whtildesley

celebrating 143 years

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Engineering Solutions Since 1874

Over 140 years of engineering expertise. Most modern Drop Forging facility in the United Kingdom working in a range of standard and exotic materials.

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Capacity to produce forgings from 25 Grams to 75 KG

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Power Hammers & Drop Hammers from 350 KG to 5 Tonne

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We have experience in over 20 market sectors

The Uk's leading closed die / impression die drop forging specialist


W.H. Tildesley has over 150 years of experience in the Drop Forging industry. Servicing many industries worldwide with forged and machined components in many different types of materials ranging from carbon & alloy, non-ferrous, stainless, duplex, and superalloys.

DROP FORGED COMPONENTS FROM 25 GRAMS UP TO 75KG NET WEIGHT

Knowledge and Expertise

  • Drop Forging

    Drop Forging

    Drop forged components from 25 Grams up to 75kg net weight We are the closed die drop...

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  • Open Die Forging

    Open Die Forging

    Open die forgings are produced by our skilled operators, ensuring the dimensional and...

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  • Machining

    Machining

    Extensive in-house machining capability for proof or finish machined forgings Our in-house...

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  • Component Design

    Component Design

    We provide full engineering support at the product design stage of the forging process Our...

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Latest News

  • W.H.Tildesley Join The Federation Of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC)

    W.H.Tildesley Join The Federation Of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC)

    W.H.Tildesley is proud to announce that we have...

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  • New Hertiage Website Launched Celebrating Our 150th Anniversary

    New Hertiage Website Launched Celebrating Our 150th Anniversary

    In 2024, W.H.Tildesley Ltd celebrates its...

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  • W.H. Tildesley Welcomes YouTube Blacksmithing Legend Alec Steele

    W.H. Tildesley Welcomes YouTube Blacksmithing Legend Alec Steele

    W.H. Tildesley has recently had the pleasure of...

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  • Preserving our history: Digitising over 140 years of technical drawings and engineering correspondence

    Preserving our history: Digitising over 140 years of technical drawings and engineering correspondence

    W.H Tildesley has been producing drop forged...

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  • New Forged Connecting Rod For The NCC Class W 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive

    New Forged Connecting Rod For The NCC Class W 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive

    Historically, the Northern Counties Committee...

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