HIGH-QUALITY
METAL PRESSINGS
AND STAMPINGS.
Frank Dudley Limited (FDL) is one of the UK’s leading metal pressing companies, trusted by manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicles and more. We produce custom metal pressings, stampings and welded assemblies to the highest standards – with a reputation built on quality, reliability and competitive pricing.
Operating from our modern Birmingham facility, we offer press capabilities ranging from 25 to 800 tonnes across our progression and tandem lines. We also support new package programmes and provide overflow resource support for OEM and Tier 1 customers. Whether you need stainless steel pressings, aluminium pressings, or press forming in mild steel, our experienced teams have the equipment and expertise to deliver.
At the core of our pressing capability is an 800-tonne progression press, featuring our largest bed size of 4,000mm x 2,130mm, enabling complex progression tool line-ups and high-volume production efficiency.
Getting every component right first time is fundamental to how we operate. Our continued investment in both our people and our machinery means you receive consistent, quality metal pressings – on time, every time.
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
VERSATILE PRESSWORK
SOLUTIONS
We want to provide our customers with the most cost-effective and efficient manufacturing solutions, earning their trust as a preferred partner for metal pressings.
We achieve this by delivering a consistently high-quality service and collaborating closely with our customers at every stage of the manufacturing process.
We are here to help with the manufacture of many types of metal stampings and pressings, including, but not limited to:
Whatever your industry or application, we would be delighted to explain how our metal pressing and stamping services can deliver outstanding value for your business.
CUSTOM METAL PRESSINGS
AND STAMPINGS
At the heart of our capability lies a range of small to large bed power presses, supporting single operation, progression and tandem lines for maximum flexibility. Our facility specialises in precision metal pressings using high-quality materials like stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium, ranging from 0.5mm to 15mm thick. Operations enabled through specialist tooling include forming, piercing, coining, marking, drawing, and blanking/cropping to meet diverse project needs. Finishes such as chemical black, polished, plating (zinc, chrome), and paint (powder, e-coat) ensure superior aesthetics and durability, supporting prototyping, low volume and high volume series production.
Medium to high-volume production with stable, predictable output.
Consistent dimensional accuracy and surface finish across batches.
Collaborative engineering support from initial concept through to SOP and beyond.
Our Press Shop
We operate a range of manual and progression presses, giving us the flexibility to handle both simple blanking work and complex multi-stage progressive tooling. All presses are maintained in-house and available for short or long production runs.
Manual Presses
| Press | Tonnage | Bed Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Cowlishaw Walker OC10EB | 150T | 1,829 × 914 |
| Cowlishaw Walker OC10EB | 150T | 1,829 × 914 |
| Cowlishaw Walker D Column | 150T | 1,829 × 914 |
| Cowlishaw Walker D Column | 150T | 1,829 × 914 |
| Cincinnati Milacron G75 | 75T | 787 × 558 |
| Cowlishaw Walker OC10 | 150T | 1,829 × 914 |
| Bentley G11 (inclinable) | 30T | 609 × 457 |
| HME LM20 (inclinable) | 20T | 406 × 355 |
Tonnage range: 20T – 150T
Progression Presses (with auto feed)
| Press | Tonnage | Bed Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| British Clearing S2-150-72-36 | 150T | 1,829 × 914 |
| Rhodes | 200T | 1,168 × 1,016 |
| Rhodes | 200T | 1,143 × 1,016 |
| Stanko KB2132 | 120T | 1,000 × 670 |
| Wilkins MS59-600 | 400T | 2,744 × 1,524 |
Tonnage range: 120T – 400T
PROVEN METHOD
HOW OUR PROCESS
WORKS
Every project follows a structured, transparent process so you always know what to expect and when.
Initial review and feasibility
Sharing drawings, volumes and requirements to confirm technical and commercial fit.
Tooling design and optimisation
Engineering the right tooling approach to meet quality, cost and lead-time targets.
Samples, qualification and approval
Producing trial parts, supporting PPAP and refining the process where needed.
Series production and ongoing optimisation
Running stable production with continuous monitoring and improvement.
CASE STUDIES
PRESSWORK
& STAMPING
IN ACTION
Proven results from real
customer projects using our
pressing expertise.
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Frank Dudley achieves Caterpillar’s Supplier Excellence Recognition, ranking in the top 15% of 14,000 global suppliers for outstanding quality and on-time delivery.
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Frank Dudley wins a fourth consecutive DAF Supplier Gold Award, scaling supply volume over 500% with a 99.87% OTIF delivery performance.
READY FOR QUALITY
METAL PRESSINGS?
Submit your project details below, or contact our team on 0121 452 8500 and our metal pressing experts will respond with a tailored quote.