Wire EDM cell set to generate Brandauer growth

Brandauer, part of the Midlands Assembly Network (MAN), has acquired two GF Agie Charmilles wire EDM machines to support its expansion and desire to win contracts in new markets. The installation of the two Cut 3000 machines is said to give the company the ability to offer tolerances of 1 micron while providing faster and more flexible production when making technical changes to problematic tools. Despite only being operational for four months, the machines have already played their part in helping the 151 year-old firm manufacture £200,000 worth of progression tools for projects that range from surgical device blanks to micro-surveillance component applications for clients in the life protection sector. sales and marketing director Rowan Crozier said: "These machines are very rare in the UK and are a direct response to what our existing and new customers want and expect from their suppliers." He added: "Our new Wire EDM cell has been specified to a world-class level, with temperature controlled environment, new flooring, lighting and additional space added. The new technology ensures we can achieve exacting quality faster than ever before. "The other big selling point is the technical flexibility. We can make the required technical improvements to problematic tools both quickly and seamlessly and this will be a major attraction when we are bidding for potential tool transfer opportunities."