Robinson Pattern Equipment

Robinson Pattern Equipment Ltd, established in 1968 and based in Smethwick, West Midlands, UK, is a specialist manufacturer of industrial patterns, moulds, jigs, and fixtures, alongside general and precision engineering services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including large international foundry groups, multinational plastic interior trim companies, the medical sector, and the oil and gas sector. Their automotive client base includes prominent manufacturers such as Ford, Audi, VW, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, and Bentley, alongside prestigious clients like Windsor Castle.

Core competences encompass the design and manufacture of complex assembly fixtures, vacuum forming tools, foam mould tools, and trim and checking fixtures, with Poka-yoke capabilities offered where required. They possess CAD/CAM capabilities, accepting various proprietary formats, and utilise computer aided inspection and measurement facilities. The company also offers resin and composite tooling, spray metal tooling and models, architectural patterns and castings, and specialises in the reproduction of classic car parts and mould tools. Their mould and vacuum forming tools are manufactured from materials including tooling board, aluminium, and steel, and can incorporate manual, pneumatic, or hydraulic open/close and clamping options. Fixture capabilities include trim and pierce, router, assembly, checking, welding, and machining fixtures, with options for gauging and SPC capabilities. In precision engineering, Robinson Pattern Equipment Ltd offers CNC machining capabilities up to 1500x700mm with a fixed 5-axis adjustable head, alongside conventional machining, working with materials such as steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminium, bronze, and plastics.

Beyond machining, they assemble components into integrated systems incorporating hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC control, positioning themselves as a one-stop machine shop for tool making, sheet metal work, and manufactured components. Additional services include on-site tooling repair and maintenance, rapid prototyping, and turnkey project management, as well as the manufacture of prototype parts and autoclave tools. They can digitise existing parts to create CAD surfaces for new or modified components and cast resins in various forms for prototypes and small batch production. The company emphasizes creating product excellence through skill, knowledge, and technology, providing excellent customer service with technical expertise and backup.