Your first-choice precision sheet metal manufacturer

Formrite's logo with the words 'your one-stop shop for sheet metal components' in black and blue.
Formrite's factory in Gloucester. A large industrial building with a white upper section and blue accents, surrounded by a parking lot with several cars, a tree with few leaves, and a partly cloudy sky.
White laurel wreath encircling the text 'Formrite 40 years in business' in bold white lettering.

Based in Gloucester, with over 40 years of experience, we specialise in prototype, small and large batch precision sheet metal fabrications that cover a diverse range of products, from safe electronic enclosures to aerospace components.

Working closely with our clients to develop their ideas, we provide a complete sheet metal work solution with a “one-stop-shop” approach, handling every manufacturing stage under one roof; taking the stress out of your procurement.

Fabrication

  • CAD/CAM Design

    ✔ CAD/CAM Design

    We offer expert CAD/CAM support using Solidworks and the latest software to deliver precise design and manufacturing solutions.

  • A CNC laser cutter cutting metal sheet, producing sparks, in an industrial workshop.

    ✔ Laser Cutting

    Advanced laser cutting of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel ranging from 0.5-10mm thickness, performed on our 3m x 1.5m laser cutters.

  • CNC Punching

    ✔ CNC Punching

    Equipped with high-performance punch presses, Formrite provides precise, repeatable punching and forming for specific requirements.

  • Folding and Forming

    ✔ Folding and Forming

    Formrite’s highly skilled team delivers precision forming on multi-axis press brakes, handling lengths up to 2.5metres with expert accuracy.

  • Welding

    ✔ Welding

    High-quality precision TIG and laser welding for components covering various industries. Fettling and grinding to allow for a smooth finish.

  • CNC Machining Turning

    ✔ CNC Machining Turning

    Multi axis CNC machine with the latest CAD/CAM software, enabling seamless integration for all your procurement needs.

  • Threaded Inserting

    ✔ Threaded Inserting

    With our pneumatic press, Formrite installs metal studs with controlled force and accuracy ideal for secure mechanical fastening.

  • Volume Production

    ✔ Volume Production

    We offer efficient volume production to help reduce your unit costs, with flexible scheduling, while ensuring consistent quality across every order.

Finishing Services

  • Pre-treat and Plating

    ✔ Pre-treat and Plating

    Our in-house processes, Surtec 650 and Alocrom 1200, seal aluminium to prevent oxidation and provide an etch for a more durable paint finish.

  • Yellow painted metal objects hanging in a workshop, some being sprayed with yellow paint, with a person using a spray gun to paint them.

    ✔ Powder Coating

    Our fully equipped in-house powder coating facility ensures exceptional quality and reliable service, delivering a hard-wearing, professional finish.

  • Wet Spray

    ✔ Wet Spray

    Our dedicated in-house wet spray facility enables the best quality and service, delivering uniform results with a smooth, consistent coverage.

  • Silk Screen Printing

    ✔ Silk Screen Printing

    Formrite’s in-house silk screen printing service completes our ability to provide a one-stop shop for single-source procurement.

  • Laser Etching

    ✔ Laser Etching

    We offer laser etching, a high-resolution alternative when screen printing isn’t feasible; perfect for logos, barcodes, and serial numbers.

  • Vinyl Labelling

    ✔ Vinyl Labelling

    Formrite offers durable, high-quality vinyl labels; a cost-effective and flexible alternative to laser etching, ideal for logos and barcodes.

  • Mechanical parts placed on technical engineering drawings with measurements and annotations.

    ✔ Component Assembly

    We can prepare your components for final assembly, reducing your material handling and excess in-house production space and labour.

  • Storing components

    ✔ Storing components

    Formrite can store your components on-site, enabling bulk ordering and flexible, on-demand delivery to suit your production schedule.

What our customers think

"We have been using Formrite as a supplier for 10 years now and have always found them to produce high-quality work. They have made a wide-ranging variety of products for us in aluminium, mild and stainless steel and also powder coating where required is first class, we would have no reservations in recommending them."

— Andy Freeman,
Managing Director at Cadfan Ltd.

“We have been partnering with Formrite for many years, and the services they provide have consistently exceeded our expectations. Their expertise is evident in the high-quality parts that they deliver, on time and within budget. We would highly recommend Formrite to any company seeking a reliable, top-notch service.”

— Andy Woodward,
Purchasing Manager in Computer Security

“A professional, proactive, forward-thinking company who adapt to our business needs. Always willing to try new ideas, with a positive “can-do” attitude. Gary is always flexible and accommodating, providing support and consistency which makes working together straightforward and stress-free."

— Andy Worsfold, Head of Mechanical Design in Forensic Science

Project in mind? Please get in touch

Technical engineering drawings and blueprints with a digital caliper on top.

Get your quote today; you might be pleasantly surprised. Better yet, book a visit to our factory & see firsthand the quality we’re proud to deliver.