We have invested heavily to provide an extensive and modern range of industry leading plant, capability and capacity. In addition to a large part turning and milling capacity, we offer multi axis mill-turn centres capable of simultaneous 5 Axis machining. We also have precision machining capability and approvals for exotic materials such as titanium, beryllium, molybdenum and high-tensile nickel and chrome-steels such as Inconel. Listed below is our latest plant list.
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
CNC EDM Die Sinker
Resolution: 0.001mm
Table Travels, X,Y,Z: 600mm / 400mm / 400mm
Work table size: 800mm x 600mm
Max workpiece dimensions: 1000mm x 700mm x 400mm
Max table weight: 1000kg
For zero re-cast layer and contamination-free cutting of titanium
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Anti-collision standard on 5 Axes
Max Work-piece: 1200mm x 700mm x 400mm
Travel X,Y,Z: 550mm x 350mm x 400mm
Max Thickness: 400mm submersible to 400mm
Max Work-piece: 3300 lbs
Max Taper: 30 deg in 400mm
Resolution: 0.0005mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Precision Surface Grinding
Plate capacity: up to 450mm x 150mm
Table Size: 1000 mm x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in)
X, Y & Z-Axis Travel: 1000 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm
Spindle Speed: Typically up to 10,000 RPM
Weight: Approximately 2,500 kg
Capacity: 20-24 tools capacity
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
High speed Simultaneous 3-4 axis machining centre
Heidenhain 530i digital control
Network Link
43 metres/minute Rapid Feed in X&Y
43 metres/minute Rapid Feed in Z
30 Tool changer capacity
Spindle speed 40-8000 rpm
Travel X,Y,Z: 1000mm x 610mm x 610mm
Table size: 1150mm x 580mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
High speed Simultaneous 4 axis machining centre
centre
Network Link
Linear Scales
Travel X,Y,Z: 1020mm x 500mm x 600mm CNC Milling
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
High speed 3 axis machining centre
Heidenhain 530i high speed digital control
30-Tool carousel
12,000rpm spindle
Network Link
Linear Scales
28 m/minute Rapid Feed in X&Y : 20 m/minute Rapid Feed in Z
Travel X,Y,Z: 2000mm x 800mm x 500mm
Table size: 2000mm x 650mm x 500mm
Spindle speed: 40-8,000 rpm
EDM Small hole drilling is the production process for the forming of holes in hardened and exotic materials such as Inconel and Carbide. EDM drills bore holes with a long brass or copper tube electrode that rotates in a chuck with a constant flow of deionised water flowing through the electrode as a flushing agent and dielectric.
Drilling can be between 0.5mm and 4mm in diameter and up to a maximum depth of 400mm.
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
EDM Hole driller
Fitted with 300mm dia manual tilting rotary table
Capacity: 0.5mm to 3.0mm diameter
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Precision Surface Grinding
Plate capacity: up to 700mm x 500mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Fanuc OT Control
8 station turret
Max size of CNC workpiece:
520mm dia x 130mm lg / or 260mm dia x 250mm lg / or 200mm dia x 1220mm lg
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
3.00 metre
Fanuc Alpha X Series Control
Max size of CNC workpiece:
590mm dia x 70mm lg / or 370mm dia x 3000mm lg Doosan Puma
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Max size of workpiece:
400mm dia x 150mm lg / or 200mm dia x 1220mm lg
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Heidenhain 530i control
TNC426 Digital Control
Programmable 4th (head) Axis
With extraction and sealed CAD/CAM for machining of Carbon fibre composites
X,Y,Z Travel: 2000mm x 800mm x 800mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
X,Y,Z Travel - 2000mm x 800mm x 800mm
TNC426 Digital Control
4th (head) Axis
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Max diameter: 460mm
Any length
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
76mm bar capacity
570mm swing
High Speed Fanuc OTC control
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
High speed Simultaneous 5 axis machining centre
Heidenhain 530i high speed digital control
High speed Head; 12,000 rpm spindle speed
Rapid Traverse 60 metres/min Linear Scales
Network Link
64 Tool Magazine
Table size: 3000mm x 1100mm
Max table load: 3000kg
Travel X,Y,Z: 2600mm x 1100mm x 1100mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Fanuc OITD control
76mm bar working diameter
780mm max swing
376mm max turning diameter
760mm max turning length
24 position indexing turret
3,500 rpm spindle speed
Travel X,Z,C: 260mm x 830mm x 360°
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
High speed Fanuc 32iTA control
770mm swing over bed
590mm swing over saddle
560mm maximum turning diameter
1043mm maximum workpiece length
Travel X,Z,C: 362mm x 1105mm x 360°
116.5mm bar diameter
Maximum weight on spindle:700kg chucking work/1700kg shaft work
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
High speed Fanuc 32iT control
770mm swing over bed
590mm swing over saddle
560mm maximum turning diameter
2.028m maximum workpiece length
Travel X,Z,C: 362mm x 2155mm x 360°
116.5mm max bar diameter
Maximum weight on spindle:
700kg chucking work/2000kg shaft work
FutureAM uses QCT 3D Inspect-Pro software in conjunction with a Faro Quantum Arm which is equipped with both Touch probing and seven-axis Laser Scanning head. This provides an 1800mm working volume and offers accuracy comparable to fixed CMMs. QCT 3D Inspect software is fully programmable for repetitive measurement, and performs first-article inspection efficiently.
FutureAM uses Renishaw MODUS™ inspection software via a Renishaw REVO™ 5 Axis scanning head on a 2.5 Metre CNC Co-ordinate Measuring Machine to inspect by direct reference to original CAD data. The scanning system software employs a seat of CatiaV5 for direct reference to original model, eliminating the need for data translation. MODUS™ can also accept model data in other formats.
Manual machine with Renishaw MH20 head, suitable for measurement for CAD data using Inspect 3D software.
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
1100mm x 1300mm table.
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Bed-type Universal
Heidenhain TNC415 Control
Maximum load 2 tonnes
18 speed spindle 50-2000 rpm
X,Y,Z Travel: 1600mm x 700mm x 850mm
Table size: 1950mm x 650mm
FutureAM uses Renishaw Modus on a modern 3 Metre, DEA GLOBAL® 12-30-10 CNC Co-ordinate Measuring Machine by direct reference to CAD data. The system is equipped with a Revo II Scanning head enabling full surface scanning as well as point Data. FutureAM produces inspection data to an overall accuracy of 0.004mm within the large envelope of 3000 x 1200 x 1100mm.
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
High speed Simultaneous 5 axis machining centre
Heidenhain 530i high speed digital control
High speed Head; 10,000 rpm spindle speed
Rapid Traverse 32 metres/min Linear Scales
Network Link
32 Tool Magazine
Table size: 1700mm x 660mm
Max table load: 1500kg
Travel X,Y,Z: 1500mm x 600mm x 600mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Heidenhain 530i MB control
Through-spindle coolant
Travel X,Y,Z: 760mm x 610mm x 610mm
Working surface: 900mm x 600mm
Spindle speed: 12,000 rpm (belt driven)
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Max size of workpiece:
520mm dia x 130mm lg / or 260mm dia x 250mm lg / or 200mm dia x 1220mm lg
Table Size: 4080 mm x 1100 mm
X-,Y and Z Axis Travel: 3600 mm x 800 mm x 600 mm
Spindle Speed: Typically up to 12,000 RPM or more
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Cylindrical Grinding
Capacity: up to 100mm Ø x 500mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Universal Cylindrical Grinding Machine
Capacity: 320mm Ø x 1000mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Heidenhain 530i control
4th axis interface
Through tool coolant
X,Y,Z Travel: 3100mm x 1000mm x 1050mm
Table Size: 4000mm x 1150 mm
X,Y & Z Axis Travel: 4000mm x 1150mm x 550mm
Spindle Speed: Typically up to 8000 RPM
Weight: Approximately 3000 kg
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
10" chuck (quick release jaws)
240° B axis movement
Simultaneous 5 axis machining
36 tool carousel with chip ID
Main spindle max: 5000 RPM
Max machining length: 1011mm between centres
Milling spindle max: 12000 RPM
Max swing capacity: 658
Max bar work capacity: 65mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
12" chuck
240° B axis movement
Simultaneous 5 axis machining
36 tool carousel with chip ID
Main spindle max: 3300 RPM
Max machining length: 1519mm between centres
Milling spindle max: 12000 RPM
Max swing capacity: 658
Max bar work capacity: 102mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
12" chuck
240° B axis movement
Simultaneous 5 axis machining
36 tool carousel with chip ID
Renishaw Probing System RMP600
Main spindle max: 3300 RPM
Max machining length: 1519mm between centres
Milling spindle max: 12000 RPM
Max swing capacity: 658
Max bar work capacity: 102mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Maximum machining diameter: 990mm
Maximum length: 3m
Maximum diameter in bar steady: 410mm
Mazatrol programming format
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Standard machining diameter: 254mm
Maximum machining diameter: 420mm
Maximum swing: 720mm
Chuck size main spindle:12"
Mazatrol programming format
Table Size: 2300 mm x 630 mm
X, Y, and Z Travel: 1050 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm
Spindle Speed: Typically up to 12,000 RPM
Weight: Approximately 4000 kg
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Spindle Speed: 18,000 rpm
Spindle Torque: 168Nm
Machine Travel: X=3000mm Y=800mm Z=720mm
Table Loading Capacity: 2,500kg
Coolant Pressure: 15 bar
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Variable speed head
58" x 12" table
40" x 16" traverse X&Y
Power drawbar
Suitable for machining parts in small quantities
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Honing diameters from 1.14mm to 80mm
Through honing and blind end bores
Stroke length up to 320mm
Fully adjustable spindle speed
Batches of 50-100,000
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Quick set-up, low volume production
Semi-CNC lathe
Maximum size of workpiece:
250mm diameter by 1m lg
Max diameter: 250mm
Weight: 400kg
Blade length: 3000mm
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Variable speed head
54" x 13" table
32" x 17" travel
Maximum table load 550kg
Suitable for machining parts in small quantities
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Variable speed head
58" x 14" table
40" x 24" x 23" travel
Maximum table load 850kg
Suitable for machining parts in small quantities
Capabilities / Maximum Dimensions
Non contact measuring of items up to 200mm x 100mm.
HD Camera 768x494 (about 380,000 pixels).
Part Alignment in YZ axis.
Focusing length of 100mm in the Z axis.
Preset and manual magnification between 20x and 130x normal.
Laser pointer for positioning accuracy.
Both statistical and visual reports can be produced.
Can be connected to a network or a host computer.
Fully programmable.
Edge detector facility gives greater accuracy.
Standard Machining Diameter: 42 mm (1.65 in)
Maximum Machining Diameter: 250 mm (9.84 in)
Chuck Size (Main Spindle): 150mm
Mazatrol Programming Format
In 2013 Future Advanced Manufacture was part of an EU collaboration to develop an idea of a new business jet wing designed to reduce noise and increase fuel efficiency.
Read more about this project View all case studies
Dowty Propellers approached Future AM to design and manufacture an updated version of their frames which hold the resin transfer moulds for propeller blades. This highly regulated, bespoke piece of machinery is critical in the production of resin transfer system moulding carbon fibre blades for turbo prop aircraft.
Read more about this project View all case studies
