IT'S A GIRL!

Congratulations to Gill and Dan Watson on the birth of their wonderful and beautiful 8lb 1/2 oz baby girl.

We all are looking forward to seeing the first pictures. From all at Micro Metalsmiths.

The next Generation

The next generation of engineers at the Lost Wax foundry and CNC machine shop is coming.

Eva and Charlie pictured here with John Brockett the quality manager for the company have started their first year of their apprenticeship. Selected from a shortlist we are pleased to continue the apprenticeship scheme at Micro Metalsmiths.

Presently 4 apprentices from the previous recruitment 3 years ago have qualified and are now looking to start work in their chosen field in the company.

Meanwhile there are 3 other apprentices that are just entering their final year and entering into the engineering departments to hone their skills.

Eva  and Charlie will now commence a training programme which will take them through every process in the company for components division wax room, investment, casting, blasting, fettling, inspection, CNC machining, tool making, understanding AS9100 and NDT testing.

The company has not stopped recruiting apprentice's for 2010 so if you want to join Eva and Charlie at the company please contact John Brockett to discuss the opportunities. 

The Face of Micro Metalsmiths Ltd 2010

Pictured left is Chris Trousdale, who started at the investment precision foundry 15 years ago working in the fettling shop, and has become the face of Micro Metalsiths.

Chris is presently employed as a charge hand for the machine shop in which he started working 12 years ago, before he got married and his "little one" came into his life.

He was promoted when the company made the investment into the 9 Fanuc muliti axis CNC machines in 2009. 8 of which are used in the machine shop.

Chris stated "I've never had a bad day at the company. I like the variety of parts the foundry can make that require some final machining" smiling at the sign "appart from pay day this is one of the best days of my life".

Chris is hoping it will now bring in calls from hollywood for film roles as he expands his modeling portfolio. We do hope that he's allowed time of to continue his new role in the company.

The new sign can be viewed on the entrance to the Kirkbymoorside site of the company.

Appointment of USA Sales Manager for Micro Metalsmiths

We are please to announce the appointment of Chris Baye as the USA Sales Manager. Seen here outside the company entrance.

Chris lives in Minnesota and in the north-central region. his background is in applications engineering, capital equipment, semiconductors, medical deivices and component sales for the aerospace industry.

"I'm excited about joining the company" Chris stated, "I've had the privilege of touring the facility and was impressed by the skill , pride and dedication of the staff. It was enlightening to see, first hand, how the parts are made and to learn about the value that the unique process brings to our customers.

We are overjoyed to have Chris on board with the team and hope to join him in his hobbies of western horseback riding, target shooting and flight simulation though preferably not all at the same time.

25 Year Award For Dave Collinson

Dave Collinson (left) the lathe supremo at MML is seen here being presented with his 25 year service award from Christopher Shaw MD.

Dave has a reputation for making the most complex and tight tolerance parts look easy. With his motto "Turned out nice again".

When not manning his lathes Dave is a very keen Angler and indeed competes over the country in competition. We must say some of his stories do fit the the "Fisher mans Tale" stereotype.

"Dave has always been happy to pass on his expertise to the apprentices that work their way through the factory" commented Christopher "and indeed has been most becoming in passing on the same words of wisdom to me on many occasions"

Wisdom that non of us would be without. Congratulations Dave.

Speedy delivery for Spyker cars

Micro Metalsmiths, a specialist investment casting foundry, has successfully developed and manufactured a unique fuel cap for luxury car manufacturer Spyker. The fuel cap, which features Spyker’s distinctive company emblem, an aircraft propeller and a wire wheel, took less than 8 weeks to deliver and will feature on all production cars.

Spyker opted for Micro Metalsmiths because the company could deliver a product that meets the high exacting standards that are synonymous with the prestige Dutch car manufacturer.

One of the first things Micro Metalsmiths had to do was to quickly re-engineer the lost wax production tool, which was completed in only 2 weeks. This not only needed to be more economical, but also less complex to machine, whilst also providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

It is not the first investment casting that Micro Metalsmiths has carried out for the Dutch based car manufacturer having previously also developed, amongst other things, tailor made air vents. The vents were also designed with the company’s distinctive propeller emblem within a wheel.

Steve Parkin, director at Micro Metalsmiths commented, “We are extremely pleased to be supplying such essential parts to a prestigious international car brand. Our on site facilities mean we can consistently deliver high quality cost effective casting and machining solutions, on time and on budget to our customers around the world”

Mr. Frans Liebregts, Chief Operating Officer of Spyker Cars, commented, “Spyker Cars is very pleased to have Micro Metalsmiths as their supplier for one of the eye-catching features of their cars: the fuel cap. The quality of the products supplied, demonstrates that Micro Metalsmiths understands the requirements of Spyker’s customers.”