Due to increased demand for high tolerance precision machining on site, we have invested in new equipment to boost our metrology services and cements our status as the leading metrology service provider in Scotland. The new Faro Prime, 6 axis CMM has a reach of 2.4m and is one of the most accurate measuring arms on the market. This will allow us to create more accurate dimensional control reports for our customers at site and at our subcontract machining facility in Renfrew. This extends our already impressive range of equipment which includes the Faro Laser Tracker Xi, a 3D portable, contact measurement system that uses laser technology to accurately measure large parts of up to 70 metres in diameter with an accuracy of up to 0.025mm. This is in addition to laser flatness & shaft alignment survey equipment, as well as our large range of conventional measuring equipment. Other services available from Reekie’s include In situ machining Subcontract machining Portable spark erosion Portable machine tool design and manufacture Reekie Machining were supported by Invest in Renfrewshire in purchasing the equipment. More information on the scheme can be found by visiting www.investinrenfewshire.com

The on site machining specialists, Reekie Machining, recently became the 500th local business in Renfrewshire to sign up for a scheme aimed at boosting the local economy. David Reekie, Operations Director was pleased with the support and explained how the money will improve Reekie’s Metrology Services, “Our business development grant will help pay for a co-ordinate measuring machine, which will allow us to make more accurate measurements of machine parts. Invest in Renfrewshire is a really good scheme – it helped us make the decision to invest in this machinery, as we may not have gone for it without the funding.” Invest in Renfrewshire was started in 2012 and is aimed at boosting business and tackling unemployment. More information on the scheme can be found by visiting www.investinrenfewshire.com

Reekie were recently called in to machine the 240mm diameter x 195mm end of a reclaimer shaft that was heavily damaged by a slipping bearing. The job was located inside a biomass storage unit at a traditionally coal fired powered station in the North East of England. We used our JS29 turning machine, set true to an undamaged section, to remove damage marks and create a journal that was round and parallel within 0.05mm. An oversize sleeve, machined at our workshop in Renfrew, was then shrunk on. We then finish machined the new sealing diameter and bearing diameter. After facing the end of the shaft to clean up, we drilled and tapped four M30 32mm diameter x 50mm holes. The team were regularly interrupted due to ongoing transportation of biomass fuel in and around the area but coped admirably to complete the job successfully.

Reekie Machining will be exhibiting as part of the Scottish Pavilion at EWEA Offshore, Frankfurt from 19th – 21st November 2013. We have developed several market leading solutions to a number of issues affecting offshore foundation and wind turbine fabrication, installation and maintenance. The world’s largest offshore wind conference and exhibition will provide a perfect opportunity to find out about these services. Come see us on stand 30C10 where our hosts, SDI will be providing a Whisky Tasting Session, www.sdi.co.uk

Recruitment is now open for full time machinists to work at our machine shop in Renfrew. CNC Miller Full time, time-served, experienced CNC Miller with experience of Fanuc control system, to program, set and operate. Preferably with experience of Fagor control system as well. The candidate will need to be able to programme the machine from a drawing then machine components with minimum supervision. Desired Skills & Experience • Time served and with experience of Fanuc Control System and preferably with Fagor as well. • We operate the following machines and control systems: Dugard Eagle 1.7m x 3m – Fanuc 21i DMG 103V 0.6m x 1.2m – Heidenhain TNC426/430 Hardinge VMC 0.51m x 0.75m – Fanuc OTC Butler Elga Mill fitted with 4th Axis table – Fagor CNC 8055M XYZ 4000 Bed Mill – Prototrak MX2 Huron fitted with digital readout Hours The role consists of 37 hours per week with the potential of around 300 hours overtime per year. Overtime is paid at time and a half outside normal hours and double time Saturday after 12noon and all day Sunday. You are entitled to a total of 25 days annual holidays and a total of 8 days of public holidays each holiday year. More information regarding hourly rate is available via contact – info@reekiemachining.co.uk On Site / In Situ Machining Squad Opportunity There is also the potential for the candidate to support our In Situ Machining Squad during busy periods, offering a higher rate and more hours, working at various sites throughout the UK and occasionally abroad. The rate is generally 1.5 times the machine shop rates, and consist of 10-12 hours days.

Reekie Machining have won a large contract to machine box girder sections for the new Forth Road Crossing. The workscope involved the design and manufacture of a portable 6x4m 3-axis milling rig that is to be located inverted on each of the structures that require machining. The full workscope will last almost a year with Reekie delivering the workscope at Cleveland Bridge in Darlington, Teesside. The award of this contract is testament to the knowledge and expertise Reekie applies to each customer enquiry received, regardless of size and complexity.

Our team have successfully completed a number of on site machining projects during an outage at Longannet Power station in Scotland. Although we were originally contracted on a short term basis, in total Reekie were on site for a total of 8 weeks. This was due to the wide ranging capability and expertise of our team to be able to tackle any machining challenge. This included works in three different units working on superheater steam chests, the main boiler feedpump and associated pipework.

Equipment for hire includes line boring, drilling, milling, flange facing, valve repair and other machining operations. Out project team can also design and manufacture bespoke machine tools should the challenge arise. Reekie have secured a number of orders recently for machine tool hire from an array of clients. This includes customers who work in Valve Manufacture / Repair, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Power Generation, Construction and various others. Enquire for more details.

Our team have just successfully completed a scheduled outage that involved both insitu and sub contract machining services for a Steel Forgings Plant in West Lothian. The workscope included on site machining of platen keyways and drilling / tapping holes out to 4” 8UN. We also produced machined parts at our machine shop facility near Glasgow Airport. With our one-stop machining service, customers can rest assured that no matter what the machining requirement entails, Reekie’s can deliver it all, to the same high quality standards whenever and wherever necessary.

A rapid response call to a large coal fired power station in the UK was successfully completed this week. We were asked to undertake work on the main boiler feed pump despite two competitors already being on site. As in this instance, Reekie Machining are often called in to carry out the work that others are unable to undertake, including specialist projects requiring the design of bespoke machining solutions. Reekie are fully experienced in servicing all in situ machining works required during large or small outages for fossil and nuclear powered stations, no matter how unusual, complex or unique. We often save our clients time and money due to the quality of our workmanship and the extent of our capabilities. See our Contact section for more details on how to get in touch.