PROCESSES

Visual DfM is integral to our offering, as we believe that looking great is symptomatic of attention to detail, which should permeate every aspect of what we do. Every component that leaves the factory is hand finished, and individually packaged, immediately post machining to ensure finishes are perfect.

This philosphy that looks are more than superficial underlines our preference for managing most post machining processes ourselves, and is why we have brought many solutions in house. Speed and cost are important but, sometimes, so are looks.

THE PERFECT FINISH

All our components are washed and hand finished in order to blend features and remove burs, before being expertly polished and individually packaged.

All stock is housed in a Lean Lift, with separate shelves and compartments for each component. Real time stock maintenance is managed courtesy of a digital index which controls everything that is sent in and out. This keeps our stock in prime condition.

ANODISING AND COATING

Being heavily involved with the automotive and casting industries anodising, plating, painting and powder coating, and their particular nuances, has become second nature to our engineers. We work with the leading UK operators, selecting between them based on our keen understanding of their various strengths.

ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE TESTING

We assemble simple components to mechanical and electric wired assemblies as a complementary service to our clients, as finding suitable assembly is tricky, particularly for limited volumes.

We offer a product design service to help accommodate unique and specific requirements, and will gladly provide one-off, short or long run production services.

We also fully pressure test components where required.

ENGRAVING AND PRINTING

Laser printing with sequential serial numbers is available in-house, as is stamping and engraving. More detailed or cosmetic engraving and etching are available from our sub-contractors.

WET BEAD AND FINE GRAIN BLASTING

We have both wet bead and fine grain blasting services available in-house, alongside vibro and tumble finishing. Larger shot blasting is available as well, but we often choose to outsource this particular process to a specialist partner company.

WELDING

Electron beam welding for internal seam welding is available, with other welding options managed as an outsourced activity.

Numachine has significant experience with all types of welding, and hasMIG and TIG welders on staff so that we are fully prepared to manage a wide range of different welding requirements.

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Numachine operates a streamlined Kanban system in which production planning is delegated to machinists in order to minimise costs and constantly improve our performance.

Several of our customers have online MRP, with Numachine organising production and ordering based on each customer’s own stock information and previous delivery requirements.

Numachine operates from locations in Hereford and Coventry and is able to organise stocking and delivery from both of these sites.

CONTACT US

Numachine operates from its HQ in Hereford and an operational centre in Coventry.