Lofting Services North West

Lofting Services North West Limited (LSNW) is a UK-based contract manufacturer operating from a substantial 30,000 sqft facility on a 3-acre site in Denton, Manchester. The company specializes in comprehensive tooling services, with a particular focus on printed aluminium templates, commonly known as 'Lofts'.

LSNW offers a wide array of advanced manufacturing capabilities, including 5-axis CNC machining on state-of-the-art equipment such as the Eumach DVM 4025 and Nicolas Correa Rapid 30, capable of processing materials like aluminium alloys and titanium. Their tooling expertise encompasses press tools, assembly fixtures, composite mould tooling, and various forming tools. The company also provides design solutions using Catia and Autodesk Powershape, alongside reverse engineering services utilizing Faro laser line probing and Geomagic scanning.

Holding ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 Revision D certifications, LSNW demonstrates a commitment to quality and reliability. They have secured approvals from major aerospace prime contractors, including Spirit AeroSystems, BAE Systems, Agusta Westland, and Rolls Royce. LSNW further differentiates itself through knowledge-based engineering, offering 'lights-out machining' for cost efficiency and producing bespoke kit tooling, complex components, and mock-ups.