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Capabilities

Full-service precision manufacturing from prototype to production — everything under one roof.

Primary Capability

CNC Machining

Our CNC machine shop runs 18 machines across 3 and 5-axis platforms, operating two shifts to provide capacity and responsiveness. We programme in-house using Mastercam and hyperMILL, with full simulation to minimise first-article lead times.

We specialise in aerospace-grade aluminium alloys (2024, 6082, 7075), titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), stainless steels (15-5PH, 17-4PH), Inconel 718 and a range of engineering plastics including PEEK and Vespel.

Machine inventory

5-Axis Milling

DMG Mori DMU 80 eVo (×3), Hermle C 400 (×2)

3-Axis Milling

Haas VF-4SS (×4), Mazak VCN-530C (×2)

CNC Turning

Mazak QTN-350 (×3), Mori Seiki NLX 2500 (×2)

Wire EDM

Sodick ALC600G (×2) — tight-tolerance profiles and slots

Specification

Machining capability matrix

ParameterMillingTurningWire EDM
Max Envelope800 × 600 × 500 mmØ 350 × 500 mm600 × 400 mm
Tolerance±0.01 mm±0.01 mm±0.005 mm
Surface FinishRa 0.4 µmRa 0.4 µmRa 0.2 µm
MaterialsAll aerospace alloysAll aerospace alloysAll conductive metals
Batch Size1 – 5,0001 – 10,0001 – 500
ProgrammingMastercam / hyperMILLMazatrol / MastercamSodick native
Assembly

Complex assemblies

We build mechanical and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies as complete kits to customer specifications. Our assembly area includes a Class 100,000 clean room for optical assembly and bonding operations.

Assembly capabilities include press-fitting, riveting, bonding (Redux and epoxy), helicoil insertion, torque-controlled fastening and functional test.

Surface Treatment

In-house finishing

Our NADCAP-accredited surface treatment facility operates alongside the machine shop, reducing lead times and maintaining quality control from raw material to finished part.

  • Chromic acid anodise (Type I)
  • Sulphuric acid anodise (Type II & III)
  • Chromate conversion coating (Alocrom 1200)
  • Passivation (citric and nitric acid)
  • Primer application (epoxy and polyurethane)
  • Chemical etch cleaning
Metrology

Inspection & quality verification

Every part we manufacture is fully inspected and traceable. Our temperature-controlled inspection laboratory is equipped to handle the most demanding dimensional and surface quality requirements.

CMM Inspection

Zeiss Contura G2 with VAST XXT scanning probe. Full 3D GD&T measurement and automated reporting to AS9102.

Surface Measurement

Taylor Hobson Surtronic profilometer. Ra, Rz and Rmax measurement to customer and spec requirements.

Optical & Non-Contact

Keyence IM-8000 instant measurement system for rapid in-process and batch verification of 2D profiles.

Discuss your manufacturing requirements

Send us your drawings or 3D models and our engineering team will respond with feasibility, lead time and budget pricing within 48 hours.

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