Service Type: Manufacture

In precision manufacturing, jigs and fixtures can increase accuracy and consistency during the manufacturing of parts. Whether it is a drilling jig to be set up as location guide or a cutting jig that allows the recreation of a trim line, Mould Ability is equipped to manufacture both jigs and fixtures to the highest accuracy.

Jigs and fixtures are unique to each part, tailored to exact requirements, they offer the precise manufacture of consistent parts repeatedly.

Enhancing your manufacturing process with jigs and fixtures holds many benefits. If you are looking to increase production and efficiency, while reducing operational faults, introducing jigs and fixtures could benefit you. Not only do they allow you to manufacture accurate parts with utmost precision time and time again, but they also play a significant role in waste reduction, having a positive environmental impact and consequently the profitability of your manufacturing processes.

If you are looking for a composite part that is both lightweight and strong and that also offers durability to the end user, our team of GRP laminators have the solution for you. With more than 40 years’ experience in composite manufacturing, we have manufactured a diverse range of products across the industries in which we work, all to the highest of standards.

We work directly with our customers to manufacture their products, from one-off, bespoke items to high-volume composite parts, we ensure that we consider all factors to determine the best manufacturing process each time. If you would like to discuss optimising your production, why not talk to us about our consultancy?

We have a strong customer base, but do not be surprised if you see us working with other GRP manufacturers. As a trusted partner, we are a leading tooling supplier.

Whether it is hand lay or using the RTM-light process, we guarantee a quality product that has been made with care and great attention to detail. With extensive experience working with licensing companies, including Entertainment One (eOne) and Nickelodeon, not only are we accustomed to working to high standards and producing quality products, but we are also experienced in adhering to precise specifications, repeatedly delivering quality down to the minutiae.

The clue is in the name, when it comes to tool and mould making, we have got you covered.

Our moulds are designed specifically for each individual part and will vary based on client requirements and the complexity, and material of the final item. Be it a one-piece open mould, split mould or even a closed mould tool, we produce practical tooling solutions that will allow you to reproduce accurate parts time after time.

You may not know the exact type of mould you require for your project, but we, as specialist mould and model makers, can offer advice on this. As manufacturers ourselves, we also have the first-hand experience of understanding the needs when it comes to the strength of the tool, the design of the multi-coloured gelcoat applications and the de-moulding of the final item.

Our moulds are used across a wide range of industries, from architectural cast stone, refractories to GRP mouldings. Our moulds promise durability and longevity in your production runs, whether it is a complicated automotive part with various under cuts or a simple polyurethane cab lining mould, we have got you covered.

Everything begins with a pattern; a vision brought to life from a 2D drawing or a 3D CAD model, pattern making plays an essential role in design and manufacturing. Mould Ability is home to a team of highly skilled, traditional engineering pattern makers, who with their analytical precision work to tight tolerances to manufacture quality patterns. Their meticulous approach is based on years of industry experience.

Our traditional, time-honoured skills complement the latest technology with our CAD/ CAM packages, namely Autodesk PowerMill and PowerShape, which provide maximum efficiency on our 5-axis CNC machine. This balanced blend, in which we respect tradition while embracing the future, allows us to offer excellence in pattern making services.

Our client-centric approach emphasises how we care about the service that we provide. We get to know the details of our clients’ projects to ensure that the patterns are diligently produced, regardless of how intricate they may be. Pattern making is truly the ultimate craftsmanship, in which we take great pride. Mould Ability is a first-choice destination for all pattern making needs and we guarantee that every detail, down to the quality of the surface finish, be it high-gloss or a specialist textured finish, will be carried out with precision.