The Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering is a learned body with individual membership open to those employed in the sheet metal and associated industries.
To promote the science of working and using sheet metal
To provide opportunities for people to exchange ideas and information
To encourage the development of members
To create an institute that people in the industry will aspire to join
To encourage the development of sheet metal working skills through the annual Sheet Metal Skills Competition
To encourage closer co-operation between industry, universities and research establishments
To promote sheet metal working through participation at exhibitions and trade shows
Corporate Membership of the Institute is available to companies who are engaged in, or associated with, the sheet metal engineering industry.
Factory Visit & Lunch
At
JCB
On Tuesday 14th February 2012 Meeting at 9-30am
At
JCB Limited, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JP
Please see attached booking form for details
Booking Form (WORD DOC)
If you want to join us please complete and return the form to me on an urgent basis
Regards
Adrian Nicklin ISME Events
Institute of Sheet Metal Engineers
Sheet Metal Skills Competition 2012
With thanks to our sponsors for our successful 2011 competition we have now sealed a date and venue for next year’s event Judgement day. This will be Thursday 14th June at;
"The Largest Machine Tool Manufacturer in the World"
AMADA UK Limited
Spennells Valley Road
Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XS
We are currently updating the entry form and test piece drawings and will be making them available by post or the ISME web site www.isme.org.uk by the 3rd January 2012. From this date it gives you the opportunity to plan and make the test pieces over the 5 month period.
If your college, academy or company is interested in entering your trainee’s or apprentices for the competition please contact;
Adrian Nicklin ISME Events; adriannicklin@talktalk.net
Institute of Sheet Metal Engineers
Sheet Metal Skills Competition Report
Thursday 7th July 2011
Held At: The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk London
With Thanks to ImechE a successful event was held at their historic building in London. For one reason or another this year our entry numbers were down to 26 competitors. However not to be disappointed we certainly had quality over quantity.
Like all events in today’s environment we are indebted to our sponsors;
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (ImechE)
• Sertec Group holdings
• Eon
• Carlton Laser Services
• Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM)
• AP&T Group
• Bae Systems Brough
• Radshape
• Bauromat
• John W Davies
Apart from Bae and Babcock arriving the day before, Deeside College, Shrewsbury College, Bournemouth & Poole College, Wolverhampton College and Radshape had early starts along with the ISME judges to arrive by 11-00am deadline. Although it was a rainy day in London it did not stop the Students and apprentices taking the opportunity to do some site seeing while the judging took place.
As previously mentioned the ISME judges thought the quality standard was exceptional with the following awards given;
• ISME Test Piece Wall Vent. Shaun Midgley. Bae Brough
• ISME Test Piece Ducting year 2. Connor O’Rourke. Radshape
• ISME Test Piece Ducting year 3. James Spalding. Radshape
• Test Piece Written Technical Merit. Ted Rosmarin Trophy James Hewson. Bae Brough
• Open Class winner. Gareth Bielby. Bae Bough
• Open Class Written Technical Merit winner. Nicholas Rose Wolverhampton College
• ISME Trophy overall winner. James Williams, Babcock Marine. This was recognised by high marks in test piece, open class and written work he had displayed.
We were privileged to have Dr Colin Brown Director of Engineering to be able to speak on behalf of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and also present the awards. Thanks must go to the College and Company trainers for the time effort and support they give to the students and apprentices. Without their commitment there would not be a competition. This also applies to the support of the ISME judges.
We are currently planning to hold next year’s event in June which appears to be better for the College time table. Talks have started with Amada, Kidderminster, Worcestershire who have shown an interest in holding the 2012 competition.
If you are interested in the next competition please contact;
Adrian Nicklin ISME Event Officer.
Email; adriannicklin@talktalk.net Mobile 07774 260126
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ISME SHEET METAL SKILLS COMPETITION 2010
On the 24th June ISME held the annual competition at Eon Engineering Academy Ratcliffe. With 50 participants between the age of 17 and 22 there were 82 exhibits to judge. This year’s standard was of exceptional quality especially the 1st years students. Taking top prize of the ISME Trophy was Gareth Bielby from Bae Systems, Brough Who’s craftsmanship both in his test piece and open class was worthy of the Institute’s top prize.
Winners:
| ISME Trophy | Gareth Bielby | BAE Systems Brough |
| ISME Test Piece Wall Vent | Richard Makey | BAE Systems Brough |
| ISME Test Piece Year 2 Ducting | Tom Short | BAE Systems Brough |
| ISME Test Piece Year 3 Ducting | Chris Parry | Shrewsbury College |
| Written Technical Merit (Test Piece) Ted Rosmarin Trophy | Adhev Pankhania | Eon Engineering Academy |
| Open Class | Gareth Bielby | BAE Systems Brough |
| Open Class Technical Merit Award | John Reilly | Babcock Marine |
| WS Barbeque Test Piece | Ashley Kitt | Babcock Marine |
| Originality Entry | James Williams | Babcock Marine |
A warm welcome was given to all who attended by the E-on staff who allowed us to use their facilities at the Ratcliffe Engineering Academy. E-on provided activities and refreshments keeping our students occupied while the judging took place. Our thanks must go to Keith Trilloe Head of Engineering Propositions and his team especially Marcia Morris for their professional approach to the event. Our Gratitude must go out to our sponsors;
• E-on UK(Main Sponsors)
• SEMTA
• BAE Systems
• Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM)
• Radshape
• I-MECH-E
Considering the current business environment it gave the ISME Council great pleasure to welcome the youngsters and see that metalworking skills are still alive & kicking giving manufacturing longevity for the future. To all involved especially the student trainers we thank you for your time and effort. We look forward to your company at our 2011 Skill Event.
If you require any information with regards to future ISME events contact;
adriannicklin@talktalk.net
ISME SHEET METAL SKILLS COMPETITION 2009
The annual ISME Sheet Metal Skills Competition provides an oppertunity for young people to measure their skills against others in the sheet metal industry. The competition held at the Heritage Motor Centre Gaydon on 1st July 2009 attracted a large range of entries from colleges and companies throughout the UK.
The prizewinners were:
| ISME TEST PIECE CLASS Yr 1 | Tom Short and Andrew Halford | BAE Systems and EON Engineering |
| ISME TEST PIECE CLASS Yr 2 | Jason King | Babcock Marine |
| ISME TEST PIECE CLASS Yr 3 | Jamie Sproson | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd. |
| TED ROSMARIN AWARD | Oliver Mintern-Fountain | Bournmouth and Poole College |
| OPEN CLASS | Jamie Sproson | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
| OC Written Techinal Merit Award | Oliver Palmer-Smith | Warwickshire College |
| Jaguar Award | Joss O'Brien | BAE Systems, Brough |
| ISME Trophy Winner | Jamie Sproson | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
| MMMA Trophy Winner | Joseph Biddlecombe | Babcock Marine |
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ISME SHEET METAL SKILLS COMPETITION 2008
The annual Sheet Metal Skills Competition provides an opportunity for young people to measure their skills against others in the sheet metal industry. The competition, held at Jaguar Cars Limited, Castle Bromwich Visitor Centre on 25th June 2008 attracted a large rage of entries from colleges and companies throughout the UK.
The prizewinners were:
| ISME Trophy Winner | Joss O'Brien | BAE Systems, Brough |
| Test Piece Class 17-18 years | Jamie Sproson | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
| Test Piece Class 19+ years | Joshua Chamberlaine | Babcock Marine |
| ETS Test Piece | Craig Day | Empower Training Services |
| Test Piece Class - Technical Merit Award | Krzysztof Zoppa | Empower Training Services |
| Open Class | Peter O'Connor | BAE Systems, Brough |
| Open Class - Technical Merit Award | Joss O'Brien | BAE Systems, Brough |
| Jaguar Award | Tom Gwynn | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
| MMMA Trophy Winner | Richard Massey | Radshape Sheet Metal Ltd |
 Joss O'Brien from BAE Systems, Brough, overall winner of the competition receiving the ISME Trophy from Dilwyn Gurney, ISME Chairman |
 L-R: Joshua Chamberlaine (Babcock Marine), Peter O’Connor (BAE Systems), Joss O’Brien (BAE Systems), Ian Kimberley (MMMA), Dilwyn Gurney (ISME), Paul Stanton (Jaguar), Jamie Sproson (Radshape), Tom Gwynn (Radshape), Craig Day (Empower Training Services), Richard Massey (Radshape) in Off Road Go Kart |
