Tooling Center

Customized remote tooling solutions for the highest requirements in the nuclear environment

Discover the engineering expertise of the Tooling Centre in Swindon: from customer-specific development, prototyping and in-house testing to the finished, remote-controlled special solution for hot cells, dismantling and special applications.

Location: Swindon, UK
Complete solution under one roof
3D CAD & Rapid Prototyping
Large-format 3D printers for fast development cycles
In-house production
Milling machines, lathes and precision tools in our own workshop
Test environment: Demonstration cell
with telemanipulators for real application tests before delivery

Tooling Center data

Remote Operation & Exchange
Tools can be operated remotely and are interchangeable between the standard jaw and special tool
Controlled torque application
Reproducible torques from 5-80 Nm (higher on request)
Radiation-resistant design
Designed for use in highly radioactive environments
Modular Jaw Integration
Individual interfaces for different geometries and applications

Tooling Center Contact

Questions about the Tooling Center? Contact our experts!
Stewart Hockley
Manager Wälischmiller UK

Tooling Center advantages

Time savings in hot cell operation
Reduces working time from hours to minutes with optimized remote tools
Maximum security
Remote-controlled solutions minimize radiation exposure of personnel
Quick tool change
Remotely interchangeable tools reduce downtimes
Time savings in hot cell operation
Reduces working time from hours to minutes with optimized remote tools
Maximum security
Remote-controlled solutions minimize radiation exposure of personnel
Quick tool change
Remotely interchangeable tools reduce downtimes
Maximum process control
Precise power and torque transmission via master arm control
Individual customizability
Each tool is designed precisely for the geometry, load case and operating environment
Holistic development
From the idea to the tested series tool without external interfaces
Robustness in extreme environments
Radiation-resistant design for long-term use in the nuclear sector

Advantages with Wälischmiller

Wälischmiller: Your expert for safe remote handling in the nuclear sector

Proven remote handling and manipulator systems for the nuclear industry, decommissioning, nuclear medicine and research - with proven reliability and ALARA-oriented design. We supply engineering through to service and maintenance from a single source: sophisticated engineering down to the smallest detail, clear interfaces (mechanical/electrical/control) and lifecycle support with spare parts for 30+ years. The result: plannable projects, excellent products and short distances to your technical contact.

  • Maximum safety with maximum radiation resistance
  • Excellent quality for 75+ years
  • Full-service provider with complete in-house vertical integration

„Our goal is to transform any in-cell challenge, no matter how complex, into a practical, safe and efficient remote-controlled solution - quickly, precisely and reliably.“

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What happens next? - Procedure from inquiry to delivery

  1. Requirements analysis - Joint clarification of the technical challenge.

  2. Concept phase - Development of a solution approach using 3D CAD.

  3. Rapid prototyping - Production of the first functional samples using 3D printing.

  4. In-house test - Testing in the demonstration cell with telemanipulator.

  5. Optimization & finalization - Design adjustments based on tests.

  6. Manufacturing - Production of the final tool in our own machine park.

  7. Delivery & integration - Provision of the ready-to-use solution.

Further information Tooling Center

Development of customized solutions

The Tooling Center from Wälischmiller UK in Swindon specializes in the development of customer-specific remote handling tools for nuclear applications and the dismantling of nuclear facilities. Using state-of-the-art 3D CAD design, rapid prototyping and in-house manufacturing, the company creates tailor-made solutions for hot cells, dismantling projects and working environments exposed to radiation.

Typical applications include controlled torque tools (5-80 Nm), remote-controlled cutting and grinding systems for reducing the size of concrete or vitrified waste, and modular camera systems with LED lighting and high-resolution image technology.

Thanks to the combination of engineering expertise, in-house testing with demonstration manipulators and radiation-resistant design, the Tooling Center offers economical, safe and durable solutions for the most demanding remote handling tasks.

Questions and answers Tooling Center

Tooling Center in action: these customers are convinced

For which applications are the tooling solutions suitable?

For cutting, grinding, disassembly, torque applications, camera inserts and size reduction in nuclear dismantling.

Can existing manipulators be used?

Yes, the solutions are designed for use with standard telemanipulators.

How quickly can a prototype be realized?

Thanks to 3D printing and in-house production, very short development cycles are possible.

Are camera integrations possible?

Yes, including LED lighting, high-resolution color camera and remotely adjustable bracket.

Is each solution developed individually?

Yes, all tools are designed and tested to customer specifications.

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