DA Design Automation

Chorley, North Westest. 1998dadesignltd.com

Plot 3b Huyton Road, Adlington, Chorley, PR7 4HD

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DA Design Automation Ltd., a UK-based precision engineering contract manufacturer established in 1998, specializes in low to medium volume CNC machining, offering 4th axis capabilities and turning, alongside in-house tool design and manufacture with expertise in carbide tooling to optimize machining and reduce costs. Their capabilities extend to designing, developing, and building bespoke Special Purpose Equipment (SPE) for process automation, utilizing state-of-the-art 3D design and manufacturing, as well as rapid prototyping and reverse engineering services from various input formats, including 3D probing. Serving diverse sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, health, and fashion, DA Design Automation Ltd. distinguishes itself through personal service and direct collaboration with owners John Morris and Tim Walton to solve complex manufacturing challenges, as evidenced by recent projects manufacturing critical components for medical devices for the NHS and specialized equipment for international clients like Gullco, and further enhanced by investment in a new Ultimaker 3D printer.

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DA Design Automation Ltd. is a UK-based precision engineering contract manufacturer established in 1998. They specialize in low to medium volume CNC machining, offering competitive services including 4th axis capabilities and turning. The company also provides comprehensive in-house tool design and manufacture, with particular expertise in carbide tipped, indexable, and solid carbide tooling, designed to optimize machining of difficult features and reduce costs.

Their capabilities extend to designing, developing, and building bespoke Special Purpose Equipment (SPE) to automate and improve production processes, leveraging state-of-the-art 3D design and manufacturing. DA Design Automation Ltd. also offers rapid prototyping and reverse engineering services, working from various input formats and utilizing advanced technologies like FARO for 3D probing. They work with a range of materials including Makrolon, aluminium, and powder-coated steel, serving diverse sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, health, and fashion.

DA Design Automation Ltd. distinguishes itself through its personal service and direct collaboration with owners John Morris and Tim Walton, enabling them to solve complex manufacturing challenges. Recent projects demonstrate their involvement in manufacturing critical components for medical devices, including visors and equipment for the NHS, and specialized equipment for international clients like Gullco. They have invested in a new Ultimaker 3D printer for enhanced precision.

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CNC capability7

Sub-process
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Named machine brands
Tier-one builder presence
CAM software
CAD software
In-house design

Materials & sectors1

Industries served

Quality & traceability2

Part marking
3D scanning

Services & production2

DFM support
In-house finishing
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CNC capability: Aerospace-grade CAM · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)

Materials & sectors: Materials

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 · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)

Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)