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Nerc Precision turn to powerful, precise and scary SMEC SL3000

Thursday July 23 2020

Only founded two years ago, Nerc Precision Engineering Ltd (NPE) was set-up by Konrad Nerc to ‘follow his dreams’. The Bristol based business owner was working a full-time job whilst setting up NPE. Now, the dreams are becoming a reality as the company has just installed its first turning centre, a Dugard SMEC SL 3000LM. […]

SMEC SL2500Y a single spindle Y axis powerhouse

Wednesday February 20 2019

Described by MTD as a single spindle Y axis powerhouse, the SMEC SL2500Y is another great option for machining components in one operation, watch the video below:

SMEC SL2000SY perfect for one hit machining

Tuesday February 19 2019

MTDCNC came to review some of our stock machines and they were very impressed with the SMEC SL2000SY, take a look at the video

Dugard 52 Swiss type CNC lathe launches at our open house – 18 & 19 October

Thursday September 14 2017

We’re opening the doors at Dugard on 18th and 19th October for our open house and we’ve got some really exciting things to show you.

Samsung lathe from Dugard – ideal for intermittent cutting

Thursday August 21 2014

Bolton based Beldam Crossley are innovators in their industry and have been since 1876. They have a solid track record of providing industrial sealing technology that protects lives, investments and environments.

The Empire strikes back

Monday October 16 2023

Founded back in 2007 with an initial purchase of three sliding head turning centres, Empire Manufacturing Ltd is a company that has gone from strength to strength. In 2012, it moved to a larger facility and subsequently added more sliding head turning centres, with machining centres, measuring equipment and fixed head turning centres following suit. […]

Dugard Range

Sunday February 16 2025

The late Charles Dugard established C Dugard Ltd in 1939. The company was principally involved in sub-contract manufacturing and the sale of used machine tools. The company has grown and is today involved with the sales and backup of new quality machining centres from around the world, in addition to being a major player in […]

Dugard win orders at MACH 2024

Monday April 29 2024

At the recent MACH exhibition, we presented a raft of new machines that included everything from fast precise sliding head turning centres to industry-leading 5-axis machining centres. The result was several orders across brands, six Hanwha sales and a huge intake of enquiries from potential new customers. With one of the most diverse portfolios of […]

Buying machines from Eric for 40 years

Friday March 22 2024

Cliff Eglington from Blue Chip Engineering has been huge Dugard Machine Tools fan for the last 40 years.  He bought his first machine, a Colchester 2000 with Anilam Crusader control, from Eric with a government grant.  That was his first CNC machine and he hasn’t looked back.  Cliff now has 4 Dugard machines, and at […]

Dugard leads the way with new sliders at MACH

Thursday March 21 2024

We’ll be presenting a host of new machines at MACH 2024 from the 15th to the 19th of April on Stand 370 in Hall 20. As an industry benchmark in quality machine tools, we’re introducing new high-precision sliding head turning centres alongside industry-leading 5-axis machining centres. Dugard will be introducing the Kitamura Mytrunnion 4G 5-axis […]

Visit us at MACH 2024

Thursday March 14 2024

The MACH exhibition is just around the corner and Dugard Machine Tools will be showcasing a raft of new machines – many of which will be receiving their MACH exhibition debuts. From the 15th to the 19th of April on Stand 370 in Hall 20, we’ll be introducing everything from fast precise sliding head turning […]

Adnet Precision Engineering save time and money with Dugard machines!

Thursday October 19 2023

Located in Brockworth on the outskirts of Gloucester, Adnet Precision Engineering Ltd is a subcontract manufacturer that has continually grown its business. Operating in the defence, pharmaceutical, aerospace, metrology, medical, telecommunications and semiconductor industries, the company has ramped up its investment in machine tools to support ongoing growth. The latest investments have included an array […]

Dugard delivers the solution to DGF

Thursday August 31 2023

Founded in 2005, DGF Engineering Ltd has been on a continuous growth trajectory and at every step of the way, the Hertfordshire manufacturer has turned to Dugard for its industry-leading machine tools. The company started its investment in Dugard machines with the Dugard 1000 3-axis VMC – this has since been followed by a SMEC […]

Dugard at EMO 2023

Tuesday August 1 2023

At the forthcoming EMO show, engineers from Dugard Machine Tools will be on hand to welcome UK customers to the exhibition stands of some of its industry-leading technology partners. With a host of new innovations on show from Hanwha, SMEC, Chevalier, Ibarmia and Kitamura, the Dugard team will be in Hannover from the 18th to […]

Take a look at the impressive range of machine tools at Dugard

Friday January 20 2023

At Dugard we’re very proud of our huge range of machine tools, we’ve got the widest range in the UK of horizontal and vertical lathes, machining centres, grinders and cobots.  Our choice of machines is so extensive we’ve definitely got a machine for you, whatever size you need or whatever your budget.  Watch the video […]

From delivery to production in 24 hours

Tuesday October 4 2022

With the turned components at DGF Engineering Ltd increasingly needing secondary milling operations on machining centres, the Royston-based subcontractor recently acquired a SMEC SL 2000M turning centre from Dugard. Founded in 2005, the Hertfordshire manufacturer produces a diverse range of components for a variety of industry sectors – it is here the Dugard SMEC has […]

MTD Live from MACH22

Tuesday May 17 2022

MACH22 was an enormous success for Dugard, with orders taken and machines sold from the stand and plenty of customers to meet. During the show Paul Jones and the rest of the team at MTDCNC joined us on the stand for a bit more information about the machines we were showing. Lyndsey Vickers interviewed our […]

Dugard to Show Diverse Machine Range at Southern Manufacturing

Friday December 17 2021

Making its long-awaited return to exhibitions after the Covid-19 hiatus, Dugard Machine Tools will be introducing three machines at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition that takes place from the 8th to 10th February. On Stand J220 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Dugard will be demonstrating the diversity of its portfolio with a Kitamura […]

Grayline Engineering Ltd turn to Dugard

Thursday October 29 2020

Founded only five years ago, Grayline Engineering Ltd is a subcontract machine shop located in Woodbridge that typically reflects the general subcontract sector, manufacturing ‘anything and everything’ according to Managing Director Graham Chattenton. The majority of work undertaken by the Suffolk company generally comprises of small dimension batch and production runs of turned parts with […]

Videos

Wednesday March 25 2020

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MACH may be postponed but we still have amazing machine offers

Wednesday March 18 2020

At MACH 2020 we were planning on demonstrating our most diverse and comprehensive range of machine tool options yet introducing no fewer than four new product lines to MACH visitors.  However, as you all know by now, MACH has been postponed until 25 – 28 January next year.  We were planning some show deals and […]