Cambridge Dynamics is a leading manufacturer that specialises in the design and production of bespoke/special-purpose machinery and control systems, as well as the improvement of existing facilities and processes. Cambridge Dynamics has been designing and building turnkey solutions since 1978.
During these 38 years, we have amassed a large store of knowledge and expertise, developing a wide range of machines across a diverse array of applications, including a 120-ton forming press, which weighed in at 16 tons.
Cambridge Dynamics is a leading manufacturer that specialises in the design and production of bespoke/special-purpose machinery and control systems, as well as the improvement of existing facilities and processes. Cambridge Dynamics has been designing and building turnkey solutions since 1978.
During these 38 years, we have amassed a large store of knowledge and expertise, developing a wide range of machines across a diverse array of applications, including a 120-ton forming press, which weighed in at 16 tons.
Why Choose Custom Machining Centres?
With today’s advances in technology, almost anything can be automated with custom machinery, which is designed and built completely to your requirements.
Custom machinery is often cheaper and a better investment than standard machinery that is already available on the market. There are several reasons for this:
- Standard machinery often cannot perform all of the tasks needed, resulting in multiple machines having to be purchased. A custom machine tool can be capable of completing a huge range of functions for a wealth of industries, for optimal productivity within one machine.
- With standard machinery, you are often paying for costly, unnecessary features. Whereas you can specify your exact options and extras in cost-effective custom machinery.
- Custom machines are built to integrate with other existing machines in your production process. This means installation is often a lot quicker, minimising downtime.
- Custom machinery is often simpler to use (even if it is creating more complex components) as it is tailored to your exact requirements, offering a high precision, high quality, and high speed solution.
At Cambridge Dynamics, we meet with you to discuss your requirements and will include you throughout the complete design, build, and installation process.
Support and Maintenance
A well-built custom machine will require minimal maintenance by the manufacturer. Cambridge Dynamics offers a service plan which can include maintenance, remote support, and 24-hour on-site support, depending on the level of cover you choose.
Minimal level of disruption to business operations when installing and training staff
Installation of custom machinery is often far less disruptive to your company’s operations than installation of standard ‘off–the–shelf’ machinery. The reason for this is that custom machinery is designed and built while keeping in mind the need to integrate this into the rest of your production process. Therefore, when a custom machine is installed, it has already been designed to fit in with your current production layout, and there is only minimal installation needed to integrate it with your process.
Standard ‘off–the–shelf’ machinery will often require on-site modifications to enable it to be integrated into your process, therefore causing greater disruption to your business operations during installation.
Staff training is something that is always necessary, whether you are installing a custom machine or standard machinery. With a custom system, the user interface is tailored to your exact requirements, making the training quicker and the system far easier to use. Staff training will also be included.
What legalities and regulations are involved when buying custom machinery? (ie. Health & Safety, etc.)
At Cambridge Dynamics, all custom machinery is built to comply with the relevant directives and CE markings.
Your legal responsibilities when buying new machinery for use at work are outlined in the HSE buying new machinery guide, which also mentions that ‘When buying a custom-built machine, you can use this opportunity to work with the manufacturer to help them design out the causes of injury and ill health’.
Where to start?
Our experienced automation engineering consultant will evaluate your proposed project and advise you on the cost of the custom machinery, and will also be able to advise you as to whether you can expect to see increased throughput and fewer defects as a result of installing custom machinery.
What is the life cycle of custom machinery?
As with any other machine, the life cycle of bespoke machinery depends on many factors, but a typical custom machine that is well built and maintained properly will last for at least 5 years and often 20+ years.
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