
Dawson Shanahan's precision cold forming, CNC machining and assembly manufacturing is housed in a purpose built freehold premises providing some 30,000 sq. ft. (2800 sq. metres) of factory and office space.
The modern manufacturing centre allows us to respond efficiently to the demands of small and large customers alike.
Production Control – Integrated computerised system, costing, order processing and production scheduling.
Engineering – Integrated computer 3D CAD/CAM system with DNC to shop floor, state of the art CNC machine ToolsAuto CAD and Solid works 2006
Fast prototype engineering
Over 60 years experience of innovative solutions.
Electronic File Transfer capability
Tool design and manufacture In-House
APQP (Advanced Product quality Planning)
FMEA and Control Plans
PPAP (Product Part Approval Process)
Capability studies on significant part characteristics
Real Time SPC
Gauge R&R studies
CNC and manual CMM co-ordinate measuring systems.
CNC contracer.
A range of conventional inspection equipment
Bar and chucker CNC Lathes size range 3mm/300mm Diameter
CNC Twin spindle powered tooling Lathes
CNC Pallet 4/5 axis Horizontal and Vertical Milling machines.
High speed 36,000 rpm machining centre with 4th axis capability.
High speed Multi-stage transfer cold heading
Impact Extrusion up to 500 Tonnes
Thread Rolling
Brazing/Annealing
Assembly
Heat Treatment including Annealing, Carburising and Gas Nitriding.
Plating finishes including Tin, Zinc, Nickel, Copper, Plastic Coatings, Anodising and Chromate Passivates.



