Stud Welding in Action
We have already won work at Chartway which requires the use of the new stud welder we have recently purchased. Working in collaboration with a local college (Dudley Institute of…
EU Regulations on Lead Content
Focus on Reducing Lead Content With the latest EU and REACH legislations, Lead has been added to the SVHC list (substances of very high concern) which limits the amount of…
Stud Welding – Investment at Chartway
We have expanded our welding capabilities with the purchase of a stud welding machine; so we can now offer stud welding as an additional service. Find out more on the…
Rising Global Prices of Brass and Copper
Increasing industrial demand for metals have triggered a price inflation that, unfortunately, shows no signs of halting anytime soon. This is most apparent in the growth in sales of copper…
Our Standard Lead Times
Lead times vary on the type of component being manufactured and we will confirm the lead time on a part-by-part basis when submitting our quotation. For a rough guideline, please…
Tooling Costs – Why am I being charged for tooling?
If you have already enquired with us in the past; you may have noticed that some items we quote include a one-off tooling charge. We try to keep costs to…
In-house Assemblies – Saving your time
Taking on your in-house assembly work We not only make component parts; we can also offer fabrication and assembly services to provide a one-stop solution. We may already make screws;…
Buying in Bulk – Saving You Money
We all know that bulk buying from a local wholesaler would save us money on our shopping bills; and the same can also be achieved in manufacturing. Due to the…
First-offs or Samples – Which Route Should You Take?
We understand; especially if you are a new customer, that you want to see that your components will be made correctly, so we can support you with offering samples. However;…
Reducing Cycle Times – Saving Time & Money!
As a manufacturer and supply chain solution provider, we are always under pressure to meet tight lead times and increase the speed of our manufacturing operations. Where it doesn’t impact…