At Oldham Engineering, we understand that aerospace manufacturing demands nothing short of absolute precision. In the high-stakes world of aircraft and spacecraft construction, even minimal deviation can lead to major consequences.
That is why, at the heart of our capabilities, we specialise in developing state-of-the-art aerospace jigs and fixtures that deliver the repeatability, accuracy and reliability required by leading OEMs and subcontractors across the sector.
Meeting the Rigour of Aerospace Standards
Our team works closely with clients to design and manufacture bespoke jigs and fixtures tailored to their specific assemblies; whether for airframe structures, composite panels, engine components or subsystems. From the initial concept stage through to full turnkey delivery, we combine our in-house expertise in CAD/CAM with precision machining, fabrication and final assembly. Our objective is simple: to produce tooling that not only meets tight tolerances but also integrates seamlessly into a customer’s production flow.
In such exacting work, material selection, welding quality, thermal stability and resistance to wear are all critical. Because we are certified to ISO 9001:2015, AWS D1.1, NORSOK and related standards, we maintain a rigorous quality culture across tooling projects: routinely supporting sectors with the highest quality demands, including nuclear, defence and aerospace. That cross-sector experience helps to raise the bar for every jig and fixture we produce.
From Concept to Commissioning
When a customer engages us to deliver aerospace jigs and fixtures, the collaboration typically begins with detailed engineering analysis and configuration studies. We assess the functional requirements, the loads, the repeatability demands and how the jig must interface with the components and the rest of the assembly line. We then propose a design, validate it via simulation (where required) and proceed to manufacture.
All machining, whether heavy or light, is conducted in our 150,000-sq ft facility using modern CNC systems and skilled operators. Fabrication of frames, sub-assemblies and welded components is executed to high integrity standards, under full documentation and traceability. When the tooling is complete, we carry out inspection, trial assembly and testing prior to handover to the customer.
As December approaches and the year draws to a close, we reflect on our commitment to serving the aerospace sector with tooling that raises production quality while controlling costs. If you are seeking a partner who can deliver aerospace jigs and fixtures with engineering rigour, seamless integration and ongoing support, we’re ready for the challenge.