Prototyping in manufacturing is vital in many areas, such as product and machine development. It enables designers to create physical, functional versions of their vision and accurately develop and refine it. In addition, this beneficial approach reveals unexpected problems and allows the designer to respond to them, substantially reducing development...
Architecture has used metal casting for centuries to create intricate but practical building components. From the ornate detailing on historic buildings to the sleek modern designs of today, metal casting is a valuable architectural technique. At Dean Group, we actively work with the architecture sector to create high-quality building castings...
Many manufacturing methods are employed to create the needed components for applications, but few of these processes are as popular as investment casting. At Dean Group, we pride ourselves on the reliable quality of our investment casting services and explore new innovative additions to make our methods superior at our...
Designing any components, products, or parts is an involved process that demands review steps where you assess whether your design is working. Committing to a design without testing it will often result in significantly increased expenses as unexpected flaws may require you to return to the drawing board. Without rapid...
The skills and labour shortage in the manufacturing industry is a persistent concern that facility managers have been working against for many years. Fortunately, one promising solution is the increased number of successful apprenticeship schemes nationwide. The manufacturing industry has many different entrances, with an abundance of roles available for...
Metal casting is a broad field of industrial manufacturing. It creates metal parts out of liquid metal through various manufacturing methods in its broadest sense. As a UK-based foundry, we have decades of experience producing castings, including the ever-popular investment casting method. What Is Investment Casting? Investment casting is the...
Forging is a manufacturing process that uses heat and pressure to manipulate a metal’s form into new dimensions. Dean Group focuses on perfecting our investment casting methods, but thanks to our reliable international connections, we can supply high-quality forged items to meet our client's needs. Forging Processes Many tools are...
Engineers are the lifeblood of many industries internationally. As a result, engineering maintains our modern way of life, and the engineers within it develop and improve our lives in extraordinary ways. The vital role of engineers cannot be understated, but despite their importance to many industries, there are positions left...
Creating machinery components in the modern era is a complex process that demands high quality and accuracy to ensure that a company's investment is not lost. This required fidelity is not limited to the final components or the eventual application they need. Required industrial equipment for the continued creation of...
At Dean Group, we are constantly searching for new ways to improve our already successful working processes and find ways to achieve superior quality with shorter turnaround for our clients. Before the superior 3D CAD (computer-aided design) choice was developed, engineers were limited to creating 2D images ahead of physical...
Known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and its lightweight, corrosion resistance and ease of machining properties, aluminium is the material of choice for castings in many industries. It can be strengthened easily, offers good fluidity and can be used in complex part designs. However, one of the things that sometimes...
Qualifying as an engineer isn’t a one-route-only journey; there are several ways of beginning your career in engineering, including studying, hands-on experience, or a combination of both. If you’re considering a career in this industry, you might be wondering which route into engineering you can take and what the factors...
