The installation marks an important moment in Daltons Wadkin’s diversification into other parts of the timber processing sector so it is not reliant just on its traditional core joinery customer base.
The Italian-made five-axis CNC centre was purchased to increase David Scott’s machining capacity and update its production methods.
The small footprint of the Greda Diva machine – 9m2 – was a key factor in the purchase, along with the unit’s comparatively large Z-axis capacity.
David Scott manufactures wood and plastic patterns, principally for clients producing pumps for the oil industry. Fluctuations in demand for this sector can sometimes be difficult to meet, requiring the company to have the right technology and production.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity of placing our first Greda Diva with another locally-based family business," said Alex Dalton, director of Daltons Wadkin.
"We managed to arrange for Greda engineers to install the machine at the company with our own engineering team and the purchase has already had a substantial and beneficial influence on their business."
