hap0320

COVER STORY 24 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS March 2020 www.hpmag.co.uk Metal Work UK Ltd provides the right package for AMP Automation AMP Automation designs and builds flexible bespoke and off-the-shelf automation solutions equipment, relying on over 130 experienced staff housed in a purpose-built 100,000 sq ft factory in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. AMP Automation works with both robotics and the latest in linear transport technology in order to design systems without compromise to meet the exact needs of customers. The company’s systems can be single-point machines or complete packing lines from primary packaging to palletising. During 2019, AMP automation was commissioned to design, manufacture and supply state-of-the-art, custom-designed equipment for ‘Packasnax’ picking and packing machines to be supplied to leading companies within the food & beverage industry. Working alongside AMP Automation throughout the whole process was Metal Work UK Ltd. David Mann, managing director of AMP Automaton, explains why the company chose Metal Work to work on this project. “We started working with Metal Work in 2007 as our focus on Automation became stronger. Knowing the quality of Metal Work’s solutions and services over the years we discussed this new project with the company and then received a proposal on how it could enhance the design of our pneumatic and electric automation equipment requirements for the machines. We knew the design and support capability of Metal Work, from both a technical and all the quality procedures within its manufacturing facility. Development meetings between both companies’ engineering, design and technical support staff ensured a full understanding of Metal Work’s automation solutions and products including V-Lock attachment systems, electric cylinder and control solutions, design and drawing packages including sizing software. AMP Automation also gauged a better understanding of Metal Work’s developments concerning Industry 4.0 technology. After the visit, AMP Automation was in no doubt that Metal Work was its preferred partner for the IPax project. Bespoke solutions Mann explains that every machine AMP Automation manufactures is bespoke to its customers’ needs. “For this reason, we have both a conceptual design brief and also an equipment design office that ensures all designs meet customers’ expectations,” he says. “Once the concept and design ideas are confirmed, we work with the technical support team at Metal Work to establish the best functional fit for the product ranges. This ensures the B10d values, required life expectancy and cost requirements are met using our 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software designs together with Metal Work’s online design and drawing packages.” A lot of the design briefs are completed at AMP Automation’s factory in Gainsborough. However, the company also works remotely with the design engineering team from Metal Work for technical support and product pricing and specifications. “Metal Work offers a superb technical equipment support service from its head office in Milton Keynes and also through its field support commercial and engineering teams,” Mann points out. “If required, we work together for a common goal.” AMP Automation works with both robotics and the latest in linear transport technology, so it can design a system without compromise to meet its customers exact needs. The company’s systems can be single-point machines or complete packing lines from primary packaging to palletising. Mann explains that it can take control of the complete project, including overseeing the outsourcing in areas its systems may not cover in the project. commercial basis, would again be a perfect fit for our engineering design team’s requirements. Metal Work, driven by its UK sales manager Neil Turnbull, offered superb conceptual design solution suggestions, backed up by the innovative product ranges the company manufactures.” After the initial conversations, members of AMP Automation’s production, engineering and commercial teams then visited Metal Work Spa in Italy to inspect David Mann: “Since the company began working with Metal Work back in 2007, all the machines installed throughout this period have received positive feedback from customers for their life longevity and effectiveness.” Metal Work’s technical development team.

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjQ0NzM=