As we look back on May, it's clear that OGC is continuing to push the boundaries in both technology and delivery. From strategic site visits and customer collaborations to investment in new equipment and record-setting lead times, this month has been all about driving progress for our customers, our capabilities, and the industries we support.

Supporting the Power Generation Sector:

Last month, Russell and Ryan visited a major manufacturing facility supplying components to the power generation and switching industry, a sector that underpins emergency systems in everything from hospitals to data centres.

The scale of the facility was impressive, with heavy-duty clutches which feature some complex spline and gear drives, used to activate backup systems in the event of critical power loss, like the recent Heathrow substation power loss incident. These components must engage within seconds or even microseconds, demanding exacting tolerances and reliability.

It was a valuable insight into the size, complexity, and responsibility of this sector. We’re looking forward to supporting this sector and applications with tailored gauge design solutions.

Investing in Precision – Honing Solutions at Delapena:

In line with our ongoing technology roadmap, Ryan and Russell also visited the renowned Delapena Honing Company in Cheltenham. With a legacy dating back to 1972, Delapena’s solutions are at the forefront of precision honing and surface finishing.

The visit offered a close-up look at their advanced grinding and honing capabilities, particularly around tolerance roundness and fine surface finish, both critical to future projects at OGC.

We were thoroughly impressed with Delapena’s forward-thinking approach and look forward to future testing and collaborative developments.

Unmatched Spline Gauge Lead Times & Investing further in our Facility:

One of the standout achievements this month has been the continued acceleration of our spline gauge production. Thanks to our new technology and facility enhancements, we're delivering spline plug and ring gauges at speeds the market has never seen before.

In the same time it takes competitors to process an order, we’re already shipping. Example: 15 working day lead-time provide for 2 x Go & No Go Spline Ring Gauges, despatched in 5 working days. Our customers are seeing record-breaking turnaround times, and the feedback has been nothing short of exceptional. We are simply “Faster Than Anyone on Earth - Powered by our Mindset, Drive & Cutting-Edge Technology.”

It’s not just speed, it’s the future and the new standard in spline gauge and master gear manufacturing.

To support this continued momentum, we’ve officially placed an order for our next Makino Wire EDM machine, the U6i.

This upgrade will significantly expand our capabilities, enabling us to handle larger components up to 1,000 x 800 x 400mm. It also offers extended batch and unmanned running time, supporting both flexibility and efficiency across production.

This marks another exciting milestone in our investment journey, reinforcing our position as a leader in precision manufacturing.

May’s Complex Component Projects:

May also brought in a variety of component manufacturing opportunities, showcasing the breadth of our capabilities beyond gauges alone.

Highlights include:

Thread grinding on “Flight Critical” parts for rotary wing aircraft.

Wire EDM trials on components with demanding surface finishes and tapered profiles.
Work with exotic, hard materials for highly specialised applications.

Our customers are benefitting from design-to-delivery solutions that bring together high accuracy, premium quality, and a seamless service experience. Whether it's a gauge or a complete component, OGC continues to be the trusted partner for advanced manufacturing.

From supporting critical infrastructure to investing in new technologies, May has been a month of meaningful progress and powerful partnerships at OGC. Now, well into June, we’re continuing to scale up, delivering faster, smarter, and even greater precision.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

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