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Matsuura MX520 3 Pallet 5 axis machining centre
WES Engineering Solutions, a leading provider of precision engineering services, has announced the acquisition of a Matsuura MX520 PC4, a state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC milling machine. The machine has been installed and commissioned in December and is now actively producing customer orders.
“This significant investment in the MX520 PC4 reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and our ambitious growth plans in the advanced engineering sectors,” said James Gazzard, Managing Director of WES Engineering Solutions. “The MX520 PC4’s capabilities will allow us to expand our service offering and meet the growing demands of our customers in the automotive, aerospace, defence, nuclear, and subsea sectors.”
The Matsuura MX520 PC4 is a 5-axis machine tool designed for high-precision machining of a wide range of materials. With a travel of 630mm x 560mm x 510mm the MX520 PC4 is capable of handling a variety of complex components. The machine can also hold up to 4 pallets and has a spindle speed of 15,000rpm , making it ideal for higher volume production runs. Additionally, the company have invested in 5th Axis Rocklock quick change work holding, which will significantly reduce setup times and improve overall production efficiency.
“The MX520 PC4 represents a significant step forward for us in terms of capability and automation,” said Daniel Hutchings, Operations Director at WES Engineering Solutions. “This investment will allow us to take on more complex projects with greater precision and efficiency, helping us to better meet the needs of our customers.”
The machine funding was partially allocated from Cornwall Council’s Growth Hub Grants Programme. The Growth Hub Grants Programme is part of the Good Growth Programme, which is delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
Alongside this investment the company have also installed an additional array of 145 solar panels which will produce 65Kwp and save 9.28 tonnes of carbon each year “the investment in additional solar capacity helps to future-proof us against energy instability and reduces our manufacturing costs and carbon footprint, I just wish we had more roof space!” quipped Mr Gazzard “we have significant growth plans for 2025 as we focus on gaining new quality approvals to build our business in advanced engineering sectors like Aerospace, Defence and Nuclear.”
