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Design and engineering team working with the latest software and 3D-printed model

One of our latest innovations, a robotic contour welder works on a die

Highly-skilled tooling technician producing a die

After heating, a billet is pre-formed prior to die forging

Shot blast facility

Removing components from a furnace ready for forging

Lubricating dies, in our 12,000-tonne hydraulic press, prior to forging

Master forgers work as a team with our 12,000 tonne press

A component after forging

Forging components using our 12,500 tonne Beche

Forging a plate in stages

Cold forging a component

Grinding and polishing a component prior to machining

State of the art water jet cutter increases the speed at which some components can move between the forging and machining stages

Onsite heat treatment facility

Two of our 5-axis machines in our extensive machining facility

A component which has just been machined

Examination with ultrasonic probes for internal integrity

Immersion testing

After immersion in a fluorescent dye, a component is inspected under ultraviolet light to assess the surface for imperfections.

Another of our recent investments is the latest Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) technology

Checking precision using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Checking precision using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Setting up a tensile test

Tensile testing

Image analysis suite with fully automated stage microscope and advanced image analysis software

Chemical analysis

Spray painting components

Applying rubber seals

Finished components read for delivery to one of our customers

Mettis’ assembly excellence officially recognised

We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded AS9100 accreditation for our assembly operations in advance of the official opening of our new UK factory, called MACH 1,…

Mettis to expand sustainable, energy-saving network

We’re delighted to have received a £100,000 grant from Worcestershire County Council Here2Help Business to expand the energy-saving capabilities of our innovative, combined heat and power plant. The plant, which…

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