Manthorpe has now installed and commissioned their largest and most expensive machine tool at a cost of £1.3m. The Deckel-Maho DMU340FD multi tasking machine takes the company into a new size range of component manufacture. With its self supporting base on 3 supports the machine was installed quickly on to our standard factory floor without any major foundation changes.

This machine can turn parts up to a maximum diameter of 3.3m x 1.6m high and support a component weight of up to 7,000 kg. It has a working area of 2.8 x 3.4x 1.6 m. The machine table is 2.5m diameter and can be rotated up to 120 rpm. The universal swivel milling head, with driven B-axis and integrated motor spindle will rotate up to 10,000 rpm. 

Continuing the Manthorpe strategy of developing its multi tasking machining capability, and following on from the excellent results achieved from our first 1060 Integrex Single Pallet machine installed in 2005, we have now commisioned a further two machines from Yamazaki Mazak with an investment of £1.45m.

The 1060V8 Vertical IntegrexTwin Pallet machine offers Vertical Boring to 1250mm diameter, 5 axis simultaneous path Milling of 1875mm in X, 1060mm in Y, 1345mm in Z, 80 station tool changer, rotary table to 500RPM and spindle speed of 10000RPM.

The 1550 Vertical Integrex twin Pallet machine offers Vertical Boring to 2000mm diameter, 5 axis simultaeous path Milling of 1875mm in X, 1550mm in Y, 1345mm in Z, 120 station tool changer, rotary table to 300RPM and spindle speed of 10000RPM.

The addition of these two machines further enhances Manthorpe's position of being a leader in the field of this advanced technology.

Our first multi tasking machine from DMG Germany, the DMC160FD has now been installed and commissioned in our new 5 Axis Machine Shop at a cost of £800k.

This twin pallet machine with Vertical Boring capability up to 2000mm diameter, 5 axis simultaneous Milling capability of 1600mm in X axis, 1250mm in Y axis, 1000mm in Z axis, 120 station tool changer, rotary table to 250RPM and spindle speed to 10000RPM will add extra capacity for the machining of high integrity components for the Gas Turbine, Power Generation and Defence industries.

The Manthorpe Group is now pleased to announce the completetion of a new machining facility at a cost of £1.25m. With an area of 2000 sq. metres, 11.5m high to the eaves and with overhead cranage up to 12.5 tonne capacity, it will house the existing large multi axis CNC machine tools but will also offer additional space to continue the Group’s investment in the latest multi axis machining technology.

There will also be office accommodation on two floors and an Inspection facility covering 165 sq. metres on one floor

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) today thanked Manthorpe after they took part in the Foundations annual Trans Peak Team Challenge and raised over £3,200 to help further the charity’s work in the region.

A 6 man team from Ripley based Manthorpe Group along with 15 other teams took on the 26 mile cross country foot and pedal challenge through the Peak District and Chatsworth Park in September. Company Accountant Andrew Smith said ”The whole team had a fantastic day – the on foot and bike event was a challenge but the sense of achievement was immense. Manthorpe will be back next year. We fully support the outstanding work of the British Heart Foundation and are pleased to present them with this donation towards their life saving work”.

The BHF Events Organiser Kerry Wood added “This has been a fantastic effort from Andrew and the team from Manthorpe. The whole event went very well and is set to raise around £40,000 all of which will be spent in this area on our pioneering work. If you would like details of next year’s event which takes place on Sunday the 23rd of September or any of our fundraising events please contact me on 0800 025 2280.”

Pictured are (Left to Right): Barrie Hollis - Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Paul Pochciol - Managing Director of Manthorpe Engineering Ltd, Alan Scott - DMG Sales Manager.

DMG (UK) started MACH 2006 on a high.  On the first day of the show, the company received the order for the largest ever, single machine to be installed in the UK, valued at £1.25m.  The customer is Manthorpe Engineering Ltd., a forward-thinking subcontract precision machinist that has already invested £2m in the past three years on manufacturing systems to maintain its competitive edge in multi-task machining for the power generation, aerospace and defence industries.

“We believe the way forward is in the machining of larger, more complex components,” explained Engineering Sales Director, Chris Bowley. “The new machine – the DMU340 FD – will allow us to turn and mill components up to 3m diameter with 5 axes capability.  It will also enable us to achieve more precise results with the single set-up.”

Due for installation next year, the DMU340 FD will be housed in a purpose-designed machine shop with Manthorpe’s three other 5-axis multi-tasking machines.  “Key reasons for our choice of the DMU340 FD are its sound, rigid construction and low installation costs due to its 3-point location design.  This eliminates the need for costly foundations,” Chris Bowley continued. “DMG’s excellent reputation in the industry was another important factor.”

This acquisition will allow Manthorpe to serve its existing markets in greater depth and provide considerable growth potential.  “We will be able to expand our portfolio of parts both from a size and range perspective,” Chris Bowley concludes. “Customers expect us to be more cost competitive and work to shorter lead times and this technology will help us achieve these goals.”

The DMU 340FD from DMG is a 3.4m bed, mill-turn machine dedicated to the efficient, serial production of large parts typically required in the tool- and mould-making, automotive and aerospace industries.  It is a highly flexible model that can master complex milling and turning applications in the shortest time and with the highest degree of precision. 

The gantry design DMU 340FD, with 3-point support for quick installation, can machine workpieces weighing up to 7,000 kg in a single set-up, reducing cycle times and increasing precision.  This accuracy is enhanced by combined tool measurement for fixed and rotating tools via laser or probe.

This all-rounder is a fully functioning milling machine whose efficiency is in no way compromised by its turning capability. Simultaneous 5-axis and 5-sided machining can be performed in the milling mode thanks to multiple main drives and a range of additional options designed to accommodate individual needs.

These options include a universal swivel milling head with driven B-axis and integrated motor spindle with 10,000 rpm.  An A-axis alternative is also available with this model as is the 1,550 Nm 5X torqueMASTER® power spindle for heavy machining.  Dedicated safety packages for turning operations such as automatic balancing cycle or a special cabin design with reinforced safety glass complete the choices to provide tailored production solutions.

The standard version of the machine provides a set-up area with concentric adjustment and a powered rotary pallet. A rotary magazine with three additional pallets is optionally available.

The powerful 40Kw DirectDrive milling-turning table, with rotational speeds up to 120 rpm, a torque of up to 15,000 Nm and holding torque of 15,000 Nm, allows a previously unattainable range of horizontal and vertical mill-turn operations to be accomplished. The rotating features of the DMU 340FD make it particularly valuable for the production of heavy and bulky parts.

The Manthorpe Group have now received planning permission to build a new machine shop within the existing 13 acre site. With an area of 2000 sq. metres and 11.5m high to the eaves it will house the existing large CNC machine tools but will also offer additional space to continue the Group’s investment in the latest multi axis machining technology.

There will also be office accommodation on two floors and an Inspection facility covering 165 sq. metres on one floor.

Manthorpe have added to the company’s large boring capacity with the purchase of a new Toshulin SKA 12 Vertical Boring machine. It has a 1200mm diameter table with 630 RPM max., a 30 position tool changer and Siemens 840D control.

At a cost of £450k, this high speed machine will, in particular, benefit the machining of Aluminium and other non ferrous alloys, whilst still having the ability to satisfactorily machine the exotic alloys including Titanium, Inconel, Nimonic etc.

DSEI Exhibition and Conference
September 2005

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