The Ford Engineering Group
Ford is a trusted supplier of precision components for leading manufactures across many industries including aerospace, defence, astronautical, industrial, speciality automotive, and other high-tech industries.
Ford’s Products Include:
- Precision Machined Aerospace Components
- Laminated Shims
- Solid Shims
- Metal Gaskets
- Spacers & Washers
- Custom Threaded Bolts
We utilise a variety of manufacturing technologies to produce our products including pressing, forming, stamping, laser cutting, thread rolling, CNC turning, CNC milling and precision machining. We have developed and perfected a unique, cost-effective method of producing thin gauge shims ≤0.25mm with no burrs. (Learn about our Low Cost Tooling.) We perform many secondary processes in-house to maintain control over quality, cost and leadtime.
In addition to solid shims, Ford also specialises in the manufacture of adjustable / peelable laminated materials including: Easipeel©, Plasipeel© and Edgepeel©, from which laminated shims and laminated washers can be made In addition, our portfolio includes surface bonded and edge bonded washers, shims, spacers and other products – in both metallic and non-metallic materials – Ford’s laminated products offer a cost-effective solution to your shimming and space compensation needs.
Our engineers are available to help you design your next product in the proper configuration and material type to ensure that the component suits your application and mating surface requirements. Contact us for support.