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Thompson, the friction welding specialist, has boosted its flourishing sub-contract service with a £750,000 investment programme, which has included the installation of new machinery.
Thompson’s sub-contract facility now boasts one of its latest friction welders which will further improve capacity at the Halesowen-based operation following a three-fold increase in business.
The single-ended Model 150 has been built by Thompson’s engineering team with a number of new, high-tech features such as CNC flash removal, closed loop control of welding pressures and unique, machine base construction. According to Thompson, these developments are specially designed to deliver improved levels of weld accuracy and finishing for a wider range of components.
The new equipment means the facility now comprises a total of 12 machines, which have a variety of forging capabilities from 500Kg to 150 tons. The sub-contract service can friction weld a huge array of components from 4mm - 125mm diameter solid, either in small batches or large runs in excess of 100,000.
“Demand for Thompson’s sub-contract service continues to grow as more manufacturers recognise that friction welding is an extremely cost-effective way of joining components,” commented Alan Shilton, Thompson’s managing director.
“This latest expansion of Thompson’s capabilities is part of an on-going investment policy which now totals £5 million in the last 10 years. It ensures the business continues to move forward in an increasingly competitive marketplace and means the facility retains its position as the largest of its kind in the UK.
“This remarkable, new machine will not only further improve the department’s capacity for friction welding larger components but also deliver even higher levels of weld accuracy and finishing,” he added.
Thompson’s extensive sub-contract operation also includes an on-site metallurgical laboratory and prototype development services. It friction welds many different components typically used in the automotive, agricultural, chemical, electrical, medical, mining and civil engineering industries.
It is part of Thompson, the long-established manufacturer of friction welding machines which has its headquarters in Hereward Rise, Halesowen. Thompson employs around 100 staff and has an annual turnover in excess of £16 million.
Further information on its sub-contract services can be obtained from Thompson’s sales team on 0121 585 0888 or email sales@thompsonfw.co.uk.
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