Cromaston
17 Swan Street, Sileby, Loughborough, LE12 7NN
About
Established in 1967, Cromaston Limited is a UK-based contract manufacturer specialising in the design and production of moulds, patterns, jigs, fixtures, and special purpose machinery, with a significant focus on supplying moulding tools to the demanding aerospace sector, alongside capabilities for automotive and rail industries. Their comprehensive manufacturing processes include advanced CNC machining, supported by a range of milling and turning equipment, alongside Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), surface grinding, welding for various metals, light fabrications, and bar bending, with expertise in working with wood, resin, and glass fibre. Cromaston differentiates itself through a friendly, personal service at competitive rates, leveraging its long-standing presence and diverse industry experience to meet stringent client requirements.
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Cromaston Limited is a well-established UK-based contract manufacturer, founded in 1967, with a core specialisation in the design and production of moulds, patterns, jigs, fixtures, and special purpose machinery. While initially serving the foundry industry, the company has significantly evolved its focus to become a key supplier of moulding tools for the demanding aerospace sector, whilst maintaining broader manufacturing capabilities.
The company boasts comprehensive manufacturing processes including advanced CNC machining, supported by a range of milling machines such as Bridgeport, Lion, and Toss turret machines, as well as horizontal and vertical milling machines. Turning services are provided by Colchester centre lathes, complemented by pillar and radial drilling equipment. Cromaston also offers Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and surface grinding, alongside welding for steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, light fabrications, and bar bending. Their expertise extends to working with materials like wood, resin, and glass fibre, serving diverse industries including automotive and rail, in addition to their primary aerospace focus.
Cromaston is committed to delivering high customer satisfaction through a friendly, personal service at competitive rates. While specific certifications and prime-contractor approvals are not detailed, the company's long-standing presence and diverse industry experience, particularly within aerospace, underscore their capability to meet stringent client requirements.
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CNC capability1
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning, Grinding
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Foundry
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)