More springs join range (1st March 2012)

William Hughes, manufacturer of springs, bent wire-forms and assemblies, continues to expand its product manufacturing capabilities and can now form compression springs in wire sizes up to 8mm dia.

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  Accreditation for heat treatment (1st January 2012)

Following a 12-month period of investment in new technology, processes and training, spring, bent wire form and assembly manufacturer William Hughes has gained Nadcap accreditation for its heat treatement facility, one

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  Specialist services (1st November 2011)

William Hughes, manufacturer of springs, bent wire-forms and assemblies, is responding to industry demand for single source solutions with new 'added-value' services.

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  Quick with wire (1st May 2011)

When a supplier of automotive interior products wanted 150 prototype rear seat wire-frames for a leading brand hatchback,William Hughes provided the solution.

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  Wire service (1st March 2011)

For more than 200 years William Hughes has been a key player in the UK wire industry supported by four key activities: the manufacture of compression, tension and torsion springs; wire forming, including simple and comp

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  Complex wire manufacture (1st January 2011)

The accelerator pedal assembly on modern cars is a critical component with precise dimensions that has been designed to meet key safety requirements.

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  Offering plasma welding expertise (1st September 2010)

William Hughes is using plasma welding processes to manufacture a variety of wire products for industries ranging from consumer electrical goods to automotive. The semi-automatic plasma welding process is used by the c

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  Coiled and ready for action (1st May 2010)

The manufacture of special copper coils for use as part of trip fuse/circuit breaker mechanisms within domestic and commercial properties is now an established part of William Hughes' growing portfolio of expertise.

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  Rapid prototyping (1st January 2010)

Wire industry specialist,William Hughes, says it is transcending the boundaries of rapid prototyping for bent wire forms and assemblies by offering a means of effectively checking 3D bent wire forms and assemblies withou

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  Spring helps to keep tills ringing (1st May 2009)

Most cash tills use a spring to perform the opening and closing operation of the cash drawer. One till manufacturer was experiencing problems with the closing operation, with failures occurring after 200 000 to 300 000

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  Works wonders with wire (1st March 2009)

William Hughes is used to making complex wire components, so when asked to manufacture a threaded linkhook with many bends, it responded quickly to the challenge.

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  Spring into action (1st March 2009)

William Hughes, manufacturer of springs and bent wire components, has taken over the spring and wireform business of Baumann Springs and Pressings (UK).

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  Spring news (1st January 2009)

William Hughes, manufacturer of springs and bent wire components, has taken over the spring and wireform business of Baumann Springs and Pressings (UK).

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  Ergonomic design for spring (1st July 2008)

Whatever make of car you drive, you will never be far from a specially designed spring; there are springs in the centre console, glove box, grab handles, sun visors and door mechanisms.

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  Bends for pins (1st January 2008)

When a supplier of moulded electrical components for diesel engines needed to manufacture a precision plug assembly using wire pins, it turned to William Hughes for an accurate, cost effective solution.

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  Controls spring squareness (1st September 2007)

Springs manufactured by William Hughes are used in items of aerospace equipment including oxygen systems, access hatches and the solenoid valves used to control the hydraulic and cabin pressure systems. The company's n

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  Get wired (1st January 2007)

Stockist of specialist wire, William Hughes has been continually expanding its stocks of specialist wire and says it can now offer the widest range of spooled and cut to length wire available in the UK. The vast range of wire

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  PCB TEST POINT RANGE EXTENDED (1st September 2003)

Wire and spring specialist, William Hughes, now offers three different versions of its PCB test point small, large and long-legged in quantities suitable for prototype work or volume production. Suitable for use as either test points or terminals,

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