Powerhouse for the machining of exotic alloy materials Expansion strategy Metal additive manufacturing Workholding technology Automated grinding processes Turning centre Powerhouse for the machining of exotic alloy materials UK — Kirkham Engineering has established a reputation as specialists in the production of repetition turned parts on CNC fixed head and sliding head machines. With decades of experience and a machine inventory supplied by a host of manufacturers down the generations, the latest machine to be installed was a Nakamura Tome AS-200L turning centre from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG). The work envelope of the Nakamura AS200L. (Source: Nakamura) The Skelmersdale manufacturer Kirkham Engineering produces everything from simple to complex parts in material types from ferrous and non-ferrous metals through to exotic nickel alloys such as Duplex, Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy, Titanium, Stellite and more. Manufacturing turned parts for the oil and gas industries and petrochemical sectors, the Lancashire subcontractor is considered a specialist in the machining of exotic alloy materials. To this end, Kirkham Engineering demands that its machine tools can provide an exceptional level of flexibility and productivity whilst offering a robust build quality that provides a stable platform for machining challenging materials. This is why Kirkham has opted for the Nakamura Tome AS-200L turning centre from ETG.