Charles H Coward Ltd group is a family run foundry business originating and based in Sheffield that specialises in the manufacture of both ferrous and non-ferrous castings for a worldwide network of industries.
The company, now in its 3rd generation of the family ownership, is continuously building on its solid reputation for producing high quality for over 50 years and has everything in place to meet modern day requirements with artisan skills. From rapid 3D prototyping and pattern making through to varying casting methods and CNC machining – CHC really is the ideal one-stop-shop for your castings requirements.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Casting Capabilities
Sand Casting
Globally recognised for our skill
Sand casting is one of the oldest and most widely used metal casting skills and ours are recognised by customers across the globe. [read more…]
Gravity Die Casting
Dedicated die casting zone
Our casting design consultants will work with you to design a die that will deliver results time after time and is as cost effective as possible. [read more…]
Pressure Die Casting
Die casting with accuracy
If you want high volume castings with a high level of dimensional accuracy in aluminium or zinc then our Pressure Die casting plant is the answer. [read more…]
Green Sand Moulding
Rapid prototyping and small batches
Green Sand moulding is ideal for small batch quantities where the complex shapes require hand crafted moulds to find a suitable joint lines and further jointing for intricate core assembly. [read more…]
Lost Wax Casting
Versatility and integrity in a variety of metals
Investment casting is an industrial process based on lost-wax casting is one of the oldest known metal-forming techniques, from its earliest form where beeswax was used to make the patterns through to today where complex compound waxes are used and recycled. [read more…]
Shell Core
Quality castings, in house
Being self-sufficient provides complete control over the quality of your castings so production of cores is always carried out in house.
Our Engineering and Finishing Capabilities
CNC Machining
Completely Machined Castings
To provide a complete one stop engineering solution we can provide completely machined castings using our Haas CNC machining centres. [read more…]
Conventional Machining
Doing it Old-School
Our team of skilled machinists in this department can provide accurate machined finishing to your castings whatever it may be. [read more…]
Shot Blasting
For a uniform surface finish
After careful fettling all our castings have the option of being put through our Sisson Lehmann shot blasting machine. [read more…]
Polishing & Plating
It’s not just how you start; it’s how you finish too.
Offering high quality plated surface finishes, and high mirror finish polishing or satin finish from our industry served silversmith polishers. [read more…]
Powder Coating & Painting
In gloss or matt finishes.
Our power coating facility allows us to supply castings painted uniformly, after shot balsting and etching. [read more…]
Heat Treatment & Impregantion
From vacuum treatment and oil/water quenching, Flame Hardening and Annealing to vacuum pressure impregnation, we’re equiped to treat your products to your requirements. [read more…]
From design to manufacture Charles H. Coward Ltd. will be with you every step of the way.
DESIGN
Development in consultation with our design team ensures that not only will the item be functional but, complimentary to the most efficient production processes. This can prevent costly modifications and our skilled team are on hand to design perfection.
PROTOTYPE
We’re at the cutting edge for prototyping new ideas utilizing the latest in 3D CAD modelling software and 3D printing in various materials. Our qualified design engineers can work to produce a prototype that will easily convert to full scale production.
MANUFACTURING
Our broad manufacturing options are all housed under one roof and the multi-disciplined design consultants can work to provide direction on the best route to give you a cost effective solution that rewards you with great castings time and again.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality is a word often tossed around without much thought, but not at C H Cowards. Since day one we train all our staff to take pride in their work and see it as the skilled craft that it is. Our customers buy from us time after time because we care enough to get it right.
Charles H. Coward Social Media
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Take a look at some more of our previous work completed by our company @photocastuk here:
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Over a week now since the #fboty2020 awards and we're still pinching ourselves to have been awarded such a prestigious title - Yorkshire Family Business of the Year - thank you for all your kind congratulations, words and support it really does mean everything #madeinsheffield
We're absolutely thrilled to have won such an amazing accolade at the @fboty2020 awards last night - Yorkshire Family Buisness of the Year - WOWZA just simply amazing. Thank you to everyone who made this possible and a massive thank you to all our team here at CHC #winners
Congratulations from all at Gorvins to @chcsheffield in winning the @FamilyBizPaul Yorkshire #familybusiness of the year award #FBOTY2020
Can you help ourselves and @photocastuk with a huge show of gratitude and fundraising for our amazing NHS. These deep etched zinc plaques can be fully personalised to thank that special someone or as a show of thanks "from us all at...." - DM for further details #NHS #thankyou
© Copyright 1948 - C.H. Coward Limited.
540 Ecclesfield Road, Sheffield, S5 0DJ
Company number 00456385
VAT GB 172 41 8077
540 Ecclesfield Road, Sheffield, S5 0DJ
Company number 00456385
VAT GB 172 41 8077
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