Threeway Pressings specialises in the design and manufacture of precision pressings in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Our aim is to meet the niche market for small scale, high volume press work with a capacity from 1½ tonnes to 150 tonnes, especially for automotive and domestic OEM's (Original Equipment Manufacturers). The company has a real edge in short lead times and fast turn-round, with a reliable, quality service which emphasises presentation and performance throughout.

We take pride in our reputation for being able to supply quality products for inclusion in many applications for a wide range of industries.

We Make:

Metal and Spring Pressings

At Threeway we manufacture an extensive range of pressings from a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. CS 70 spring steel is manipulated on our multi - form machinery producing a variety of spring pressings for all types of industries. Our machines are capable of forming metal up to 5 mm thick which can then be heat treated, painted or plated to enhance product durability and appearance.

Electrical Components

Amongst others, we manufacture an extensive range of :

Brass Tabs
6.3 Connectors
4.8 Connectors
Terminal Connectors
Brass and Nickel Splices
Contact Washers
Courtesy Switches
Socket Locators
Flat And Angled Terminals
Terminal Strips
Solder Tags
made from a range of materials which includes brass, nickel, phosphor bronze, copper, etc

Locks, Handles and Door Furniture

Threeway Pressings Ltd. manufacture an extensive range of pressed metal components for lock and window manufacturers. These parts are designed to be used in the following :-

UPVC Doors and Windows
Wooden Frames
Aluminium Windows and Doors
Louvre Windows
Many other similar applications
A variety of materials is utilised to combat all weather conditions. Many of our products are manufactured to European Fire and Safety standards, whilst retaining maximum strength and security.

Automotive Parts

Through building long term working partnerships with our customers, Threeway Pressings has demonstrated a clear understanding of first and second tier suppliers' requirements by providing a quality service that exceeds expectation.

Successful total project management has generated many opportunities to fulfil customers' requirements in the world's automotive trade i.e. :- Ford, Porsche, Maserati, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Vauxhall, Toyota, Volvo.

All automotive products are manufactured to QS9000 and ISO 9002/2000.

Coins and Gaming Tokens

Threeway Pressings have invested in high speed blanking presses which are ideally suited to the manufacture of tokens and coins in various types of metal. We can offer a service which includes SPC data sheets with each consignment if requested.

Bracketry

Threeway Pressings Ltd. run automatic and single action presses which have the capability to produce bracketry for :

The DIY trade
The Automotive Industry
Furniture Manufacturers
Safety Door Manufacturers
The Leisure Industry
Bed Manufacturers
Kitchen Manufacturers
Existing customers include many everyday household names.

We can produce parts in various types of metal, which may then go on to be surface finished to your specification and requirement.

Lighting and Heating Components

At Threeway Pressings Ltd. we specialise in the manufacture of spring clips, fasteners and bracketry to the world's lighting and heating companies. Many of our products are designed specifically to solve our customers' fastening, clipping, or hanging problems. Working alongside our customers, we have produced and patented many fastening devices providing competitive, labour saving sales advantages.

Our Capacities:

High-speed Raster &
Bihler Presses

Threeway Pressings specialise in the running of high speed Raster and Bihler power presses. We have a selection of presses from 20 tonnes up to 100 tonnes capable of speeds between 100 and 1100 strokes per minute. Each machine is fitted with either single or twin roll feeders, automatically supplying the tool with stock material up to 3 mm thick and 400 mm wide.

Single-operation Presses

The company has substantial facilities for producing most types of single operation presswork. We utilise 45 power presses from 6 tonnes up to 120 tonnes, with or without die-cushions.

Heenan & Froude Multi-slide Machines

We have extensive knowledge of piercing, bending, and forming a variety of materials on our automatic multi-form machines, Heenan S1½ and S¾. These machines are capable of producing parts that would not normally be able to be made on press tools due to the complexity of the component shape. Our production methods offer substantial cost savings, as the process removes the need for any additional operations.

Servo & Coil-fed Presses

Our presses are fitted with the latest servo driven coil feeders, These are capable of moving stock 400 mm wide x 3 mm thick with an accuracy of 0.l mm. The rolls can pitch in any increment from 0.5 mm up to 999 mm.

Insert & Overmoulding Presses

At Threeway Pressings we offer the facility to overmould plastic around metal. This process is undertaken in house, combining our metal pressing skills with insert moulding.

Press Brakes & Folding

We have various press brakes, both hydraulic and mechanical, from 35 tonnes to 100 tonnes, with a bed length of 4 metres. The hydraulic machines are predominantly used for forming metal sheet up to 2 mm thick, whilst the mechanical presses are available for piercing and forming work.

Fly & Hand Presses

Although a rapidly reducing facility in today's automated manufacturing company, Threeway Pressings Ltd. still retain a good selection of hand operated machines.

However, wherever possible we will endeavour to change old fashioned manufacturing methods into automatic production, thus retaining customers margins.

Our Services:

Quality

Threeway Pressings has held ISO 9002 for many years, and in December 2001 we acquired QS 9000, an internationally recognised quality standard designed specifically for the Automotive Industry. We offer a full P.P.A.P. submission if requested with all automotive projects. We hold Green status on all of our automotive customers' supplier performance reports, with a philosophy aimed at zero defects.

We can arrange for full SPC production data to accompany despatched products on request.

Tool Manufacture

Multi-stage progression and single-action tools producing top quality metal components are Threeway Pressings' speciality. Tools are designed and maintained in house by specialist toolmakers. Larger projects are undertaken by approved toolmakers ensuring that first class tools are completed on time to exacting standards, prolonging life and durability of the tool.

Product Design

We normally work from customers' drawings. However, we frequently advise on component designs and material selection to ensure that the part is suitable for the customer's application, whilst minimising tooling and production.

Threeway Pressings' expertise covers every aspect of design and production required for the manufacture of high quality pressings.

We can work from your component drawings, or we will develop your basic concepts into effective designs in our development department. We are able to work closely with you from the initial stages of new product development, to help you bring your ideas to the marketplace with speed, quality and cost-effectiveness.

Our design and tooling development engineer with the use of CAD/CAM, ensure cost effective tooling for progression power presses.

Tool Design

We have an in-depth knowledge of product design and press tooling. Our service includes advice on the most cost effective methods of manufacture. We build complex multi-stage progession tools as well as more conventional tools.

Whenever possible we involve our engineers at the start of the project costing stage. They can then assist in all technical aspects through to project completion.

Painting, Plating & Surface Treatments

We have an approved list of sub-contract surface treatment suppliers, all of which operate an ISO 9002 Quality System, and environmentally friendly working practices. Most of our sub-contract surface suppliers offer a 24-hour turnaround service.

Processes include :

Heat Treatment
Austempering
Case Hardening
All types of Zinc Plating
Bright Nickel Plating
Tin Plating
Powder Coatings - Colour matched to any specification
Electrocoat

A Range of Materials

At Threeway Pressings, we manufacture parts from a huge range of materials, including :

Mild Steel (CR1 to CR4)
Mild Steel (Pickled and Oiled)
Carbon Steel CS50 to CS70
Hot Rolled Steel
Nickel Coated Steel
Aluminium
Brass
Copper
Phosphor Bronze
Zintec
Beryllium Copper
Facilities exist to hold Kanban stocks of raw material and finished parts to alleviate supply chain disruption.

Rapid response

We respond to all enquiries immediately. Our aim is to give a prompt and efficient service. For simple tools, samples are normally available within 2 weeks. Complex multi-cavity tools may take a little longer, although if needed urgently, we will do our best to help you.

Delivery of parts is normally by our own transport, ensuring a prompt, friendly service. All major motorways are within easy access of our centrally located manufacturing base 

Our policy at Threeway Pressings has always been to work closely with you, the customer, to ensure our service fully meets your requirements. This has helped us establish our strong reputation for competitive tooling and component prices on medium to high volume work.

Threeway Pressings is situated very close to the centre of the City of Birmingham. Our location is ideally positioned at the hub of the national motorway network which enables us to give prompt and efficient service to all parts of the United Kingdom.

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