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Design and Prototyping

At FSM, we offer a full design and prototype service for fabricated metal components.

Whether for a new product or to re-engineer an existing one we manage the process from concept, through design, into prototype, final production and delivery. Where appropriate we will offer a dedicated account manager to work with you on your project.

FSM has a team of design experts to produce drawings using the latest Solid Edge CAD software. They can process your drawings from several formats including: sketches, hard copy drawings, 2D draft files or 3D solid models from various CAD packages. 

We work with you to make sure the design, materials being used and manufacturing processes will meet your requirements on quality, cost, performance and lead time.  

The 3D models developed by our team are converted into flat patterns and optimised to maximise production efficiency and minimise waste. These flat patterns are then converted into DXF files to be processed by our fibre laser and punching machines. 

After the initial model, prototype or first production unit has been made it will be tested against the original design criteria and project brief. Once approved, production will continue to completion and your requirements are met.

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What's new at FSM?

FSM has left its name across a range of sectors from retail to construction with every project that we complete, our expertise continues to grow. Click on the button below to browse through our history of delivering a diverse range of services and products and of our sheet metal manufacturing capabilities.

FSM are part of the winning team of the RIBA London North Award

Dover Court is the revitalisation of a post-war housing estate in Islington

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Our new press brake has arrived from germany

We invest in our second Trumpf Trubend 5130 press brake

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Regenerated waste re-cycling centre

FSM are requested to remake and replace the damaged equipment.

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New lifting equipment for our Laser

Our laser machine receives a new assistant to help take the strain

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FSM’s entry into sustainable mobility. Our first electric vehicles.

Reflecting the growing shift towards sustainable transportation and reflecting our green policy.

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Pad-lockable fireman and emergency access control switch units

Following requests, we have designed pad-lockable fireman and emergency access control switch units.

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A unique project and somewhere to sit at an art exhibition in Paris

We were invited by Alexandra Gerber to join a program in producing three, artistically designed aluminium...

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Summer Newsletters have gone out to our customers.

FSM's commitment to improving and maintaining cutting-edge capabilities drives every decision we make.

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Our new machine arrives from Germany. As expected, right on time!

Once again, Trumpf perform to expectations and deliver our new machine on time.

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Following an invitation from Trumpf, FSM visit their Intech 2023 exhibition

Mark Casey & Danny Walker flew to Stuttgart to attend Intech 2023 at Trumpf HQ in Ditzingemn, Germany.

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March saw the approval of the latest version on the EVO door system

FSM have once again been awarded SBD certification for the year ahead.

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Our flexibility saw us venture in a different direction: Building Bridges.

Having confidence in our versatility, we were tasked with producing a new route to and from a residential...

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On Thursday November 10th 2022, our latest machine arrives.

We needed a more up to date saw to improve productivity and maintain accuracy.

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In an effort to improve productivity, we are investing in a new press brake

FSM has taken the plunge and ordered a new Trumpf Trubend 5130 press brake.

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Having decided to update our image, FSM's new website goes live.

Following many months of working and re-working, FSM launch an entirely new website complete with a brand...

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Creating a Water Feature

While wandering around an "Open Garden" event recently, we stumbled across a project we were involved with...

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FSM implement upgrade for the EVO range of mild steel doors and screens

Following feedback from customers, installation teams & production staff, we have implemented changes to...

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FSM travel to Bolton to replace a communal entrance.

Following an arson attack on a housing estate in Bolton, FSM were tasked with replacing the communal...

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FSM's recently launched Green policy initiative takes off.

Solar panels are installed to boost our initiative and prove a massive success.

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Out with the old and in with the new. Good to go!!

Following the decommissioning of our old laser, the new one is in and fully operational.

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