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  1. December 21, 2023

    Anchor Designs installs the bolt on Myford DRO kit to an ML7 lathe

    Anchor Designs have posted a video on their YouTube channel, detailing how they installed one of our Myford-dedicated DRO readout kits.  

    This particular customer is installing the bolt-on DRO system - this version removes the need for any drilling or modification to the lathe when installing the cross-slide reading head and encoder to the bed.

    This is a non-sponsored, independent review - watch as he installs the kit step by step and gives his verdict.

    Part no: DRO-012-L72-MM

     

     

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  2. January 30, 2023

    A Tour of the Mitutoyo Manufacturing Plant in Japan

    YouTubers ‘Titans of CNC Machining’ were invited to the Hiroshima Mitutoyo Manufacturing Plant in Japan and filmed their tour of the facility's impressive technology and processes that go into making the high-quality tools.

    The in-depth video, entitled 'Machining 50 Million Micrometers | Hiroshima Japan', revealed some of the company's top secrets. 

    We have answered some key questions about what goes on behind-the-scenes below.

    Q: Where are Mitutoyo micrometers manufactured?

    A: Their Micrometer Facility in Hiroshima,

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  3. January 08, 2023

    Mitutoyo Caliper Remains a Favourite in BBC One’s The Repair Shop

    The Mitutoyo Standard Digital Caliper has been featured on BBC One’s The Repair Shop once again. It has been a popular choice for the craftspeople of the show and is clearly one to stay, being used for various restoration jobs in the barn including the latest, a heart-shaped locket.

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  4. December 19, 2022

    Buy Now, Pay Later with The Allendale Group

    We have launched a “Buy now, pay later” option across all of our stores using PayPal Credit.  


    Our customers will now be able to select this payment method at checkout for purchases amounting to £99 or more. This 0% interest option is ideal for managing larger payments without the pressure of having to pay upfront and will apply to every single spend of the required amount for four months.  


    It's now easier than ever to check out store-wide at The Allendale Group, with our available options: PayPal, “Buy now, pay later” with PayPal Credit, Google Pay and Credit/Debit card. 

     

    You can read more about the service here.

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  5. September 23, 2022

    MDC700 Display Console Fit for Apprentice Training at XYZ Machine Tool Shop

    When in need of digital readout equipment for a modern industrial shop, preparing new apprentices like Freddie here at XYZ Machine Tools, the MDC700 Digital Console is a perfect fit.

     

    The M-DRO console has an easy-to-read display, high performance and sturdy die-cast metal housing, ideal for experienced professionals as well as beginners who are becoming familar with machining and the use of equipment. 

     

    Our machine tool supplier customer, XYZ Machine Tools, welcomed Freddie as the third apprentice working in the business today. Previous success stories of apprentices progressing in to Team Leader, Managerial and Directorial roles within the company are a strong motivator for young additions looking to kickstart their career.

     

    For more information, you can visit our website listings here

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  6. September 14, 2022

    Our Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution makes an appearance on ITV’s Junk and Disorderly

    Presenter Henry Cole and motorcycle builder Allen Millyard used our ultrasonic cleaning solution to bring a clogged and rusty carburettor back to life in an episode of ITV’s Junk and Disorderly.


    The pair can be seen in Series 2, Episode 5 of the automotive junk and classics restoring show, submerging the part in an ultrasonic tank which contains our concentrated Carburettor, Machine and Engine Parts cleaning solution.

     

    In the 60-minute episode, the pair turn their attention to the restoration of a legendary Triumph Trident bike and end the show with a celebratory

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  7. September 12, 2022

    Machinist Achieves Impressive Results with Ultrasonic Cleaning

    Look at all of that grime!

     

    Our glass beakers have done an excellent job in aiding the cleaning of these Schaublin collets during just a four minute cycle.

     

    OME Machining used the beaker rack in his 6 litre ultrasonic cleaner to clean these smaller parts.  We sent the machinist an ultrasonic cleaning kit to put to the test in his workshop and he wasted no time sharing the gleaming results on Instagram.  In a series of posts, he showed his 78.9K followers the simple ultrasonic cleaning process and the consistently impressive results achieved when restoring various machine parts to look brand new. 

    Why Should I Use Beakers in My Ultrasonic Cleaner?

    Beakers

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  8. September 07, 2022

    International Day of Charity at The Allendale Group

    In honour of the International Day of Charity, our team at The Allendale Group have participated in guessing games to raise donations for the Down’s Syndrome Association.


    We arranged various fun challenges to get everyone in the office involved for this excellent cause. Our challenges involved guessing how long a piece of string was, how many Portavolt Variable Transformers there were in a picture, and how many wrapped sweets there were in our C106 case.

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  9. August 30, 2022

    3D Printed Brackets for our M-SURE Digital Linear Scale

    Can you recreate this custom 3D printed bracket for our M-SURE  Digital Linear Scale?

     

    Here's a close up of the custom brackets made by @ome.machining on Instagram to fit this handy tool onto a Bridgeport DrillPress for accurate drilling and easy counter boring.

     

    Part no. 
    MS-272-150

     

    For more information, you can visit our website listing below or contact one of our product specialists here

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  10. August 24, 2022

    Lighting manufacturer completes trouble-free install thanks to our our universal lathe bracket kit and simple instructions

    As demonstrated by our customer, our universal lathe bracket kit provides an easy start to the installation process.

    Lighting manufacturers, Junction Inc Ltd, praised our easy-to-follow instructions after fitting the Easson LCD colour display M-DRO digital readout kit to a Harrison M300 lathe.

     

    For more information, you can visit our website listings or contact one of our product specialists here

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