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Capabilities

Need To Produce Complex Parts To Tight Tolerances?


Express Composite Solutions’ 5-axis machines, 3D-printing and laser scanning capabilities create the moulds, patterns and parts to the precision you need

ECS have over 75 years combined experience of patterns, moulding and machining across a wide breadth of industries, so we know the importance of producing complex parts to the exact specification and timescale required.

That’s why we’ve invested heavily in multiple 5-axis machines, linear scales and rotary encoders, and both point and a laser scanner. This capability ensures we can consistently produce highly complex designs up to 4000mm in length, with the capacity to complete your project in as little as 24 hours.

Our specialties include composite moulds and patterns, composite trimming, and non-metallic machining to final shape – including nylon, acrylic, plastic, Aquacore & Rohacell.

Machines & Equipment


Machines

 

Sahos Dynamic 3000 5 Axis Bridge Type Machining Centers (2 off)

 

  • Heidenhain 530 iTNC Control, Optional Linear and Rotary Encoders on all axes for improved ongoing accuracy.
  • 3000mm x 1500m x 800mm machine travels.
  • 5 axis head capable of 360 degrees C-axis motion and +/- 105 degrees on the A-axis.
  • Max 24000 rpm spindle speed.

Bray Bral Plus 4022 5 Axis Bridge Type Machining Center

 

  • Heidenhain 640 TNC Control, Optional Linear and Rotary Encoders on all axes for improved ongoing accuracy.
  • 4000mm x 2200mm x 1200mm machine travels.
  • 5 axis head capable of 360 deg C-axis motion and +/- 105 degrees on the A-axis.
  • Max 24000 rpm spindle speed.

Kelch Kali-Tec Optical Tool Setter

 

For precision cutting tool measurement.

Markforged Mark 2 3D Printer

 

  • Capacity 320mm x 132mm x 152mm
  • Carbon Fibre filled nylon capability, with continuous strand carbon fibre for parts a strong as aluminium.
  • For alternative material properties: Kevlar, Fibreglass, HSHT Fibreglass.
  • Ability to enclose metallic inserts during build for full strength threads.

Inspection


 

Romer Absolute 83 7 Axis Arm, with RS5 Laser Scanner and Polyworks Inspection Software

 

  • For non-contact part inspection and reverse engineering of surfaces.
  • Full surface conformance reporting capability.
  • Eliminates the risk of localised non-conformance issues that could be missed by point contact inspection.

Romer Absolute 7 Axis Arm with PC Dmis Inspection Software

 

  • For point contact inspection of parts.

CAD CAM Software


 

  • Siemens Nx CAD CAM, for part design and NC programming from solid models.
  • Openmind Hypermill CAM software, for 5 axis simultaneous NC programming.
  • CGTech Vericut, 5 Axis Machine Tool Simulation Package, for NC program proving before running.”

 

 

Contact Us to find out more about our capabilities


To discuss your project, email or call today on 01327 855522

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