Tenable Screw Company, a well-respected name in precision manufacturing subcontracting, has seen a significant boost in its operating standards with the help of Bowers Group’s advanced measurement solutions, including the Baty R14 profile projector and Venture 2510 vision system.
As a company driven by the quality and precision required to serve critical applications, Tenable invests only in the highest quality inspection tools to enable its team to verify even the most complex features with uncompromising precision.
Dan Leigh, Quality & IT Manager at Tenable Screw Company, shared, “Our association with Bowers Group spans many years. We’ve been using their equipment and systems since the beginning, including Baty profile projectors and hand tools that remain in regular use. In fact, we were among the first to own shaft measurement machines on the market.
We endeavour to invest in the best equipment to ensure our machines operate at peak performance and that the parts they produce are top quality. Many of our components are used in critical applications where failure is not an option. Making sure that the parts that we make are correct is absolutely imperative to both our customers and our success as a business. That’s why we continue our partnership with Bowers Group. Our extensive range of Bowers-supplied equipment includes the latest shaft measurement and visual CMM systems, as well as traditional profile projectors, ten of which are in use across our three sites.”
For Tenable, these tools are more than just equipment, they are the backbone of a commitment to quality that has defined the company for over 75 years, earning a strong reputation for economically and efficiently manufacturing precision-turned parts, from prototype development to mass production.
With 228 production machining centres, including 71 CNC machines, Tenable are one of the UK and world’s premier subcontract machining companies for high volume basic and complex precision turned parts. With all manufacturing happening in the UK across its three factories, it offers full traceability, certificate of conformity and component specific quality plans as requested.
Specialising in medium to high-volume production, Tenable produces components ranging from just 0.3mm to over 50mm in diameter, with quantities spanning from thousands to millions of units. Guaranteeing a high level of precision in every component is paramount, as its customers rely on the company to provide parts that perform flawlessly under extreme conditions. The ability to consistently meet these rigorous standards is what Tenable uses to set itself apart from its competitors, highlighting its role as a trusted supplier for companies within these sectors.
Profile projectors, versatile tools in its cache, allow the team to directly measure a wide range of features, compare parts against known standards, and serve as visual inspection tools at various magnifications. The Baty R14 is used both on the shop floor by the production team and by dedicated inspection teams and is particularly integral to its operations, allowing the company to measure complex components with accuracy and efficiency. Designed to handle a wide range of non-contact, intricate measurements, from the minute details of screw threads to the overall dimensions of components, the R14 ensures every part meets strict quality standards.
A powerhouse in precision measurement, the Baty R14 is specifically designed to tackle the most demanding component inspection tasks. This advanced profile projector boasts a 14-inch screen, providing clear and detailed images for accurate measurement of complex components. Whether it’s intricate thread profiles, or small, precision machined turned parts, its robust optics and intuitive digital readout system ensure that every measurement is accurate and reliable. Its ability to perform high-precision measurements with ease makes it an indispensable tool for confirming that every component meets stringent quality requirements, ultimately contributing to enhanced product reliability and performance.
Tenable also leverages the advanced capabilities of the Baty Venture 2510 vision system to boost its precision measurement processes. This sophisticated vision system is particularly valuable in operation due to its ability to measure intricate features on small components with high accuracy.
The Baty Venture 2510 is designed to provide accurate and efficient inspection of complex components, which is essential in industries where even the smallest deviation can lead to significant issues. For Tenable, this level of precision is crucial. With its customer base, even the smallest deviation from specification can lead to component failure, safety risks, or costly downtime.
By integrating the Venture into their quality control processes, with its powerful imaging capabilities and intuitive software, the inspection teams are able to quickly and reliably verify critical dimensions, ensuring that every part meets the exact specifications required by their customers. This not only boosts productivity but also minimises the risk of defects.
With its wealth of on-site modern equipment speeding up inspection processes, skilled inspectors at Tenable can now focus more on critical features. Traditional hand tools, such as a plethora of Moore & Wright hand tools, also continue to play a key role in areas of the company, where precision and reliability are essential. These tools ensure that important, fine details meet high standards, with their trusted craftsmanship.