SFC (Europe)’s Specialty Manufacturing division is dedicated to the bespoke production of special engineered fasteners and precision CNC-machined components, manufactured to customer drawings and specifications. We offer expertise across a wide range of materials and support all ancillary requirements, including non-destructive examination (NDE), mechanical testing, and surface coatings.
Our manufacturing capabilities combine traditional fastener engineering expertise with advanced CNC technology. Production is structured into dedicated manufacturing cells, each tailored to specific product and industry types, ensuring efficient workflows, consistent quality, and full traceability throughout the process.
ASTM Grade Studbolt Production
Thread Rolling (Through-Feed Process)
For high-accuracy thread profiles
High-Speed Automatic Sawing
Ensures consistent cut lengths with tight tolerances
Automatic Chamfering
Delivers clean, uniform chamfered ends to specification
Low-Stress Vibro Etching
Provides permanent part identification without compromising material integrity
Nut Over-Tapping
Accommodates dimensional adjustments for surface coatings such as galvanising or plating
Special Bolting & Machined Parts
CNC Turning Lathes
For high-precision rotational components
CNC Vertical Machining Centres
Capable of complex multi-axis machining operations
Hot Forging
For producing high-strength, near-net shape components
Thread Rolling (Plunge Rolling)
Ensures durable, high-accuracy threads with excellent surface finish
Polygonal Turning
For producing non-cylindrical forms such as hexagonal or square profiles
Screw Cutting
Precision thread generation for both standard and custom thread forms
Conventional Turning and Milling
Ideal for low-volume or specialised components
Cold Broaching
Used for forming internal shapes such as hex or square drives
Low-Stress Vibro-Etching
Permanent marking of parts without compromising material integrity
Thread Forms
Diameters
From 0.125” (M3) up to 6.000” (M150)
Lengths
Up to 6 metres
Thread forms:
- UNC / UNF / 8UN
- Metric (Coarse & Fine)
- BSW / BSF
- ACME
- Trapezoidal
- Right-Hand and Left-Hand Threads
Where to Find Us
Dunstall Hill Trading Estate
Gorsebrook Road
Wolverhampton
WV6 0PJ
United Kingdom
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