Pressing
G & A Precision Engineering provides precision pressing and brake press services within an AS9100-certified environment, delivering accurate, fully traceable formed components for a wide range of engineering applications. Our forming capability supports everything from prototype development through to small batch production, ensuring consistent and repeatable results.
We provide high-quality pressing and brake press services for industrial, manufacturing, aerospace and precision engineering applications.
Operating within an AS9100 quality-managed environment, our forming processes are carried out with strict attention to material traceability, process control and inspection, ensuring reliable and consistent component quality.
Using precision brake press equipment, we form sheet metal into accurate angles, profiles and complex shapes, supporting efficient production and high-quality downstream assembly.
From one-off components to batch production, our pressing capability delivers controlled, repeatable forming across a wide range of materials and specifications.
Sheet metal forming
Brake press bending
Component profiling
Our pressing and brake press services in the UK support a wide range of engineering applications, from simple bends to complex formed components used in fabricated assemblies. We combine precise forming capability with strict quality control to ensure repeatable, high-quality results across all projects.
Working within an AS9100-certified environment, we maintain full material traceability, documented procedures and inspection processes, making us a trusted partner for aerospace, defence and advanced engineering industries.
What is brake press forming?
Brake press forming is a precision manufacturing process used to bend and shape sheet metal into defined angles and profiles using controlled force.
This process is essential for producing components that require accurate geometry, structural integrity and consistency across production runs.
Operating within our AS9100 quality system, all forming processes are carefully controlled to ensure repeatability, dimensional accuracy and consistent results.
Typical pressing & forming applications
- Formed brackets and panels
- Enclosures and housings
- Structural components
- Fabrication sub-assemblies
- Components prepared for welding or assembly
- Sheet metal profiles for engineering applications
Brake press forming provides accurate, repeatable shaping of sheet metal, making it a key process within fabrication and manufacturing workflows.
Materials we form
Zintec steel
Precision-engineered zintec steel components manufactured for durable, corrosion-resistant and high-quality industrial engineering applications nationwide….
Stainless steel
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel components engineered for hygienic, durable and high-performance applications across demanding sectors….
Mild steel
Versatile mild steel components manufactured for durable structural applications and demanding industrial engineering environments….
Machined components
High-precision machined components produced for complex engineering projects requiring accuracy, consistency and reliable performance….
Copper
Precision-engineered copper components manufactured for conductive, durable and high-performance engineering applications across multiple sectors….
Control panels
Designed for industrial environments, our precision-engineered control panels combine durability, accuracy and fabrication quality….
Aluminium
Lightweight aluminium components manufactured for precision, durability and performance across demanding industrial engineering applications….
Our forming capability supports a wide range of engineering materials commonly used in industrial, aerospace and defence applications. Materials are processed using controlled forming techniques to maintain structural integrity and dimensional accuracy.
Our pressing services operate within an AS9100-certified quality management system, ensuring full control, traceability and consistency across every stage of production.
Brake press capability
Our brake press equipment enables accurate and efficient forming of sheet metal components to required specifications.
Key capabilities
- Brake pressing up to 2.5 metres
- Forming capacity up to 100 tonnes
- Accurate angle forming and bending
- Repeatable production for batch work
- Capability for simple to complex profiles
This provides a reliable and efficient solution for producing formed components with tight tolerances and consistent quality.
Integrated fabrication & engineering
Our pressing services are fully integrated with our wider engineering capabilities, including:
- Guillotine cutting
- CNC laser cutting
- TIG, MIG and Arc welding
- Machining
- Metal spinning via Metspin Limited
This allows us to support complete manufacturing workflows from:
Raw material → Cutting → Forming → Fabrication → Finished component
Reducing lead times and improving overall project efficiency.
Submit a drawing for forming feasibility review
If you have a component drawing, fabrication design or concept, our engineering team can review it and advise on the most suitable welding approach. We regularly support customers at the design and feasibility stage, helping to identify the best manufacturing and welding methods before production begins. Simply send us your drawing or CAD file and our team will review the project and provide feedback.
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