Machines & Machinery
Lincoln Micro Laser Manufacturer is a Cut Above the Rest Lincoln-based manufacturing firm Micrometric is continuing to lead the way in laser manufacturing and multiprocess services. The company, which was established over 40 years ago, produces fine parts and precision components for a range of customers in the UK and international markets. It specialises in a range of services including cutting, etching, drilling, and welding as well as tube cutting and precision component machining. Commercial Director Chris Waters said: “Lasers are at the heart of everything we do, and we have the relevant capabilities and laser equipment to cut, assemble and weld complex manufacturing medical devices including small tubes, injection needles, and endoscopes and intricate parts required for surgical equipment. “We have built up a reputation for our personal approach with customers as we want to fully understand our customers’ laser cutting requirements. We’re committed to providing exceptional, customised services that help our customers achieve their goals faster and with greater precision.” Chris added: “Our laser machines are suited to cutting materials with a wide
range of thicknesses and can cut a range of materials including metal, plastics, and ceramics. We offer micro laser cutting capabilities that allow small parts to be cut to tight tolerances down to +/-0.02mm (material and thickness dependent) across a variety of materials including stainless steel, titanium, copper, brass, and ceramic. “We are AS9100 qualified and can supply process sheets, certification, first article inspection reports or similar inspection regimes to clients, as required. “We use several CO2 and state-of-theart fibre laser cutting systems which precisely cut materials with minimal heat and excellent edge quality to produce components quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.” Since investing in this equipment, Micrometric’s skilled workforce has used the machines to cut, assemble and weld complex medical and aerospace components for companies which produce aerospace filters, automated injection needles, endoscopy components and MRI scanning equipment as well as producing finer, precise parts for other sectors. Micrometric is equipped with a range of lasers and its experts can weld a wide range of parts to deliver high-quality solutions. Chris added: “Laser welding offers the benefit of welding while minimising heat input which is critical when welding components with temperature-sensitive items inside them or minimising any distortion due to heat. LEFT: Laser welding BELOW: Laser cutting examples
ABOVE: Chris Waters is Commercial Director “We can also weld autogenously or with wire feed. Depending on the metallurgy of the parts, it is possible to add different alloys as wire to adjust the weldability of the component. The wire feed can be fully automated within the welding machine. For some welds, such as titanium, an inert atmosphere is required, and an enclosed argon welding system is used.”
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Micrometric offers a range of in-house and resourced services to complement its laser machining services and has dedicated equipment for laser drilling, cutting, etching and welding applications. Its extensive work of subcontracting means that it’s able to offer a single point of contact for manufacturing parts from the initial process through to completion, helping to reduce lead times and production costs. Micrometric is a member of the Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA), The Manufacturers’ Organisation (MAKE UK), Association of Industrial Laser Users (AILU), and Motorsport Industry Association (MIA).
To find out more about Micrometric and its services, visit micrometric.co.uk or contact the sales office on 01522 509999.
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