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GFP Tools Ltd - toolmaking services. |
| Address:
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Unit 4, Linkwood Industrial Estate, Bradley Road, Stourbridge, UK |
| Postcode:
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DY8 1UN |
| Country:
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United Kingdom |
| Phone number:
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01384 370400 |
| Fax number:
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01384 444890 |
| Website:
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http://www.gfptools.co.uk |
| Contact name:
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Glenn Faulkner |
| Email address:
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[email protected] |
| WMCCM Rated:
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yes |
| Profile:
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GFP Tools are a new company offering a Toolmaking service specialising in 3D CNC milling, and CNC spark erosion serving domestic and contract Toolrooms, Press toolmakers, precision engineers and patternmakers. This includes Injection Mould Tool manufacture, Die Casting, Forging and Precision machining.
Our Spark Erosion capabilities include manufacture of all types of electrodes with full CNC 4-axis machine complete with an Erowa tooling system. The whole manufacturing process is palletised throughout.
We are using Delcam CAD CAM PowerSHAPE and PowerMILL product software linked directly to our Hurco machining centres. We can accept CAD data in many file formats.
We are happy to assist you with any new tooling, tooling repairs, reduction of lead times or at times of over capacity. Whatever your toolmaking requirements, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss them further with you. |
| Ethos:
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GFP Tools Ltd is a new company offering a flexible approach to assist companies involved in the manufacturing of dies and tools to enhance their capabilities and facilities. We have invested in a range of advanced modern machine tools. We like to view ourselves as a company who is easily approachable and accessible.
GFP Tools Ltd aim to provide a professional service so that demands and targets are met on time and on budget. We believe in keeping close contact with new customers as well as existing customers in order to anticipate their manufacturing needs. |
| Basic line of business:
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To assist toolmakers and offer a 3D machining process. |
| Products and services:
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3D CNC Millling, CNC Spark Erosion and electrode manufacturing. |
| Runners:
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0 |
| Repeaters:
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5 |
| Strangers:
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95 |
| Number of Employees:
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not given |
| Annual Turnover (£m):
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not given |
| Annual Rate of Growth (%):
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not given |
| End customers:
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Scania, Mercedes Mclaren, Worcester Bosch |
| Key processes:
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Key Process:
CAD / CAM,CNC Programming,Mechanical Design
CAD/CAM Tool Design
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 12.00 years)
Key Process:
Tool Making
Tool making
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 20.00 years)
Key Process:
Spark Erosion
CNC Spark Erosion (+/- 0.03mm)
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 14.00 years)
Key Process:
CAD / CAM
3D modelling, surfacing
(Mastery: Under Development, Time In Operation: 7.00 years)
Key Process:
Milling,Turning
Manual Machining
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 20.00 years)
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| Key skills:
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Role: Manager
Mechanical Engineering,Sales & Marketing,Spark Erosion,Tool Making
Business development, Customer liaison, Tool design, Diecast design, Injection Moulding Tool design, Spark Erosion.
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 16.00 years)
Role: Manager
CNC Machining,Tool Making,Tool Setting
Time served tool making, CNC Milling +/-0.03mm
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 20.00 years)
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| Locations:
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Stourbridge, UK, West Midlands, West Midlands Region |
| Markets:
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Automotive, Lighting & fixtures, Security |
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