Following the recent introduction of a collaborative robot (cobot) on its factory floor, the Coventry-based company has continued its investment in new machinery. The latest round of upgrades focuses on replacing legacy equipment, enhancing process reliability and bringing previously outsourced operations under Pailton Engineering’s roof.
One key addition is the Sykes V400 gear cutting machine, capable of generating both internal and external gears. This represents a major step forward for Pailton, enabling the company to produce internal gears on-site for the first time.
Supporting this is the introduction of a Barber-Colman gear cutting machine, providing additional capacity across gear manufacturing operations and helping to meet growing demand.
Pailton has also brought in some new turning technology, including a Puma DNT2100M machining centre that arrived in January. It replaces equipment that had been running for nearly 25 years, providing better reliability, faster processing and more capable operations, with the option to use the cobot alongside it.
In addition, the company has added a new Pedrazzoli SB160 swaging machine, swapping out an older unit for a more reliable model to further strengthen production capabilities.
Finally, a replacement TT1800SY turning centre has been introduced into the shaft cell. The fully recommissioned machine offers significantly improved performance compared to the equipment it replaces.
Dave Pound, managing director at Pailton Engineering, said: “This investment is all about making our operations stronger and more resilient. By upgrading our equipment and bringing more processes in-house, we’re boosting reliability, increasing capacity, and better positioning ourselves to support our customers.
“These upgrades also build on the recent addition of a new collaborative robot. It’s part of our move toward smarter, more connected manufacturing. The six-axis robot works safely alongside our team, helping with precision assembly and component testing. It improves repeatability and efficiency, while still complementing the skills of our people.”
