Duraline has expanded its in-house machine shop with the addition of a Eurotech Ultima B620 51-SLY multi-axis CNC machine at its DeLand, Florida manufacturing facility. The new equipment replaces an older machining system that had limited automation and bar-length capacity. According to the company, the upgrade is expected to increase productivity in single-pole connector production by up to 40%.
The Eurotech Ultima provides significantly greater automation and the ability to process longer brass bar stock. The system incorporates main and sub-spindles, live tooling, a 15-station turret, bar-feeder capabilities, tool monitoring, and automated part evacuation. These features allow for more continuous and efficient production, reducing the need for manual intervention during long production runs.
Precision-machined brass components are a critical part of many of Duraline's single-pole connector products. Increasing the ability to manufacture these components efficiently helps strengthen the entire production process. The company noted that the investment is about more than simply replacing an older machine; it is about enhancing the overall manufacturing capability.
"The addition of the Eurotech Ultima represents another step in our continued investment in American manufacturing," a company statement said. "By increasing automation and expanding our machining capabilities, we expect to improve single-pole connector productivity by as much as 40% while maintaining the quality and manufacturing control our customers expect from Duraline."
The ability to run longer bar stock with less operator intervention will also allow Duraline's skilled machine shop team to spend more time focused on production management, setup, inspection, and quality. This shift reduces repetitive handling during longer production runs, which can lead to improved consistency and efficiency.
Duraline continues to perform machining, molding, soldering, crimping, assembly, and other manufacturing operations at its DeLand, Florida facility. Investments like the Eurotech Ultima help modernize those capabilities while preparing the operation to support future production requirements and growing customer demand. The company emphasized that all manufacturing is done in its Florida facility, and its products are proudly made in the U.S.A.
As the new machine becomes part of the regular production workflow, Duraline looks forward to increasing the efficiency and capacity behind its single-pole connector manufacturing. The company remains committed to producing dependable electrical products in the United States. For more information on Duraline's single-pole connectors and other industrial electrical products, visit https://www.jbn-duraline.com.
