S T O C K TA K E PRECISION MANUFACTURING AT ITS FINEST Located in Christchurch, GTechNZ exemplifies manufacturing in New Zealand. Having been around for 28 years, GTechNZ has amassed an arsenal of knowledge and state-of-the-art CNC machinery to accomplish all small to large machining requirements. Having cemented its reputation in the meat processing, wastewater, wool scouring and upstream oil and gas industries, GTechNZ is now in the enviable position to market its machining capabilities to the wider audience. With a workshop equipped with multiple CNC’s of varying size and capabilities, a 7-axis robot welder, accomplished welding techniques, as well as precision balancing equipment, GTechNZ is often a one-stop-shop for clients looking at work ranging in anything from high accuracy prototypes to multiple run parts or large oversize jobs that other companies struggle to handle. Using the latest technology in CAD/ CAM, the engineering team is ready to consult, plan and execute any job seamlessly using a rigorous in-house design for manufacture (DFM) process. POLYMER OFFERS SYNTHETIC IVORY ALTERNATIVE FOR REPRODUCTION INSTRUMENTS HI-Q GETS HIGH FIVE FOR WEBSITE One year on since launching its new e-commerce website, Hi-Q says it has received a very positive response. The big new improvements included for its customers are mobile friendly and the integration of the online purchasing with Hi-Q’s business software. These improvements have allowed all of its 8000 plus stock items to be available online for purchase together with up to date stock availability, pricing and item specifications. A few of the other features include; personalised customer account login, pdf data pages, easy navigation, volume based price breaks and live chat assist with the company’s knowledgeable staff members. When viewing a product, to check the volume price breaks simply click on the red circle with the white arrow in it and the table will drop down with the price breaks listed. Hi-Q account holders are able to view all prior transactions on their account, place new orders, view all open / outstanding orders, reprint invoices and quick order. Cash sales customers are able to login as a guest, enter their details and have payment options of bank transfer or credit card. “We also have competitive freight options for our export customers, especially to Australia. If you are a Hi-Q account holder and would like to register for the online services or if you would you like to set up a Hi-Q account please contact us,” says Hi-Q. HI-Q Components Phone: 0800 800 293 | E-mail: sales@hiq.co.nz Visit: www.hiq.co.nz G Tech - Contact James Van der Kroon Phone: +64 3 323 6150 | jvdkroon@gtechnz.com www.gtech.global Vesconite Bearings Phone Charlie Simpson: +27 11 616 1111 www.vesconite.com Woodwind instrument maker Guy Cowley continues to make historical basset horns using the ivory-coloured polymer Vesconite Hilube as an ivory alternative, following his successful use of it for six years. Vesconite Hilube is Vesconite Bearing’s flagship self-lubricating no-swell thermopolymer, and has been designed for particularly difficult operating environments. It is specifically and traditionally recommended for moist and underwater applications, including the pump and marine industries, where regular maintenance is not practically feasible or cost-effective. However, because the polymer is pleasant, smooth and warm to the touch, extremely hard wearing, and not easily scuffed due to its high hardness and special wear resistant qualities, these qualities make it well suited to craft applications. With Vesconite Hilube making a viable alternative to ivory, it could support global initiatives to ban or severely restrict the trade in elephant tusks. 6 February 2018
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