CNC Profile Cutting & Machining
CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Machining ensures efficiency and precision when manufacturing quantities of quality parts. Its high ‘part-to-part’ accuracy along with a prompt and consistent thru-put helps us to guarantee quality each time.
Our CNC precision machines enable us to produce large quantities of identical components all to the same standard and exact size. Alternatively, it permits us to make multifaceted concepts/parts for complex designs.
You can see more detailed information on our dedicated profile cutting website here.
Waterjet & Plasma Profiling… What’s the difference?
Our Plasma cutter uses a high speed ‘hot cut’ process and can NOT cut through flammable materials, whereas the Waterjet machine is considered a ‘cold cut’ process, enabling it to cut through non metallic materials such as plastics, polymers, wood and stone, as well as all the materials the Plasma is capable of cutting.
There are virtually no limits to what both of our CNC profiling machines are capable of cutting. |
Plasma Cutting machines are one of the most recognized forms of CNC Technology; which contributed to a revolutionary breakthrough in the metal cutting industry. Plasma cutting produces quality cuts on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals and can cut anything from gauge to 40mm thick.
How does it Work?
Plasma profiling has the advantage of improved dimensional accuracy due to the use of Precision Sensors and a highly accurate Servo Motor; which drives the cutting head or torch of the machine into the right position. This feature makes it ideal for trials, one-offs and mass production of identical and replacement parts.
Technical Specification
Esprit-HPR-260 - Plasma
- 6500mm x 2100mm bed side
- Can cut mild Steel up to 38mm thick
- Can Cut Stainless Steel up to 30mm thick
- Can Cut Aluminium up to 30mm thick
- It can also cut Hardox, boron, brass & copper
CNC Waterjet machines are one of the fastest growing major tool processes in the world. Its ease of operation and versatility make it possible to create many parts and concepts for most industries. For example;
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Manufacturing
- Marine
- Military
- OEM Parts
- Textiles
How does it work?
Waterjet profiling is simply high pressure water forced out of a very small hole! Even so, this process would still not be powerful enough for all materials. (This method would only be suitable for matter such as rubber, foam and food) Therefore, depending on the strength and thickness of the material being cut, different levels of garnet abrasive are added to the water. Making it simply a form of cultivated erosion!
By not having a heat affected zone the Waterjet cutter has many advantages over other CNC Cutting machines;
- No Heat Distortion
- No Mechanical Stresses caused by other Cutting Methods
- No Heat Affected Zone
It can cut virtually any material to leave a satin smooth edge, making it ideal for detailed designs. Our general working tolerances are +/- 0.25mm. This can be improved depending on customer requirements. The Waterjet is capable of cutting:
- Stainless Steel
- Hardened Steel
- Marble
- Rubber
- Aluminum
- Glass
- Ceramics
- Granite & Stone
- Plastic & Laminates
- Fiberglass and More
Technical Specification
Bystronic-Byjet L2030 - Waterjet
- 3000 x 2000mm Bed Side
- Can cut almost any material with the exception of toughened glass. In thickness up to 200mm
- Twin head cutting allowing to cut two identical parts at the same time; reducing Costs and running time
Our Press Brake Machine can manipulate sheet metal into shape with accuracy (to a fraction of a millimeter), resulting in a high quality manufactured part as a result.
CNC Press Brake are renowned for being safer, faster and more accurate than their manual counterparts
Ideal For:
- Brackets
- Adding strength to flat plates
- Faceted Curves
- Modern Decorative Items
Technical Specification
Amada Press Brake
- 220 Tonne x 4000mm
This drill is designed to perform drilling operations in products with large dimensions
Technical Specification
CMA Rapid Drilling Machine
- 6000 x 600mm Bed size
- Maximum loading weight of 1000kg per metre
- Drills up to 40mm diameter holes without pilot hole in steel
- Tapping function up to M24
- Facility for simple milling Operations
- Ideal for repeat high precision drilling
Our milling machine can create the most bespoke of jobs. Therefore see if we can help you by calling Jack on 01904 768230
Technical Specification
XYZ — SMX4000 - Milling Machine
- 1600 x 750mm Bed side
- Travel 1016 x 596mm
- 3 Axis milling facility
- High precision finish
- Ideal for one off components or multiple part production
We have several athes, including a bar-fed lathe (suited to high precision, cost effective, large batch quantities) as well as a lathe that is ideal for one-off jobs and small batch work.
Technical Specification
XYZ — Proturn SLX1630 - Lathe
- 54mm diameter spindle bore
- 760mm between centres
- 400mm Swing over bed
XYZ— Compact turn 52 - Bar Fed Lathe
- 52mm Spindle bore
- Maximum turned length 280mm
- Maximum turned diameter 220mm
- Swing over bed 400mm
Here at Plowman Brothers we have experience in:
- Commercial vehicle components
- Agricultural and horticulture machinery parts
- Food processing equipment
- Defense vehicle assemblies
- Architectural, structural and ornamental metalwork
Summary
Whatever your requirement our CNC machines can cut any material with precision. Our punching and rolling machines, lathes, milling machines and a wide variety of welding equipment are just a selection of tools in our extensive fabrication workshop, allowing us to manufacture any design, concept or part you require.
Please don't hesitate to contact us for further information.
