Mayflower Engineering’s forward-looking approach and team of expert engineers is continuing to build the reputation of the Sheffield-based company as a major force in CNC machining.

With 35 years’ experience in engineering, Mayflower Engineering are committed to strategic business investment plans and provide services in preparation, forming, fabrication, machining, assembly, testing and surface treatment.

Incorporating the latest CNC technology and a range of CNC machining centres into the organisation means that the varied demands of clients can be met in a cost effective way. Expert programmers work in conjunction with CNC machinery in order to produce stunning work, individually tailored to meet customer needs, be it for specialist one offs, small batch quantities or high volume production.

Highly skilled machine operators work on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis, using multi-functional machines which cover a variety of 3 axis to 5 axis horizontal boring as well as vertical boring and milling machines.

Using EdgeCam software linked to the machining centres, Mayflower’s professional programmers can provide a computer-aided programming facility, where necessary which provides accurate data for cutting and forming the specific item of equipment. Whether it is a client’s own design or the work of one of their own professional designers, Mayflower will be able to machine the metal fabrications and castings into the required form.

Working as a ‘one stop shop’, the Mayflower Engineering teams can successfully and cost effectively design, produce and manage a variety of projects, working extensively with normal ferrous and non-ferrous metals, stainless steels, cast iron, aluminium and a range of special steels.

Glyn Hobson, Operations Director for Mayflower Engineering said: “We like to think of ourselves as a pioneering company; always looking to the future for new and cost effective ways of developing projects.

“Having such an in-house machining capability enables us to produce complex structures using a variety of materials including stainless steels, carbon steels and non-ferrous metals specifically tailored to our client’s needs or provide a combined fabrication and machining package, thereby offering a seamless interface between two specifically different manufacturing processes.

“Specialist high quality, precision machining requires a high level of quality control which is exercised through every stage of the manufacturing process.”

Mayflower Engineering uses CNC profiling, CNC Horizontal and Vertical Boring and Milling Machines including 5 axis CNC Borer – table capacity 6 te. Our fabrication department carries out MIG/TIG/MMA welding coded to BS EN 287/BS EN 15614 (AWS D1.1), ASME 1X.
About Mayflower Engineering

‘Made in Sheffield’ is the proud banner under which Mayflower Engineering has established a history of continued excellence in specialist engineering design and manufacture embodied in a company-wide culture of professional project management.

Mayflower Engineering services include: Design, Project Management, Specialist Fabrication & Machining, Shop Assembly & Testing and Site Installation Services

Mayflower’s engineering team posses a wealth of experience and is able to undertake complex multi-disciplinary turnkey contracts, plant upgrades and refurbishment projects embracing mechanical, structural, electrical and hydraulic engineering disciplines.

Mayflower are accredited with the Quality Management Standard ISO 9001:2000, the Environmental Management Standard ISO 14001:2004 and are fully conversant with the requirements of the CDM.

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Datron Dynamics, Inc. has released a version of their high-speed machining technology in a much larger format to accommodate sheet material, lengthy extrusions and large-run batch machining. The ML-1500 machining system is specially designed for the precise machining of large-format workpieces. The useable machining area is 60” x 40”(W x D). The solid-granite, vibration-dampened construction with precision linear guides is the basis for high surface quality – while machining at high speed. High-frequency spindles up to 60,000 rpm and a minimal-quantity, electronically measured, spray-mist coolant system provides perfect, burr-free milling and engraving results. The Microsoft Windows-based controller works with virtually any CAD/CAM software and offers Ethernet networking capability, as well as remote monitoring and control, allowing the machine to seamlessly integrate into any manufacturing environment. The ML-1500 is specifically designed for machining of high-quality aluminum panels at top speed, 3D machining of plastics and molds, CNC-milling of large aluminum profiles and milling and engraving industrial signage from brass, zinc, copper, magnesium, aluminum and engineered composites.

According to Datron Vice President, Robert Murphy, “Many of our current customers chose us due to our large work area vs. small footprint. This machine has a work area that is double the width.” Murphy explains, “This model is ideal for architectural signage, batch machining and aerospace manufacturers cutting composite materials – it has a granite bed for extreme accuracy and an industrial HSK spindle for superior surface finish.” What makes the ML-1500 appealing to those industries are integrated options like vacuum workholding and DATRON’s new CleanCut system which surrounds the machining spindle and extracts composite and aluminum chips before they ever hit the workpiece.

For industrial signage and other sheet material applications the ML-1500 comes with VacuMate(TM), an integrated vacuum table, as an option. VacuMate(TM) is designed to swiftly and efficiently secure flat workpieces to the bed of a machining system. Thin stock, which could be secured only with great difficulties before, is now secured literally within seconds. Quickly secure plastic foils as thin as 0.001″, to 0.250″ large aluminum sheets. A vacuum pump provides vacuum power for the system to work. A vacuum table features airflow-optimized vacuum ports, with recessed vacuum chambers, to provide superior vacuum distribution. A low cost gas-permeable substrate serves as a sacrificial vacuum diffuser, allowing the cutter to machine through the workpiece, without cutting into the table.

Other available options include a Z-Correction Probe(TM) that measures surface irregularities and compensates for them dynamically, a 3D Probe Extension that enables Z-Correction Probe to function in 3D (X, Y & Z), a Renishaw TP20 Probe for complex part measurement, Quick-Pallets(TM) workholding for quick setup and a Digital I/O that provides 8 outputs from the CNC control.

About Datron: Datron Dynamics is the North American distributor for DATRON AG, a German technology firm established in 1969 that has become a leader in the design and development of CNC machining and dispensing systems. Founded in 1996 by President, William King, Datron Dynamics is differentiated in the marketplace by its focus on high-speed machining with micro-tooling. Datron machines feature 40,000-60,000 RPM spindles that produce low force, feed rates of up to 1000″/minute and superior quality when using tooling 0.50″ and under. An Ethanol-Mist Coolant System(TM) provides superb surface finishes and eliminates secondary processes like de-burring and de-greasing. Other features such as the Z-Correction Probe(TM), Automatic Tool Management System(TM) and their proprietary Quick-Pallets(TM) and Vacumate(TM) workholding systems enable batch machining and “lights-out” production. These distinctions have resulted in thousands of installations worldwide within industries requiring superior production of EDM electrodes, embossing dies, 3D mold making, rapid prototyping, 3D precision engraving, front panels and the production of automotive and aerospace parts.

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