Hydram works closely with associate sheet metal companies within the Dynamic Metals Group accessing knowledge and expertise across a wide range of industrial sectors. Dynamic is a privately-owned business with its main headquarters in Michigan USA, comprising of a group of companies based in the US mid-west and the UK, having an established reputation specialising in supplying precision metal components for the aerospace, defence, automotive and rail sectors.
From very small stamped precision spherical washers for high-pressure hydraulic applications to very large transition duct components to support power generation, the variety of products produced by the group is impressive.
Dynamic group companies manufacture metal products such as mechanical components for all types of specialty transportation equipment including heavy-duty structural fabrications for large earth-moving equipment, steel products for agricultural equipment, off-road equipment, and other heavy duty applications, through to interior trim fabrications finished to the highest standard.
Established in 1977 and employing over 250 people in its 135,000 square foot facility, Hydram Sheet Metalwork is one of the largest sheet metal fabrication companies in Europe. It offers the full range of subcontract engineering services including laser cutting, CNC punching, panel bending and folding, tube laser cutting and tube bending, metal fabrication and welding, powder coating, wet painting and assembly from its site in Chilton, County Durham, UK.
Hydram Sheet Metalwork supplies metal products, components and precision sheet metal fabrications to market leading companies in industries such as railway, public transport, lighting, furniture, earth-moving machinery/off-highway vehicles and white goods. The company is committed to providing outstanding manufacturing services working closely with customers to establish long-term partnerships.
As one of the UK’s largest sheet metal companies, Hydram owns three Bystronic laser cutting machines and two Trumpf punching machines all of them complete with tower storage and full automation. The existing plant list also includes a total of fourteen multi-axis pressbrakes, three robotic welding cells, a tube-cutting laser, four powder coating lines and much more. With automated processes and extensive ISO accreditation, Hydram is positioned as a leading precision fabrication company within the UK subcontract metalwork market. See the capacity list here.
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Dynamic Aerospace Fabrications Ltd began trading in June 2019, the former aerospace division of Paul Fabrications, based near Derby, UK. With origins going back to 1937 and employing over 100 people in its 45,000 square foot facility, Dynamic Aerospace Fabrications is one of the UK’s finest precision machined fabrication companies. It offers the full range of subcontract engineering technologies including 6-axis laser cutting, 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, hot and cold forming, resistance and fusion welding, and heat treatment from its site in Castle Donington, near Derby.
Dynamic Aerospace Fabrications supplies complex, high-precision fabricated and machined metal parts and assemblies to market leading companies in the aerospace industry. The company is committed to providing outstanding quality and service working closely with customers to establish long-term partnerships.
Located in Elkhart, Indiana, Dynamic Metals, LLC is known for its expertise in complex shapes and tight tolerances. Possessing an impressive set of custom metal forming capabilities and utilising a wide range of innovative techniques, the company consistently strives to exceed the requirements set by its customers. Today, as part of a worldwide affiliation of roll-forming companies, it continues to expand on its tradition of excellence.
Dynamic Metals has built a reputation for supplying complex fully painted and assembled metal fabrications to the US defence market and US transportation sector, utilising its laser cutting and robotic welding cells, and specialising in the use of armour plate and machined thick gauge aluminium sheet and extrusion. In addition Dynamic Metals has built a reputation for innovative “Design to Build” window and door solutions, particularly for use in the rail sector. The extensive engineering department can modify existing products or design entirely new products based on customer specifications.
Located in Dayton, Ohio, Gem City Metal Technologies is recognised as a leader in close tolerance hand spinning. As a premier metal forming company, Gem City has expanded its capabilities to also include automatic and CNC metal spinning, laser cutting, high pressure hydroforming, and metal stamping and punching. The company’s in-house tool & die design and build capabilities reduce lead times and alter tooling as required for exceptional service and JIT shipments.
Gem City Metal Technologies has built a reputation for supplying components to the aerospace structures industry, utilising its expertise in hand and CNC metal spinning, for use in prop, turbo-prop and jet engine structures in both civilian and military aircraft. In addition Gem City Metal Technologies has built a reputation for high pressure hydroforming with application in many industry sectors. The extensive engineering department can modify existing products or design entirely new products based on customer requirements.
Dexter Stamping in Jackson, Michigan have been supplying complex, tightly-toleranced stampings to the automotive sector since 1955. As a Tier II and III manufacturer, Dexter supplies over 50 million parts annually, to more than 30 global locations. The knowledge and expertise gained by meeting and exceeding the stringent demands of the automotive industry is applicable beyond cars and trucks and Dexter can provide parts for any industry requiring large volumes of tightly-toleranced, safety-critical, complex stampings and assemblies.
Dexter Stamping Company has built a reputation on quality and service supplying parts to the automotive industry for over 60 years. The knowledge and expertise is transferable to other sectors including military, mass transit, electrical appliances, furniture, aerospace and more. Dexter Stamping Company supplies any industry requiring large volumes of tightly-toleranced, safety-critical, complex presswork and assemblies.
