With the effects of both COVID and Brexit, supporting UK businesses is crucial for the economy. Choosing UK manufacturing also offers many advantages to companies, which we’re highlighting in this article. Both events showed the need for manufacturing to return to the UK, be it so that companies can avoid...
At Dean Group, we supply you with components in cast form or as fully finished parts, which includes adding a surface finish to the product. We provide a wide range of treatments that include plating, polishing and anodising, and which are designed to improve the part. Take a look at...
Metals are crucially important to many different industries. Manufacturers use a variety of metals as raw materials for their products, and they take care choosing the right ones for the job. No two metals are the same; they all have varying properties that make them better suited to specific industries....
Simulation software is a crucial tool in manufacturing, and this is especially true for investment casting. At Dean Group, we make use of bespoke software made for industrial castings. This ensures your parts and components are designed and manufactured to your exact specifications, as it highlights any issues by simulating...
Quality is one of the most important factors when creating castings. Without a focus on quality, the parts and components manufactured may end up with defects and, therefore, unable to perform optimally, which can have serious safety concerns. And it isn’t just the integrity of the casting that’s at stake;...
Choosing the right investment casting materials is a necessary step in the process because every metal or alloy offers different properties. Depending on the application of the casting – or the environment it will be used in – you may need a material that is strong, conductive or resistant to...
Aluminium is a very important metal in manufacturing and is, therefore, widely used in a vast number of sectors across the world. This material is also crucial in investment casting and, at Dean Group, we’re no strangers to its fantastic properties. In fact, we have developed our very own aluminium...
The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 under a withdrawal agreement covering areas like trade, social security, the level playing field, UK participation in EU programmes, internal security and transport. However, not everyone is one hundred per cent sure about the new partnership. Some UK manufacturers are happy...
Reskilling the manufacturing industry is now more important than ever. While manufacturing was already suffering from a skills gap, the COVID-19 pandemic really accentuated the issue. To bridge this gap and ensure the modern workforce can answer the challenges of the sector, it’s crucial that businesses reskill their employees to...
Stainless steel is one of the most versatile and popular materials in the manufacturing industry, including castings. This material is used in a great deal of industries and markets, including aerospace and renewables. We use this alloy at Dean Group extensively, so don’t hesitate to talk to us if you’d...
Checking physical equipment during a quieter period or during downtime is crucial to prevent future disruption to operations. Even if you’re busy, you should still carry out maintenance, especially if your equipment has seen a lot of use recently. It can be difficult to keep up a regular maintenance schedule...
Big Data is part of the Industry 4.0, also called the 4th Industrial Revolution, and is a key element in UK manufacturing. In order for businesses to grow, they must invest in Big Data analytics, as this is already changing the face of the sector. As an investment casting company,...
