CAPABILITIES
Fabrication
Engineered Strength. Fabricated With Precision
We deliver engineered fabrication solutions for demanding applications where structural integrity, accuracy and repeatability are critical.
Fabrication
Fabrication Engineered For Performance
From lightweight precision assemblies to multi-tonne structures, our fabrication specialists combine technical skill, welding expertise and disciplined process control to deliver parts that meet tight tolerances and functional performance requirements.
Accredited to EN 1090-1 EXC2, with welders certified to EN 9606-1/2 and ISO 3834-3, we produce high-integrity welds with proven repeatability. Continuous investment in tooling, training and digital verification ensures we support complex fabrication programmes with confidence, capability and precision.
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How We Do It
How We Deliver Fabrication Quality
BCW’s fabrication process blends skilled craftsmanship with advanced machining, digital verification and structured quality control to produce robust, repeatable structures.
Working directly from customer CAD data, we manage fabrication, welding, machining and inspection in one controlled workflow, ensuring dimensional accuracy, weld integrity and functional performance.
Our vertically integrated model gives customers a single accountable partner for fabrication, treatments and assembly, reducing programme risk, improving supply-chain control and accelerating end-to-end delivery.
Material Expertise
Our fabrication and welding teams are qualified across mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and Invar, enabling us to support structures requiring strength, stability, heat resistance or lightweight performance.
Each material group is managed under certified welding procedures, ensuring consistency and mechanical integrity across all assemblies. This broad material capability allows BCW to support diverse sectors, from automotive and aerospace to defence and industrial applications, delivering engineered solutions tailored to demanding operational environments.
Core Fabrication Processes
BCW delivers complete fabrication capability through controlled cutting, forming, machining and welding processes that ensure accuracy, repeatability and structural integrity. Each step is managed within a disciplined manufacturing environment, enabling consistent performance across every fabricated structure.
Process List
- Cutting: Precision cutting using laser cutting and sawing, waterjet and plasma profiling
- Forming: Rolling, pressing and stamping to achieve accurate radii, angles and geometry
- Machining: Milling, drilling and turning to refine interfaces and tolerances after fabrication
- Welding & Joining: MIG welding, TIG welding, brazing and mechanical fastening to create complex welded assemblies
Fabricated Products and Applications
Every product is built using controlled processes to ensure durability, accuracy and long-term performance.
Our capability includes:
- Assembly Fixtures: Precision-built for repeatable production
- Mould Tools: Robust tooling for forming and composite applications
- Checking Fixtures: Dimensional verification for accuracy and compliance
- Welding Fixtures: Engineered jigs for consistent welded assembly
- Ground Support Equipment: Load-bearing aerospace and industrial structure
- Lifting Frames & Transport Trollies: Certified handling solutions
- Marine Cradles: Corrosion-resistant support structures
- Heat Treatment Fixtures: High-temperature processing fixtures
Why Choose BCW for Fabrication
Skilled Coded Welders
Qualified to EN 9606 and EN 1090-1, ensuring consistent structural integrity across all material groups.
Engineering-Led Collaboration
We help refine designs, reduce cost and optimise manufacturability.
Seamless Vertical Integration
Fabrication, machining, treatments and assembly delivered as one accountable process.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Certified welding, controlled work environments and complete documentation.
Capability for High-Value, Complex Builds
From small precision parts to multi-tonne structures.
Reliable Delivery & Programme Performance
Lean workflows and experienced programme teams ensuring on-time, to-spec delivery.
Digital Verification & Documentation
Laser tracking, weld mapping and full ERP-linked traceability.
VerSATILE engineering services
Industries We Support
BCW’s precision manufacturing expertise supports OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across:
Aerospace
Automotive
Defence
Off Highway
Power Generation
Rail
Advanced Engineering Solutions
Facility
Our Precision Components Manufacturing operations span BCW’s Burnley and Wellingborough facilities, with over 300,000 sq. ft. of production space dedicated to CNC machining, automation, and precision inspection.
Each site operates under a unified quality system, ensuring repeatable standards across all programmes.
Key facility highlights include:
- Over 90 CNC machining centres, including multi-axis vertical and horizontal platforms
- Automated machining cells for high-volume continuous production
- Dedicated sliding head cell for small, complex parts
- Large component machining area with high-torque horizontal spindles
- Advanced metrology suite featuring CMM, FARO, laser trackers, and surface finish testing
“We have worked with BCW for over a decade, and their commitment to quality, precision, and reliability has consistently exceeded our expectations.
The defence sector demands nothing less than excellence, and BCW has proven to be a trusted partner by delivering high-quality parts on time, every time. Their engineering expertise and unwavering focus on standards give us the confidence that our systems are built on trust and durability.”
John Loughrie
Director of Innovation BAE Systems
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Whether you’re developing new technology, scaling production, or strengthening your supply chain, BCW’s vertically integrated approach delivers precision, performance, and partnership at every stage.
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