Whiston Industries
Oak St., Cradley Heath, Warley, B64 5JY
About
Whiston Industries Limited, a highly experienced UK contract manufacturer based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands since 1963, specializes in the design, manufacture, and adaptation of high-quality tooling and metal pressings, offering a comprehensive service from component feasibility studies to complex die production. Leveraging large hydraulic presses and advanced manufacturing services including high-speed 5-axis CNC machining and laser cutting, they produce single parts up to 10,000 units for demanding sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defence, and medical. Their commitment to quality is evident through extensive inspection services using CMM and laser scanning, with a proven track record including tooling for Aston Martin and high-volume aluminium pressings for VW Group electric vehicles, differentiating them through their ability to handle complex, large-scale projects.
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Established in 1963 and based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands, Whiston Industries Limited is a highly experienced UK contract manufacturer specializing in the design, manufacture, and adaptation of high-quality tooling and metal pressings. With over six decades of expertise, the company offers a comprehensive service covering the entire press tool lifecycle, from initial component feasibility studies using advanced simulation software to the production of complex dies.
Whiston Industries possesses significant pressing capabilities, operating large hydraulic presses with substantial bed sizes, enabling the production of single parts up to 10,000 units. Their advanced manufacturing services include CNC machining with high-speed 5-axis capabilities and 5-axis laser cutting. The company serves a diverse range of demanding industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, marine, rail, medical, energy, and architecture, demonstrating their versatility and technical proficiency.
Quality assurance is paramount, with extensive inspection services utilizing Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and laser scanning, calibrated to high precision. Whiston Industries has a proven track record of delivering complex projects, including tooling for Aston Martin models and high-volume aluminium pressings for VW Group's electric vehicles, as well as large aluminium panels for solar energy systems. Through its sister company, Formtexx Limited, they also produce architectural facades, underscoring their ability to handle innovative and large-scale projects.
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CNC capability6
- Sub-process
- Milling, 5-axis
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope
- Named machine brands
- Yasda
- Tier-one builder presence
- Yes
- CAM software
- Tebis
- Aerospace-grade CAM
- Yes
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Advanced steels, Ultra high strength steels
- Industries served
- Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Rail, Medical, Energy
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Welding & fabrication3
- Welding materials
- Aluminium
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
- Fabrication sub-categories
- Sheet metal
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · 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)