Good vibrations!

Ling Dynamics demand engineering skills that can only be achieved through metal planing

When assessing the requirements for American owned Ling Dynamic Systems vibration testing equipment Dawton scored points in the manufacture of the system's centre poles, which require deep slots.

The only way in which these could be achieved was through the use of a metal planer - milling machines not having the ability to reach down far enough. Being able to respond to such demands typifies the foresight used by Mike Dawes and Pete Burton in their initial shopping list for machinery.

The versatility and uniqueness of the machine is only matched by the skill and years of experience needed to train an operator, but once that skill has been achieved it pays dividends. For example, the machine offers considerable advantage as a single point tool that doesn't create stress or heat. This makes it invaluable when machining flimsy components like aluminium extrusions.

Ling Dynamic Systems are target driven. Failure to hit targets is not an option for the world's largest supplier of electro-dynamic shakers. Along with many other companies they are adopting lean manufacturing techniques, phasing out central stores and taking components straight through to the shop floor.

Such policies demand total confidence in key suppliers. The success of this is proven in the single source lifetime agreement which is in place between Ling Dynamics and Dawtons.

"In a nutshell, that is at the heart of our vision for the company future" says Mike Dawes, "Delivering total customer satisfaction gives us total job satisfaction".