A High-resistance, Hard Wearing Specification for a New Overseas Recycling Project
With many of our clients now looking at recycling initiatives, we were excited to spec some of our hard grade steels for a project that needed a high level of wear resistance and toughness for a range of cutting and shredding processes.
Flexible Contractual Agreement Enables Short Lead Time Availability
In order to facilitate a hydraulic equipment project by one of our clients, we were approached by them to explore the supply of raw steel materials on short lead times of no greater than a week.
Supporting The Construction Industry With High-Performance Design
Whether it’s a bridge or an airport, a civil engineering or an architectural project, Hillfoot can support your supply chain by offering quality products, complemented by a bespoke stocking agreement.
Hillfoot Technical Innovation: Bespoke Forged and Machined Parts for Key OEMs
Hillfoot demonstrated our ability to drive operational efficiencies through innovative design by developing a new way to produce and supply parts forged to nett shapes.
Engineering Steel Supply for the UK Defence Sector
Hillfoot’s long-established relationships with customers in the defence industry has enabled us to understand the complexity of the sector’s requirements and processes.
Cost Savings Delivered for High-Volume Manufacturer
The Hillfoot commercial and technical teams combined to identify cost-saving opportunities in high-volume manufacturing plants, which delivered improved output and reduced tooling costs.
The Benefits of Dedicated or Consignment Stocks
Dedicated / consignment stocks are one of the tools Hillfoot use to help manufacturers improve reliability in their supply chain and simplify the process of ensuring the specialist steel grades they need are available when they require them.
Metallurgical Re-engineering Delivers Cost Reduction on Engine Component
The Hillfoot technical team demonstrated their expertise in the motorsport field by delivering a significant cost saving on the production of a key engine component.
Forged Wheels and Axles Supplied in Modified Hardened Alloy for Defence Sector
Our client, a major name within the defence sector, required a large quantity of forged wheels and axles supplied in a highly modified hardened alloy material.
Refined Engineering in Motorsport Demands Superior Steel Grades
Not surprisingly, the motorsports sector demands specialist steel grades that can meet the very specific challenges of this high performance sport. When every thousandth of a second counts, and there is no margin for error, sourcing the right steel grade is critical.
Steel Grade Selection for Aviation Industry
How we identified cost reductions in raw materials without compromising design specifications such as superior cleanliness and fatigue resistance.
Metals for Specialist Defence Component Design and Manufacture
We were approached to supply a number of metals for specialist component design and manufacture for a company specialising in high performance suspense systems for armoured and military vehicles.