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...
Dean Group has been supplying high-quality metal casting for many industries for decades. From oil and gas, rail, electronics, renewables and more - and we have just reached our 50-year landmark! Thatโs five decades of working with numerous industries across the UK and beyond. When reaching such a prestigious landmark...
At Dean Group, we staff an expert team working tirelessly to create the various castings and prototypes our clients need. Despite this constant dedication to producing the highest quality investment castings in the UK, we know the vital importance of taking some time off to enjoy ourselves and celebrate the...
The UK is struggling with many different challenges that are affecting the economy and the various industries that empower it. Following the struggles of the global pandemic, manufacturing has adapted to erratic lockdowns in China disrupting operations, Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine and most recently, the UKโs struggling economy. With one...
Since 1972, Dean Group has been a successful member of the UK manufacturing industry, creating high-quality castings from our foundry in Manchester and overseas. Our company's long history has had its trial and challenges, but we have always managed to achieve our goals and thrive as a company. We felt...
Forging is a manufacturing process that uses heat and pressure to manipulate a metalโs 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...
Many manufacturing processes have adopted the inclusion of digital elements. This rise of digital methods throughout manufacturing is part of a broader movement to create a more accurate, efficient and cost-effective approach that increases a company's competitiveness within its field. CNC machines and smart factories are excellent examples of how...
Precision Investment casting is a process that has been used for centuries to manufacture metal parts. Also known as lost wax casting, this cost-effective method allows the creation of intricately designed metal parts whilst maintaining excellent dimensional accuracy and surface finish. This has been a focus for our company and...
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...
