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Finecast Foundry Limited

Finecast Foundry is an innovative leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of high integrity lightweight cast machined finished components to the Aerospace and Defence industries.

Our advanced integrated manufacturing facility based in the United Kingdom supports a complete value added service guaranteeing finished product to the highest quality standards delivered to project lead times. Internal capabilities include for virtual MAGMA casting simulation, component FEA, additive rapid sand printing for ‘tool-less’ manufacture, advanced prototype and production foundry, digital radiography and computer tomography, laser CMM Scanning, CNC 5 axis machining and clean room assembly.

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Finecast Foundry Limited is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, and production of complex, high-integrity sand cast components. The company serves high-performance and safety-critical sectors including automotive, motorsport, aerospace, defence, and energy. Finecast offers a full-service solution from rapid prototyping to scheduled production volumes, utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D sand printing, virtual casting simulation, in-house metallurgical and non-destructive testing, and state-of-the-art CNC machining. Their materials expertise covers a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including aerospace-grade aluminium, stainless steels, and specialist irons.

The company was founded in 2002 by Chris Heatley, who continues to serve as CEO. Finecast operates from its manufacturing facility in Littlehampton, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The company is described as a family business with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer partnership, and it employs a team with deep industry experience. Finecast is recognized for its technical partnerships with leading research centers and universities, and its client list includes major OEMs such as Ford, Aston Martin, BAE Systems, and Porsche.

Recent news highlights include Finecast’s upcoming exhibition at DVD2024, where it will showcase advanced sand casting solutions for aerospace and defence, and the company’s achievement of JOSCAR supplier accreditation, affirming its commitment to quality and reliability in the defence and aerospace sectors. The company also engages in community and team-building activities, such as participating in the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge.

Address

Finecast Foundry Limted, Lineside Way, Lineside Industrial Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex, United Kingdom, BN17-7EH

Telephone

+44 (0)1903 716471

Website

https://www.finecast.co.uk

Membership Status Type

FAC Member

Keyword Tags

Casting, Machining, Assembly, Non Destructive Testing

Membership Number

942

Member Since

2024-05-17

Company Reg No

4528905

Approvals and Certifications

Finecast has the following industry approval:

- JOSCAR Supplier Accreditation

If no other specific industry approvals are mentioned, this is the key accreditation found on their website.

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Y

Cyber Essentials

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Y

Main Category

Casting

Skills

Defence Aerospace Systems

Key Capabilities

Castings

More Capabilities

Additive Manufacturing, Castings, Engineering, Tooling, Simulation, Machining

Main Contact

David Gratton
Managing Director
enquiries@finecast.co.uk

Sectors

Aerospace
Defence, Air Mobility

Approvals

Finecast has the following industry approval:

- JOSCAR Supplier Accreditation

If no other specific industry approvals are mentioned, this is the key accreditation found on their website.