WEC FABRICATION

Wing Jig Fabrication for Aerospace

Decades of Aerospace Manufacturing Expertise

Our specialist team has extensive experience in the fabrication of precision wing jigs and assembly fixtures used in major aerospace programmes. Combining advanced welding capabilities, we deliver fully engineered solutions that meet the most demanding aerospace specifications.

WEC FABRICATION

Aerospace Fabrication

Advanced Welding & Fabrication Capabilities

WEC Group delivers second-to-none welding and fabrication services tailored for the aerospace, space, and defence sectors. Our capabilities encompass project management, welding ground support equipment, mould tools, wing jigs and more.

WEC FABRICATION

Wing Jig Fabrication for Aerospace

Decades of Aerospace Manufacturing Expertise

Our specialist team has extensive experience in the fabrication of precision wing jigs and assembly fixtures used in major aerospace programmes. Combining advanced machining capabilities with high-integrity welding and fabrication, we deliver fully engineered solutions that meet the most demanding aerospace tolerances.

WEC FABRICATION

Aerospace Fabrication

Advanced CNC Machining & Assembly Capabilities

WEC Group delivers precision CNC machining and assembly services tailored for the aerospace, space, and defence sectors. Our capabilities encompass the production of turned, milled, and assembled flying parts, including aerostructure components, landing gear parts, and composite tooling for international OEMs.

WEC FABRICATION

Wing Jig Fabrication for Aerospace

Decades of Aerospace Manufacturing Expertise

WEC FABRICATION

Aerospace Fabrication

Advanced CNC Machining & Assembly Capabilities

At WEC Fabrication, we offer end-to-end aerospace manufacturing solutions, from prototype development to full-scale production. Our facilities hold full inspection equipment such as DEA and Etalon CMMs and Faro inspection arms to ensure every component meets the tightest aerospace specifications.

Our cutting and fabrication capacity includes 22 flat-bed lasers (including 12 fibre lasers with fully automated loading and part sorting), an XXL flat-bed laser with bevelling, four fibre tube lasers (max component length 8.5m), high-definition plasma and dynamic waterjet cutting (Mach 500 plus three large waterjets), as well as an extensive range of press brakes and CNC punching equipment. We also operate 17 robotic MIG/TIG welding cells, large-format gantry robotic cells, and automated hull/turret systems, supported by over 200 coded welders across the Group. Finishing capabilities include shot blasting for components up to 15m long and advanced powder coating and wet painting lines, making us a single-source partner for complete aerospace assemblies, from raw material to flight-ready component.

Quality is at the core of our aerospace fabrication services. Our quality assurance protocols include comprehensive inspections, non-destructive testing methods such as Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), and continuous monitoring throughout the manufacturing process. These measures guarantee the structural integrity and compliance of each component we produce. By maintaining stringent quality control, we ensure that our aerospace clients receive components that meet or exceed industry standards.

Wing Jigs

Project: Wing Jigs
Location: Airbus Chester
Aircrafts: A320 & A380

WEC Group has fabricated and installed Wing Jigs at various Airbus Assembly Lines in the UK. These have included the A320 LVER Wing Jig 2 and the Jig for the A380 Metal Treatment Plant.

Invar Mould Tools

WEC Group have been manufacturing Aerospace Mould Tools in Invar, Aluminium and Mild Steel for over 25 years. Recent Projects include the very intricate fabrication of a Belly Panel Mould Tool out of Invar Material. The egg box was fabricated out of 1/4” thick Invar material and the Mould Tool top plate was formed out of 25mm thick Invar plate and was CMM checked prior to Welding. It was then fabricated onto the egg box by one of our coded welders (TIG rooted and then MIG filled). The “A surface” was then precision machined down to 12mm thick and the Mould Tool was Helium Vacuum Tested prior to delivery to our customer.

Case Studies

Here are a selection of aerospace fabrication projects we’ve delivered for leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers. These case studies showcase our capabilities in precision engineering, complex assembly, and high-specification component manufacturing.

Blast Baskets for Aero Engine Test Beds

Project: Blast Baskets for Aero Engine Test Beds
Client: Rolls Royce
Location: Derby, East Kilbride, Cardiff

WEC Group has fabricated and installed multiple Test Beds for various organisations such as Rolls Royce (Test Bed 54 and 80), General Electrics based in Wales and BAE Systems in Scotland.
One of our most recent projects is a 17m long x 6.5m diameter blast basket for the worlds largest indoor engine test bed facility at Rolls Royce, Derby.

The testbed will support engines such as Trent XWB and Trent 100 and will also be able to facilitate the UltraFan, which is Rolls Royce’s engine for the next generation of aircraft.

Ground Support Platforms and Wing Trolley

Project: Ground Support Platforms and Wing Trolley
Client: Airbus Hamburg

Our specialist Aerospace division manufactured and supplied 42 different ground support platforms to be used during the various build stages of Airbus A320 Aircrafts in Hamburg. This multi-million-pound project was manufactured in the UK over 18 months and then installed in Germany by our specialist steel erection team. The platforms were manufactured in Mild Steel and painted white. These were then delivered and installed in Hamburg by our expert team.

Blast Baskets for Aero Engine Test Beds

The testbed will support engines such as Trent XWB and Trent 100 and will also be able to facilitate the UltraFan, which is Rolls Royce’s engine for the next generation of aircraft.

Ground Support Platforms and Wing Trolley

Our expert on-site installation and support services are designed to ensure every aerospace fabrication project is completed seamlessly from workshop to final placement. Our skilled installation teams work to the highest safety and quality standards, ensuring precision alignment and secure assembly on site. With extensive experience delivering large-scale structural steel and aerospace fabrications, we provide full logistical coordination to minimise downtime and disruption. From initial planning through to final inspection, our engineers are on hand to provide technical support and ensure complete compliance with aerospace industry requirements.

WEC Fabrication has extensive experience in producing large-scale heavy engineering projects, regularly manufacturing a variety of structures, tanks, and vessels for sectors such as Offshore, Oil & Gas, Food Processing, Nuclear, and Chemical.