Industries include Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Machine Build and Maintenance to name but a few.

The current Standard Parts and Machine Accessories range offers over 15,000 products which consist of Castors and Wheels, Levelling Feet, Quick Release Pins, Gas Struts, Hand Knobs, Hand Wheels, Hoist Rings, Toggle Clamps, Fasteners and Threaded Parts, plus many more.

Please visit www.wdsltd.co.uk to view the full range and download free of charge line drawings in any current 2D/3D CAD format.

WDS regularly updates its product portfolio based on customer feedback and market demands. It manufactures the majority of its products in-house and is committed to R&D to ensure that it regularly releases new products on to the market.

Products which are new to this year’s catalogue include: anti-vibration mounts, anti-vibration feet, ball transfer units and safety quick release pins.

Application Support

WDS has a long history of supporting design engineers and OEMs in specifying components for applications in almost any industry. It is able to help identify old components which are no longer available and offer refurbishment or replacement, even on small orders.

WDS maintains a large warehouse at its Head Quarters in Leeds; over 97% of orders are satisfied from stock and can be delivered next day.

Please remember that WDS offer all customers the benefits of no minimum order quantity and no small order surcharge on all orders. Simply call or fax our Sales Team on Lo-call 0845 6066677, fax 0845 6011173 or visit our online store at www.wdsltd.co.uk

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At its custom facility in Farnworth, Bolton we use the Delcam PowerSHAPE and PowerMILL software plus CATIA V4 and V5 to produce CAD models and NC

programs, a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine with a 2400mm X 1200mm envelope enables us to undertake reverse engineering and inspection projects.

We aim to supply quality services to industry and strive to support the latest techniques and technologies to improve efficiency of processes through innovation. As well as traditional tool and mould making we have significant expertise in the NC programming of hard and soft metal aerospace components and their associated fixturing

Services:

We can offer a complete range of services from initial product design through styling models to tooling design and the support of mould manufacture.

Amongst the many services we offer is:

• Surface Modelling.

• Reverse Engineering.

• NC Programming from 3 to 5Axis.

• Jig & Tool Design.

• Injection Mould Design.

• Lay-up tool Design.

• Press Tool Design.

• Blow Mould Design.

• CMM Inspection.

• Plotting, Mylar Lofts.

• CAD data transfers and Product Design.

We are able to receive data from any CAD system; we have proven translators for 2d and 3d models plus a range of post processors for all makes of machine and controllers,

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Hockley Pattern & Tool Co Ltd has grown from a background of Automotive Patterns and Tooling into one of the leading Aerospace Toolmakers in the Country. We have had over twenty years experience with Cad Cam Technology and have invested in state of the art CAD systems and machinery. We currently run Catia v4, Catia V5m, Visi Modeling, Visi 5 Axis Machining, NC Graphics and Machining Strategist.

Our up to date machinery enables us to compete with our competitors and offer existing and new customers diverse and high quality 3D designs, surfacing, solid modelling and advanced 5 axis machining. All designs our carried out on-site by highly qualified and experienced staff whose expertise enables them to work using the latest state of the art Cad Cam Technology and work from a variety of input media. e.g. hard copy drawings, CAD surface and solid models or from existing physical models or patterns.

Hockley’s multi-million pound investment in precision CNC, multi-axis machine tools and other set-up equipment allows for versatility and production efficiencies. All 9 of our CNC machines are part of a full service and calibration scheme by highly qualified and reliable engineers. Our Capabilities range from 2 Metres to 4½ Metres plus, two of which have full 5 axis facility.

We successfully design and manufacture Composite Mould Tools, Prototype Tooling, Assembly Fixtures, Checking Fixtures, Holding Fixtures, CNC Fixtures, Welding Fixtures, Pneumatic Fixtures, Master Models, 5-Axis Trim Fixtures, Drill Jigs & Fixtures in steel, sg iron, aluminum, invar, cast iron and tooling board. For over 27 years we have manufactured Cast Tooling from a wide range of materials (Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminum, Invar and Resin Board).

In addition Hockley also have conventional milling, turning and fitting capabilities.

Hockley also provides in-house Inspection and Scanning services.

Inspection is by 2 Stiefelmayer CMM machines fitted with Vectra surface and geometric software capable of CAD to physical model comparison together with full inspection reporting. Hockley also have two state of the art faro laser trakors. We have been ISO 9001 approved since 1993.

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3D design enables greater visualisation of the design for both designer and customer, making it easier to understand the construction of the tool and ease the approval process.

Mouldtech employs optimum design techniques in the production of all its mould tools to ensure a robust and long lasting tool. All mould tool designs are stored on its own servers so if there is any need for modification during the life of the project, the company can easily access the drawings and asses what work is need.

In addition to tool design, Mouldtech Solutions is able to design components. Working from just a sketch, it can develop the idea into a solid 3D model. This area of product design and development is a major part of its business, and it believes in building good relationships with its customers to enable it to understand their market needs for mutual – and long-term – benefits.

As a leading mould making specialist it has experience with all types of mould tool and can supply technical multi impression moulds up to 750 kg. Its services include a full trial facility, with optimised settings sheets supplied with approved parts.

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Over the past five years the company has become established as one of the market leaders, and is now a 27-strong company with an annual turnover of £1.5 million.

Paragon’s commitment to a ‘best in class’ service is reflected in a continued expansion of the facility that enables the firm to deliver a unique and comprehensive service in product development.

The company’s core Rapid Prototyping Services include:

• Stereolithography

• Selective Laser Sintering

• Model Finishing

• Vacuum Casting

• Silicone Components

• CNC Machining

• Traditional Modelmaking

• Reaction Injection Moulding

• Low Volume Production

Paragon consistently and continually strives to exceed the expectations of it’s diverse market – which includes Consumer Products, Automotive, Medical, Aerospace and Defence – while maintaining it’s reputation for innovation through a continual research and development programme.

Paragon actively look to develop future relationships with customers and this is reflected in the fact that the majority of the company’s new customers come through referrals and recommendation from satisfied customers.

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