In metal machining, stress is a constant factor which has the potential to compromise the quality of the components produced. Brought about through traditional manufacturing methods, there are two common types of stress – thermal and cutting edge. Here, Karl Hollis, Engineering Director at Precision Micro has explored these common problems and their impacts, and suggests how stress can be eradicated to consistently produce components of the...

When it comes to sheet metalworking, there are a number of methods which spring to mind. Traditionally, metal stamping and laser cutting have been used to create precision components for a variety of industries. However, these methods – despite being widely used – are not without their limitations, with burring being a common problem.

Precision Micro has launched a new whitepaper to educate and inform design engineers unfamiliar with the process about its enhanced potential – including its ability to enhance quality, reduce lead times and cut costs, without compromise.

Photochemical etching specialist, Precision Micro, has strengthened its operation with two key appointments into the positions of Director of Procurement and Quality System Engineer.

As a supplier for the manufacture of parts for medical equipment, Precision Micro has seen a six-fold increase in sensors and valve parts which are essential in ventilators.

When manufacturing components from metals there are numerous options available to design engineers, some traditional, some relatively new and innovative. However, when component characteristics are very precise, complex, and high degrees of accuracy are required, the number of viable production manufacturing processes is greatly reduced.

For designers looking to manufacture burr and stress free metal parts with complex geometries, maintain the flexibility to make last minute design changes, and mass produce prototypes quickly, photo chemical etching is increasingly seen as the answer. Chemical etching offers both an economical and efficient solution, and allows for the mass production of incredibly intricate, thin metal parts at a fraction of the cost of other methods.

Returning to Medtec Europe once again this April is Precision Micro, as it is a great platform to showcase its photo chemical etching technology for medical devices. Exhibiting from booth 9A40 at the Messe Stuttgart, from 17th-19th April 2018, attendees will see examples of the intricate and accurate metal parts Precision Micro produces for leading medical OEMs, including connectors, contacts, springs and meshes for hearing aids, medical imp...

Precision Micro is pleased to announce that it will be participating at the upcoming Medtec Europe trade show, 12-14th April in Stuttgart, Germany. The company will be exhibiting their market leading photo-etching and electroforming technologies, which they have fine-tuned over the past 5 decades.

Precision Micro has announced the expansion of its electroforming capacity by investing in new lamination equipment and a bespoke plating tank, designed to the company’s specifications. This investment is a consequence of increased demand from European customers from the medical and electronics markets, markets the company are confident will provide a significant increase to its electroforming revenues in 2016.

Featuring an array of small, lightweight and extremely precise components, an innovative miniature surveillance helicopter is benefiting from the high precision manufacturing capabilities of Precision Micro. The miniature unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has fast become a key component in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance activities.

Highland Biosciences and Precision Micro have partnered in the development and manufacture of a miniaturised ‘tuning fork’ biosensor. The component forms an essential part of HBL’s proprietary microviscometer, that is claimed will improve the safety of a number of medical procedures by providing results conveniently at the point of need.

Precision Micro have recently collaborated with Vestatec Automotive Engineering to bring a number of new interior design possibilities to prestige car manufacturers.

Precision Micro is pleased to announce the appointment of Mick Taylor to the position of Sales Manager, responsible for the Company’s worldwide sales and marketing activities and also he will be leading an international team of sales.

Single-part meshes and grids for a wide range of applications are proven to be cost effective alternatives to their woven wire mesh counterparts. In the majority of cases they provide superior performance, tailored to the specific application and size and shape requirement. When used in charged applications such as RFI shielding, they offer enhanced conductivity by having no cross-over areas and facilitate far easier electrical termination, by ha...