Company Profile

Custom made fixtures

Clamping technology

Measurement services

Automation

Sub-contract services

Std tooling products

First established in 1989, Hyfore Engineering are a precision

engineering company based in Coventry employing 35 people.

The company provide a broad range of specialist design and

manufacturing services including Standard Products for the UK

Manufacturing Industry sectors.

• Bespoke/Custom work-holding solutions (Jigs &Fixtures)

• Full range of Hardinge standard work-holding products

• Special Purpose Machines (Bearing/Seal/Pin assembly)

• Contract Manufacture / Build to print

• Prototype Machining / Sub-contract CNC machining

• Sub-contract CMM programming & measurement

• Toolroom services (Jig Boring/Grinding/Turning)

• Fitting & Assembly

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ISO9001/2008 accreditation

Bespoke Work Holding Solutions

CNC machining CMM Inspection

Standard Products

Market Sectors

Automotive 65%

Aerospace 15%

Fluid Power / Power Generation 15%

Other 5%

Design / Integrated Solutions

INTEGRATED HYDRAULICS VIA GUN-DRILLED GALLERIES IN FIXTURE BASES AND TOMBSTONES

HYDRAULIC AND AIR COUPLING OPTIONS: OVERHEAD / THROUGH PALLET / QUICK DISCONNECT

TO SUIT ANY MACHINING CENTRE

6 CAD WORKSTATIONS

3D MODELLING

EXPERIENCED DESIGNERS

We can accept STEP / IGES / DWG / DXF file formats

SMART SOLUTIONS / MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY

Bespoke Work holding fixtures

Main Contact Stuart McCullagh – Technical Sales Manager – Tel 07855 495 421

Email: smccullagh@Hyfore.com

Experienced design engineers and toolmakers combine to deliver innovative precision work holding

solutions that help raise productivity and improve quality.

2 axes trunnion with hydraulic fixture

Tombstone fixture examples

Bridge plate fixtures for 4th axis VMCs

Expanding mandrel fixtures

Increase the flexibility and productivity of your 3 Axes VMC

Install the Hyfore Indexer Basics package

Advantages:

• Reduced changeover times from job to job

• No need to clock or probe position of parts and

fixtures as:

• Fixtures can be permanently mounted to the

bridgeplate using dowel locations

• Multiple vices and/or chucks can be permanently

mounted to the bridgeplate using dowel locations

Package comprises:

• 4th axis Nikken CNC180 or 202 rotary table

• Baseplate for mounting complete assembly to

machine table

• Headstock driveplates / Tailstock

• Bridgeplates X500/600/750/900mm (plain or with

pre-drilled hole matrix)

• Manual/ Air / Hydraulic actuation options

• Riser blocks to suit

Note Pre-requisite - the machine tool requires 4th

axis interface including drive card and software

4th Axis fixture model

Standard Products via Shop ETG

Main contact: Rob Beckett

Phone: 02476 993 153 / Email: rbeckett@engtechgroup.com

Full Range of Hardinge Workholding Products and much more…..

Collets for Lathes, Mills, Grinding Machines & Fixtures :

Step Chucks

Work-stops

S-style Masters

Assorted Materials

Spindle Collet Adaptation Chucks

Collet Blocks

Collets for Swiss Style Machines

Expanding Mandrels

Indexers and Rotary Tables

2 /3/4 Jaw Power Chucks

Specials

ORDER ON-LINE

ETG Workholding Partners

Hyfore Developments

Aerospace

Bespoke Vacuum fixture for Aero Wing Rib (machined from solid billet)

Production using a Chiron Mill 2000 5 Axes VMC

Rib Finished part

Automotive Powertrain

Bespoke Work holding (single and multi-part clamping / multi-sided solutions)

hydraulic and manual fixture clamping options to suit production volume

Powertrain reference components

Cylinder Head

Conrod

Steering Housing

Steering Knuckle

Engine Mountings

Alternator Housing

Cam & Crank Bearing Caps

Clutch Housing

Differential Housing

Throttle Body

Intercooler Covers

Cylinder Block

Cam Carrier

Bearing Ladder Frame

Thermo Housing

Brake Caliper Bodies

Catalyst

Timing Gear Case

Gearbox Case

Manifolds

Turbo Housings

EGR Emissions Components

Oil Pump Body

Water Pump Body

Bedplate

Oil Pan/Sump

Exhaust System

Transmission Case

Axle

Fuel Rail

Cam Cover

Misc Mounting Brackets

Hub Carrier

3D Fixture model and completed fixture

4th axis hydraulic fixture / 2 parts per load

Bespoke design

Manual fixture example Large 4 jaw chuck

BESPOKE DESIGN

AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS COMPONENTS - WELDING / ASSEMBLY & MACHINING FIXTURES

Chassis reference components

Cross members

Seat frames

Control Arms

Sub Frames

Tailgate

Door Closures

Suspension Arms

Dash Panel

Door hinge

FLUID POWER COMPONENTS

Vices for solid billets / Bespoke fixtures for castings and forgings

Valve Blocks Valve Bodies Pump Bodies Fluid Couplings

ZERO POINT SOLUTIONS

Designed to minimize set-up times and increase productivity

Enables rapid changeovers / Ideal for low volume repeat production work

No need for reprogramming due to accuracy / repeatability of zero point locations (+/-0.005mm)

Bespoke Special Purpose Machines

Bush press and pin insertion machine

Bush/Pin Insertion tooling

Control Panel

Scope of services we provide

Consultancy / 3D Modelling CAD Design / Manufacture

Bespoke Workholding Jigs / Fixtures

Hydraulic / Pneumatic / Manual / Vacuum Clamping Options

Cubes / Tombstones Cast and Fabricated Options (bespoke sizes to suit application)

Baseplates / Subplates / Risers

Indexer Basics (bespoke Drive plates / Bridge plates / Tailstocks and Rotary couplings

Zero Point Fixtures / CMM Fixtures / Gauges

Production Robotic and Manual Welding Fixtures

Bespoke Robotic Workpiece Tooling

Assembly Jigs / Fixture / Pallets

CMM Progamming & Inspection Services (working range X905/Y1605/Z800)

Scope of services continued

Special-purpose Machines (bearing / bush / pin / seal presses)

Rotary Couplings / Retrofit Hydraulic/Air and NC Rotary Fourth Axis Indexers

Toolroom Services (Conv with DRO and CNC) (Milling/Turning/Jig Boring/Surface Grinding /Deep Hole Drilling)

Prototype Sub-Contract Machining (1 offs and low volume batch work)

Bespoke Welded and Machined Fabrications

Build to Print (manufacture and assembly)

Quality Testing and Proving to Agreed Standards

Project Management

Full After Sales Service Support

Wire Erosion, Heat Treatment & Chemical Blacking via our approved sub-contactors

Toolroom Services (CNC & Conventional)

CNC SURFACE GRINDING(X1500/Y700/Z350) TBT DEEP HOLE DRILLING 3 x JIG BORING (X1400/Y1020/Z1750) WITH DRO

2 x CNC TURNING CONV TURNING (2 OFF) 3 x TURRET MILLS WITH DRO

MACHINE 1

VMP 1100/4AX

Vertical machine centre 4 axes

Working Area

Max Table Load

Spindle

Tool Capacity

4th Axis

Coolant

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X 1100 mm / Y 610 mm / Z 600 mm

1500 Kg

BT40 Big Plus / 10,000 rpm / 18.5 Kw

30 Tools

Nikken CNC202

30 Bar through

MACHINE 2

VB 1650 3+2 AXES

Vertical machining centre 4 axes

Working Area

Max Table Load

Spindle

Tool Capacity

4th Axis

Coolant

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X 1650 mm / Y 825 mm / Z 800 mm

1800 Kg

BT40 Big Plus / 8,000 rpm / 22 Kw

30 Tools

Nikken CNC202

30 Bar through

New equipment investments

MACHINE 3

Vertical machining centre 3 axes

Working Area

Max Table Load

Spindle

Tool Capacity

Coolant

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X 480 mm / Y 400 mm / Z 430 mm

250 Kg

BT40 / 10,000 rpm / 7.5 Kw

20 Tools

30 Bar through

CMM MEASUREMENT/QUALITY VERIFICATION

Temperature controlled room

CRYSTA-APEX S9166

X 950 mm / Y 1605 mm / Z 800 mm

MCOSMOS-1

For full integration with 3D models

Both on line and off line programming capabilities

Scanning & Profile Analysis Program

We also provide

Sub contract CMM programme writing

Sub-contract measurement service

CAD/CAM methodology

The Process

Hyfore CAD 3D

3rd Party

DXFDWGICESSTEP

Solid Works Edge CAM

2D PDF

MDI

Simulator

N.C. Program + Tooling

Sheet

N.C. Project Server

Load Tools & Fixtures

RUN Program

CAD CAM

FINAL PART

Value Added Services we can provide for our customers

Turnkey Run-Off Live Demonstration

Fixture Maintenance Training

Pre- Production Parts Prove-out

CMM Programming

Prototype Fixtures Prove-out

Production fixtures

CMM Measurement

Prototype/low volume machining

Our aim is to deliver outstanding Customer Service by providing:

• High quality / robust bespoke designs /delivered on-time and within budget

• A comprehensive range of standard and 3rd party products

• Competitive prices

• Short controlled delivery times

• After sales service support

Hyfore Engineering Ltd - Unit 2 & 3, 67 Blackhorse Road

Longford, Coventry, West Midlands CV6 6DP

Head Office Tel: 02476 368 412

Fax: 02476 364 455

Email: info@hyfore.com

Visit our website: www.hyfore.com

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