Podcasts

A Trip Down Memory Lane

In this latest podcast Paul and Colin visited Andy Soos from Bedford CNC. Andy and Paul worked at the same factory back in the 1980's and 1990's and in this tale they collectively look back at what's changed in industry and why the business they worked at together just couldn't survive.

Date: 8th February 2021

Length: 23:01

Growth At Bedford CNC Powered By Production Control Software

When MTD first met Andy from Bedford CNC he only had a few relatively old machines in a small machine shop. But, with his passion, drive and determination, oh, and some help from PSL Datatrack things have moved on a bit..

We discuss what has happened and how some great Production Control Software has taken him to where he is now, new machines in a new machine shop.

Length: 20:44

Videos

Size Is Not A Problem For PSL Datatrack

Andy Soos from Bedford CNC has been in the industry a long time, including a stint at Allens in Bedford – at one time employing over 3,000 people. He has since set up his own company, Bedford CNC and is now looking to take it to the next level. Part of this process is to take on PSL Datatrack. Whilst Bedford CNC is a relatively small company PSL Datatrack affords the flexibility for engineering companies of any size. Here Andy tells us a little more about how he has embraced PSL Datatrack to drive his business forward.

Date: 5th November 2019

Length: 5:21

Check Out Bedford CNC's Latest Acquisition

Colin Griffiths of MTDCNC is with Andy Soos of Bedford CNC to talk about some of his recent acquisitions in DMG MORI machines. Andy, who once couldn’t even think of having such powerful tools, got in touch with DMG MORI and received a proposal for three machines: Two 5-axis and one CMX 800 V 3-axis milling machine. Fast forward 14 months, Andy says the CMX 800 V offers brilliant performance with quick, easy programming and setup. Though the footprint is certainly bigger, the machine offers a much bigger envelope. Find out more from Andy about the amazing investment in DMG MORI equipment.

Date: 22nd November 2022

Length: 3:04

Bedford CNC Invests in their future in DMG Mori

MTDCNC took a trip to Bedford CNC to talk with Andy Soos to discuss what impact their new investment with DMG MORI UK has given them. Andy explains that he watched the DMG MORI LIVE event last October streamed by MTDCNC and with their incredible finance package they could offer - Bedford CNC purchased a DMG MORI CMX 800V Mill. This has now revolutionised their business and now they can attract new business with the speed of the DMG MORI finishing current work so accurately and quickly.

Date: 12th February 2021

Length: 4:35

Should I close my company?

Have a listen to Andy Soos from Bedford CNC. Andy has been on an incredible journey over the last few years, a journey that without DMG MORI would have been very different. This is a story that will resonate with many small to medium size companies and their owners. 

Date: 6th July 2022

Length: 7:02

Taking Bedford CNC To The Next Level

Andy Soos from Bedford CNC has been in the industry a long time, 40 years he tells us. Having skills in milling and turning, he is looking to take the company to the next level and is building a team around him. Part of this is investment in PSL Datatrack and also a Citizen Cincom sliding head lathe.

Date: 5th November 2019

Time: 2:47

When A Machine Tool Is Not Enough

Andy Soos from Bedford CNC has been investing in his business. New machine tools such as a Citizen slider and a DMG MORI mill, but this is not enough. In a continued drive to improve efficiency he looked at other options and found PSL Datatrack, software to streamline the running of his machine shop. His initial purchase was the quoting module. This has been incredibly successful so what was his next purchase?

Date: 18th February 2018

Length: 2:58

Milling Back To Doomsday

Bedford CNC love a challenge – we already know that. This time they are involved in a project to help restore a Water Mill dating back to 1089; it is first mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The restoration project has been running since 2014 and Andy from Bedford CNC was asked to help produce a shaft and wheel that attached to the water wheel. Watch this video to find out more about the project.

Date: 26 Feb 2018

Length: 2:02

Better Workholding Makes Life Easier At Bedford CNC

Yet another example of a subcontract engineering company getting the best out of their machine tool thanks to their workholding solutions. Bedford CNC have recently added a Kit 75 MicroLoc system to their Bridgeport machining centre, Andy tells us more.

Date: 7th November 2017

Length: 1:54