The machine shop utilises a variety of the latest CNC machinery. This gives DES the capacity to offer 3 + 4 axis milling on both horizontal and vertical machining centres.

Twin spindle with driven tool lathes, gives DES the capability to produce a wide range of components, in an unlimited variety of materials.

All programs are produced in-house using the latest cad/cam software and milling techniques.

Two off HMC650 horizontal pallet machining centres both having :-

80 tool capacity
High speed 14k spindles
Fanuc 18i control with large file support via pcmcia card and high speed machining
Full 4th axis
560x560x650mm working envelope
Digital drives

Two off VMC 800 vertical machining centres

22 tool capacity
Heidenhein TNC410 software with high speed machining
High speed 10k spindles
Digital drives
800x510x400mm working envelope

One off VMC 1000 vertical machining centre

30 tool capacity
Heidenhein TNC426 software with high speed machining
High speed 10k spindle
Digital drives
1000x510x400mm working envelope