5-axis machining of patterns, tooling and composites.
Master patterns, mould tools, Rohacell and foam cores, tooling board and carbon fibre for motorsport, aerospace and defence.
Send a STEP file. Straightforward parts are usually quoted the same day.
Specialists in High Accuracy, Precision Engineering.
Quick-turnaround 5-axis CNC machining for motorsport, aerospace, defence and automotive, with design and programming done in-house.
Shape is a Witney-based company located in the heart of Motorsport Valley, renowned for its expertise in delivering high-quality engineering solutions under tight deadlines.
5-axis machining for complex parts.
Design, programming and simulation, all in-house.
Equipped with the Latest
Technology to Bring Your Designs to Life.
What we machine
All materialsMaster patterns and mould tools
For composite manufacturers. Machined to 0.2 mm, inspected to 0.025 mm.
Tooling board
Epoxy and PU board up to 3.6 m. Patterns, mould tools, jigs and fixtures.
Rohacell cores
All ROHACELL grades. Single cores, bonded assemblies and kitted sets.
Foam cores and EPP
Structural foam and expanded polypropylene for aerospace, motorsport and automotive.
Carbon fibre machining
Trimming and machining of cured components and inserts, with dedicated dry extraction.
PU fixtures and jigs
Vacuum fixtures, jigs and check fixtures, designed and machined in-house.
Laser inspection
Creaform MetraSCAN BLACK Elite to 0.025 mm. First-article inspection and reverse engineering.
Not sure where it fits?
Send us a STEP file and we will tell you.
Built on Formula One experience
At SHAPE, precision drives everything we do.
Led by Managing Director Adrian Mortlock, our engineers, programmers and machinists run 5-axis and 3-axis CNC machines, with Creaform optical 3D scanning for inspection.
From our Witney site we machine patterns, tooling and composite parts, and inspect them before they leave.
Machined to 0.2 mm and inspected to 0.025 mm, in the materials composite manufacturers use.
Testimonials
"As the Head of Composites at Zenvo, I sourced composite patterns from Shape Machining due to the lack of local suppliers in Denmark. Their exceptional quality and adherence to delivery times were impressive. This allowed us to keep to our tight production schedule thanks to Shape Machining’s impressive turnaround time. I highly recommend Shape Machining for their high quality and great customer service."
Ben Szczypek
Head of Composites, Zenvo Automotive
"Octopus Energy have worked with Shape on several important R&D projects and have consistently appreciated the professionalism, quality of workmanship and expertise they offer. Shape have worked against the clock on extremely tight turnarounds to make our project deadlines feasible, understanding our requirements with very little input and guidance needed. It has been a pleasure to work with Shape and we would highly recommend their work and their team"
Effie Stoodley
Director of Strategy and Operation, Octopus Energy
"SHAPE have been a key supplier to NORCO for the past 6 years & the service they offer is exceptional – they always deliver high quality products, on-time & at a competitive price"
James Luby
Operations Manager, Norco Composites & GRP
"Does what it says on the tin. Shape is an agile, service focused business which has become a go-to business partner for Prodrive Composites"
Rowan Carstensen
Commercial and Operations Director
"We have worked closely with Shape Machining over the past six years on many varied projects. We have found their responsiveness, attention to detail and quality second to none, alongside competitive pricing, Shape are our go to subcontractor for Tooling and Rohacell machining."
Mark Russell
Operations Manager, P.E Composites Ltd
"Having worked with the team at Shape for many years, I'm always impressed with their reliable, responsive service and their collaborative approach to delivering the highly challenging requirements we have as a Motorsport customer."
Anonymous
Formula 1 Procurement Manager
"SHAPE has been a reliable supplier to us and we appreciate their quick turnaround on both quotes and tooling. We would have no hesitation in using their services again."
Ryan Muller
Sales Director, Dash-CAE Ltd
"Shape Machining have always supported our company on projects to the highest level. The prototyping industry requires a dynamic approach, as no two projects have the same requirement and expectation. In Shape, we have a partner who collaborates as an extension of our business and adapts to our requirements, offering us solutions that give us a broader capability."
Jake Oliveira
MD, Osport
"I have been very pleased and impressed with the quality of work received by Shape Machining and will continue to use them as my primary supplier for all machining work. They deliver on time, to a high standard and for an excellent price."
Anonymous
Technical Buyer, Motorsport
"Affordable yet capable of demanding, high quality work."
Andrew Haines
Project Manager, Plyable
Inspired by the pursuit of perfection, advanced technology forms the foundation of every project.
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