EDM designs, tools and manufactures composite components and assemblies for aerospace and other similar sectors requiring high product quality. We work from prototype development through to production supported with in-house tooling, machining and AS9100D / ISO9100-2015 quality control.
· Quality:AS9100D and ISO 9001 across composites, machining and mechanical assembly. JOSCAR Registered and Cyber Essentials Plus. MOD site audited.
· Integrated one stop capability: Design, stress analysis, precision tooling, 5-axis complex composite machining, mechanical assembly and in-service support.
· Scale and capacity: 140,000 sq ft facility in Greater Manchester with ~160 staff and excellent transport links.
· Composites: Epoxy pre-preg tooling and parts in carbon, glass, Kevlar and hybrid laminates (including carbon-Kevlar), plus copper-infused lightning-strike panels. Honeycomb and solid-core sandwich construction.
· GRP: Patterns, tooling and components using polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy systems with cores and fabrics.
· Both in an out of Autoclave Production:
· Digitally controlled autoclave with real-time data logging and historical recall. Up to 250 °C and 100 psi; 1.7 m Ø × 4.5 m long internal envelope.
· Tooling: In-house design and manufacture of composite and GRP tools for accurate, repeatable lay-ups.
· Dust controlled lay-up areas.
· CNC: 5-axis milling/turning for metallic and non-metallic components, integrated with composite workflows. Belotti FLU 2617 with a 2m x 2m bed.
· Mechanical & systems integration: Complex mechanical assemblies with electrical systems where required.
· Standards: AS9100 Rev D / ISO 9001-2015
· Customer approvals: UK MOD, among others.
· Security & compliance: MOD audited; Cyber Essentials Plus; JOSCAR registered
Requirements & concept: Translate scope/TNA into concept (SolidWorks®), materials and safety/regulatory factors.
Design reviews: PDR/CDR.
Manufacture & verification: Controlled cure, CNC finishing, assembly and test. FAT/SAT with certificates of conformity.
Support: Training, maintenance and in-service upgrades; consistently rated “Excellent”.
· Composite components and sub-assemblies.
· Pre-preg Carbon Fibre and GRP tooling.
· Honeycomb sandwich panels, lightning-strike-protected panels.
· Composite-metal hybrid assemblies incorporating latching mechanisms.
EDM designs and manufactures bespoke, high-performance training simulators for the civil aviation, defence, and rail sectors.
Our solutions range from full-scale cabin crew trainers and maintenance rigs to fire & smoke devices and advanced rail simulators, all built for realism, safety, and durability.
Trusted by organisations worldwide, we deliver training technology that prepares people for real-world performance.
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