Recent content by bi22le

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    Trying to source oval aluminium tube

    Hi all, I am having a real problem trying to keep my sourcing to the UK. I am trying to source Oval tube dimensions of approx 50mm X 30mm with a wall thickness of approx 4mm. I have tried Googling various things and contacted a few companies but it is proving very hard. I find it very...
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    Advice on sourcing manufacturing from other countries.

    Hi all, First of, is china really the best place to get things manufactured cheaply? Once you consider risk of bad quality, dodgey company practices, hidden costs of importing and lead time problems is it really worth the effort? Following on from my welcome post i would like to ask the UKBF...
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    steps to getting a product manufactured abroad.

    I will if i can, currently nobody manufactures with aluminum oval or elliptical tube in the uk. Also its so expensive in the uk. we already manufacture so much here and support local business. I am a huge supporter of uk manufacturing and business. Any useful advice.
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    steps to getting a product manufactured abroad.

    Hi all, First of, is china really the best place to get things manufactured cheaply? Once you consider risk of bad quality, dodgey company practices, hidden costs of importing and lead time problems is it really worth the effort? Following on from my welcome post i would like to ask the...
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    Young Engineer embarking on a long journey!

    Hi all, I will give you a little background into myself but to be honest if this website is as good as it seems, I'm in it for the long run and you will hear all about me in the future! I am 29 and am an Engineer for a manufacturing company. We are a specialist manufacture in a niche...