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Denford Ltd celebrates 80 years in business.
In an exciting landmark, 2024 sees Denford celebrating eight decades in business. A family-owned organisation based in Brighouse, Denford was officially incorporated in March 1944 by engineer Horace Denford. Having relocated to Yorkshire from London to escape the Blitz bombing campaign of World War 2, Horace established Denford Engineering at Box Tree Mills in Halifax, before moving to Birds Royd in Brighouse the following decade. We moved to our current premises, an 18,500 sq. ft facility on Armytage Road Industrial Estate, in 2010. Founder, Horace Denford During our eight decades in business, Denford has gained a renowned reputation as a specialist provider of educational machine tools – famous for the Viceroy lathes which were a staple in many Design & Technology classrooms, our pioneering introduction of Computer Numerical Controlled machines to education, and the founding of the international F1 in Schools STEM competition, for which we are the official equipment supplier. Now supplying to over 80 countries across globe, our reach expands far beyond our Yorkshire roots, with Denford machines present in some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, including Columbia University, UCL, YAS Marina Circuit, and Herriott Watt University. The Denford and F1 in Schools teams outside their office on Armytage Industrial Estate, Brighouse To celebrate our eightieth anniversary, Denford is set to launch a new website in the summer of 2024. Marking the start of an exciting era in our business and brand, the development will see the integration of e-commerce to enable customers to buy a range of Denford’s most popular products online, alongside the introduction of several other new features. Commenting, Andrew Denford, Chief Executive of Denford, said: “It’s a fantastic achievement to have been in business for eight decades, and something we’re incredibly proud of. As one of the last remaining manufacturers of CNC machines in the UK, we are committed to ensuring the next generation of engineers is provided with the equipment and knowledge to flourish in industry, and we look forward to seeing what the next 80 years bring, both for Denford, and the students we support.”
Engineering T-Levels: Powered by Denford
Designed with teaching and learning at their core, Denford’s high quality, intuitive machines are ideal for colleges providing Engineering-based T-Levels. The perfect tools to provide students with an in-depth understanding of CNC manufacturing, turning, and milling, these machines ensure pupils are equipped with the experience they need to progress into industry. With prices starting at just £6,235, and products tailored to Entry, Advanced and Professional skill levels, there will be the right option for your classroom. Download Brochure Entry: Denford Duo The perfect products to teach the principles of programming and manufacturing, the Denford Duo is a combined entry-level CNC Milling & Turning package. Providing students with the opportunity to get hands-on experience in the operation of machinery, the product is provided with a totally enclosed locking guard for the ultimate in student safety, alongside easy-to-use CAD/CAM software. Denford Duo: Explore here Advanced: Turn 270 Pro Containing all the features of the entry-level Microturn Pro, the Turn 270 Pro also has a powerful 1.5KW motor, spindle bore of 25mm, 8 station programmable turret, spindle encoder, thread cutting capability, and a maximum component length of 270mm. Turn 270 Pro: Explore here Advanced: VMC 1300 The advanced option for students, the VMC 1300 contains all the features of the entry-level Micromill Pro, with a 1.1KW spindle motor which makes it capable of cutting steel, and a larger work area to allow bigger components to be produced. VMC 1300: Explore here Professional: Turn 370 Pro Ideal for colleges delivering courses which will see students manufacture larger components. the Turn 370 Pro contains all the features of the Turn 270 Pro, with improved capacity. Turn 370 Pro: Explore here Professional: VMC 1300 Pro Suitable for heavy duty manufacturing, this CNC milling machine has all the features of the VMC 1300, with extra power. With a 1.6KW servomotor and a variable spindle speed up to 6000RPM, this machine is ideal for cutting alloys and materials where higher spindle power and speed is required. VMC 1300 Pro: Explore here
Christmas 2023: Opening Hours
With the festive break just around the corner, we'd like to thank all our customers for their support throughout 2023 - we hope you have the merriest of Christmases, and look forward to continuing to work together in the new year! Christmas Opening Hours Denford will be closing for the Christmas period at 12:00pm on Friday 22nd December, and will reopen at 08:30am on Tuesday 2nd January. All orders and queries submitted during this period will be processed on our return. Please note that while orders can still be placed online via the Denford webshop at https://denfordwebshop.com, they will not be processed and dispatched for shipment until January 2nd 2024. Contact Emails If you would like to send an enquiry to the team during the festive period for action upon our return in the new year, please get in touch at the email addresses below: Invoices and accounts queries: accounts@denford.co.uk Technical support and general queries: info@denford.co.uk Orders and sales enquiries: sales@denford.co.uk
WAZER DESKTOP WATERJET CUTTER
The world’s first Desktop Waterjet Cutter, compact and fully-enclosed, the Wazer is clean, safe and easy to operate and is able to cut any hard or soft material with digital precision. The high-velocity jet uses a combination of high-pressure water and sand-like abrasive particles to cut through the work piece, creating high-quality, intricate cuts and giving a professional finish. Available as either a desktop unit (Wazer Desktop), or complete with its own dedicated stand (Wazer Standup), the Wazer is an ideal and affordable addition to any classroom/workshop. With its waterjet technology, the Wazer has significant advantages over conventional cutting methods: Cuts any material – such as steel, titanium, aluminium, glass, stone, tiles, carbon fibre Achieves intricate detail Requires no ventilation Results in a smooth surface finish No heat-induced material warping The Wazer is easy to set-up and use: just plug the device into a standard power socket, connect to a water supply and load the specified abrasive – then, input your SD Card containing the .svg or .dxf design file, press ‘Start’ and watch your shape being cut! To find out more, click here . For further information, contact Denford, Exclusive UK Educational Distributor: sales@denford.co.uk or call 01484 728000
ARAMCO F1 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINALS 2022
The Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals 2022 are taking place at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, UK, from 11th -14th July and will be the 17th World Finals, since the inception of F1 in Schools back in 1999. 34 teams will be attending Silverstone in person, with 19 teams attending virtually via Zoom, bringing together a total of 53 teams worldwide – all competing for the coveted “Aramco F1 in Schools World Champions Trophy”! If you would like to see events unfold, feel free to join the live YouTube sessions at any time during the event, which promises to be another truly unique and engaging World Finals – see link and event schedule below:- Click here to go to Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals EVENT SCHEDULE: Day 1 - Monday 11th July Opening Ceremony: 10:00 hrs (UK time) Competition Day 1 Judging and Racing commence: 10:30 hrs (UK time) Close of Day: 19:00 hrs (UK time) Day 2 - Tuesday 12th July Competition Day 2 Judging and Racing commence: 10:00 hrs (UK time) Close of Day: 18:00 hrs (UK time) Day 3 - Wednesday 13th July Presentation by Aramco: 14:00 hrs (UK time) Knockout Racing: 14:30 hrs (UK time) Close of Day: 18:00 hrs (UK time) Day 4 - Thursday 14th July Awards Ceremony Canape Reception: 12.30 hrs (UK time) Awards Ceremony commences:14:00 hrs (UK time) For more information on F1 in Schools, visit: www.f1inschools.com
