
quote on a job. We have successfully turned the enquiry
into an order.
“Our decision to invest in the Doosan DVF 5000 has
been vindicated. The machine has signi cantly
strengthened our machining capacity and capabilities.
It is fast, accurate and reliable, and represents great
value.”
Haas 5-axis delivers more
capability to marine engineer
Carbinium Engineering
Ben and Genevieve Collett established Carbinium
Engineering, a bespoke design and manufacturing
facility, to serve the marine industry, a passion for the
pair for many years. The company undertakes a wide
variety of projects in the marine, motorsport and
aerospace sectors, and specialises in making one-off
and low-volume items, alongside regular small
production runs. The company tackles a wide range of
materials, which including carbon fi bre, metals, plastics
and timber. After opting for Haas machine tool
technology, the company’s latest purchase is a Haas
VM3 vertical machining centre fi tted with a TRT160
2-axis rotary table (1,016 by 660 by 635 mm in X, Y
and Z; 160 mm diameter rotary table platen with
36.3 kg handling capacity).
In 2019, Carbinium Engineering moved into new
premises at the Scottow Enterprise Park in North Norfolk.
At the same time, the rm expanded its CNC capacity,
purchasing two new Haas machines ( www.is.gd/irakif ),
a VF2-SS vertical machining centre and an ST-15 turning
centre. Ben Collett explains: “We looked at several
suppliers before we chose Haas. For us they represented
the right balance of speci cation, value and support. The
training we received, both on site and at their training
centre at the Haas F1 showroom in Banbury, was
excellent. The large number of ‘tips and tricks’ videos
they have on YouTube have also been really helpful. Their
headquarters, in Norwich, are just down the road, and
knowing that there’s a strong local service and support
gives us great peace of mind.”
Projects have ranged from prototype components for
supersonic rockets through to parts for sub-sea surveys,
but the majority of the company’s work is for yacht
builders, including Spirit Yachts, who recently launched a
34 m sailing yacht, the Spirit 111. This unique build used
a variety of both interior and exterior parts designed by
Carbinium, including 3D-machined solid timber,
composite mould tools, hydraulically powered deck gear
and multi-link hinges.
A year on and Carbinium Engineering has invested in
another Haas machine; a Haas VM3 vertical mould
making machine with 12,000 rpm spindle and 30+1 side
mount toolchange with TRT160 2-axis rotary table. Says
Ben Collet: “The VM3 gives us a bigger machining
envelope for larger parts and we now run several
components in one operation. The 5-axis capability cuts
down on multiple set-ups and allows us to get jobs
through with less operator intervention. It also enables us
to undertake more complicated parts that require
simultaneous 5-axis machining. “Making one-off and lowvolume
parts we need to be very ef cient. We use fully
integrated CADCAM and output G-codes to our machines
directly from our software, so parts go from design to
manufacture completely within our computer system,
without the need for any printed drawings and
instructions. The Haas wireless probing system is a great
help in reducing set-up time, allowing us to position work
swiftly and check tightly toleranced components. It’s
great to be able to work on such a variety of projects, all
under our own roof.”
SUPPLEMENTFIVE-Marine engineering is Carbinium
Engineering’s passion; Haas machine
tools support it, most recently 5-axis
technology
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