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HeliMods’ Refurbished Workshop
HeliMods’ refurbished workshop and storage areas increase efficiency and productivity with Boscotek.
Wilson & Gilkes operates an onsite welding section for improved control and quality of metal fabricated components
COVID disruption to the Australian economy highlighted a shortage of skills in various industries. Skilled welders are in short supply and the forecasts indicate this shortage will increase. Professional body Weld Australia has advised urgent action to address a predicted shortfall of 70,000 welders
OPIE Group acquires Wilson Gilkes
Opie Manufacturing Group, Australia’s leading steel products manufacturer, proudly announces the successful merger and acquisition of Wilson & Gilkes, a distinguished provider of security enclosures and fabricated metal components. This strategic move enhances Opie Manufacturing Group’s industry sta
Wilson & Gilkes has signed the Australian Veterans’ Employment Commitment
Wilson & Gilkes has recently signed the Veterans’ Employment Commitment and joined over 1,000 other organisations from a range of industries across Australia that are recognising the skills and experience of veterans, and improving their employment outcomes.
Wilson & Gilkes Automated Press Brake Machines
Wilson & Gilkes uses stand-alone and automated CNC press brake machines to bend and shape sheet metal into brackets, panels, enclosures and other components. The automated press brakes are presented as offering better efficiency, accuracy, safety, flexibility and cost-effectiveness through reduced manual intervention and repeatable bending. The content also notes a planned robotic bending system to increase capacity and support competitive component costs, alongside Wilson & Gilkes’ broader Australian sheet metal fabrication capabilities including laser cutting, folding, welding, powder coating and assembly.
Wilson & Gilkes New Robotic Press Brake – Art to Part in 20 minutes
Wilson & Gilkes showcased the LVD Dyna-Cell robotic press brake at Australian Manufacturing Week 2023, highlighting how automation can speed up sheet metal fabrication for suitable small to medium-sized parts. The system uses CADMAN-SIM software to help generate bending and robot programs quickly, with some parts produced in as little as 20 minutes. The company selected adaptive bending technology to support accurate first bends, consistent bend angles and repeatable quality across production runs. The article also notes Wilson & Gilkes’ Western Sydney base, its 9,000 square metre facility, and its broader precision sheet metal fabrication and assembly services for industrial and OEM applications.
Australian Manufacturing Showing the World How It’s Done
You’ve probably noticed the proliferation of banks of LCD displays in retail and public spaces. It’s just the beginning of a growing trend to replace static information systems, with dynamic information delivery systems. This change is a result of cheaper, smarter and more robust technology. The que
Wilson & Gilkes Enclosures Unleashing Efficiency and Durability
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, the need for reliable and robust enclosures to protect sensitive equipment and machinery is paramount. Fabricated metal industrial enclosures have emerged as a popular solution, offering exceptional durability, customization options, and enhanced protectio
Freeframe FP-7 Features
Turns lectures and lessons into a fun and engaging experience. You can raise and lower large screens at the touch of a button and move the entire systems safely between rooms. [space]
Argent Server Racks Acquired by Wilson & Gilkes
Argent smart engineering and flexible customisation will now be manufactured by Wilson & Gilkes empowering this popular brand with more benefits than ever before. [space] [image src=”https://wilsongilkes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/argent_sample.jpg”] [space] Some Argent features include; [spa
New Generation Screen Trolley by Gilkon Axis
In conjunction with market feedback, our inhouse industrial design team have been able to take a great product and totally revolutionise it into a better one. [space] [image src=”https://wilsongilkes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/new_av_trolley.jpg”] [space] The new generation Gilkon Axis screen
Argent Joins Wilson & Gilkes - now a part of OPIE Manufacturing Group
High quality Argent server racks are now manufactured by Wilson & Gilkes - OPIE Manufacturing Group. Some of the benefits from combining OPIE Manufacturing Group manufacturing resources with Argent’s range and experience.
Cradle to Cradle – How to Avoid Green Washing
We all understand the benefits of recycling. It reduces strain on natural resources, decreases landfill and reduces greenhouse emissions…or does it? [space] When you look closely and the processes and energy consumption of many recycling processes, recycling doesn’t always make sense. Some process i
Fabricated Metal Brackets | Wilson & Gilkes Australia
Wilson & Gilkes manufactures metal brackets for a vast range of applications every month. If you have a requirement for metal fabricated brackets, contact us. Wilson & Gilkes can provide a fast quote from your drawings, specifications or even a sample.
Fabricated Metal parts to your specification
Wilson & Gilkes manufactures custom fabricated metal brackets to specification, with fast quotes available from drawings, technical specifications or a sample. As part of OPIE Manufacturing Group, Wilson & Gilkes combines long-standing Australian manufacturing expertise with modern capabilities including laser cutting, CNC forming, CNC machining, welding and powder coating at its Emu Heights plant. The brackets can be produced in a range of materials and finishes, and are used across industrial, infrastructure, government, OEM and defence applications.
Wilson & Gilkes operates our powder coating plant onsite for improved control and quality of metal fabricated components
A popular option for fabricated sheet metal components is powder coated finishes.
Reduce delays in supply chain by sourcing metal fabricated components and product from Wilson & Gilkes in Australia
Two of the most common utterances from the past two and a half years would have to be “supply delays” and “unprecedented.”
Wilson & Gilkes has donated workshop equipment to Jenolan Caves Rural Fire Brigade
Massive bush fires across Eastern Australia in 2019 captured the world’s attention. The Green Wattle Creek fire tore through the Blue Mountains region devastating bushland, homes and infrastructure.
Wilson & Gilkes will help with the best sheet metal cutting option for you
There are multiple stages of production in the sheet metal fabrication process. These include cutting the material, folding the material, welding the material, and applying the paint finish.
Reduced industrial waste by using modern control technology on existing sheet metal fabrication equipment
In the world of fabrication the press brake is king. And the AMADA press brake is the king of kings.
