Thursday 31 March 2011
Tuesday 29 March 2011
Brass 'side sockets' as used in 'Euro' power cords for domestic appliances
These were manufactured by our customer utilizing a manually indexing rotary table featuring 8 cutting and forming operations with the addition of secondary tapping and screwing stations. With a view to simplifying the process we used our Rockwell 28 multislide press, which, following tool design and manufacture, was able to produce 80 components per minute in one efficient stage. So, along with shorter lead times and superior quality, a substantial saving was passed on to our customer.
Phosphor bronze 'brush contact' an integral part in electric motors for automotive rear wiper assemblies
Following prolonged use, the domed form area of this component was prone to splitting. We enhanced the customers original design using a bespoke formed rivet as a contact face. This vastly improved longevity and prevented failure. Cost was a factor thus preventing further operations. Our answer, the flexible, efficient 'multi-slide' press. Tooling was engineered allowing the contact to be cut and formed allowing copper rivets to be 'bowl fed' to a precision forming die. Rivets were inserted, their backs swaged, optimizing adhesion to the brush contact. The products life was extended a hundred fold.
Transfer of 40 progression tools
One of our largest customers experienced problems when their supplier unexpectedly went into liquidation. As a first tier supplier to the Automotive Industry they were under the threat of costly line stoppages. We assisted by collecting 40 progression tools from their old supplier, and over 2 weeks, each component was assessed and sampled with its corresponding I.S.I.R
Monday 21 March 2011
Day out at Walsall F.C Courtesy of Dains Accountancy
Jo and I were treated to a fantastic day out at Walsall F.C thanks to our accountants Dains. It was a real pleasure spending some time and sharing some laughs with my good friend Andy Morris. Hope you like the pics !
Friday 18 March 2011
Thursday 17 March 2011
Managing Director
Commercial Manager
Berck Limited have a lively and enthusiastic Sales & Marketing team. Ray Jones looks after all the customer enquiries and quotations and also is involved in the technical aspects. Looking good there Ray !
Maintenance
Tool Design
Ray Rowley looks after our design department at Berck Limited. He has 40 years experience in tool design and manufacture. Ray is also a very keen and talented fisherman and enjoys his 1950's Rock 'n' Roll.
Purchasing and I.T
Purchasing Department
Our Purchasing Department is run by Chris Morton who has been with us 23 years now ! His wife Tracey also works with us as a Bruderer Press Operator.
New Project Introduction
Pictured left is Mike Whitehouse who looks after NPI here at Berck Limited. He also works in Technical Sales assisting me with customer enquiries. Also shown is Jim Beardsmore who runs our Quality Department. I'm sad to announce that Mike is an Aston Villa supporter !
Non-Contact Measuring
Photo shows Steve Betteridge one of our senior technical quality engineers here at Berck Limited showing off our non-contact measuring machine.
Quality Services
Quality Services
New tooling tryout
Wednesday 16 March 2011
My last Birmingham City blog of the day
I'm very proud of this picture so I just had to share !
Andy Watson, Darren Yates, Alex Mcleish, Jo Yates, Dave Watson
Birmingham City's 'Big Flag'
I was very proud to see B.C.F.C's 'Big Flag' surf the supporters at Wembley in all it's glory. Monies were donated by the club along with a very kind personal donation from Mike Wiseman. The supporters donated the balance which gives a sence of involvement and I like to see the look on the fans faces when the flag is used at match days. I even heard that 'Big Eck' himself likes it !
Berck Limited Factory 1 Shop Floor
Berck Limited supply the U.A.E
Berck Limited are proud to announce their partnership with a Bedding company in Jeddah. The 'Triangular Leg Plates' are maufactured from a brand new progression tool made entirely in house. We are currently handling orders for 160,000 pieces. I think that warrants a trip to the Middle East.......
Trip to London - work related honest !
Last Monday I spent the day in London at the Conference Centre. Situated at 1 Victoria Street I had a clear view of Big Ben and the London Eye. The event was arranged by the UTI and it's purpose was to discuss potential partnerships between the U.K and the U.A.E
I had a very enjoyable day although I did get lost on the underground once or twice !
I had a very enjoyable day although I did get lost on the underground once or twice !
Our largest Progression Tool
Berck Limited have just completed manufacturing their largest ever progression tool. Once approved the tooling will be producing brackets used in the Automotive Industry. An 80 ton press is required for the stamping process and the output will be 80-90 parts per minute.
Dave Perry (one of the toolmakers at Berck Limited) is pictured with the completed article !
Dave Perry (one of the toolmakers at Berck Limited) is pictured with the completed article !
Birmingham City Football Club 2011 Carling Cup Winners
My team lifted their first major trophy on the 27th of February 2011 after defeating the mighty Arsenal 2-1. Myself and 32,000 'blue noses' travelled down to Wembley Stadium early Sunday morning. Well, we laughed, cried and then cried some more and I'm sure that the 89th minute will never be forgotten thanks to Obafemi Martins. Berck Limited would like to congratulate Birmingham City Football Club on their outstanding achievment. 'Big Eck' and our 'Boys in Blue' have done the city proud ! Keep Right On !
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