Large Machining

Beard Engineering has four large robust Plano-millers. This allows for various parts to be simultaneously machined for the same project, thus increasing productivity and reducing customer delivery times.Our 4 Plano-millers can machine work pieces up to:

• 8,500mm in length
• 3,100mm in width
• 2,500mm in height
• 15 tonnes in weight

Plano-milling is a flexible process enabling 5 and occasionally 6 faces to be machined in one set. They are also capable of horizontal and vertical boring up to 800mm diameter providing versatility with economy.All machines are equipped with a Ram-Type Head, various right angled attachments and a programmable 3-Axis DRO (Digital Read Out).To increase the capability of these machines even further, we work closely with tooling manufacturers to design and develop our own bespoke cutting tools and machining techniques.
Our specific machine working envelopes are:

• Hulse Planomiller 8500mm x 3100mm x 2500mm
• Loudon Planomiller 6100mm x 2280mm x 2000mm
• Butler Planomiller 4270mm x 1980mm x 1500mm
• Butler Planomiller 3050mm x 1370mm x 1220mm