Paul Fabrications Ltd produces precision manufactured complex sheet metal and machined components for the Nuclear refuelling industry. Over the years, our team has developed a proven reputation for consistently exceeding customers’ expectations on quality and on-time delivery.
Nuclear Manufacturing
With over 50 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry, Paul Fabrications Ltd has all of the attributes required to make Safety Critical products. We offer advanced manufacturing and engineering expertise for a wide variety of metal alloy parts and assemblies. Within our dedicated Nuclear manufacturing facility we can offer:
- 6 Axis CO2 Laser Cutting (Nitrogen and Argon)
- 5 Axis CNC machining
- Hot and cold press forming: die quenching, stretch forming, blanking and deep drawing
- High- and low- temperature heat treatment utilizing air furnaces
- Quality assurance: x-ray, dye penetrant inspection, CMM inspection and FAI
- Fusion resistance welding
- Hot and cold acid descaling: painting, priming, and stoving
- Sheet metal manipulation
- BS EN9001 registered
- Advanced Gas Cooled Reactor (FEMCS)
Within the total Paul Fabrications facility we can offer a wide range of additional manufacturing options accredited to both AS9100 Rev C and ISO14001, with numerous NADCAP accreditations.
Materials
We use a large array of materials ranging from Titanium, Stainless, Jethete, Nimonics Superalloys, amongst others.
- Titanium
- Stainless
- Jethete
- Nimonics
- Superalloys
Processes
Specialists in cutting, manipulating, forming, joining, machining and assembling on a wide range of materials
6 & 5 Axis CO2 Laser Cutting
- High pressure clean cutting (Nitrogen and Argon)
Hot & Cold Press Forming
- Die quenching, precision cold pressing, stretch forming, conventional forming, blanking and deep drawing.
Metal Fabrication
- Rolling, Forming, Full Drill/Rivet/insert Assembly, bonding, caulking & wet assembly
Machining
- CNC Lathes, Turning, Milling, 3,4,& 5 Axis Machining Centers
Welding
- TIG, Auto Circumferential, Spot, Stitch, Seam, Projection
Heat Treatment
- Calibrated furnaces up to 1,100 C
Finishing
- Acid Cleaning, Blasting, Polishing, Painting
Quality
- X-Ray, Dye Penetrant, CMM, SPC, Visual
Engineering
- Design & Development Support on CAD/CAM
Equipment
Our equipment is under constant review and our efforts never end to procure the best manufacturing equipment for our customers.
Laser Capabilities
- Laserdyne Fibre 795XL Hole Drilling, Cutting, Welding
- Trumph Argon & Nitrogen
Hot & Cold Press Forming
- Double action,Stretch & Drop Hammer
- Pressbrakes
Machining
- 3,4,& 5 Axis Milling and Turning
- CNC, NC & manual Surface and cylindrical Grinding
Welding
- Auto Circumferential
- Spot, Seam, Projection
Heat Treatment
- Furnaces
Finishing
- Chemical Cleaning
- Spray Painting
Quality
- Digital X-Ray
- CMM,Vision & Faro Arm
- Vibro,chemical & inject marking
Laserdyne 795 Fibre Laser and OGP 1500 Vision Inspection
Products
Nuclear
- Machined Brace for Fuel Element
- Fabricated Brace for Fuel Element
Aerostructures
- Drain Mast
- Panels
- Air Inlets
- Firewalls
Aero Engines
- Lockplates & End Connectors
- Seals
- Attenuators
- Struts
- Ducts
- Heatshields
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Machined and Fabricated Braces for Fuel Elements -
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Air Inlet Duct Assembly -
Bracket & Duct Kit (Compressor) -
Bypass Duct Access Panels & Stiffener -
Drains Mast Assembly -
Fairing Assembly -
Helicopter Engine Air Intake Fairings & Firewall -
IDG Cooler Outlet Duct -
IP Compressor Bracket -
Lockplates and End Connectors -
Turbine Case Cooling Valve - Body Assembly
