Since 2000, Dawnlough has experienced substantial growth, investing in cutting-edge machinery and expertise to improve efficiencies in our manufacturing processes. Our commitment includes implementing precise, accurate, and repeatable automated equipment, allowing us to provide high-capacity, high-capability, and scalable manufacturing solutions to our clients.
To underline this point, we purchased a Bumotec 191neo FTL-R in June 2022 – the first Bumotec investment within Ireland. This investment arose from a growing market need where clients sought a higher level of accuracy, shorter cycle times and high efficiency in what was already a very competitive market.
Following the successful trial, a second Bumotec 191neo with FTL-PRM configuration was introduced in March 2023, with complete automation and a 20-position pallet station for lights-out production. This offered a complete turnkey solution for instrumentation components. This particular machine had optional features that include a vice, 3m bar feed and also a robot loader – critical for traceability. It also enabled the capacity of the machine to go from 50mm barfed stock to 90mm billet loading.
The investment in two Bumotec 191neo turn/mill centres from Starrag has been instrumental in our recent growth and a key feature in our future plans. Offering a high degree of flexibility, and an ability to deal with high-precision mid to high volumes with various complexity ranges, the machines have helped reduce costs, inspection times, changeovers as well as labour hours – one person able to run two machines around the clock.
Added to that has been the outstanding support and service from Starrag since we invested in the machines. We look forward to a bright future together!
