Ford has the capability to manufacture laminate sheet and laminate parts, please visit our Easipeel website for more information

Capabilities in press work cover simple punching and blanking of washers, spacers and similar products through to high volume double die production of aerospace standard components. The press capabilities incorporate a combination of both hand presses and power presses allowing for the production of very small batched through to large production runs.

Ford Aerospace has the latest CNC Turning technology ensuring that product lead time and cost is optimised. Machines range from small Hardinge machine tools for high volume / low complexity through to Mazak 18 MSY which has the added sub spindle capability.

Milling technology includes 3 and four axis with both single and twin pallet delivery. Optimisation of set up times and higher volume production is provided for by the Mazak FH 4800 while the smaller HAAS VF 4 axis machining centre allows for the quick turn around of smaller volumes.

The company has the capability to produce thread rolled components and also carry out the thread integrity testing required. Testing capabilities are located within a specially designated clean room which allows Ford Aerospace to manage the intricate assembly and testing operations in a controlled and clean environment.

Ford have recently invested in CATIA V5 giving the company the ability to accept and manage information digitally from customers who also have the software. This cutting edge investment enables the company to deliver best in class products and solutions, simulate and optimise machining and inspection capabilities ensuring a first class method of manufacture.

Inspection resources include two co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) which are located in the quality laboratory which also includes the latest hardness testing equipment.

Ford Aerospace is also approved by AgustaWestland to manufacture 'flight safety' or 'vital' parts, products which if they fail in flight will cause a major incident. The companies' approval for such critical components underpins the highest levels of quality and control from which the organisation is based.

Our reputation and experience for providing a first class product to our customers is a platform which the company is very proud to have built.

Having strong supply chain management capabilities Ford Aerospace has the ability to source and manage suppliers providing a range of specialist products and services which include;

• Raw material
• Tooling
• Castings and forgings
• Heat treatment
• Surface treatments
• Testing
• Machining
• Complete supply

Having invested in Catia V5 and Alphacam software Ford can work with its customers from the component design stage through to the prototype and then production phases. Working with customers at the beginning of the process allows for innovation and technological advances in manufacturing to be incorporated into the design.