At Manchester Automatic Machining (MAM), our sliding head machining services offer the perfect combination of speed, precision and economy for CNC turned parts, whether you need small or high volume batch production.
Unmanned 24-hour operation
Our state-of-the-art Citizen sliding head lathes are capable of running around the clock, unmanned (“lights-out”) operations. This means continuous machining overnight or during weekends, reducing lead times and allowing cost savings which we pass on to you.
Over 75 years of experience
Established in 1948, as a family-run precision engineering business, we’ve built up expertise across a wide range of materials, designs and industries. That means you can count on us delivering parts which meet your specification, right first time, on time.
On time, on budget, to specification
Our reputation is built on reliability. Whether your requirement is for tight tolerances, special features, exact finish, or even cost reduction, MAM delivers to specification with honest estimates, realistic timescales, flexibility, and dependable delivery.
Rapid turnaround on all precision turned parts
From sample parts to full batches, simple or intricate, our sliding head lathes allow us to tackle difficult materials and produce parts in quick turnaround.
Wide range of materials
As experienced sliding head machine manufacturers, we machine parts from a broad spectrum of materials: brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminium, steel and plastics, as well as more challenging materials.
Trusted by customers across many industries
Over the decades, we’ve served a wide range of industries, including point of sale (display), textiles, automotive, medical, defence, electronics, oil & gas, food & drink, scientific, telecommunications, craft industries, and many others. Our reputation for quality and reliability gives our clients the confidence to trust us as their subcontract partner.
Why Sliding Head Machining?
Sliding head (also known as Swiss-type) machining offers significant advantages:
- Greater rigidity and support of the workpiece, especially for long and slender parts, reducing deflection and improving tolerances.
- Ability to carry out multiple operations (turning, drilling, threading, back-working, etc.) in a single setup, offering one-hit machining and reducing cycle times.
- Reduced need for manual intervention, enabling efficient lights-out running.
- Superior surface finish and consistency over large runs.
At MAM, our sliding head machines are fully utilised in this manner. They help us ensure fast, reliable production without compromising on quality. Contact our experienced team today to discuss your project.