Aluminium and it’s Benefits
Aluminium is a soft and pliable metal with many benefits that make it excellent for machining. These include its high strength, suppleness and lightness; it also lacks magnetic properties, is non-flammable and resistant to corrosion. [...]
Investment in Machinery
At Presto Engineering we continually invest in our equipment and staff to ensure we are delivering excellence to our customers, this has seen the recent acquisition of a new large capacity Doosan DNM6700 and a [...]
The Great UK Industrial Digitalisation Race
Brexit and its potential consequences continue to dominate the headlines but there is a parallel challenge facing the UK over the next few years. What will the application of digital technologies mean for our workforce, [...]
The Ins and Outs of Aluminium Extrusion
Extrusion is defined as the process of shaping material, in this case aluminium, by forcing it to flow through a shaped opening in a die. Extruded material emerges as an elongated piece with the same [...]
5 is the Magic Number – Exploring 5 Axis CNC Milling
When the term ‘5 Axis’ is used in relation to CNC milling it refers to the ability of a CNC machine to move a part or tool in 5 different axes. 3 axis machining centres move [...]
Jigs and Fixtures – The Foundations for Quality Aluminium Machined Parts
At Presto we are constantly looking for ways to increase efficiency and streamline the manufacturing of aluminium precision machined parts. The design of jigs and fixtures can have a significant impact on component quality [...]