H V Wooding Brochure

PRESSWORK + TOOLING

BUSBARS

WIRE EROSION

SUB ASSEMBLY

CNC MACHINING

the BENCHMARK

FOR PRECISION ENGINEERED COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES

‘68 ‘94 ‘07

Investment in wire erosion technology: two new Agie Charmilles 640 CCS machines and major upgrade to new fully integrated computer management system

‘01

Developed “HVW Buffer Management System” for operations

Investment in CNC plant for busbar manufacture

‘83

Implementation of fully integrated computerised management system prior to expansion of production facility on Range Road, Hythe

‘74

Investment in wire erosion technology: HVW is first UK company to have automatic wire feeding machines

Moved to current location Range Road, Hythe, Kent

HV Wooding established

TIMELINE ‘11

t he

benchm ark

for

pre cision

engineered

compone nts

and

assemblie s

From day one our focus on product quality, customer service and innovation has added value and delivered world class solutions to our customers each and every year.

These continue to be our main business drivers and are the reason why customers, such as Schneider Electric and Honeywell have worked with us for over 30 years.

Continual investment in state of the art technology including the latest CNC equipment and 3D SolidWorks and our ability to move with the times has helped us find success in new markets. While traditional industries like electrical engineering have changed out of all recognition, emerging sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles and research have offered new opportunities to work with top manufacturers and institutions worldwide.

1 choice st

for the LAST WORD in

precision engineering

As the business has adapted, so have the technologies we offer. Our specialist wire erosion facility now serves sectors as diverse as Research, Formula One motorsport and medical. Our busbars are used in wind turbines, trains, boats and planes as well as for electrical switchgear applications.

And with an experienced technical team and a strong design base well established in house, we have the resources and expertise to produce one-off parts or take entire projects through from prototype to volume production.

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ELECTRICAL Supplying the diverse and rapidly changing electrical industry with a vast range of pressed metal components and sub-assemblies, excellent service and design support

delivering

qualit y

products

acr oss

the

diver se

Whether we’re producing electrical contacts, grid switches or components for connection boxes, our commitment to quality has made us the supplier of choice of some of the world’s largest OEMs, including global brands such as MK Electric.

Over the decades, we’ve established a sound reputation for providing high precision parts, on time, at a competitive price. Our success is marked not only by our ability to produce accurate components, but also our outstanding delivery performance and customer service.

over

e le ctr ical

“HV Wooding have been responsive to our lead time reviews.

They keep us informed and provide strong customer support.”

Project Buyer - leading European manufacturer of MV switchgear

22 million

HOUSEHOLDS IN THE UK

have electrical products incorporating

metal pressings made by HV Wooding Early engagement with customers at a technical and commercial level enables us to provide value over and above that of traditional component suppliers.

Customers find it worthwhile to call on us for design assistance and advice on materials and tolerances at an early stage. Tooling, production and finishing are also provided in house.

Electrical parts are made to exacting standards, which is where our inspection capabilities and supply chain management expertise come into their own. At the same time, we understand the pressures of modern manufacturing.

Smaller batch sizes, shorter lead times and more frequent deliveries help customers stay lean and competitive and enable them to respond quickly to market demands.

Underpinning this commitment to product quality and customer service, we are working to gain ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 status. The resulting single management system will also incorporate our current ISO 9001 approval.

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Supporting emerging technologies, HV Wooding is proud to be working with the greatest pioneers within the sustainable energy industry

sufficient

e nergy

t o

inspire

global

confide nce

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te chnolog ie s

Our reputation in renewables has grown as rapidly as the industry itself. In this fast moving arena, our ability to respond quickly to manufacturers’ requirements has kept us one step ahead of our competitors. As has our ability to meet the constant demand to drive down costs. So it’s no surprise that the world’s leading manufacturers of wind turbines rely on us to produce components for their electrical control systems and generators.

Working to help customers meet the EU’s TARGET of achieving

20%

of

from renewable sources by

ENERGY

2020

The new technology associated with the collection and supply of energy is providing further scope for our skills. Current projects with some of the world’s largest OEMs involve supplying specialist busbar components for new high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. Demanding schemes of this nature also require a deep understanding of supply chain management, particularly materials supply. As experts in this field, we are helping customers switch from copper to lower cost aluminium, providing design assistance as required.

The growth of the offshore market presents further opportunities to work proactively with manufacturers seeking to develop solutions to new technological problems.

“Although HV Wooding is a SME – their systems are very impressive and we have learnt from them.”

“HV Wooding would be number two or three at the top for being the best of our suppliers. The lack of day-to-day trouble is a major plus. I wish all my suppliers were like them.”

Commodity Manager global electrical system manufacturer

MEDICAL & SURGICAL Producing intricate and complex components which form an integral part of the innovative equipment and technology used by today’s medical and surgical experts

consistently satisfying the world’s most exacting manufacturing criteria

Meeting the demands of this important industry sector requires experience, expertise and dedication.

Precision is all important: with lives at stake, there can be no room for error.

As specialists in high definition wire erosion techniques and technology for over 25 years, we understand the requirements and enjoy the challenge of working to tight tolerances with specialist materials such as titanium, molybdenum, high grade electrical steels and non-ferrous materials.

OVER

325,000 PARTS

for MEDICAL EQUIPMENT are produced

by HV Wooding’s dedicated team each year, helping to ENHANCE TREATMENT throughout the

UK & Europe

The precision engineered medical implants and electrodes we produce are destined for use in spinal reconstruction, oncology surgery and respiratory equipment. Leading European suppliers, and equipment manufacturer know they can depend on us to meet their specifications and deadlines, however exacting.

As you’d expect, we offer 24 hours a day service, prototyping, volume production and technical support.

“They are very good at keeping us advised.

One of our better running process suppliers.”

Purchasing Manager – medical equipment manufacturer

VEHICLE AND TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY Road, sea, air and rail transport are going places: we design, manufacture and deliver in line with the exacting requirements of these fast moving industry sectors

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excellence

with

F1

per for m ance

and

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Numerous companies within the aerospace, Formula One, marine, electric vehicle, rail and automotive industries look to us for design assistance with components and assemblies.

Commissioned by Rolls Royce to manufacture all the busbars for a large MOD contract, our CAD office helped create the designs in record time.

Our ability to cut metals to tolerances down to

3 MICRONS

puts us in pole position with

Formula One car manufacturers

“We felt they were guys we could work with. We liked their philosophy of continuous improvement and they have carried this through.”

“We have not had a late delivery in 18 months: that is fantastic. No one chases me about HV Wooding.”

“If all my suppliers were like them, it would be a breeze.”

Purchasing Manager – Rolls Royce

This ability to interpret general assembly drawings accurately and have parts in production the next day is a real bonus for manufacturers. As is our superb in house metrology facility, equipped with advanced co-ordinate measurement machines (CMMs) and computerised SPC equipment, which ensure we meet the highest standards of component accuracy.

Motor laminations, lamination stacks and wound assemblies all start production in our specialist wire erosion unit. Wire erosion really comes into its own for prototyping and testing and with over 25 years of experience to call on, we’re always happy to advise customers on materials and tolerances.

Where necessary hard tooling is produced for high volume production.

By providing everything from initial samples to full scale production located under one roof, we help our customers stay competitive. Free to concentrate on their core business, they also reap all the significant time and cost savings associated with using a single supplier.

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RESEARCH World-class technology, resources and capabilities ensure HV Wooding retains its reputation as a preferred partner within the international research community

a respected partner at the forefront of international scientific discovery

Keeping pace with world leading research institutions working in the area of advanced physics isn’t easy. It requires a flexible approach, outstanding prototyping and development skills and a good deal of engineering expertise.

Standards are exacting, tolerances are tight, and component quantities are often very small.

Specifications may change rapidly, and often a part has to be made several times, until it’s 100% right for the new process or technology it’s been designed for.

“HV Wooding have been quicker than most people to give bids. They have been great. They give constructive responses, including an honest ‘no’, if that is the case. We like the ‘warts and all’ – especially in the development stage.”

Senior Design Engineer – leading European centre for scientific research

HV Wooding manufactures COMPONENTS for machines that move particles at

99.9999991% of the SPEED of light

“They are a good company to take people to and show them how a quality system works well.”

Design Manager – electric motor manufacturers

Many parts, such as those used in electric vehicles, are made through prototyping and development, areas in which we excel. This expertise, combined with our ability to devise extremely cost effective manufacturing processes without compromising the specification, helps top research companies get their products from concept to production in record time.

Our knowledge of advanced wire erosion techniques and CNC processing enables us to drive up quality and drive down costs, whilst continuing to provide customers with a remarkably flexible service.

a vibrant and innovative team embracing the challenges ahead

Given the rapidly changing nature of so many of the industry sectors in which we work, keeping up to speed with tomorrow’s technology will be a priority.

While HV Wooding will continue to manufacture high quality components, developing new processes, assembly and testing services will move up our agenda to enable companies to re-engineer and implement changes quickly.

Our ultimate goal

100%

customer SATISFACTION

"We are genuinely committed to an ongoing investment in future focused technology, to provide our clients with a continually enhanced service."

Harry Wooding – Managing Director

Helping manufacturers find solutions to specific sector issues has always been one of our strengths.

We intend to expand this role, partnering with organisations to develop new technologies. We’re already part of a consortium looking to improve energy collection and distribution, investigating the reliability of energy systems with some of Europe’s largest OEMs. As developments in power electronics put more strain on systems, a new industry is emerging for components and parts. We’re already involved, working on new processes and products, providing proactive ideas for cost savings.

Internally, we’re continuing to develop our people, premises and operating systems to meet the challenges of the new technologies. Fine-tuning our innovative buffer management system, which tracks order status, will eventually enable us to achieve our aim of a paperless shop floor and move part of our manufacturing into a high-tech environment.

Scheduled approval of ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 resulting in single management system

Planned expansion of HV Wooding with particular emphasis on core processes and value added activity

‘15 ‘20

EU targets for 20% energy from renewables and 20% increase in energy efficiency

‘13

Increased export business forecast to 22% of sales turnover

‘12

TIMELINE

HV Wooding Ltd Range Road Industrial Estate Hythe, Kent, CT21 6HG t: +44 (0)1303 264471 f: +44 (0)1303 262408 w: www.hvwooding.co.uk e: sales@hvwooding.co.uk

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