productWilliam Hughes is using plasma
welding processes to manufacture a
variety of wire products for
industries ranging from consumer
electrical goods to automotive.
The semi-automatic plasma
welding process is used by the
c
productThe accelerator pedal assembly on
modern cars is a critical component
with precise dimensions that has been
designed to meet key safety requirements.
The component has a complex
shape, needs to be strong and durable,
productFor more than 200 years William
Hughes has been a key player in the
UK wire industry supported by four
key activities: the manufacture of
compression, tension and torsion
springs; wire forming, including
simple and comp
productWhen a supplier of automotive
interior products wanted 150
prototype rear seat wire-frames for a
leading brand hatchback,William
Hughes provided the solution.
The 1300 by 500 by 120mm frames
were complex (20+ MAG weld
productWilliam Hughes, manufacturer of
springs, bent wire-forms and
assemblies, is responding to industry
demand for single source solutions
with new ‘added-value’ services.
Among the new controlled processes
are steel and g
productFollowing a 12-month period of
investment in new technology,
processes and training, spring, bent
wire form and assembly manufacturer
William Hughes has gained Nadcap
accreditation for its heat treatement
facility, one
productWilliam Hughes, manufacturer of
springs, bent wire-forms and
assemblies, continues to expand its
product manufacturing capabilities
and can now form compression
springs in wire sizes up to 8mm dia.
and torsion springs
productWilliam Hughes has extended its
range of springs to include spiral
springs. Rather than using soft wire
which is then hardened and tempered
to give the required characteristics,
William Hughes uses CNC
technology to pro
productmanufacturer
William Hughes has
invested in the latest CNC
technology machines to fully
automate its production
process.
For many applications,
double torsion springs
perform better than single
and as a result, the
productSpring, bent wire form and assembly manufacturer, William Hughes, has installed an automated passivation plant at its UK HQ in Dorset.
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