Production line maintenance is one of the toughest tasks for a manufacturer. Usually it requires dealing with limited parts availability, and complex equipment comes at a high cost. Accordingly, most business owners prefer the parts to be replaced as rarely as possible! Companies adopt various maintenance strategies that have to do with training the in-house team instead of outsourcing the process in order to save money. However, eventually, they all face the need to replace production line parts. How often this takes place depends on how well the part is performing.

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Production line and conveyor systems are subject to several problems that can cause unexpected downtime, leading to loss of profit, market share and customer relationships. In many cases, their efficiency suffers as a result of a lack of proper preventative maintenance. With new technologies coming to market on a regular basis, production managers and engineers have the opportunity to make their lines and conveyor systems more efficient, whilst greatly reducing the possibility of breakdowns and downtime. At Woodley Engineering, we are following the new developments closely to stay on top of

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When it comes to bushes, also known as plain bearings, the variety is impressive. It’s hard to find an industry which doesn’t need a certain type of bearing for their equipment or production process. Their low cost and simplicity makes bushes suitable for intermittent motion applications and linear motions. They find their place in low-speed shafts, many types of turbomachines, compressors, and much more. Even though a bushing is a basic and straightforward element, capable of running for many years, a sudden failure can cause grave consequences for the equipment.

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When you need to get replacement parts for your equipment, you will have a choice between using a third party and going back to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). A third party or aftermarket manufacturer takes the specification of the original equipment and creates a copy of the product accordingly. An OEM produces original parts according to the specifications worked out by its own team for its own equipment e.g. when you order a Ford car bumper directly from Ford. Many production managers choose OEM parts to avoid the risk

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CNC engineering is an integral part of the majority of equipment manufacturing processes in numerous industries, including oil, gas, power, pharmaceutical, and healthcare manufacturing. When it comes to common metals, such as mild steel or aluminium, CNC turning and milling don’t pose many problems. Meanwhile, specialist materials such as some plastics, including PVC or nylons and metals such as lead-bronze or harder stainless steels, require a more specialist approach without which problems may occur. Thankfully, with the right equipment at hand, CNC machining can be applied to virtually any material, including the most problematic.

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We are glad to announce the establishment of a new hand finishing department. At Woodley Engineering, we have always believed that only a blend of manual and machine-assisted production can enable us to achieve the results our customers expect. Why Manual Finishing? For many years, we’ve combined old-fashioned craftsmanship with the latest CNC and CAD technologies to cater to numerous industries. As a third-party parts manufacturer, we know the importance of precision and accuracy. For many projects, neither of the two is possible to achieve without manual finishing. Increased Capacity We

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Precision parts engineering allows convenient and high-quality replacement of production line parts at low volumes. With the right machines and approach, the new parts are manufactured flawlessly to suit the production line in the most precise manner. Precision parts engineering focuses on accuracy, quality, and convenience. It may be the only logical option for production line parts replacement even when the OEM can offer an original spare part. What Is Precision Parts Engineering? Precision parts engineering is the practice of designing parts and features for third party machines while maintaining the

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Drawings supplied for the production of prototype parts or to receive a quote, will specify the overall tolerance required on the finished part and sometimes on specific dimensions. The tighter the tolerance, the more challenging it is to come up with the highest quality finished parts. Numerous projects require a very high tolerance – this being the nature of prototype engineering. At Woodley Engineering, we have extensive experience of producing parts to a tight tolerance in prototype design and how that can be achieved. We use the latest turning and milling

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When it comes to manufacturing precision-machined components, choosing the highest quality materials and the most experienced engineers are a must. However, no matter how well the part is manufactured, it may eventually break down. A broken component puts a machine out of order, thus resulting in downtime which may be extremely costly. Should you opt for repairing the parts or manufacture new ones? At Woodley Engineering, we repair and replace all types of precision machined components. If you aren’t sure whether you need to repair or replace them, we can offer

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Finding new solutions for the replacement, reconfiguration, and repair of parts for production lines and conveyer systems may seem time-consuming. As surprising as it may be, the OEM option is not always the best one. The original equipment manufacturer will produces high-quality parts. However, the time it takes to do it may result in unexpected production line and conveyer system downtime. Meanwhile, the cost for small volumes may be high. At Woodley Engineering, we produce bespoke equipment parts which comply with the highest standards and manufacturer specifications. The numerous advantages

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Ordering a replacement part for your production line equipment should be straightforward. You call the original equipment manufacturer and place an order, right? Unfortunately, getting the replacement components with a good price and turnaround is not always easy. OEMs produce high-quality spare parts, but their focus is volume, not necessarily replacement parts. Large and busy companies aren’t always focused on fast delivery for spares since they don’t stake their reputation on speed. As a result, your production line may experience downtime when parts break down. What is the alternative? A third party manufacturer

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Are you looking for the highest-quality machine manufactured components for your equipment? Then you need reliable precision engineering services. What do you expect from such a company? When making a list of requirements, you may realise that the number of companies fitting your needs is limited. At Woodley Engineering, we know all the ins and outs of this business. We would like to share several things to look for when choosing precision engineering services. 1) Sufficient Experience Manufacturing of proper replacement parts, their repair and configuration don’t just rely on high-quality

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There are many ways we get involved with projects. Sometimes we are asked to look at ways of modifying existing parts to allow new functionality or operation outside of normal scope, sometimes we are asked to repair damaged components, and sometimes we are presented with a series of parts and are asked to replicate them. We would like to share some reflections on a recent project that we feel is revealing about the way we approach engineering challenges. The project was by no means straightforward or plain sailing; but the

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n a competitive world, your business needs every advantage it can find, and as new equipment is developed, investing to remain at the cutting edge of your market is crucial. However, with even the most meticulously planned production line, an addition of a new machine can create challenges of all kinds that need fast solutions to enable you to maximise return on that investment as quickly as possible. Common Production Line Issues There are several issues you can run into, starting with the machinery itself. Integration of New Production Assets

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It’s a question you have probably asked yourself: which is better, OEM or aftermarket? Not so long ago, the answer was clear, but technology has changed things considerably, and today the question needs asking again. Advantages & Disadvantages Of OEM Solutions Starting out with OEM solutions, there are several obvious advantages. The first is material conformity; that is the materials will always comply perfectly with the original specifications. In a similar way, tolerances and finishes are always to the exact specifications of the originals parts. However, that perfect specification comes

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Our team at Woodley Engineering bring vast experience to any project involving conveyor systems, with a successful track record behind us. This is why so many trust us with their critical production infrastructure. One such project we have been working on recently involves a new production facility for consumer healthcare products and packaging. The Brief Within the workspace there are two machines; a packaging machine and a cartonning machine, which need to be connected by a conveyor system to optimise output. However, there are some challenges faced here: the space

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For many years we have been helping professional buyers and engineers meet their objectives by providing a reliable source of top quality precision machined components to exact customer specification. We are a key supplier of components to the following industries: Electrical Chemical Testing Nuclear Power Diamond Sorting & Assaying Oil, Gas & Heating Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Food & Agricultural We offer a good combination of traditional engineering skills but with the latest in CNC milling and turning machining capabilities. To discuss more about how we can assist your machining requirements,

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Woodley Engineering offers a rare blend of up to the minute CNC machining technology and old fashioned skills. We can, of course, produce intricately precision machined parts on CNC machining centres, either as a one off or in multiples of many hundreds. Design, drawing and set up time accounts for a large proportion of the production costs on smaller quantities, so for the most cost effective solution, orders of a minimum of 10 are recommended unless a prototype is required pre-production. Alongside these capabilities, we also offer a highly skilled

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Most of our work involves making parts for our customers to use in their production machines. It is vital that these are produced to the exact specifications requested. Starting with the material, we ensure that the precise description is passed on to our suppliers so that we can make sure that products conform to the requirements. As orders are processed, the material description will be entered onto our database for comparison with the supplier’s delivery note. Our engineers will produce a drawing if none is supplied which will be submitted

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Most of our work involves making parts for our customers to use in their production machines. It is vital that these are produced to the exact specifications requested. Starting with the material, we ensure that the precise description is passed on to our suppliers so that we can make sure that products conform to the requirements. As orders are processed, the material description will be entered onto our database for comparison with the supplier’s delivery note. Our engineers will produce a drawing if none is supplied which will be submitted

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