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Importance of Maintenance

Importance of Maintenance

Importance of Maintenance

We appreciate that purchasing a CNC router or a laser cutter is an investment that needs to stand the test of time. Therefore, with all of our machines, we incorporate the training with the importance of good housekeeping. Good housekeeping is fundamentally crucial in ensuring the longevity of the machines’ lifespan. Our machines are built to last, but they need to have some care and attention. Let me expand further:

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Importance of Maintenance

We appreciate that purchasing a CNC router or a laser cutter is an investment that needs to stand the test of time. Therefore, with all of our machines, we incorporate the training with the importance of good housekeeping. Good housekeeping is fundamentally crucial in ensuring the longevity of the machines’ lifespan. Our machines are built to last, but they need to have some care and attention. Let me expand further:

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General Maintenance for Laser Cutters

During the cutting process, materials such as acrylic can leave a greasy residue on the blades of the bed. This residue from acrylic, if left, can tarnish other materials. More importantly, we stress the importance of cleaning the rails as there is an increased fire risk.

In addition, due to the inconsistency of MDF and ply, they frequently burn pretty easily. Therefore, the released smoke can settle, affecting the lifespan of the laser cutter, which is why we recommend daily cleaning.

We also recommend cleaning the rails regularly to ensure continuous smooth movement and better quality cuts and engraves. We suggest using WD40 or a silicon lubricant to clean the rails.

Finally, check the water level on the chiller unit regularly to ensure consistency. Additionally, we advise cleaning the filters regularly, which you can find on the side of the chiller unit. Be careful of very low room air temperatures; adding a small amount of anti-freeze to the chiller could prevent freezing. We also recommend firing up the laser in cold temperatures to prevent freezing, even if there is no intention of using the laser machine. This allows the water to flow rather than freeze.

Always ensure a fire extinguisher is in situ next to the laser machine and is regularly maintained.

Oculus Laser Alignment step-by-step guide

In respect of general maintenance, alignment should be correct at all times to ensure a clean cut and engrave. In addition, the cleaning of lenses and mirrors should be a priority to ensure consistency again. Please check out the video above for a guide to checking the laser’s alignment is correct.

General Maintenance for Laser Cutters

During the cutting process, materials such as acrylic can leave a greasy residue on the blades of the bed. This residue from acrylic, if left, can tarnish other materials. More importantly, we stress the importance of cleaning the rails as there is an increased fire risk.

In addition, due to the inconsistency of MDF and ply, they frequently burn pretty easily. Therefore, the released smoke can settle, affecting the lifespan of the laser cutter, which is why we recommend daily cleaning.

We also recommend cleaning the rails regularly to ensure continuous smooth movement and better quality cuts and engraves. We suggest using WD40 or a silicon lubricant to clean the rails.

Finally, check the water level on the chiller unit regularly to ensure consistency. Additionally, we advise cleaning the filters regularly, which you can find on the side of the chiller unit. Be careful of very low room air temperatures; adding a small amount of anti-freeze to the chiller could prevent freezing. We also recommend firing up the laser in cold temperatures to prevent freezing, even if there is no intention of using the laser machine. This allows the water to flow rather than freeze.

Always ensure a fire extinguisher is in situ next to the laser machine and is regularly maintained.

Oculus Laser Alignment step-by-step guide

In respect of general maintenance, alignment should be correct at all times to ensure a clean cut and engrave. In addition, the cleaning of lenses and mirrors should be a priority to ensure consistency again. Please check out the video above for a guide to checking the laser’s alignment is correct.

General Maintenance for CNC Routers

MDF is one type of material that is frequently used on a CNC router. Unfortunately, MDF is notorious for being dusty. This dust can end up in many parts of the CNC router and cause component failures, and more seriously, it can be a fire risk when not removed regularly. Therefore, we cannot stress enough the importance of regular general housekeeping on your CNC machine.

Daily we recommend the following housekeeping on your CNC router:

  1. Clean the bed regularly, ideally after each job.
  2. Ensure the CNC router is clean from dust and grime.
  3. We recommend cleaning collets and nuts and check the tooling is not too worn. 
  4. At the end of the day, switch off the machine and check there are no loose parts. If so, tighten any loose screws and bolts.
  5. Ensure lubricating stations are at the correct level.
  6. For water-cooled spindles, always ensure the chiller has the correct level of water. Be careful of very low room air temperatures; adding a small amount of anti-freeze to the chiller may prevent freezing.

Monthly, we recommend the following checks:

  1. Monthly, lubricate and clean the rails; this prevents the bearings from being compromised by dust particles.
  2. Vacuum pump filters should be checked and free from dust.
  3. Clean the inside of the control box from time to time. Always ensure the CNC router is switched off at the wall at all times when carrying this out.

To summarise, a routine should be in place either daily or monthly for general housekeeping. Educate your machine operators to appreciate the importance of good housekeeping. Also, we recommend daily checks for most housekeeping, primarily if the machine is in use for long periods. The housekeeping will reduce the potential for breakdowns and subsequent downtime. Not carrying out the maintenance on the CNC router or laser machine can also affect the warranty.

Having an annual service on your CNC router or laser cutter can also reduce the risk of breakdowns. However, this should always be in conjunction with regular maintenance.

Olympus v Pegasus

Olympus ATC v Pegasus ATC

Olympus v Pegasus

Olympus ATC v Pegasus ATC

Our engineers decided to introduce the NEW Olympus ATC CNC router as an alternative choice for those looking for an affordable CNC router with the auto change function. So what are the differences between the new Olympus ATC CNC router and the Pegasus ATC CNC router, and which one would be the most suitable?

Let’s take a further look….

Olympus ATC v Pegasus ATC

Our engineers decided to introduce the NEW Olympus ATC CNC router as an alternative choice for those looking for an affordable CNC router with the auto change function. So what are the differences between the new Olympus ATC CNC router and the Pegasus ATC CNC router, and which one would be the most suitable?

Let’s take a further look….

Olympus ATC CNC Router

The Olympus ATC CNC router is our entry-level CNC router. That said, it may be an entry-level machine, but it is more than capable of handling demanding workloads 24/7. It is a robust and strong CNC router made with longevity in mind. In addition, it has fewer features than the Pegasus ATC router, making it a more easy-to-use CNC machine. As a result, it is ideal for those with little or no experience in CNC routing.

Additionally, as standard on the Olympus ATC router is the linear automatic tool change. This auto tool change offers the user a choice of up to eight automatic tool changes.

Finally, the Olympus ATC CNC router is less expensive than the Pegasus ATC CNC router. Therefore, this makes it more affordable but still gaining the quality of a precision CNC router with an auto tool change function. Additionally, the Olympus ATC router includes a 3.0kw extraction system. Our engineer hard-wires this extraction into the CNC router on installation.

Olympus ATC

Pegasus ATC CNC Router

Moving on to the Pegasus ATC router, this CNC router is packed with many features thanks to its Syntec control system. More information below is available.

The Pegasus ATC router also has many high-end components which are manufactured worldwide. These parts include the Italian HSD 9kw spindle, Japanese Yaskawa motors and drives. Also, the Taiwanese Syntec control system comes as standard.

Further features of the Pegasus ATC CNC router include the pop-up locating pins. These pins allow material to be put into the required position, squarely, time and time again. Activation of the vacuum zones is carried out conveniently via the buttons on the control box. Additionally, the auto tool change is super-fast, thanks to the onboard carousel system. The carousel can take up to 12 tools, with the option to upgrade to 20. Finally, we include a 7.5kW powerful extraction system that offers excellent dust and chip extraction with all Pegasus ATC CNC routers.

Pegasus
Olympus ATC

Olympus ATC CNC Router

The Olympus ATC CNC router is our entry-level CNC router. That said, it may be an entry-level machine, but it is more than capable of handling demanding workloads 24/7. It is a robust and strong CNC router made with longevity in mind. In addition, it has fewer features than the Pegasus ATC router, making it a more easy-to-use CNC machine. As a result, it is ideal for those with little or no experience in CNC routing.

Additionally, as standard on the Olympus ATC router is the linear automatic tool change. This auto tool change offers the user a choice of up to eight automatic tool changes.

Finally, the Olympus ATC CNC router is less expensive than the Pegasus ATC CNC router. Therefore, this makes it more affordable but still gaining the quality of a precision CNC router with an auto tool change function. Additionally, the Olympus ATC router includes a 3.0kw extraction system. Our engineer hard-wires this extraction into the CNC router on installation.

Pegasus

Pegasus ATC CNC Router

Moving on to the Pegasus ATC router, this CNC router is packed with many features thanks to its Syntec control system. More information below is available.

The Pegasus ATC router also has many high-end components which are manufactured worldwide. These parts include the Italian HSD 9kw spindle, Japanese Yaskawa motors and drives. Also, the Taiwanese Syntec control system comes as standard.

Further features of the Pegasus ATC CNC router include the pop-up locating pins. These pins allow material to be put into the required position, squarely, time and time again. Activation of the vacuum zones is carried out conveniently via the buttons on the control box. Additionally, the auto tool change is super-fast, thanks to the onboard carousel system. The carousel can take up to 12 tools, with the option to upgrade to 20. Finally, we include a 7.5kW powerful extraction system that offers excellent dust and chip extraction with all Pegasus ATC CNC routers.

Control Systems

More on the Syntec control system….

Toolwear compensation allows toolpaths to be corrected automatically without the need for the software to be adjusted. For example, if the same job is processed continuously, the tool may wear down, or tools may be sharpened; the Syntec control will apply algorithms to account for the wear or the increase. Trace functions are also available with this control system to allow the user to plot around templates. Tweaking programs is also a functionality of the Syntec control system, enabling the user to take advantage of all available tools.

The Olympus ATC router now comes with the Opus PRO control system which has been developed by the team of engineers at Opus CNC. In addition, this handheld system comes with a colour LCD and features including enhanced motion control, programmable function keys and mirror processing.

Olympus CNC Router

Olympus ATC Router

Features

HQD 9kW air-cooled Spindle

3.0kw extraction system

Linear automatic tool change up to 8 tools

Easy-to-use Opus Pro control system

Pegasus ATC Router

Features

Italian HSD 9.0kw Spindle

7.5kw Extraction system

Super-fast carousel tool change up to 12 tools

Syntec control system

Pegasus
Olympus CNC Router

Olympus ATC Router

Features

HQD 9kW air-cooled Spindle

3.0kw extraction system

Linear automatic tool change up to 8 tools

Easy-to-use Opus Pro control system

Pegasus

Pegasus ATC Router

Features

Italian HSD 9.0kw Spindle

7.5kw Extraction system

Super-fast carousel tool change up to 12 tools

Syntec control system

New! Olympus ATC Router

New! Olympus ATC Router

Olympus ATC Router

Introducing the NEW Olympus ATC Router

We understand needs change. Therefore, we have redesigned our Olympus CNC routers to be able to upgrade to the automatic tool change at a later date. Alternatively, you can even purchase the Olympus CNC router with the automatic tool change.

The Olympus ATC Router has the same fantastic features as the old Olympus CNC but now gives the user a choice to upgrade to an automatic tool change if required.

Without losing out on quality, the Olympus ATC router is a more affordable CNC router, with prices starting from £11,000 plus vat.

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Features

An automatic tool change can be added at the point of order or at a later date

Up to 8 piece tool change linear system

Servo Motors and Drives

Enhanced Matrix zoned bed

Easy to use DSP control system

All of the Olympus ATC routers include the whole package of delivery, installation and training. 

Our engineers will ensure the Olympus CNC router is fully electrically installed and then carry out the machine training showing you how to maintain and use the Olympus CNC machine correctly.

We even include VCarve Pro software to allow users to start manufacturing those woodworking projects straight after your machine and software training.

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Once the training has finished we don’t stop there. We will check to see how you are getting on after a few weeks. This allow the users to get to know their new CNC routers. This follow up allows the user to ask any questions relating to their new CNC or maybe any VCarve Pro software queries. 

Our aftercare service is what makes us stand out above the competition. We ensure our customers are happy with their new CNC router and build long-lasting relationships built upon this principle.

Additionally, we offer lifetime telephone and email support throughout the lifespan of the CNC machine, as well as the inclusive parts and labour warranty.

We carry out the full installation and training on all Olympus CNC routers
We carry out the full installation and training on all Olympus CNC routers
You will receive excellence in aftercare support for the lifespan of your machine
You will receive excellence in aftercare support for the lifespan of your machine
All Olympus ATC Routers include 1 year's parts and labour warranty
All Olympus ATC Routers include 1 year’s parts and labour warranty
Our reputation for excellence is prominent in our online reviews
Our reputation for excellence is prominent in our online reviews
Bespoke Machinery

Bespoke Machinery

Bespoke Machinery Automatic Loading Tables

We understand not all customers’ needs are the same. Whilst our CNC routers can work optimally for many diverse industries, we often receive requests to supply machinery which works alongside our machines.

For instance, a local customer who specialises in furniture making was looking for a way to move their large sheets of MDF to and from their Pegasus ATC router. As MDF is rather heavy, we needed a solution to help our customer take away the strain of lifting these sheets daily.

Bespoke Machinery

The solution comprises two automatic tables on either side of the Pegasus ATC router. Firstly, a stockpile of 10’x5′ MDF sheets is put onto the rear table by either a forklift or pallet truck. Next, the Pegasus ATC automatically collects the material and places it onto the router bed, ready for production.

Once the job finishes, the Pegasus ATC then moves the end product to the end of the table using the automatic offloading table.

Not only does this process allow minimum physical strength, but it allows our customer the time saving to focus on their other work.

We are Hiring!

We are Hiring!

We are Hiring!

We are Hiring!

We are a fast-growing business based in the North East and are always looking for new talent to join our expanding team. If you have a passion for excellence and are a driven individual, then check out our current vacancies.

To apply for any of the above positions, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to Amanda Fay at info@opuscnc.co.uk stating the position you are applying for.

We are Hiring!

We are a fast-growing business based in the North East and are always looking for new talent to join our expanding team. If you have a passion for excellence and are a driven individual, then check out our current vacancies.

To apply for any of the above positions, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to Amanda Fay at info@opuscnc.co.uk stating the position you are applying for.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps ensure the ideas, perspectives and experiences of individual employees support a culture of learning and attract world-class talent. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and candidates will be equally assessed and selected based on objective criteria.

field service engineer

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our established team of engineers. This exciting role includes commissioning of CNC routers and laser cutters, as well as repairing and fault finding on machinery throughout the UK.

Skills/experiences required:

  • Demonstrable experience of effectively diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
  • Good understanding of Electric and Electronic principles and ability to use in practice
  • Valid driving licence
  • Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer is advantageous, but not essential
  • Good level of computer literacy; able to fully utilise a computer
  • Friendly customer focused attitude and the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Desire to learn and achieve more skills
  • Offers of employment are subject to testing to ensure that candidates can comply with the basic health and safety requirements of the role; this includes being able to distinguish between live, neutral and earth wires and the use of a multimeter.
  • As we operate throughout the UK, the ability to work away from home throughout the working week is a non-negotiable requirement and may involve being away, between one night and four nights.

In return, we are offering the following benefits:

  • OTE Salary of £28,000 to £40,000
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Installation bonuses
  • Company vehicle
  • 28 days holiday
  • Company pension
  • Extensive training
  • A friendly and rewarding environment

We welcome applications from talented engineers, field service engineers, electrical engineers and mechanical engineers. An applicant with experience of CNC routers and/or laser cutters is preferable, but full training will be given.

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our established team of engineers. This exciting role includes commissioning of CNC routers and laser cutters, as well as repairing and fault finding on machinery throughout the UK.

Skills/experiences required:

  • Demonstrable experience of effectively diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
  • Good understanding of Electric and Electronic principles and ability to use in practice
  • Valid driving licence
  • Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer is advantageous, but not essential
  • Good level of computer literacy; able to fully utilise a computer
  • Friendly customer-focused attitude and the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Desire to learn and achieve more skills
  • Offers of employment are subject to testing to ensure that candidates can comply with the basic health and safety requirements of the role; this includes being able to distinguish between live, neutral, and earth wires and the use of a multimeter.
  • As we operate throughout the UK, the ability to work away from home throughout the working week is a non-negotiable requirement and may involve being away, between one night and four nights.

In return, we are offering the following benefits:

  • OTE Salary of £28,000 to £40,000
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Installation bonuses
  • Company vehicle
  • 28 days holiday
  • Company pension
  • Extensive training
  • A friendly and rewarding environment

We welcome applications from talented engineers, field service engineers, electrical engineers, and mechanical engineers. An applicant with experience in CNC routers and/or laser cutters is preferable, but full training will be given.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps ensure the ideas, perspectives, and experiences of individual employees support a culture of learning and attract world-class talent. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and candidates will be equally assessed and selected based on objective criteria.

Sales and MArketing Officer
Sales and MArketing Officer

We are looking for an experienced Sales and Marketing Officer to join our expanding team. The role will involve working directly with one of the directors.

  • Updating Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts daily
  • Experience of ZOHO CRM
  • Produce inspiring, engaging and educational content that attracts new and existing clients to our products and services
  • Help to deepen and grow our online following
  • Experience of Photoshop or CorelDraw is desirable
  • Media editing – photography, video and audio is desirable
  • High attention to detail
  • Mail shot experience
  • Highly proficient with grammar/written text
  • Highly personable, confident and effective communicator
  • High respect for our excellence in customer service and support
  • Responding and following up on enquiries through our email, Livechat, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Ensuring a timely and professional manner is carried out at all times
  • Administrative duties where necessary

This role will be varied so the ability to work on demand is required. In return, we offer a friendly and professional environment whilst ensuring excellent customer service is given at all times.

Benefits:

  • OTE £20,000 to £35,000 Salary
  • Company Pension
  • Commission on sales
  • 28 days holiday
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Extensive product training
  • A friendly and rewarding environment

We are looking for an experienced Sales and Marketing Officer to join our expanding team. The role will involve working directly with one of the directors.

  • Updating Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts daily
  • Experience of ZOHO CRM
  • Produce inspiring, engaging, and educational content that attracts new and existing clients to our products and services
  • Help to deepen and grow our online following
  • Experience of Photoshop or CorelDraw is desirable
  • Media editing – photography, video, and audio is desirable
  • High attention to detail
  • Mailshot experience
  • Highly proficient with grammar/written text
  • Highly personable, confident, and effective communicator
  • High respect for our excellence in customer service and support
  • Responding and following up on enquiries through our email, Livechat, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Ensuring a timely and professional manner is carried out at all times
  • Administrative duties where necessary

This role will be varied so the ability to work on demand is required. In return, we offer a friendly and professional environment whilst ensuring excellent customer service is given at all times.

Benefits:

  • OTE £20,000 to £35,000 Salary
  • Company Pension
  • Commission on sales
  • 28 days holiday
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Extensive product training
  • A friendly and rewarding environment
warehouse operative
warehouse operative

We welcome candidates to join our team of engineers in our warehouse department. This role involves the testing and preparation of our CNC routers and laser cutting machinery.

Required skills/experiences required:

  • Health and safety knowledge
  • Great team player, energetic, dependable, punctual, and has a good eye for detail
  • Valid driving licence
  • Manual handling
  • Operating a counterbalance FLT and pallet truck as required and to be proficient in manual handling policies and practices.
  •  Good level of computer literacy; able to fully utilise a computer
  • Desire to learn and achieve more skills
  • Preparation of goods out/in
  • Stock taking

In return, we are offering the following benefits:

  • Salary of £19,000
  • Annual pay reviews
  • 28 days holiday
  • Company pension
  • Extensive training
  • A friendly and rewarding environment

We welcome candidates to join our team of engineers in our warehouse department. This role involves the testing and preparation of our CNC routers and laser cutting machinery.

Required skills/experiences required:

  • Health and safety knowledge
  • Great team player, energetic, dependable, punctual, and has a good eye for detail
  • Valid driving licence
  • Manual handling
  • Operating a counterbalance FLT and pallet truck as required and to be proficient in manual handling policies and practices.
  • Good level of computer literacy; able to fully utilise a computer
  • Desire to learn and achieve more skills
  • Preparation of goods out/in
  • Stocktaking

In return, we are offering the following benefits:

  • Salary of £19,000
  • Annual pay reviews
  • 28 days holiday
  • Company pension
  • Extensive training
  • A friendly and rewarding environment

Field Service Engineer

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Sales & Marketing Officer

To apply

Warehouse Operator

To apply
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Opus CNC Sponsoring Ellington FC Under 11s Football Team

Opus CNC Sponsoring Ellington FC Under 11s Football Team

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ellington fc sponsored by Opus CNC
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Ellington FC Under 11s Football Team

When we heard local team Ellington Juniors U11 football team were looking for a new sponsorship, we jumped at the opportunity.

As a local business, we believe we should help and support our local youngsters. Who knows, our small help may encourage the next Alan Shearer or Jordan Henderson.

Ellington Juniors were formed in 1988. They now have teams ranging from Under 7’s to Under 17’s, so every weekend over 180 boys and girls aged between 6 and 17 are playing football for Ellington Juniors FC. With our sponsorship, the Under 11 youths are all kitted out with their new strips. At Opus we all enjoy football and are looking forward to meeting the team and watching them play in this coming season.

JRS

Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond

“The install was knowingly going to be tight! As well with thunderstorms ⛈ and limited access due to our premises being 400 years old!
We were lucky that we had wood, car jacks and an engineering approach but more importantly an excellent installer!
From start to finish, nothing phased Thomas and he never moaned! Not once!!
Opus went above and beyond and that’s why we chose them for our new machine.
💯 recommendation from us! 👍🛠”

The Story……

A potential customer was looking for a big enough and powerful enough laser cutter for his outside garden shed. We went through all of his options and both agreed the Oculus 1390 laser cutter would be perfect.  It was a perfect size for his materials and powerful enough to cut through without issues. Once the installation date was set we then had a discussion regarding logistics. Usually our engineers position the Oculus laser cutters and then the install is carried out. This process is relatively straightforward. However, we were briefed with the dimensions and found this install was going to be extremely tight, but doable. Garden gates were removed and wood was used to travel the laser through a gravel pathway.

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What we did not expect was the torrential rain showers and thunder storms as the machine was being moved into position. The engineer waited for hours whilst the rain eventually stopped. Eventually, at around 9pm our drenched engineer and customer managed to get the machine into the shed. 

Our engineer Thomas worked effortlessly and in dreadful weather to ensure our customer could receive his Oculus laser machine. By taking an engineering approach, our customer now has the laser machine fitting snug in the bottom of his shed.

We are lucky to have such a fantastic team of dedicated engineers who appreciate exceptional customer service. JRS Custom Designs can now dry off and enjoy their new laser machine to take their business to another level.

 

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We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

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Field Service Engineer

We are a fast-growing organisation and are looking to increase our engineering department with field service engineers. This is to ensure we continue to provide unbeatable customer service, whilst offering a fantastic career opportunity.

We have admiration for our engineers and offer them many benefits as we watch them on their journeys to becoming fully trained engineers.

We also value work / life balance and offer many rewards throughout the year, from annual bonuses to overseas Christmas parties.

Field Service Engineer

We are a fast-growing organisation and are looking to increase our engineering department with field service engineers. This is to ensure we continue to provide unbeatable customer service, whilst offering a fantastic career opportunity.

We have admiration for our engineers and offer them many benefits as we watch them on their journeys to becoming fully trained engineers.

We also value work / life balance and offer many rewards throughout the year, from annual bonuses to overseas Christmas parties.

Job Description

With a strong engineering background, we are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer. The ideal candidate will have excellent standards and ensures high customer service is given at all times. The main role will be travelling throughout the UK and overseeing the full installation of our Olympus and Pegasus range of CNC routers.

Responsibilities

  • Installation of our full range of CNC routers.
  • Deliverying training on both the VCarve software and the machine itself.
  • Troubleshooting issues and carrying out repairs.
  • Servicing CNC routers.

Skills Required

  • Highly skilled in both electrical and mechanical engineering
  • Competent with the use of a multi-meter
  • Fully PC compliant
  • Understanding of Health and Safety regulations
  • Able to work as part of team and on their own
  • The ability to communicate with managers
  • Customer focused
  • Manage high levels of customer support
  • Have the ability to work away from home around 2 nights a week
  • Full clean UK driving licence
  • Engineering background and experience

Full training will be given to the right candidate who must be capable of problem solving and working with our customers to give them the best customer service. In return, you will be given a company vehicle, company pension and an attractive salary. To apply, please send your CV to Amanda at info@opuscnc.co.uk.

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New & Upgraded CNC Routers

New & Upgraded CNC Routers

New Carousel Station Pegasus ATC Range

New Carousel Station Pegasus ATC Range

When purchasing a large investment, we understand the need for superior parts. On standard CNC machines, the automatic tool change generally comes in a linear format. Having the linear design offers a much slower tool change. Therefore, we manufactured our Pegasus ATC CNC routers to have a much faster tool change station. This occurs due to the carousel system being located directly next to the spindle, rather than at the back. The machine, therefore, doesn’t need to travel as far. 

All of the Pegasus ATC CNC routers come with 12 tools, rather than the industry standard of 8. We can also upgrade the tool allowance to twenty when required.

Pegasus ATC Range
Pegasus ATC Range

Upgraded Vacuum System Pegasus ATC Range

Upgraded Vacuum System Pegasus ATC Range

In April 2020 after much research and development, we made the decision to increase the power of vacuum suction on all of the Pegasus range of CNC routers. Throughout the industry, CNC routers are supplied with minimum vacuum suction. We have therefore increased the vacuum power on the following sizes:

1300×2500 to 7.5kw | 1500×3000 to 11kw | 2000×3000 to 15kw

We have also upgraded the vacuum bed with larger pipework to offer optimum suction. These upgrades will allow stronger retention of materials on the bed.

Pegasus ATC Range
Pegasus ATC Range

Upgraded Gantry Height Olympus CNC Range

Upgraded Gantry Height Olympus CNC Range

Standard CNC routers come with either a 150mm or 200mm gantry clearance. After many discussions with our customers, we decided that this wasn’t enough. The Olympus and Pegasus range of CNC routers now have a 300mm gantry clearance. Having this extra gantry clearance will allow thicker materials to be processed. We also offer upgrades up to 900mm clearance. All you need to work out your required gantry height is the depth of your material, plus the length of the tool; this will give you the gantry height you require.

Olympus CNC Range
Olympus CNC Range
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Opus and Covid19

Covid-19 Update

Covid-19 Update

As a UK based business we are closely monitoring the impact of Coronavirus (COVID – 19) and following the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and local governments in order to protect our staff and ensure that we continue to support our customers.

The safeguarding of our staff is of paramount importance and we are providing regular updates to them on both the situation and the necessary precautions to take including hygiene, travel and agile working advice.

Our business continuity action plan

To minimise and mitigate the potential impact on our operations, our ongoing action plan comprises:

  • Regular management team meetings to continuously monitor the status of the virus and assess risks to our people, our customers and our business.
  • The safeguarding of our staff in relation to travel and hygiene.
  • Operational and IT planning to ensure everybody has the tools and ability to work remotely.
  • Resource planning including team rotas to enable social distancing so customer teams are appropriately split in terms of remote and office working, in order to reduce the risk of client teams being affected at the same time.
  • Business impact analysis to consider long-term solutions that protect our people and ensure that service to our customers remains unaffected.
  • Supplier chain management to ensure the impact of services provided to Opus CNC is minimised.

While the infrastructure we have in place puts us in a strong position to minimise our exposure to the potential impacts of the Coronavirus, we will continue to closely monitor the developments of the virus.

Meetings, installs and repairs – what changes we are making

We will be avoiding face-to-face meetings in favour of conference calls, supported by updates on our website, so that our customers and contacts continue to receive regular important industry updates. We are working remotely to carry out any troubleshooting and offer advice accordingly. Spare parts are being sent out when required as usual.

All of our engineers are available 7 days a week to support customers with machine or software issues. For all customers waiting for machine installations, we are still on track for installations to go ahead as planned unless you are told otherwise.

We would like to also ensure customers with on-going warranty are not caused any interruption and have automatically offered an additional 3 months warranty free of charge. You don’t need to do anything this will be added on as a matter of course.

Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to reassure all of our customers, new and old, we are working in the background and once we are told it is safe to do so, we will return and be ready to offer our usual standard of customer service.

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