Tag: Engineering

Shape Machining Ltd has designed, manufactured and successfully tested a carbon fibre suspension link for a high-end automotive manufacturer (OEM). The impressive design uses ShapeTex and epoxy thermoset resins technologies to make a part that can be pressed in very short cycle times. The advantage of this technique over a formed aluminium part is a 45% weight saving. Managing Director,

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Shape Machining Ltd has machined tools and made composite parts for the new Elemental RP1 high performance sports car. Recently launched, the RP1 is designed and manufactured by a team of ex-Mclaren designers and features advanced aerodynamics and novel composite solutions to create a stunning, modern, high performance road car. Managing Director, Peter McCool commented “The performance of the RP1

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Shape Machining Ltd expands capacity for large metal tool machining for the UK composites industry. Managing Director, Peter McCool explained “With carbon fibre manufacture moving into more industry sectors and production volumes increasing the demand for large, high quality, metallic tooling will only increase. Shape is well positioned to support this growth. Our ability to offer large metallic tool machining

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SHAPE Machining Ltd was recently awarded ISO9001 accreditation. By achieving ISO9001 accreditation SHAPE is demonstrating a continued and constant approach to business and quality improvement. SHAPE’s customers benefit from the introduction of the ISO Quality Management System (QMS) with a continuously improving level of service. From the moment an enquiry is received to the delivery of a finished pattern or

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SHAPE Machining Ltd launches a new look website to reflect the growing range of work done at their Witney facility. www.shape-machining.co.uk Since launching in 2014 SHAPE has grown and developed it’s machining capabilities to offer the full range of machining services to the composites sector. The ability to turnaround epoxy patterns and Rohacell foams quickly to customer specifications has been,

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Shape Machining Ltd has added extra capacity to the Engineering and Design team. Recent recruitment at Shape has seen the arrival to 2 more Engineers to significantly increase the experience and design capability of the company. Traditionally Shape manufactures patterns and moulds to designs and specifications defined by the customer. But increasingly the customer has asked Shape to design the

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Shape Machining Ltd has developed a novel method of manufacturing high quality automotive panels using Synergex commingled carbon fibre supplied by Coats. The process is currently used for niche vehicle applications, but further development is expected to unlock the potential for complex carbon fibre parts to be manufactured at significantly higher volumes. Synergex is a range of thermoplastic matrix materials

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Shape Machining Ltd has successfully installed another CMS Antares 5-axis machine in their Oxfordshire facility. This additional capacity comes at a time of continued growth for the young multi-axis machining company. Now in its third year, Shape has three multi-axis CNC machines for machining a wide variety of non-metallic materials for the composites industry. Shape specialises in machining epoxy tooling

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Shape Machining Ltd has recently commissioned a FARO Edge coordinate measuring arm with laser inspection at their Witney facility. This ability to laser scan the entire 3D surface, of even the most complex patterns, will give all Shape’s customers the confidence that the patterns they deliver will always meet their quality requirements. Shape Machining has recently increased the manufacturing capacity

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