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Research & Development
From the design and manufacture of complete production lines, through to the development of new processes for the forming of innovative new materials, Group Rhodes has a long and successful history of designing bespoke manufacturing solutions.
 Our product development team of highly trained and experienced mechanical and electrical engineers work closely with our customers to ensure that project specifications are met.
All major research and development work is conducted in-house and is supported by a well equipped Computer Aided Design Department covering mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and software engineering disciplines. New production methods, such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Techniques, are continuously used in the design of Group Rhodes Machinery. The Wakefield Factory also boasts excellent fabrication, machining and fitting departments ensuring that all aspects of machine build are controlled to Rhodes quality and safety standards which have achieved international (ISO9001 & ISO 14001) and European (CE) certification.
The following examples of recent bespoke projects have enabled the respective end-users to increase efficiency, and help ensure long-term growth in an increasingly competitive market place.
- Coinmaster IV High Speed Coining Press producing circulation coins at the Royal Mint
- Super Plastic Forming Machinery supplied to BAE and other world renowned Aerospace Manufacturers.
- KJX Horizontal Impact Extrusion Presses for the manufacture of collapsible tubes and cans on five continents.
- Rhodes Ultra Shear for CORUS (Belgium)
- Rhodes Re-straightening System for CORUS (UK)
- Unique Press Transfer Line for the production of automotive components for a major European car manufacturer.
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