Duraline has expanded its in-house machine shop with the addition of a Eurotech Ultima B620 51-SLY multi-axis CNC machine at its DeLand, Florida manufacturing facility. The new equipment replaces an older machining system with limited automation and bar-length capacity. The company expects the upgrade to increase productivity in its single-pole connector production by up to 40%, according to a press release.
The Eurotech Ultima provides significantly greater automation and the ability to process longer brass bar stock. The system incorporates main and sub-spindles, live tooling, a 15-station turret, bar-feeder capabilities, tool monitoring, and automated part evacuation. These features allow for more continuous and efficient production.
For Duraline, the investment is about more than simply replacing an older machine. Precision-machined brass components are an important part of many of its single-pole connector products. Increasing the ability to manufacture these components efficiently helps strengthen the entire production process.
"The addition of the Eurotech Ultima represents another step in our continued investment in American manufacturing," a company spokesperson said. "By increasing automation and expanding our machining capabilities, we expect to improve single-pole connector productivity by as much as 40% while maintaining the quality and manufacturing control our customers expect from Duraline."
The ability to run longer bar stock with less operator intervention will also allow the skilled machine shop team to spend more time focused on production management, setup, inspection, and quality while reducing repetitive handling during longer production runs.
Duraline continues to perform machining, molding, soldering, crimping, assembly, and other manufacturing operations at its DeLand, Florida facility. Investments like the Eurotech Ultima help modernize those capabilities while preparing the operation to support future production requirements and growing customer demand.
As the new machine becomes part of the regular production workflow, Duraline looks forward to increasing the efficiency and capacity behind its single-pole connector manufacturing while continuing its commitment to producing dependable electrical products in the United States. The company was founded in 1946 as a supplier of safety-engineered electrical distribution systems for the shipbuilding industries and has since grown to supply diverse industries such as petrochemical, aviation, medical, and entertainment.
For more information on Duraline's products, visit https://www.jbn-duraline.com.
