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Simmons (Patternmakers) - Moulds, prototypes, tools & fixtures. |
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Station Street West Business Park,
Coventry,
West Midlands,
UK. |
| Postcode:
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CV6 5BP |
| Country:
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UK |
| Phone number:
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024 76637028 |
| Fax number:
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024 76637030 |
| Website:
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http://www.simmonspatterns.co.uk |
| Contact name:
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David Simmons |
| Email address:
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[email protected] |
| WMCCM Rated:
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yes |
| Profile:
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Combining CAD/CAM Technology with Traditional Skills
Simmons Patternmakers offer a comprehensive service for the development and production of metal, plastic and composite components for prototype and production systems.
CAD/CAM Facilities:
Delcam Software... Heidenhain Control... Traditional Skills...
Master Models
Checking Fixtures
Reverse Engineering
PU Plastic Prototype Parts
Vacuum Form Tools
Hammerforms
Zinc Alloy Press Tools
Zinc Alloy Foundry
Recyclable
Easy to machine
Self lubricating
Contraction: 1.04%
Weight: 6.998 grams per cm3 |
| Ethos:
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Simmons (Patternmakers) Ltd. combine a Century of experience, with investment in the latest high-precision machinery, and an experienced and flexible workforce to meet the most exacting customers requirements.
The photograph to the right shows the original layout of the Simmons patternshop in 1905, located in Union Street, Coventry. Harry Simmons, the founder of Simmons Patternmakers, can be seen standing on the right hand side at the rear of the patternshop. |
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RMZ 23/03/2004 |
| Basic line of business:
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Development and production of metal, plastic and composite components for prototype and production systems. |
| Products and services:
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Master Models, Checking Fixtures, Reverse Engineering, PU Plastic Prototype Parts,
Vacuum Form Tools |
| Strangers:
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100 |
| Number of Employees:
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5 |
| Annual Turnover (£m):
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not given |
| Annual Rate of Growth (%):
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not given |
| Competence transfer:
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Migrated to mould making, prototype tool making, gigs and fixtures.
Mould for equestrian saddle. |
| Key processes:
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Key Process:
CAD / CAM
Delcam CAD/CAM design with Heidenhain Control for toolmaking, patternmaking, prototypes, etc.
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 5.00 years)
Key Process:
CNC Machining,CNC Milling,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
CNC Routing, up to 3 metres by 1.2 metres.
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 6.00 years)
Key Process:
Metal Forming & Press-work,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
75 ton Hydraulic Press
(Mastery: Under Development, Time In Operation: 50.00 years)
Key Process:
Casting,Casting, Moulding, Forming, & Forging,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
Zinc Alloy Foundry
Moulding Box Capacity: 3 x 2 x 1 metre
Combined Furnace Capacity: 8 Tonnes
Metal Pump for Mould Filling
Overhead Craneage: 10 tonnes
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 50.00 years)
Key Process:
Measuring
CMM Inspection Machine
used for precision measurements and reverse engineering
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 16.00 years)
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| Key skills:
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Role: CAD / CAM Designer
CAD/CAM,CNC Machining
CAD/CAM design using Delcam software. Programming of CNC machines.
(Skill Level: None, Years of Practice: 13.00 years)
Role: Engineering Manager
Machining,Production Management,Tool Making
Time served toolmaker, machining, planning and scheduling.
(Skill Level: Expert, Years of Practice: 30.00 years)
Role: Foundry Manager
Casting
Foundry specialist in Zinc Alloy.
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 40.00 years)
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| Locations:
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Coventry, England, UK, West Midlands |
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