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How Axiom Elevates Vacuum Forming Tool Production

Vacuum forming depends not only on process know-how and material choice, but also on the precision and consistency of tooling.
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When you only need 6 – Not 6 thousand

What do you do when you need a small number of truly bespoke parts?
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Axiom Invests in additional CNC Machinery

These investments allow us to increase throughput, improve lead times, and continue delivering the high-quality solutions our customers rely on.
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Team, Clay Pigeons & Great Company – Axiom’s Annual Summer Outing!

We swapped machinery for the countryside and laptops for shotguns, coming together for an incredible afternoon of clay pigeon shooting.
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What does design-led engineering actually look like?

From our West Sussex facility, we design and build purpose-built solutions - jigs, fixtures, tooling and custom components - all engineered with real-world manufacturing in mind.
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How do you turn a foam prototype into a production-ready drone?

No CAD data. No drawings. Just a physical model made from polystyrene.
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Introducing Axiom’s Self-Centering Alignment Fixture

Say goodbye to Alignment headaches! At Axiom, we've designed a self-centering alignment jig to streamline manufacturing processes.
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How the Haas UMC-1250 transforms precision manufacturing

Discover the Haas UMC-1250, designed for precision, efficiency and reliability. Perfect for aerospace, medical and automotive manufacturing needs.
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Rock and Roll With Axiom’s latest Innovation

Rock and Roll with Axiom's latest Innovation
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Mixed Material Membrane Jigs for Optimal Performance

Mixed Material Membrane Jigs by Axiom
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New Axiom Quoting System

New Axiom Quoting System
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Pinpoint Precision with Laser Scanning at Axiom

Pinpoint Precision with Laser Scanning at Axiom
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Precision in Every Application – Axiom’s Calibration Jigs

Precision in every application - Axiom's calibration Jigs
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Seamless integration: From laser scanning to 3D printing

Unlock seamless integration from laser scanning to 3D printing with Axiom! Transform your ideas into high-quality products with unmatched precision and efficiency.
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Bring your designs to life with Axiom’s 3D printing services

Bring your designs to life with Axiom’s state-of-the-art 3D printing! Enjoy precision, quality, and rapid prototyping for custom parts and small-batch production.
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Reverse Engineering – What it is and how we do it.

Discover Axiom's precision reverse engineering solutions. From meticulous measurements to crafting 3D CAD models, see how we excel in delivering precise reverse engineering solutions.
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Unlock precision with Axiom’s laser scanning services

Unlock precision with Axiom’s laser scanning services! Discover unmatched accuracy in inspection, quality control, and reverse engineering.
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Axiom Achieves ISO 9001 Recertification

Axiom successfully achieves ISO 9001 recertification
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Laser cutter and etcher arrives at Axiom

Laser cutter and etcher arrives at Axiom, allowing us to blend functionality with a smart new look to our products.
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Carbon Fibre Bike Saddle Tooling by Axiom

Ramp up your ride with Axiom's precision CNC machined and precision finished carbon fibre bike saddle tooling.
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Precision Calibration for Headlight Alignment

Ever wondered how your car's headlights maintain that spot -on alignment for that sleek look.
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The A to Z guide of CNC machining technical terms: What ‘5 axis’ and ‘feed rate’ really mean

CNC machining is full of technical terms. Here is Axiom's guide to the most common CNC Machining technical terms in a simple language...
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Increasing your manufacturing efficiency.

Axiom can help you increase your manufacturing efficiency by streamlining processes with bespoke tooling, jigs and fixtures.
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Addressing Customer needs with Innovation.

Axiom innovates in limited spaces: streamlining tooling with colour coded fixtures.
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Bespoke manufacturing equipment supplied by Axiom.

Bespoke manufacturing equipment is an Axiom specialty, this precision press was custom built to a customer's specification.
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Size matters: Exploring large-scale CNC machining at Axiom

CNC machining is full of technical terms. Here is Axiom's guide to the most common CNC Machining technical terms in a simple language...
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Discover the magic of quick turnarounds

Discover how to ensure swift and quality project completion with the right practices and partners like Axiom. ISO 9001 approved!
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Solving Production Problems

Our designers are imaginative and creative and love a challenge. Let them design an aid to solve your production problems.
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Seawork 2023

Seawork 2023 - visit us at stand SB32
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What is CNC Machining?

Axiom explains what CNC machining is, how its done, what types of machinery is used and why the staff need to be highly skilled to...
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Axiom: Celebrating half a decade of excellence

Join us in celebrating Axiom's fifth anniversary! Discover our journey, achievements, and the future of our company in the world of product development and CNC ...
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Unmasking the power of vacuum forming: Where suction meets function

Discover the fascinating world of vacuum forming. Our blog demystifies this remarkable process, from bespoke moulds to complex tooling. Explore how we bring your designs...
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Axiom CNC machining: Quality precision engineering

Discover Axiom's unrivalled CNC machining services that offer high-quality, precision-engineered parts produced using their state-of-the-art DMU 50 CNC Milling machines
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How to survive F1 build season

One of the most enjoyable elements of our work is manufacturing parts for Formula 1. Not many things beat the thrill of seeing the fruits...
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The Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show – 7 to 9 February 2023

Come and say hello to us at this year’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show 2023, on the 7 to 9 February. We’re excited to talk ...
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Challenging tolerances and mirrored finishes – How we do it!

Get premium craftsmanship from Axiom with the help of Lang vices. Learn more about our precision machining process and see why we are the only ...
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How to support green energy with CNC manufacturing process

Axiom can help you develop your bespoke green energy product with product development, design and cnc machining.
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From recycled fridges to re-engineered plastic injection moulded golf markers

When an Axiom customer enquired about the possibility of making golf markers out of recycled British fridges, we were happy to assist.
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Axiom supporting work experience students

Axiom recently teamed up with EBP South Ltd to give work experience opportunities to young people. Axiom had to meet the strict requirements of EBP ...
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Axiom upgrades facilities

The machine shop at Axiom has undergone a significant refurbishment to upgrade the facilities, improve efficiency and strengthen the in-house quality and Health & Safety ...
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How do I get my product manufactured?

All of the products we use daily started in the same place – as an idea. But, where do you start if you’ve got an ...
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Concept through to point of sale

Axiom have assisted a customer in developing a new Board Protector from concept drawings through, injection moulded tooling, to final product in POS packaging.
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Axiom welcomes Tom Bridle to the team

Axiom welcomes Tom Bridle to the team to greatly enhance the design capabilities with his experience in CAD Design, 3D printing, metrology, GD&T and automation.
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What is CNC Machining?

What is CNC machining and how can it help you build your product. Read on to learn more.
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CMM inspection fixtures to aid accuracy of measured parts

The team at Axiom have recently delivered a suit of CMM Inspection Fixtures for an automotive customer which will enable them to accurately measure parts. ...
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Rapid injection mould tool aids manufacturing process

The highly experienced team at Axiom designed and manufactured in-house this rubber 'boot' as a manufacturing aid for its customer.
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Build to print manufacturing aids assist customer’s manufacturing process

A manufacturing aid is defined as a device, platform, tool, jig or fixture that is used to enhance, speed up, perfect or fix a manufacturing ...
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Could a specialist trim fixture assist your manufacturing process?

Looking for specialist tooling and trim fixtures? Contact the team at Axiom who assisted this aerospace customer.
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Vacuum form tools production by Axiom: No job too unusual!

Fast turnaround machining of plastic injection tool and production of finished plastic products enables our automotive customers to produce new products quickly and efficiently.
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From concept to product via plastic injection

The Axiom team were delighted to assist this British customer in the design, product development and manufacture of these colourful golf course markers. The client ...
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Vacuum form tool for luxury jeweler

Axiom was delighted to produce a suite of vacuum form tools for a high-end luxury jewellery brand for their Christmas decorations which are now on ...
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Carbon fibre tooling

The in-house team at Axiom recently designed and manufactured this precision carbon fibre tooling for an automotive customer; get in touch now with your tooling ...
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Quick turnaround vacuum forming tools

Looking for fast turnaround vacuum forming tools; contact Axiom now for a quick, reliable and cost effective solution.
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Working with innovative companies

Axiom PD are delighted to be working with a highly innovative company, RAD Propulsion, who are designing and manufacturing a range of next generation electric ...
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Plastic injection mouldings

Axiom Product Development have expertise not only the production of a wide variety of plastic injection moulded items for a wide variety of sectors, but ...
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Formula 1 excitement

The team here at Axiom are excited to be working on tooling for next season’s Formula 1. The company’s DMG 5 Axis CNC machines have ...
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Axiom expert design team deliver mountain bike mudguard solution

It’s well known that water and electrics don’t mix which is why water, dirt and stones can cause undue problems to the electrics now commonly ...
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Axiom successfully renews ISO 9001 Quality Standard

Axiom is delighted to report that the company recently renewed its ISO 9001 certificate.
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Axiom FD swims Channel for Marine Conservation Society

Congratulations are in order for our Finance Director, Jane Turner, who recently took part in a team swim relay across the English Channel.
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Build to print vacuum cast order

This is a good example of a recent vacuum cast order for a customer in the automotive sector.
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Prototype engine components

Example of simple through to complex machining job for an automotive customer which Axiom Product Development delivered on time and in budget.
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Machining of vacuum form tooling on Haas VF9

Aluminium vacuum forming tool being machined on Haas VF9 machine at Axiom Product Development for the automotive sector.
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Jigs and fixtures to assist manufacturing lines

Axiom is well known for designing and manufacturing jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids to assist production lines across a number of industry sectors.
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Light guard protector mould tool design and manufacture

Light guard protector mould tool design and manufacture
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Axiom team assist in new product development

Axiom PD has been working closely with an exciting start-up business, RAD Propulsion, assisting them in developing a very innovative electric propulsion unit for the ...
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Fast turnaround precision injection mould tool design and manufacture

Axiom specialise in the design and manufacture of precision mould tools for a wide variety of sectors and customers
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Aluminium vacuum forming tool

Aluminium vacuum forming tool, 1050mm diameter; designed and manufactured in-house at Axiom Product Development Ltd.
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Vacuum forming tool produced for innovative new helmet

An interesting vacuum forming tool created by the highly skilled team at Axiom Product Development recently for a very innovative helmet design.
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