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WEC Machining Invest in a new CNC Milling Machine!


We are delighted to share that our latest investment is now fully commissioned and up and running at our WEC Machining facility in Blackburn, Lancashire, with operator training currently underway.

Our new Correa Axia moving column CNC milling machine has a capacity of 12.5m x 3m x 1.5m and can handle parts of up to 20,000kg.

This £1million investment in the very latest large and heavy machining technology consolidates our position as the leading precision engineering operation in the UK.

This latest addition joins our already impressive machinery line-up which comprises of two other 11.5m x 1.5m x 2.5m Correa Axia’s and an 8m x 1.5m x 2m Asquith Butler, which are supported by another 40+ CNC machining centres and lathes. Our factory has taken a full refurbishment to maximise productivity, with a new layout for the full investment.

Steve Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer of WEC Machining said "Investing in the very latest technology is what enables us to retain our competitive edge for large & heavy machining jobs and add value to our customers' supply chains."

This significant addition to our large machining line-up demonstrates our commitment to our customers by offering much-improved lead times, and it further reinforces our position as one of the UK's leading large machining operations. Continuing to invest in state-of-the-art machinery to increase capacity has played a key role in our ongoing success and growth.

To read about our full list of Machining capabilities, please visit our CNC Machining Services page.

To discuss any machining requirments or to send machining RFQs, email machining@wecl.co.uk or call 01254 700220 for further assistance.