During manufacturing, some materials might need to be involved in procedures that alter their grain structure. Heat treatments are a way of using controlled heating and cooling procedures to change metalโs physical properties and improve them to be used in a large range of industries. These heat treatments vary depending...
Dean Group are kicking 2020 off by refreshing our branding and marketing to maintain our growing position in the market. The current branding has been in place for 13 years, as it was first introduced in 2007. Over the years, the branding has been consistent and helped Dean Group embody...
At Dean Group, we understand the importance of customer service and of adding value to our clientsโ castings, be it through heat treatments, machining, assembly and surface treatments. Surface finishes and treatments are additional processes often used in die casting or in the investment casting process, although not all castings...
The military and defence sector is key for the UK. According to the Ministry of Defence, the priorities of the sector from 2015 to 2020 are to protect its people, project its global influence, promote its prosperity, transform the way they do business and support the delivery of Brexit. In...
Dean Group is looking ahead to what 2020 will bring and the future of manufacturing. Weโre also looking to the trends that will define the next decade in the industry. After all, manufacturing is one of the key industries in the world, as well as one of the most fast-paced,...
With so many metal casting processes used to produce parts and components for a variety of industries, it can be challenging to understand the differences between them. Dean Group specialises in investment casting, but this isnโt the only process we offer our clients โ die casting is also a key...
On 28 November 2019, Dean Group attended the Cast Metal Federation (CMF)โs annual awards night, a prestigious event that manufacturers across the country always look forward to. Dean Group were nominated for the Company Achievement Award 2019, CMFโs highest accolade and an award that recognises the โBest of Britishโ. We...
Manufacturing is crucial to the countryโs economy; however, there is no denying that it can also have a considerable carbon footprint. Due to environmental concerns, as well as due to pressure from consumers and other businesses, manufacturers are adopting increasingly more sustainable practices and processes. As an investment casting company,...
As a UK-based investment casting company, Dean Group believe in staying up to date with the latest news in the manufacturing industry, as well as with the latest information on the sectors we work with, such as UK military and defence. Recently, engineering firm Babcock has been in the news...
Materials are crucial when it comes to creating the precision investment castings for the military and defence sector, especially aluminium. The metal is a big component of alloys used in aircraft, electrical systems and navigation radars and, due to its lightweight properties, it allows for lighter craft and better fuel...
Before making a decision, ask yourself: Does the company have experience in your sector? Is the manufacturer capable of fulfilling your product requirements to your specifications? What really matters to you; is it price, quality, customer service? What are the companyโs values, and do they align with yours? Does the...
We have previously talked about the rise of a more sustainable aerospace sector and just how important it is to ensure that the industry continues to move towards greener technologies and practices. The UK government appears to agree. In fact, Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, said that โnew technologies, like electric...
