Technical Composite Systems
Systems House, 1 Claylands Way, Paignton, TQ4 7TY
About
Technical Composite Systems Limited (TCS), a UK-based contract manufacturer strategically located in Paignton, South West UK, specializes in high-quality composite components for the global aerospace, defence, and automotive industries. TCS offers end-to-end solutions from design and engineering through to prototyping and validation, employing advanced manufacturing processes such as autoclave, compression moulding, resin transfer, vacuum infusion, panel pressing, and 5-axis machining with materials including pre-preg, SMC, DMC, honeycomb, and foam. Their commitment to stringent quality standards is evidenced by AS9100 Rev.D certification and active industry engagement through Composites UK, JOSCAR, and the National Composites Centre, highlighting their focus on competence, collaboration, and innovation.
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Technical Composite Systems Limited (TCS) is a UK-based contract manufacturer specializing in high-quality composite components. Strategically located in Paignton, South West UK, TCS serves a global clientele, with a particular focus on the international aerospace and defence communities, alongside the automotive industry.
TCS offers a comprehensive suite of composite manufacturing solutions, encompassing design, engineering, tooling, prototyping, and validation. Their advanced manufacturing capabilities include autoclave, compression moulding, resin transfer, vacuum infusion, panel pressing, and sophisticated 5-axis simultaneous machining. They work with a diverse range of materials such as pre-preg, SMC, DMC, honeycomb, and foam, utilizing CMM inspection for rigorous validation.
The company's commitment to excellence is underscored by its AS9100 Rev.D certification, a testament to its stringent quality standards. TCS is also an active member of Composites UK, JOSCAR, and the National Composites Centre, demonstrating its engagement within the industry. TCS emphasizes competence, collaboration, and commitment, actively participating in innovation and R&D programs.
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CNC capability2
- Sub-process
- 5-axis
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope, Pallet 5-axis
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Pre-preg materials, SMC, DMC, Resin Transfer, Vacuum infusion, Honeycomb, Foam
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Defence, Automotive
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- AS9100
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- Part marking
- Yes
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: 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 14001 · 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 · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)