Steel Tool Solutions

North Shields, North Eaststeeltoolsolutions.co.uk

Unit 3i West Chirton Trading Estate, North Shields, NE29 7TY

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STEEL TOOL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a UK-based contract manufacturer with over 30 years of experience, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality steel tools from their 6000 sqft workshop in the North East of England, serving clients across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Their comprehensive service encompasses 2D/3D CAD/CAM design through to final production, utilizing advanced capabilities such as CNC punching, press braking, guillotining, sheet metal rolling, various welding techniques, plasma cutting, and specialized forming equipment for complex shapes, primarily working with mild steel from 2mm to 3mm thick. With a particular focus on the Rotomould Toolmaking Industry, they produce steel rotational moulds for plastic products like oil storage tanks and large plastic boats, and have achieved Tier 1 supplier status by consistently delivering functional, high-quality tools on time and to 100% agreed specification accuracy. Their strongest differentiator lies in their ability to tackle complex projects that others decline, fostering a partnership approach to ensure tools are easy to mould and contribute to high-quality end products for clients including JSC Rotational Ltd and Kingspan Environmental Ltd.

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STEEL TOOL SOLUTIONS LIMITED is a UK-based contract manufacturer with over 30 years of experience, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-quality steel tools. Located in the North East of England, the company serves clients across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, offering a comprehensive service from 2D/3D design using CAD/CAM software to final production. They aim to deliver functional, high-quality tools on time and to agreed specifications, positioning themselves as a one-stop shop.

Their extensive manufacturing capabilities are housed within a 6000 sqft workshop, featuring CNC punching, CNC press braking, DNC guillotining, sheet metal rolling, MIG/TIG + MMA welding, plasma cutting, and specialized forming and stretching/shrinking equipment for complex shapes. They work with mild steel, typically from 2mm to 3mm thick, and have expertise in fine limit sheet metal work. A particular focus is on the Rotomould Toolmaking Industry, producing steel rotational moulds for plastic products such as oil storage tanks, grit bins, and large plastic boats.

STEEL TOOL SOLUTIONS LIMITED prides itself on meeting deadlines on time, on budget, and to 100% agreed specification accuracy, having achieved Tier 1 supplier status on numerous occasions. They are known for tackling complex projects that other manufacturers may decline, and their partnership approach ensures tools are easy to mould and contribute to high-quality end products. Named clients who have benefited from their services include JSC Rotational Ltd, Kingspan Environmental Ltd, Polymer Developments Ltd, and Amber Plastics Ltd.

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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Tier-one builder presence · Aerospace-grade CAM · 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 materials · Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level

Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)

Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)