Rainford Precision to exhibit at Medical Technology Ireland

Cheshire-based Rainford Precision Machines Ltd, a provider of high-precision engineering solutions, will highlight its reputation as a leader in ultra-high precision micro-machining at Medical Technology Ireland, taking place 24 and 25 September at the Galway Racecourse in County Galway.

The company will present a variety of custom solutions tailored for the Irish medical manufacturing sector at Stand L56. Among the highlights will be the Kern range of ultra-precise five-axis machining centres, the Benzinger range of turning centres, Finepart micro abrasive waterjet cutting technology, its recently announced new range of Innolite ultra precision turning machines for the optics industry, all backed up by cutting tools from some of the world’s most prestigious brands.

Kern is renowned for its unparalleled levels of precision with machine tools that comfortably achieve precision and repeatability levels of +/-1µm during five-axis machining. At the event on the west coast of Ireland, experts from Rainford Precision will present the incredible speed, precision, and productivity of the Kern machines, as well as introduce the new Innolite range. Innolite specialises in the field of advanced diamond turning and ultra-precise machine tools for optical manufacturing, and the entirely new brand will be introduced to Ireland at the show.

Also new to the Rainford stable is the PEMTec brand. Recognised as world leaders in precision electrochemical machining (PECM), this process enables metal parts to be machined with accuracy and repeatability in the sub-micron range, achieving a surface quality of 0.03µm – all without contact.

Taking ‘micro’ precision to a new level
The Rainford Precision team will also present the Finepart micro-abrasive waterjet cutting technology. With its three-, four-, and five-axis waterjet machines, Finepart takes ‘micro’ precision to a new level, offering a positional accuracy of +/-2.5µm, a repeatability of +/-2µm, and a typical cutting tolerance of +/-10µm.

The new Benzinger range of turning centres will also be showcased on the Rainford stand. Manufactured in Germany, the Benzinger machines distinguish themselves with remarkable levels of precision, repeatability, productivity, and, above all, flexibility. Rainford Precision will also present its latest cutting tool solutions from world-renowned brands such as Union Tool, Louis Bélet, Delmeco, Gloor, HOBE, Osawa, DTS, Iwata, 6C Tools, Swissceramill, and ATOM. The respective partners are industry leaders in the manufacture of drills, end mills, reamers, boring bars, threadmills, and slitting saws. Within this diverse portfolio are tools for specialist applications and material types, including the Hufschmied brand of milling tools.

Completing the line-up will be the Graftor range of end mills from Hufschmied which have been developed specifically for machining graphite and can double productivity rates and tool life compared to rival tools. With such a diverse platform of specialist cutting tools and micro tool solutions in its portfolio, Rainford Precision has invested in a Keyence digital microscope to provide a complete tool investigation and consultancy service for customers in the UK and Ireland.