The abbreviation CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. This means that the machine is being controlled by a program (typically G-code), and not an operator.

CNC Laser Cutting

Falcon Precision have one of the very best fiber laser cutters on the market today. Fiber laser cutting has revolutionised CNC metal cutting in recent years, reducing cutting times whilst improving the cutting finish across thin gauge steel.

CNC Punching

CNC punching is the process of creating a hole or shape in metal by applying a high force through a tool and die, to shear or indent. This process is repeated using a variety of custom precision made tools to make a wide range of parts. Punching is often, the most efficient way of producing sheet metal parts, though this depends on part geometry and materials. CNC Punching is most efficient when it can be used for ‘forming’, often with custom tooling. Countersinks, bridges, louvres, dimples, indents, half shears and symbol marking are extremely cost effective with this method. To learn more on CNC punching sheet metal, see our post below that covers this topic in more depth.

CNC Milling

Falcon Precision have been milling aluminium, steel and an assortment of plastic for over 15 years. This is often the most versatile CNC metal cutting technique. Capable of machining tolerances of +/-0,05mm, our CNC milling machines are often used to give a high quality finish to products. Whether its machining fine connector details on a front panel, or machining heavy duty steel, Falcon can cover a huge range of requirements. See our post from earlier in 2019 that covers our two milling machines in greater detail.

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Sheet metal fabrication can seem like a specialist industry with a broad range of inside knowledge. Falcon’s success is built on having 30 years experience of working with customers and their designers to deliver quality products. We still get most of our business through word of mouth passed on by satisfied customers. This often comes directly from the designers, happy with the quality and delivery of their parts. Falcon intends to strengthen this relationship by making more more key information readily available to designers.

In the coming months designers will be able to check what radius bars we stock on our press brakes. Engineers will be able to check what our recommended tolerances are for each fabrication process. These little benefits can help reduce cost, lead time and reject counts across a product life-time. The process of uploading this content has already begun. For tips on sheet metal design, visit the latest in a series of new design pages here: https://www.falconprecision.co.uk/design-features/sheet-metal-design

We will also be uploading media to our showroom page to see how other customers are having their parts made. Whilst Falcon are known as a specialist sheet metal fabricator to the computer industry, you will see we make a lot more than that! This can be very useful for design inspiration or problem solving, as well as understanding what it is we do. Make sure you check back in a few months to see what we’ve been working on!

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1. Reduced lead times

This is the number one reason why companies stick with UK manufacturing, consistently low lead times. We regularly have customers needing a rush job due to an unexpectedly long lead time from another country. Our customers are regularly quoted 8-14 weeks, often coming out more, whilst our lead time is just four weeks. We know of customers who have missed delivery deadlines due to receipt of late parts and have then had to air freight the parts despite only quoting for sea-freight. These types of situations can quickly add on tens of thousands, very often as a hidden cost that shows up when it’s too late.

2. The ‘green’ option

As much as has been written about UK manufacturing in recent years, more has been written about human impact on the environment. It is not just the shipping of your products that have an impact on the environment, it is the way in which those parts are made. There are numerous studies which show how product/material recycling, packaging and processing is more environmentally efficient than having parts made in a number of countries abroad.

3. Tighter control over quality

We regularly welcome designers, buyers and quality control inspectors into Falcon to go through our processes. For the majority of our customers this can be done in less than two hours and is well worth it. In January 2019 we shipped over 50,000 parts with a reject rate of less than 0.3%.

4. Smaller MOQ

More and more companies are moving over to a ‘leaner’ production structure and understand the hidden costs and drawbacks of stock. Due to our low MOQ set-up, our customers are able to react quickly to demands and opportunities as they arise, very often winning them more business.

5. No hidden fees

There are no import fees, taxes or air-freight charges when you buy from us. Over 99% of our parts are either delivered by one of our vehicles, or are shipped for overnight delivery.

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Falcon currently offer 3 work-shifts to our production employees, a day shift, a night shift and an early shift to cover the early hours of the morning. The night shift is set up to run the ‘key’ manufacturing cells like the fibre laser, CNC punch and CNC folding. Their work brief is to target the long running, larger orders where the production workflow has been tried and tested. This allows the early shift and the day shift to concentrate on the new jobs or rush jobs to hit a customers deadline. This system has proven a hit with many of our customers, but equally importantly it also benefits our staff who can work on a shift pattern that suits their lifestyle.

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Fast reaction times

24 hour production allows Falcon to react quickly to customers needs. Our current lead time is just 4 weeks, however we regularly hit tighter deadlines when it is required. It allows us to design a part for a customer during the day, then have a prototype or pre-production worked on over night ready for inspection or testing at the earliest opportunity.

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