Engineering

Shape Machining offers comprehensive engineering services, specialising in fixture and tooling design tailored to the unique needs of each project.

With a team of skilled engineers, Shape provides innovative solutions for complex manufacturing challenges, ensuring precision and efficiency in the production process. Their expertise extends to designing custom fixtures and tooling that optimise machining, and manufacture workflows.

By utilising cutting-edge technologies and materials, Shape ensures that each design is highly durable, cost-effective, and adaptable to clients' specific requirements, whether in motorsport, aerospace, or other high-performance industries.

Process

From initial concept and design to final inspection and delivery, our engineering team manages the entire process. This ensures that every detail is meticulously executed, from material selection to final tolerances, guaranteeing top-tier results in every application.

How we work

Every step counts

Every project is unique - our process isn't.

Initiation
Working with our in-house engineers, determine spec and limits
Technical Drawings
Our process begins with the development of precise technical drawings, detailing the specifications, tolerances, and dimensions required.
CATIA
Our engineers create detailed 3D models of each component.
Robust 3D modelling and surface design capabilities allow for seamless integration of designs into 5-axis machining.
Refine intricate parts before machining, ensuring high precision and performance.
PolyWorks
Surface deviation analysis to dimension control, ensuring each part aligns with exact CAD models.
Handling complex 3D geometries and multi-piece inspections.
Fulcrum
Optimise workflows with real-time data,
ensuring that every aspect of our operation runs smoothly.
VERICUT
Advanced simulation, we can detect potential issues
Detect tool collisions or inefficient cutting — before they happen.
FARO
High-precision 3D measurement, scanning, and analysis.
Used for inspection, reverse engineering, and quality control.
Confirm deviations within tolerance.

Technical
Drawing

Testing for durability & usability to ensure it works for your use-case.

Reviewing materials for suitability.

Testing limits for every outcome.

Sent for review before taking it into 3D.

Each line, measurement, and detail builds upon the last, creating a complete and accurate foundation for the entire project.

Software

Visualising data — empowered by intelligent software.

Our team integrates software from start to finish.

Inspect

Inspection -

Surface analysis

Precise 3D inspections and detailed surface analysis, ensuring every part meets exact design specifications. It helps streamline quality control, reducing the time spent on inspections while maintaining top-tier accuracy.

CADs

Design, Programming -

Precision details

CATIA’s robust 3D modelling tools allow us to design, simulate, and program complex parts before machining. By modelling and programming directly within CATIA, every detail is accounted for from the initial design phase through to the final machining operations.

Management

Scheduling -

Automation

Real-time data management and automated scheduling help optimize production workflows, ensuring smoother operations, reduced lead times, and efficient resource allocation.

Simulation

Detection -

Collision detection

Simulate CNC machining operations to detect potential issues, preventing tool collisions and ensuring that every machining process runs with maximum efficiency and accuracy.

Production

From complex to manageable.