Tooling is dependent on the manufacturing, but essentially refers to how something is made. Working or manufacturing aids such as cutting tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, jigs, moulds and patterns are limited in use to a specific production line or the performance of a specific contract or job. What must be remembered, is that tooling does not include machinery.
The GTMA Supplier Directory is home to a variety of companies offering tooling technologies and high-quality materials.
Overview A R Winter Tooling is a modern design & engineering business based in Rochester, Kent. We design and manufacture both large and small tooling systems, checking & Assembly fixtures for the Automotive, Aerospace and Renewable Energy industries of which are a major aspect of our business. Capabilities and Skill Set We specialise in machining a […]
GTMA FEATURED COMPANY Roemheld (UK) delivers workholding solutions that increase throughput while reducing handling times, material wastage and cycle times. These include: · Hydraulic swing clamps, block cylinders, work supports and accessories · Zero point mounting technology · Vice systems including 5-axis clamping · Magnetic clamping for use in quick die change and quick mould […]
In November 2009 the Government launched the UK Composites Strategy. This highlights the importance of composites to the future of UK manufacturing and the Government’s plans for ensuring that the UK has the means to succeed in intensely competitive global markets. A key part of this strategy is the establishment of the National Composites Centre (NCC), […]
Irish Pressings Ltd was formed in 2005 by brothers Declan and Brendan Ward. Irish Pressings is a market leader in the design and manufacture of tooling, pressed/stamped metal components, welded assemblies, projection welding, machining and prototyping. We are committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations in the supply of high-quality reliable products, at competitive prices, […]
Founded in 1993, Quantum has become an integral supplier to many tier 1 and tier 2 companies within multiple industries. Quantum specialise in the design and manufacture of many types of tooling and all associated fixtures required for checking, bonding, welding, trimming and assembling the parts produced […]
Plastic Moulding and Mould Toolmakers Patterson & Rothwell (P&R) Injection Moulders and Plastic Moulders Patterson & Rothwell based in Oldham in the North West offer state of the art Injection Moulding and Injection Mould Toolmaking facilities. Injection Mould Toolmakers rarely of this calibre exist within an Injection Mould company however this superb in house tool room commissions over 60 […]
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 […]
