Global Aerospace Tooling Design & Consultancy

Independent specialists in composite tooling design, advanced manufacturing processes, and precision engineering solutions for the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers.

Composite Tooling Design

Specialists in tooling solutions for composite components ranging from simple fairings to complex primary structures including integrally stiffened wings and fuselage sections.

Assembly & Production Fixtures

Design of assembly fixtures, ICY fixtures, trimming tools and drilling solutions for both manual and automated aerospace manufacturing processes.

Advanced Composite Manufacturing

Expertise in advanced moulding technologies including Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM), Resin Transfer Infusion (RTI) and SQRTM for high-tolerance, one-shot composite structures.

Tool Design Expertise

Our team has extensive experience designing precision tooling solutions for aerospace composite manufacturing, supporting both manual and automated production environments.

Key Areas of Expertise
  • Mould tools for autoclave processing in Invar, steel and aluminium
  • Composite bond tools for autoclave manufacturing
  • Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) tooling
  • Resin Transfer Infusion (RTI) tooling
  • Master models for accurate tooling reference and production alignment
  • Assembly fixtures for complex component integration
  • Trim and drill fixtures for precision finishing operations
  • Vacuum chuck design for secure composite part holding
  • Trim fixtures for controlled material removal
  • Weld fixtures for structural component fabrication
  • Engineering knowledge of composite springback and expansion factors

Engineering Capability

Our engineering team combines advanced CAD expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge to deliver accurate, production-ready tooling solutions for aerospace and advanced engineering industries.

Key Areas of Expertise
  • CATIA V5 GPS and GAS environments
  • Design concept development and feasibility studies
  • Advanced 3D modelling for tooling and production systems
  • Detailed 2D drafting and technical drawing creation
  • Finite Element Analysis for tool deflection and stress modelling
  • Project management from concept through to delivery
  • Tool transportation planning and logistics coordination
  • Development of comprehensive tool user manuals and documentation

Experienced Engineers Driving Aerospace Excellence

Datum has a highly skilled engineering workforce with strong staff retention. Employees average seven years’ service, with 20% exceeding ten years and several over fifteen.

7 Years

Average employee service length across the company.

20%

Employees with more than ten years’ service.

Strong Industry Relationships

Datum has developed strong relationships with key partners in the aerospace industry.

Values and Purpose

Datum provides a market leading service in the aerospace tool engineering and manufacturing market while ensuring does the right thing.

Environmental

Datum prioritises recycling, ESG materials and innovation to reduce emissions.

Social

Datum supports communities, invests in staff and grows aerospace employment.

Governance

Datum delivers strong leadership, industry accreditations and trusted aerospace partnerships.

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The understanding of the developmental nature of the work undertaken has been very positive. Datum has been flexible and accommodating throughout, resulting in a smooth and collaborative working relationship.

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