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...
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...
If your business requires castings for high-temperature environments, you must consider the best metals for the applications. Some metals have higher melting points than others, and components and heavy equipment often see a lot of heat. In addition, you don’t want to find that your casting has warped or changed...
Last month we launched our brand new 3D printing room in our Manchester based casting foundry, allowing us to create prototypes through 3D printing technology, something which will benefit our processes and customers. Our Investment in 3D Printing Technology The 3D printing room has been part of a £200,000 investment...
At Dean Group, we’re proud of our investment to help people get into a role they love and develop their careers further. The UK manufacturing industry sits in the midst of one of the most significant skills gaps it has ever seen. 85% of businesses were seeing the strain of...
There are challenges in every industry sector, but with the aerospace industry having a more prominent international footprint than any other sector, it is understandable that it is facing a multifaceted and complex future. From some points of view, the skies may seem encouraging. We have seen high demand for...
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...
Never before have people been so in touch with how illness, viruses and diseases spread. Covid-19 made people re-evaluate how long they washed their hands for, how far a safe distance was to stand from someone and how often we should clean surfaces that are frequently touched. With that came...
