Manufacturing

NMC has installed a UMC-750 5-axis milling machine to strengthen its production capacity and meet customer expectations. The machine will enhance manufacturing of complex spare parts with variable geometry.

By making cuts at any angle with no difference in diameter or shape, the 5-axis milling machine improves accuracy and repeatability up to ten times over other machines. The machine offers greater accuracy when machining deeper parts and hardened materials, and offers higher yields and faster machining speeds.

5-axis machining is an effective means to reduce setups and increase accuracy for multi-sided and complex parts.

The 5-axis machine relies on a tool that moves in five different directions — X, Y, and Z, as well as A and B, around which the tool rotates. Using a 5-axis CNC machine lets operators approach a part from all directions in a single operation, eliminating the need to manually reposition the workpiece between operations. 5-axis CNC machining saves time and is ideal for creating complex and precise parts like those found in the medical, oil and gas, and aerospace industries.

The UMC-750 has an integrated dual-axis trunnion table with a 500 mm diameter platter that features standard T-slots and a precision pilot bore for fixturing versatility. The trunnion provides +120 and -35 degrees of tilt and 360 degrees of rotation to provide excellent tool clearance and large part capacity.

The installation of this new machine will compliment other machines and equipment that were recently procured and installed to enhance NMC’s capacity.

The other machines include a digital automated hot pressing hydraulic machine for manufacturing of composite railway brake blocks and a High precision 2000 Watts CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Machine to support mass fabrication.

Automotive sector is one of the key areas that NMC is keen in supporting with the manufacture of parts.  NMC is well equipped with machines and equipment that can manufacture various automotive parts.

NMC had the privilege of hosting a team of ten engineers from Mobius Motors led by the Technical Director John Kavila.  The NMC team was led by the Managing Director Eng. David Mwadali.

NMC and Mobius Motors are in discussion to partner in various areas to include; manufacture of automotive parts for the new vehicles and also after market.  Both teams agreed to work together for the mutual benefits.

NMC participated in the 2021 Kericho Enterprise Expo between 17^th and 19^th June 2021 at Moi Gardens – Kericho Town.  The theme of the Expo was ‘Empowerment for Economic Growth in Kericho County’.  The official opening of the expo was on 17^th June 2021 by Hon. Betty C. Maina, EGH, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development and H.E. The Governor of Kericho County Prof. Paul Chepkwony.  The CS and the Governor were accompanied by the DG Kericho County, CEO’s of the various Parastatals including Eng. David Mwadali, MD NMC  and other Senior officials.

The 3-day expo in Kericho was organized by the Ministry of industrialization, Trade & Enterprise Development with its Agencies.  This was a good opportunity for NMC to showcase its products and services.

Today, 28^th April 2021, Mr. John Ngumi, the Chairman of ICDC visited Numerical Machining Complex (NMC) on a familiarization tour.  NMC Board Chairman, Maj. Gen (Rtd) Pastor Awitta and NMC Managing Director, Eng. David Mwadali received Mr. Ngumi.

Mr. Ngumi was taken round the various production centres including, CNC workshop, Heat Treatment, Fabrication, Laboratory and Foundry Plant.  He was also shown the various products that NMC have developed in support of the Government Big 4 Agenda to include; Brick making machines namely; Tofas (Automated machines), manual & semi hydraulic.  Other products include Mavuno water pumps, hydraulic presses and lathe machines.

On industrial parts, he was able to see the various gears, shafts, housing pumps, wheel spacers that NMC manufactures for the various industries.