The Northwest’s premiere one-stop production facility
Quality… Value… Service
For all your engineering & machining needs
Capacity Information Brochure
Velden Engineering UK Ltd Columbia Mill. Bedford Street. Bolton. BL1 4BA
01204 520620 Fax 01204 522490
www.velden.co.uk [email protected]
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Welcome to Velden Engineering UK Ltd
Intro
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Who
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Investing in people, technology, systems and infrastructure paves the way for the future. Our impressive workshop reorganisation is well under way, considerable investment in new advanced plant & equipment continues to take place to provide all our current and prospective Customers with an efficient and cost effective engineering components supply solution. You may not be fully aware of all the facilities that we offer, hopefully this brochure will give you an insight into ways we can help. If you haven’t tried us yet, feel free to contact me with your enquiries & RFQ’s and you are welcome to visit to view our facilities and discuss your projects.
Austin
Since starting Velden Engineering back in the early 70’s I have been a firm believer in learning everything I can about developing ‘Best Practice’ in subcontract engineering component production. Hard won extensive experience gained providing a comprehensive service to a broad spectrum of engineering sectors has certainly helped Velden to win many contracts over the years, keeping Velden at the forefront of Britain’s best known leading jobbing shops. We are extremely flexible and highly responsive, allowing us to be equally adept at producing small quantities or larger volumes. We offer quick turnround for ongoing enquiries and orders and for running jobs we can put together efficient manufacturing production cells to meet Customer requirements and expectations in a partnership way. Our team of vastly experienced skilled engineers are second to none, extremely helpful and proud to maintain the Velden tradition to deliver Quality, Value & Service.
Alex
Austin Kitchen Managing Director
Alex Kitchen Chairman
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“Investing in people, technology, systems and
infrastructure paves the way for the future”
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What we can do for you…
Provide a wide range of general and precision engineering services from one off to batch production. Many industrial Customers benefit from components and
assemblies produced by Velden.
The Northwest’s largest range of engineering skills & disciplines. CNC and Conventional plant & equipment backed up by CAD CAM technology and in house logistics enables Velden to offer highly competitive prices, on time deliveries and Quality.
Machined and fabricated components for most industries including :- Power Generation & Switchgear, Pumps & Liquid Fluid Handling, Construction, Bakeries, Breweries, Packaging, Agriculture, Environmental, Aerospace, Textiles, Automotive, Medical, Scientific and General Manufacturing. In addition, we work closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers small medium and large enterprises from concept idea & prototype through to full production. Velden has a successful track record setting up manufacturing cells for special project work due to Customer factory re-organisation or other cost saving initiatives and with room for expansion within the Columbia Mill development site we are actively seeking further opportunities.
Extensive machining capacity and resource. With overtime & shifts we can easily make up to 10,000 hours per month available …please note, this represents approximately 50% of current on-board plant capacity…therefore, capacity can be further increased, say in the event of block contracts being placed, by simply taking on additional men or arranging shift work.
Velden is the premiere one-stop production facility … what you want …how you want …when you want
From a wide range of materials & forms… steel bar, castings, forgings, stainless steels, brass, copper, aluminium, phosphor bronze, plastics etc.
Finished how you want … natural, plated, painted, anodised, specialist coatings, part marked, labelled, tested etc.
Packed to suit your needs… boxed, palletised, kitted-up, your containers, part or fully assembled etc.
Delivered how & when you want … single batches, regular repeat batches, to your schedule, lineside Kanban etc.
right first time … on-time … every time.
Intro
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Who
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Working hours
Monday-Friday multishift patterns & Overtime
including weekends as per Customer demand.
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Estimating & Quotation We endeavour to give competitive prices and short leadtimes… for a rapid response email your enquiries direct to us or telephone one of our Sales or Production Team. We will be happy to visit you to discuss your requirements, alternatively please feel free to come straight down to the factory where we will be delighted to deal with the matter immediately and get your job going straight away whenever possible.
Order Processing, Planning & Contract Review
Purchasing
Upon receipt of your Order our flexible & extensive capacity allows us to put in place a capable process to manufacture your parts. We can plan or programme from scratch or alternatively we will work with your production engineers to adapt your existing methods of work to produce the best possible lowest total cost solution to satisfy your needs.
We will purchase materials & bought-outs from our database of approved tried & tested Suppliers in support of your Orders or if you prefer we will purchase from your nominated experienced Suppliers or manufacture from Free-Issue material. At your request, records & traceability of materials up to Full Release status can be maintained and made available.
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Goods In & Stock Control
All purchases for jobs are identified upon receipt and traceability is maintained throughout manufacture.
Sawing & Material Issue
We have first class material cutting facilities which enables us to billet bar upon receipt and direct immediately to commence shopfloor production.
AMADA
Horizontal Bandsaw 10” capacity
QUALTERS & SMITH
Horizontal Bandsaw. 7" Capacity Auto feed. 2 off
MIDSAW
Vertical Bandsaw 20" throat
Production & Shop Floor Control
Our workshops are set out for flow … Job ops and in-progress inspections etc are planned & scheduled on the Route Card which accompanies the job throughout manufacture.
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Turning
Long time experience and our extensive range of CNC and conventional turning facilities enable us to be able to tackle most turning requirements in a rapid cost efficient way with Quality guaranteed.
4 Axis CNC Lathes OKUMA Space Turn LB300M 4 Axis Turning Centre 10” chuck Max Capacity 340mm x 1000mm between centres 420mm swing. 12 tools 70mm diam bar capacity Okuma OSP-U100L Control
OKUMA LCC15-2S Twin Turret 4 Axis CNC Turning Centre. 10" chuck. Max Capacity 270mm x 130mm between centres 16 station quick index turret. 300mm swing. Dual pressure clamping. OSP7000L Control
2 x OKUMA LU25 SC
Twin Turret 4 Axis CNC slant bed lathe 10” chuck Max Capacity 330mm x 650mm between centres 330mm swing. 22 tools Okuma OSP7000L Control
Live Tooling
Typical components include…
Shafts
Nuts
Couplings
Nozzles
Impellers
Rollers
Plungers
Ejectors
Sleeves
Rings
Adaptors
Flanges
Spacers
Studs
Rods
Pins
Bosses
Special Bolts
Valves
Bushes
Shims
Speed & Precision
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Nakamura WT-100
Multi-tasking Turning Centre - One of the first to feature the latest NT-IPS advanced intelligence control. The new machine will deliver high Quality turned, milled & drilled precision engineering components quicker at a lower cost. Complex components that previously needed 2, 3 or more setups & operations can now be done in one hit with little or no human intervention.
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Heavy Duty CNC Lathes
Conventional Lathes
LANG HEAVY DUTY CENTRE LATHE 18” diam. Chuck x 66”
PROTURN 410 CNC SMART LATHE
Swing over bed 470mm. Swing in gap 730mm. Spindle bore 80mm. Distance between centres 1250mm. Cross slide travel 205mm.
8 x COLCHESTER CENTRE LATHES Up to 533mm Swing in a 305mm Gap. Up to 76mm diam throat.
Max 1525mm turning length. Digital Readout
HERBERT 9B-30 Combination Turret Lathe 22" diam swing. 4" spindle throat capacity
8 x WARD / HERBERT CAPSTAN LATHES Capstan lathes for bar work 3mm to 40mm barfeed
Shafts up to 3000mm long
Cylindrical Parts 5–1250mm to an accuracy of +/- 5 microns
Cost Efficient Machining
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DEAN, SMITH & GRACE
Monarch Heavy duty 2 Axis CNC Turning Centre 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks & faceplate 610mm swing over bed 330mm swing over cross slide Up to 3000mm between centres 8 station VDI turret Philips 3000 series control
CNC Lathes
DAEWOO PUMA 10HC 10” chuck. 10 station auto tool turret. Programmable tailstock body
& quill. Quick tool setter. Parts catcher. Dia 300mm swing.
Max work diam 370mm x 550mm. 74mm diam bar capacity
LEADWELL LTC15 8”chuck. 8 station turret. Fanuc 10tf control. Dia 480mm swing.
Max work diam 210mm x 450mm. 45mm diam bar capacity
WINTEC TC25
10” chuck. 8 station turret. Dia 500mm swing. 74mm diam bar capacity
Max work diam 350mm x 550mm. Fanuc OTC control
YAM CK5 18”chuck. 8 station turret. Fanuc 6T control. Dia 540mm swing.
Max work diam 390mm x 760mm . 74mm diam bar capacity.
Barfed CNC Lathes
WICKMAN BENNET 26/13 2 Axis with live tooling. Fanuc 0T control. 26mm diam bar capacity. Diam 130mm swing. Max work diam 130mm x 100. 1.5mtr Auto Barfeed
XYZ ProTURN 555 CNC/manual.
Ideal for small batches and 1 offs 3 metre between centres.
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Machining Centres & Milling
Vertical & Horizontal CNC Machining Centres, conventional milling machines & turret mills, skill & experience and CADCAM technology combine to allow us to offer a top class UK competitive service for all your machining centre & milling needs.
4 Axis Horizontal CNC Machining Centres OKUMA MA600HB Twin pallet Space Center x2
OKUMA MA500HB Twin pallet Space Center 60 Station ATC BT50. X 700mm Y 900mm Z 780mm. OSP E100M control
OKUMA MC50H Twin Pallet Twin pallet. 50 ATC BT50. X 700mm Y 600mm Z 500mm. OSP 5000M control
Vertical CNC Machining Centres
MYCENTRE 1 Table 786x330. Travels X485 Y330 Z405
Spindle 30BT Fanuc Control
MYCENTRE 3 Twin Pallet X 762mm Y 457mm Z 459mm. BT40 8,000 RPM
20 Station Swing Arm ATC. Fanuc Control Integrated Rotary 4
th Axis
LEADWELL MCV1300S 3 axis. 20ATC BT40.
X 1320mm Y 760mm Z 600mm. Fanuc 6m control
TOPPER TMC920 3 axis. Fanuc 0MC control
24ATC BT40. Pallet Changer. X 920mm Y 510mm Z 530mm.
High Productivity
X 700 mm Z 7
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TOPPER TMC760 3 axis. 24ATC BT40. X 760mm Y 510mm Z 530mm. Fanuc 0MC control
LEADWELL MCV760 3 axis. 16ATC BT40. X 760mm Y 410mm Z 500mm. Fanuc 6M control.
LEADWELL MCV0 3 axis. 16ATC BT40. X 450mm Y 350mm Z 350mm. Fanuc 0M control
ACE V50 3 axis. 30ATC BT40. Pallet Changer X 1020mm Y 500mm Z 510mm. Fanuc 0MC control
Wadkin V5-10 1000mm x 500mm traverse
Milling Machines
XYZ PRO3000 SLV
CNC Turret Mill. Table 58" x 12". X axis 40" Y axis 17". Prototrak MX2e control
8 x BRIDGEPORT Vertical milling machine. Digital Readout.
2 x HERBERT 47V Vertical milling machine with Digital Readout.
Quick change tooling.
KEARNEY TRECKER 3CE Horizontal milling machine.
X 1016mm Y 710mm Z 710mm
Heckert Vertical 14” x 5ft.
Cincinnati Universal 12” x 5 ft.
Typical Machining Range…
Gearbox Housings
Brackets
Misc Castings
Crank Cases
Hydraulic Parts
Actuators
Connectors
Chambers
Manifolds
Automotive Parts
Plates
Blocks
Misc Forgings
Cylinder Heads
Pump Housings
Valves
Bearing Housings
Stators
Links
Shafts
Aerospace Parts
Quick Changeover
Prismatic up to 1000mm cube
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Boring
Years of experience allows us to machine medium sized billets, castings, forgings and rings etc from 1 offs to small production runs up to 1000mm x 1000mm.
Vertical Boring
WEBSTER & BENNETT 48” table x 50” height 25” boring length.
WEBSTER & BENNETT 36” table x 48” height 24” boring length
Horizontal Boring
KEARNS 36 x 36 table 6 ft travel x 36” height.
DEVLIEG JIGMILL 3 x 4 ft table 48” travel x 36” height
Accuracy & Power
Borin
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Other Machining Services
Grinding
JONES & SHIPMAN MB75 Surface Grinder Working Capacity 950 x 600 x 550 mm
JONES & SHIPMAN Surface Grinder 540P
CHURCHILL UNIVERSAL 10” diam. X 24” between centres
2 x JONES & SHIPMAN CYLINDRICAL Auto gauge grinder. 254mm Diameter 457mm long
2 x SURFACE GRINDER
610mm diam x 102mm long
2 x CINCINNATI CENTRELESS
50mm diam x 250mm long
DELAPENA AUTO SPEED HONE Horizontal machine - 50mm bore x 150mm
ELECTRO-ARC 2SE 10 kva Spark Eroder
Drilling & Tapping
Slotting
BUTLER
8” stroke
MAILLEFER 36” stroke
Numerous various sized, well equipped radial arm drills, banks of drills, single pillar type drills and tapping machines & equipment are readily available to support our production.
Slotting an Impellor
We can machine sizable parts complete including slotting. We also offer a Subcon slotting service.
Our well equipped grinding facility is ideal for in-house or Subcon Surface … External … Internal … Centreless … Honing
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Welding & Fabrication
Velden’s Welding & Fabrication section complements its extensive machining facilities. In addition to general machined fabrications we specialise in the design, manufacture and construction of bespoke Railings and Gates and architectural interior and exterior features including; Staircases, Balustrades & Balconies etc.
We are in the process of upgrading our fabrication plant & equipment and taking on more skilled welders and welding apprentices as we expand our fabrication department to former levels now that we have the required space in Columbia Mill Development site.
Sheetmetal
MORGAN
Power Guillotine 2.4 metre x 3.2mm
CRESSEX HYDROBEND Hydraulic Brakepress 60 ton x 2.4 metre
KINGSLAND J18 XA ll Universal steel working machine
Welding POWERMASTER 500SP MIG
Thermal Arc Synergic Pulse Powermaster 500SP Digitally controlled multi purpose MIG. 500Amp
NEXUS TIG 250 Amp AC/DC
GAS M.M.A.
GENERAL BRAZING & SOLDERING
NEXUS NXP70 PLASMA CUTTER 70 Amp. Max cutting capacity 25mm
Steel
Stainless Steel Aluminium
MIG Brazing
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General Machined Fabrications
Architectural & Wrought Iron Work
Anode Electrolyser Frame
Weld
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Fabrica
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Sheetm
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Ro
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Typical parts …
Fabricated brackets
Switchgear Parts
Automotive components
Filters & Strainers
Frames & Stands
Machine Bases
Test Rigs
Tanks & Vessels
Trucks & Trolleys
General Industrial Equipment
We fabricate & machine a wide range of parts … small to big and from a wide range of materials from 1 off to production batches.
Our industrial fabrication & machining core business has been supplemented throughout by our ability to take on projects in architectural or wrought iron.
Typical items …
Gates & Railings
Stairs & Balconies
Balustrades
Canopies & Shelters
Aluminium marquees
Street Furniture
Display Equipment
Security Grilles & Barriers
Metal Art
Weld
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Fabrica
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Sheetm
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Punch
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Fold
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Ro
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Busbar Production & Copper Work
We produce copper work and busbars for the power and electric industries. Using the very latest CNC hole cut and forming machines, we can punch and fold to your specification and will manufacture 1 offs to large production runs.
Busbar Cell Equipment
2 x EHRT HOLECUT CNC Punch
40 Tonne. Max material 200mm wide x 16mm thick
EHRT CNC Bender 40 Tonne. Max material 200mm wide x 16mm thick
EUROMAC DIGI Bender 160
EUROMAC COMBI Bender 160
ACE T167 & TAS 50 Linishing machine
SLEEVING OVEN
ARMADA PUNCH GRINDER
In combination with our CNC machine shop, CNC waterjet machining centre and fabrication section larger or more complex parts can be catered for.
We stock a comprehensive range of copper bar in preferred sizes for quick turnaround of orders.
Sleeving & Kitting-up service also available
Parts can be Post-Tinned in our in-house plating plant… Reducing lead-times even further
LV - MV - HV to 420 KV Typical components include…
Copper & Aluminium Busbars & Adaptors
Transfer Contacts
Welded Assemblies
Isolating Sockets
Actuators & Mechanisms
World Class Delivery & Quality Performance
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CNC Waterjet Machining
OMAX 55100
Table 3200 x 1650 mm X-Y Travel 2540 x 1397 mm
Integrated Cad/Cam system Offers direct use of .DXF files
A few reasons why you will want to consider using our CNC Waterjet machining service
Ideal for small batch / prototype work – Velden’s Waterjet Machining Center is quick to program and setup and does not require expensive fixtures or tooling.
Wide range of materials & thicknesses – all metals, composites, glass, plastics, rubber, ceramics …even marble, granite & armour plating.
Quality finish - Smooth, sandblasted finish - No rough edges, burrs or jagged ends
No heat or stress in machining process - The material is not heated up significantly during the cutting process and is ideal for materials that are affected or deformed by heat, such as titanium.
More than just a profile cutter – can be used to create complex 3D shapes such as pre-production samples of ‘extrusion’ before investing in expensive tooling.
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Surface & Other Treatments
We have a range of in-house finishing services including our recently installed Tin Plating facility. In addition we offer many other finishes through the use of long established supplier partnerships.
Plating
Electro Bright & Dull Tin
Tank sizes 1200mm Front to back 600-1200mm Wide 900mm High
Max in-house component length 1.7m
Silver Plating
Nickel Plating
Zinc Plating
Other Processes
Heat Treatment
Stress Relieving
Painting
Jet Washing
Part Marking
Specialist Coatings
Chemical Blacking
Shot Blasting
Powder Coating
Anodising
Labelling
Testing
MPI
Enquiries for subcontract Tin Plating work welcome
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Design & Development
Velden have a successful track record of working with Customers to design, develop, manufacture and build complete products utilising 3D Autodesk Inventor software package.
We offer a computerised design and drawing service. Engineering drawings and prototypes can be produced from sketches, samples or information.
Our engineering expertise has helped many companies solve technical & sourcing problems in a wide range of Industry sectors.
With modern Cad Cam technology on board and hard gained experience working in partnership with Customers to develop their products we can offer advice on ways to help reduce production costs and/or to improve product functionality.
Computer Aided
Engineering
Inventor 3D CAD, Edgecam, Prototype & Development Work
Keith Walsh – CAD & Design Engineer
Desig
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Auto
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Sectors to have Benefited
General Manufacturing
Pumps / Liquid Handling
Power Generation & Transmission
Typical components include…
Pump Housings
Impellors
Shafts
Nozzles
Manifolds
Flanges, Rings & Couplings etc
From a wide range of materials including inconel
LV - MV - HV to 420 KV … Typical components include…
Copper Busbars
Transfer Contacts
Welded Assemblies
…. in-house tin plating plant
Typical components include…
Shafts, Bushes, Spacers, Rollers, Pins, Couplings
Blocks, Housings, Adaptors, Brackets, Levers, Flanges
Machined Castings & Forgings
Fabricated / Welded Assemblies
Sub Assemblies
Complete Product Build & Test
From a wide range of materials including…
Steel
Copper
Brass
Aluminium
Plastic
New Parts or Refurbish & Re-build
Isolating Sockets
Actuators & Mechanisms
Copper Adaptors
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Environmental
Medical
Aerospace
Automotive
Typical components include…
Landfill Leachate Pumps
Tipper Parts
Recycling Products
Typical components include…
Operating Theatre Equipment
R&D Laboratory Projects
Prototypes
Typical components include…
Jigs & Fixtures
Test Rigs
Busbar Parts
Typical components include…
Gearbox / Clutch Housings
Fabricated Assemblies
Selectors
Manifolds
Tappets
Strainers
Sectors to
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Fitting, Assembly & Test
Velden are experienced in carrying out fabrication, machining, assembly & testing of sub-assemblies and complete product build to customer specification and seek opportunities for complete turn-key projects
Thermographic Printing Machines
Sentinel Landfill Leachate Pump
Electrical wiring
Instruction Manuals
Testing
Top Quality
Fitti
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Ass
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Prototype Work
We welcome the opportunity to work closely with Customers and have worked jointly on many projects to help contribute to product development, CADCAM design & manufacture, value engineering etc.
Prototype Spinwell rotor air spinning unit
Battery Lifter units
Circuit Board Test Fixture
Missile Test Rig
Combined Top loading Inlet & Non-Return valve assembly
Velden welcome enquiries for complete
Turn-Key Projects
Full product manufacture and build including electrics, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics.
Fitting &
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Toolroom
Over many years Velden has produced in house tooling, Jigs & Fixtures, test rigs and gauging etc for in house work and for Customers machines and requirements. We are happy to develop these with you in order to produce initial samples and reports and carry out any necessary proving and modifications prior to full production. This service extends to patterns for castings etc which we are competent to develop maintain and hold on behalf of the Customer.
Jigs, Fixtures & Special Tooling To Maximise Your Production
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Spares & Repairs Service We represent an extension of your operation and offer a response service including repair, refurbish or remake for emergency breakdowns and planned spare parts & rebuilds. We can work with your maintenance department or Facilities Management services to produce spare parts and procure bought out components and hold them for you logistically subject to formal agreement
We can offer advice and assistance and practical help including Computer Aided & reverse engineering towards your preventative maintenance strategies. We have considerable experience in the Baking, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Desalination, Utility, Switchgear, Pottery & Ceramic, Printing & Packaging, Engine & Gearbox, Marine, Refrigeration and many other industrial sectors.
We can strip down, refurbish and service various mechanical units and assemblies. We report back diagnostically with alternate recommendations and costings on a repair or replace basis with appropriate lead times to carry out the repair.
Helping to keep your delays & breakdowns to a minimum
Spares &
Rep
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I.T. & Systems
Velden use a combination of in-house developed software ‘Vmans Vista’ enterprise system and proprietary software packages.
Computer Aided Engineering
Networking software for CNC Machines and Robots
I.T. &
Syst
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-House
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CAD Models & Drawings, Videos for
setup, Component photos etc available on shopfloor
Document Control System
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Shop Floor Documentation
Job History & Traceability
A full record of a part can be viewed from Quotation to
Delivery POD…including the original order, signed
delivery notes and completed batch route cards.
I.T. & Sy
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Quality Management System
Quality Policy
It is the established policy of Velden Engineering UK Ltd to provide it’s Customers products which are manufactured in accordance with the specification supplied, ‘fit for purpose’ and controlled via a Quality Assurance System to BS EN ISO 9001:2008.
The policy operating within Velden Engineering UK Ltd involves every employee in a Total Quality way. We firmly believe in the concept that you ‘cannot inspect Quality into a product’ responsibility for Quality rests with each and every individual to achieve the performance standards required to satisfy the Customer.
The Quality of our products and services result from the teamwork and contribution of all functions within the organisation. Continual search for improvement, not just methods, products and processes, the Quality of the service, procedures and relationships making the commitment to putting Quality first, to Total Quality – a way of life.
In our business the customer is king, we have an absolute commitment to Customer focus and never forget they are the lifeblood of our organisation and the purpose of our existence. Our Company Mission is to do well in everything we do.
Velden top management team are empowered to ensure resources are well maintained and available, all policies, procedures, work instructions, flowcharts & control plans relating to the Quality Management System are communicated, understood, enforced as laid down, reviewed and continuously improved.
Quality Coordinator Steve Kitchen Checking a component using the Mitutoyo CNC CMM
BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certificate number Q05545
Delighted Customers
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Quality Mission
Our Quality mission is to delight all our customers by satisfying their needs and requirements, right first time and on time every time.
We can supply additional Quality documentation to your requirements …
Certificates of Conformity
Parts Submission Warrants
Dimensional ISIR’s
Control Plans
PFMEA
PPAP
Quality
Managem
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BS E
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Quality Control Equipment
MITUTOYO 9106 in shop floor clean room 3 Axis CNC Co-ordinate Measuring Machine
MITUTOYO BHN305
3 Axis CNC Co-ordinate Measuring Machine 400mm L x 500mm W x 300mm H MITUTOYO B231
3 Axis Co-ordinate Measuring Machine 700mm L x 750mm W x 450mm H BROWN & SHARP
3 Axis Co-ordinate Measuring Machine 400mm L x 360mm W x 260mm H
3 x Mitutoyo LH600D 2D Height Gauge
3 x GRANITE INSPECTION TABLE 4ft X 3ft
3 x RANK TAYLOR HOBSON
Surtronic 3 Surface Finish MITUTOYO CONTOUR PROJECTOR PJ300
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED STANDARDS ROOM
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Verification Packing & Despatch
Packed & wrapped to suit your needs… boxed, palletised, kitted-up, your containers, part or fully assembled etc. When practical we re-use & recycle packaging materials.
Delivered how & when you want … single batches, regular repeat batches, to your schedule, lineside Kanban etc.
The majority of Deliveries are made using Veldens own vehicles – we also use national & international transportation & Logistics companies.
Consistent Reliable Delivery
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Verification & Packing Area – final checks on parts before packing & despatch
Velden’s new verification, packing and despatch system ensures that parts are packed and despatched carefully. As parts arrive at the verification area the bar code is scanned and for runners and repeaters a digital photograph of a finished part can be displayed from the finished parts library. A visual check procedure takes place to help ensure the part has been made with the correct finish from the right material and all required operations have been completed. The features and quantity are checked and verified visually by shop floor operators. The cartons are counted, weighed and wrapped. Bar coded labels are printed and attached neatly. The system can advise any special checking, packing or kitting requirements and instructions with regard to the right packaging, protection, cartons and quantity per carton.
Work Instructions
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Velden is seeking Contract Opportunities Successful project outcomes have been achieved with Velden working in partnership with many ‘Blue-chip’ Customers including this selection. We have resource and space available and can work with you to put together a best practice outsource solution to satisfy your needs
and requirements. Why not consider Velden for your next project.
Flexibility
“In the mid 80’s Velden set-up a special machining cell to carry out the first 6 operations for track ribs and wing spars for an aerospace market leader, a contract that ran for 10 years.”
For 15 years Velden produced Thermographic Printing
Machines for a blue chip OEM.
“In the early 90’s Velden bid against international competition and won a contract to
carry out machining work for a multinational automotive manufacturer… transferring
equipment and work from France.”
“In 2001 Velden won a machining contract with a major switchgear company. This involved
transfer of men and machines. “
“In 2002 Velden won a 3 year contract to machine a range of bearing housings… transferring an
award winning Customers setup to Columbia Mill. “
A diesel engine manufacturer transferred their busy general & cam grinding facilities over to Columbia Mill during their 2 week annual shutdown. The project included decommissioning, transfer and recommissioning various internal, external, centreless, surface and specialised machines tackle and equipment. The following Monday the entire grinding team of 17 men including their team leader recommenced work seamlessly at Velden and the ’blue-chip’ company’s production did not miss a heart beat.
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Productivity & Partnership
Business Continuity
The Velden team recognises that management of business risk is vital and that a formal business continuity plan is essential to the business and its customers to reduce the impact of business disruption and information loss. A core planning team has been assigned the task of reducing any such risk.
It’s a global market … everyone knows volume production can be procured from lower cost manufacturing operations overseas. However, there are many good reasons why it still makes sense to utilise and support sustainable strong UK based sub-contract firms like Velden for some of your needs, requirements and back-up … particularly for specials & low volume work. On your doorstep, we can respond immediately with a direct service.
…. a dual source strategy gives you the best of both worlds
We can work with you to…
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Why Choose Velden
Our Way ….
Planning a Successful Future
For over 35 years Velden has continuously improved and invested in men, machines, technology, tackle & equipment. 11 rolling Business Plans have been laid out worked-to and achieved. The Velden Team is currently working to Phase 12. Over the longer term the Velden intends to develop and transform Columbia Mill into a modern best practice, World Class factory with 5 axis machining, robotic welding and Customer bespoke production cells.
Rated as one of the strongest UK based Precision Engineering Subcontract companies.
Easy to deal with - no overseas barriers, tariffs or other restrictions
35 year plus track record and experience - machining and fabrication background.
Full commitment from everyone at Velden & Ronco for Reliability, Quality and Value.
Velden flexibility helps cope with peaks & troughs in Customer demand.
Relative low cost and overheads of Columbia Mill site with available project space.
Response - 24:7 working in place at Columbia Mill without any local authority restrictions.
Awards for Training, Development, Quality and Impact on Society.
Former ‘Inside UK Enterprise’ best practice demonstration site company.
Contact Velden Engineering UK Ltd today… … to discuss your current and future projects.
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Environmental Policy
Some examples of Velden green practice include :-
50Kw Solar Panel Installation
Recycle paper & Card
Re-use and recycle pallets & wooden packing crates
Collection & Separation of swarf / off-cut metals for recycling
Used coolant treatment - Oil separation & recycling
Ongoing replacement and upgrading of equipment with energy efficient types eg air compressor, low energy & energy efficient lighting, Power Factor Correction.
It is the established policy of Velden Engineering (UK) Ltd to have and to encourage all employees to have a healthy and responsible attitude to the general environment both in work and with due regard to the impact of our activities externally. The company endeavours :
To meet the requirements of relevant legislation as applicable to us.
To dispose of waste and effluents in a responsible and safe manner taking every opportunity to implement strategies to minimise waste.
To manage and control the manufacturing process to prevent pollution and help reduce the likelihood of environmental incidents.
To continuously improve environmental performance
To promote ownership and control of environmental issues at management and business level.
To provide the necessary training and support in order to ensure that the requirements outlined in this policy can be fulfilled.
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Velden has teamed up with ‘2 Recycling’ who provide a swarf collection & recycling service that maximises scrap value and greatly reduces handling of swarf and therefore the chance of spills and pollution. 2 Recycling provide a variety of storage bins free of charge for shopfloor use and collect the full containers on a weekly basis, each bin has a serial number to enable tracking and a detailed report on what’s been sent for recycling.
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Velden History - Landmarks
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Velden Engineering UK Ltd Management Team
Paul Duckworth Production Manager
Paul is responsible for estimating, planning and scheduling work. He organises and runs the shop floor and liaises directly with Customers & Suppliers. Paul works extremely hard and hates it if for any reason he is unable to achieve the lead time delivery promise to the Customer.
Alison Gordon Company Secretary
[email protected] Everybody likes Alison … Employees, Customers and Suppliers. No wonder, not only does she combine an extremely busy family life with keeping Velden organised and running the general office. She oversees legal matters, health & safety, training & development. She finds the time to be a great team player – helpful to everyone.
John Nuttall Purchasing & Sales Manager
Many years experience working with a major power generation & switchgear ‘blue-chip’ at the highest levels has prepared John for working on the other side of the fence at Velden. John heads up purchasing ensuring on-time materials are available for jobs. In addition, John plays a major strategic role in trying to maintain Velden Sales Order Book.
Lee Valentine Plant Manager
Lee is a highly experienced and talented engineer. Not only does he play a major part in keeping Velden key machines up and running, he finds time to get involved in estimating, planning and programming jobs, design & manufacture of jigs & fixtures and various company projects at a top level.
Andy Wood Quality Manager
Not only does Andy head-up the Quality Team responsible for audits and paperwork he gets involved in Velden projects. In addition, he helps produce technical literature, marketing brochures and in-house work instructions & flowcharts.
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Tel 01204 558368
Tel 01204 558364
Tel 01204 558369
Tel 01204 558371
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Velden Directors
Mick Whittle Pumps & Low Volume Specials Manager
Mick is very much hands-on. He responds directly to Customers needs and requirements, estimating prices and organising the work through the shop floor.
Susan Smith Accounts & Admin
[email protected] Sue is a popular member of the team and retains the Cain family link with Ronco now that her father Ron, the founder, is semi retired. In addition to her role as company secretary, Sue is responsible for administration, payroll & accounts.
John Wolfendale Pumps Materials Procurement
John has many years experience in the liquid and vacuum pump and process industry from shop floor to management. John is responsible for Pump Order processing, material procurement and job planning.
Alex Kitchen Chairman
Julie Kitchen Director Austin Kitchen Managing Director
At 22 years of age during the 3 day week crisis in 1973 Alex Kitchen persuaded his fiancé Julie Stevens to let him use the money they were saving up to get married to help start the company.
Alex has led the company through the good times and the recessions & downturns of the late 70’s mid 80’s and early 90’s. At various points Alex & Julie have put everything on the line including their house to keep the company going or to provide capital for investment.
Alex, Julie & Austin studying Columbia Mill Development Site plans.
Their son Austin and now Managing Director worked in the company even before he left school. He has developed the Vmans logistics system and introduced new technology including the waterjet cutter.
Tel 01204 558360
Tel 01204 558363
Tel 01204 558360
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How to find us
From M61 & the north - leave M61 at junction 6 following signs for Bolton. Continue past the Reebok Stadium until you arrive at the major roundabout at the Beehive Pub. Turn right onto Chorley New Road and continue for approximately 3 miles. You will pass Bolton School on the right and shortly after you will see Queens Park also on the right. Turn left into Bedford Street immediately before the pelican crossing.
From M60/62 & the south - follow signs for Bolton & M61 then A666 (St. Peter’s Way) to the first set of traffic lights. Turn left and continue for approximately 1 mile following signs for Preston. This will take you onto the A673 (Chorley New Road). Turn right into Bedford Street immediately after the first pelican crossing opposite the entrance to Queens Park.
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