64 | ENGINEERING Taradale Production Engineers Taradale efficient, versatile, and accurate T T Lindy Andrews Quality Computer Numerical Control (CNC) engineering and precision manufacturing depends on being efficient, versatile, and accurate. Napier’s Taradale Production Engineers’ pursuit of ‘zero defects’ allows its wide range of clients to take parts to the assembly line with complete confidence. They’re the people to talk to about a complex or difficult job and are top notch communicators, going the extra mile to listen and develop a comprehensive understanding of your requirements. Lateral thinkers and problem solvers, the 12-strong team delivers everything from agricultural componentry to components for high-end medical devices. Good news travels fast and a testimonial from a happy client, like Howard Wright Limited Research & Development Manager, Anthony Batley, says everything about how Taradale Production Engineers excels.“Not content to simply produce components the same way day after day, TPE always explore options to improve, to do things better and faster which results in shorter lead-times and more competitive pricing. TPE are a highly valued partner in our supply chain,” says Anthony. “We find TPE to be innovative in their approach to manufacturing some of our more difficult and complex parts and appreciate the often novel solutions they come up with to make what we need.”Taradale Production Engineers has the ability to machine a wide variety of materials including high alloy steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, all types of plastics, Teflon, and aluminium. Machining services include CNC turning, CNC machining, prototyping, CMM measuring, CNC milling, and CNC cutting.The company manufactures a vast range of parts and components for many different industries, from agriculture and potable water to NSF 61 standards, lighting, power supply and control, food and beverage, safety equipment, medical, and more. A network of preferred providers is available for anodising, powder-coating, electroplating, forging, welding, polishing, chrome, tin and silver plating, laser cutting, hardening and folding.Led by Managing Director Darryl Remnant, the Taradale Production Engineers team has the skills and experience to turn ideas into highly accurate, fully functional, engineered prototype parts and components. CNC machining creates parts directly from 3D CAD drawings using computer-controlled tools and cutters. Autodesk fusion 360 CAM software is used for modelling, design, and highly efficient machining on lathes and machine centres, with prototypes produced as one-off parts or in short runs. Taradale Production Engineers’ process is simple, Darryl explains. “We establish what you want, when it’s needed, then work through development and refinement to manufacture and supply, with clear communication at every stage.“We turn production ideas into reality, offering design development to decrease product costs without reducing the integrity or functionality of parts and with guaranteed pricing for conforming in specification products,” says Darryl. A high level of unmanned machining automation ensures quick turnaround times, while a fully managed turnkey supply chain, including assemblies, sub-assemblies and surface treatments is Okuma Next Generation Stock Machines Available for Quick Delivery Improve your performance and productivity with the MB-56VII Vertical Machining Centre or LB3000 CNC Lathe. These machines are well priced and will sell fast ... Call us now! Ph: 09 570 7025 Auckland’s Cook Productions is a leading integrated manufacturer of hardware and engineered components. Now incorporating Industrial Electroplaters, they bring you a one-stop service for engineered pressure zinc die castings with complete production capabilities and secondary inishing. With a combined 140-year reputation for supplying products of the highest quality, their commitment to customer service ensures their components are delivered on time and to speci ication. Cook Productions/Industrial Electroplaters has provided Taradale Production Engineers with speci ication chrome plating of tapware destined for the American market for the best part of 20 years. They also deliver componentry to other clients servicing the wider American and Australian markets. That is just part of the end-to-end manufacturing and inishing services they o er. They’re also New Zealand frontrunners in zinc diecasting, metal inishing, powder-coating, electroplating, plastic injection moulding and assembly. They use their two, 80-ton German-made Frech diecast machines to produce a vast range of quality products from door handles and curtain components, to hinges and handrail brackets – and even knucklebones. The advantages of buying New One-stop: Cast, Powder-coat, Electroplate, Assemble Zealand-made are considerable. They make doing business easy, with their extensive knowledge and expertise and by building great relationships. They also speak your language – from design concepts to a inished product you can be proud of and can be assured will go the distance on inish and quality. And when you’re happy, your customers are happy. On-shore manufacture also means no unexpected price rises and slices through the escalating cost of international shipping. They’ll meet your needs – regardless of run size. Whether it’s a run of 500, 5,000 or 50,000 units, Cook Productions and Industrial Electroplaters will handle it with ease. Smaller runs can be manufactured by negotiation. Supply your own raw product, or they’ll produce it for you. Their one-stop, inclusive approach means you deal with one company, one team, who o er a lexible approach to your needs and an unwavering eye for detail, service and quality – from start to inish. For you, that means less time wasted and dealing with people who have a clear understanding of your needs. As Managing Director Kris Bostock says, “Here at Cook Productions and Industrial Electroplaters all we have is quality and service.” So, give them a call or drop by their Galway Street, Onehunga premises for a chat. Cook Productions Limited has become a leading integrated manufacturer of metal and plastic components. We offer a one-stop source for engineered pressure zinc die castings with complete production capabilities and quality finishes. Cook Productions Limited has built a reputation of supplying products of the highest quality, this along with our commitment to customer service ensures your goods are supplied on time and to specification. 09 622 1981 kris@cookproductions.co.nz 30 Galway St, Onehunga, Auckland www.cookproductions.co.nz available for a fully finished product. From a run of one or two components, or tens of thousands, clients receive them in full, on time, and to specification. They’ll also be certified, traceable, and measured for quality assurance.
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