In continuous production for over 65 years, Regent has the skills and experience to undertake the most complex pressed component and assembly supply projects. Their 60 strong, highly motivated and capable team is supported by an on-going capital investment programme which is aimed at maintaining a leading position in the market sectors they target.
Presswork
Conventional Mechanical and Hydraulic presses from 5 Tonnes up to 700 Tonnes, incorporating large bed area machines, many with die cushions for complex formed shapes. specialised machines for very long narrow strip piercing (up to 2200mm). Coil-fed progression presses up to 120 Tonnes.
Assembly & Welding
Robotic and Manual MIG welders Spot & Projection Welding to 75KVA Spin & Pop Riveting Mechanical assembly
They supply aluminium high-pressure die-castings and machined castings to the automotive sector. They have a total service in pressed metal components and assemblies from initial design concept through prototyping and testing to volume production.
| Typical Itinery | |
|---|---|
| Introduction and H&S | 15 mins |
| Tour of production processes, pressing, manual and robotic welding, cell manufacture. | 30 mins |
| Shop floor data capture for computerised production control. 15 min | 15 mins |
| Summary and employments requirements | 10 mins |
| Q&A session | 10 mins |
| Total Time | 1hr 20 mins |
| Curriculum Focus | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit | Focus | Curriculum Focus | Age Group | Days & Times |
| 1 | Pressed metal components and assemblies | GCSE Engineering/ Manufacturing/ A level Product Design Itinerary | Tuesday, Wendesday or Thursday a.m. | Y10 ,11 and 12 |
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Black Country Education Business Links Walsal EBP 4th Floor, Townend House Townend Square Walsall WS1 1MS |