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Petford Tools UK | Plastic injection, gas injection & compression mould toolmakers. |
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Petford Tools Limited,Peartree Lane,Dudley,West Midlands. |
| Postcode:
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DY2 0QU |
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UK |
| Phone number:
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01384 246930 |
| Fax number:
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01384 246939 |
| Website:
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http://www.petfordtools.co.uk |
| Contact name:
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Melvin Sinar (Managing Director) |
| Email address:
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[email protected] |
| WMCCM Rated:
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yes |
| Profile:
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Petford Tools are specialist Toolmakers for Plastics Moulders, making;
Thermoplastic Injection Mould Tools;
Compression Mould Tools;
Low Pressure Injection, LPI, Mould Tools;
Low Pressure Extrusion, LPE, Moulds Tools;
Composite Mould Tools.
Since its formation in 1969 Petford Tools has developed to become one of the UK’s leading toolmaking companies. Using the very latest in computer aided design and a highly skilled workforce we offer the advantages of Data Transmission, Modelling, Digitised Information and Reverse Engineering. All conveniently located on three sites in the West Midlands at the heart of the UK.
Petford Tools offers a bespoke manufacturing service that is second to none. CAD Designers take your plans and transform them into working models using the latest in computerised design and manufacturing techniques. |
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It is the policy of Petford Tools Limited, to provide a toolmaking service which completely meets our customers requirements, specifications and expectations.
Our documented systems are designed to comply with the requirements of ISO 9000-2000.
The Company will continually develop and maintain the correct attitude towards high quality achievements in order to give complete customer satisfaction.
Our staff are fully committed to the operation of the documented Quality Systems and will maintain a policy of continual improvement so that we can continue to satisfy our customers requirements.
RMZ 16/06/2004 |
| Basic line of business:
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Petford Tools are specialist Toolmakers for Plastic Injection Moulds, Compression Moulds, Low Pressure Injection Moulds (LPI), Low Pressure Extrusion Moulds (LPE) & Composite Moulds. |
| Products and services:
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Petford tools can offer 24 x 7 cover for all mould tools. |
| Runners:
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| Repeaters:
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| Strangers:
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100% |
| Number of Employees:
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64 |
| Annual Turnover (£m):
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5 |
| Annual Rate of Growth (%):
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20 |
| Reference customers:
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| End customers:
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Aston Martin, Bentley, Ford Premier Automotive Group, Landrover, McLaren Cars, MG Rover, Peugeot, Renault, Toyota, Palette & crate industries, Gardening goods. |
| Continuous improvements:
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In line with ISO9001-2000 systems supported by
Daily meeting, & Financial meeting once per week. |
| Competence transfer:
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Moved from Press Tools to Low Pressure Injection Mould Tools (LPI), Low Pressure Extrusion Mould Tools (LPE) & Composite Mould Tools. Introducing new processes. |
| Key processes:
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Key Process:
CAD / CAM,CNC Programming,Mechanical Design
CAD - Power Shape software
CAD data transfer using 4mm DDS Tape, CD-ROM, floppy and e-mail,
in IGES, VDA, or Catia format. Other formats can be accommodated.
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 18.00 years)
Key Process:
CNC Machining,CNC Milling,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
High Speed CNC Milling, with Heidenham TNC 426 control, using;
2 x MECOF, CNC Milling Machines, 4m x 2m x 1.25m, up to 40 tonne, 36kw, high speed machining (HSM) to 18,000 rpm
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 2.00 years)
Key Process:
CNC Machining,CNC Milling,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
CNC Milling all with Heidenham TNC 426 control using:
4 x Correa HSM CNC Millers, up to 3.5m x 1.5m x 1.1m
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 6.00 years)
Key Process:
Milling,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
Conventional milling using:
6 smaller milling machines
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 25.00 years)
Key Process:
CNC Turning,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
CNC Turning with:
2 CNC Turning machines with max. diameter of 550 x 1.5m gap
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 20.00 years)
Key Process:
Grinding,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
Cylindrical and 2 surface grinders
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 33.00 years)
Key Process:
Eroding (EDM),Spark Erosion,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
2 x Spark Erosion machine up to 2.5m x 1.5m x 1m
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 14.00 years)
Key Process:
CMM,CNC Programming,Measuring,Reverse Engineering
Lemoine CMM Digitising facility, fitted on Mecof CNC Miller, up to 4m x 2m x 1.25m, for reverse engineering , CMM, etc.
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 10.00 years)
Key Process:
Assembly
Bench Fitting
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 33.00 years)
Key Process:
Polishing,Tool Making,Tool Manufacturing
Polishing & finishing
(Mastery: Mature, Time In Operation: 33.00 years)
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| Key skills:
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Role: Managing Director
Mechanical Engineering,Polishing,Spark Erosion,Tool Making
City & Guilds in Engineering 1, 2, 3. Across the board expertises.
(Skill Level: Expert, Years of Practice: 33.00 years)
Role: Financial Manager
Accounting
Accounts,
Pegasus / Opera
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 23.00 years)
Role: Technical SalesManager
CAD/CAM,CNC Machining,Design,Mechanical Engineering,Sales & Marketing,Tool Making,Tool Setting
City & Guilds in Engineering 1, 2, 3, CAD.
(Skill Level: Expert, Years of Practice: 15.00 years)
Role: Works Manager
CNC Machining,Mechanical Engineering,Production Management,Tool maintenance,Tool Making
City & Guilds in Engineering 1, 2, 3, Management.
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 30.00 years)
Role: Leading Hand
Assembly,Finishing,Grinding,Polishing
Skilled bench assembly and finishing.
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 20.00 years)
Role: Leading hand
CNC Machining,Grinding,Tool maintenance,Tool Making
CNC Machine operator
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 20.00 years)
Role: Quality Manager
Materials Management,Purchasing,Quality Assurance
Quality systems and continious improvement.
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 15.00 years)
Role: Project Manager
CAD/CAM,Project Management,Spark Erosion,Tool Making
Projects and customer requirements capture.
(Skill Level: Experienced, Years of Practice: 6.00 years)
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| Locations:
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Birmingham, Brierley Hill, Dudley, England, GB, UK, West Midlands |
| Markets:
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Automotive, Commercial Vehicles, Defence, Domestic Appliances, Earth Moving Equipment, Electrical, Garden Leisure, Leisure, Packaging, Precision Engineering, Rubber & Plastics, Tractors |
| Standards:
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GTMA Member, ISO 9001:2000 - QMS Requirements |
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