Recommendations on engineering firms?
Recommendations on engineering firms?
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smiffy180

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6,029 posts

179 months

Thursday 8th February 2018
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Hello,

Wasn't sure where was best to post this so stuck it here in Jobs & Employment Matters.

I'm looking for a UK based engineering firm that could make up barbells for me.
I'm having issues with firms abroad - a large reason being samples and slight language issues meaning it's costing a fair chunk to remake them to try get it right.
I can't seem to find anywhere that can help or anywhere I can post for firms to contact me.

I'm based in Huddersfield but doesn't need to be local.

Any recommendations?

StanleyT

1,994 posts

108 months

Thursday 8th February 2018
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Have you full drawings, GAs, material take offs, CAD files, CNC milling proformas etc etc.

I only ask as I had to do a few "one-offs" (ignore the contradiction in "a few one" offs) of a smilar shape, rather solid metal component. The AMRC at Sheffield Forgemasters were happy to take the project on for me for a good price and a garunteed outcome to my spec as long as I let them use their trainees, which meant that I had to wait, a not undue time, for their production "window" and allow contingency for any re-work (not needed)?

smiffy180

Original Poster:

6,029 posts

179 months

Friday 9th February 2018
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StanleyT said:
Have you full drawings, GAs, material take offs, CAD files, CNC milling proformas etc etc.

I only ask as I had to do a few "one-offs" (ignore the contradiction in "a few one" offs) of a smilar shape, rather solid metal component. The AMRC at Sheffield Forgemasters were happy to take the project on for me for a good price and a garunteed outcome to my spec as long as I let them use their trainees, which meant that I had to wait, a not undue time, for their production "window" and allow contingency for any re-work (not needed)?
Just the engineering spec sheet that I used for the companies abroad.
Looking to mass produce - not in the 100's, just a batch of say 20+ at a time since they won't be quick sellers.
I'll drop them a message though and see what they say, thanks.