Precision Engineering Blog

Five Reasons why Precision Engineering Saves you Time and Money!

Wednesday, February 8th, 2017

Precision Engineering in progress

Any company or individual involved in any way with the manufacturing industry will tell you that being both cost efficient and time efficient is absolutely crucial. It’s for that reason that anything which can save both time and money should be readily seized upon by any organisation interested in being successful. Continue reading

What is CNC Machining?

Wednesday, January 4th, 2017

CNC machining

The name “CNC” actually stands for Computer Numerical Control. CNC Machining is a process which involves the use of computers to control machine tools.

The first NC machines (Numerical Control) were developed in the 1940s and modernised throughout the 1950s. These pioneering machines were based around existing tools which were modified with motors. Continue reading

Precision Engineering Facts and Goals

Thursday, December 15th, 2016

Precision Engineering Machines

Precision engineering does differ from other types of engineering like software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering etc. in that it the precision engineer is more concerned with the design of fixtures, Continue reading

Precision Engineering Qualifications and Training

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016

Training for Engineering career

One of the most popular methods of training in precision engineering is working through an apprenticeship. This type of environment helps to train the future precision engineer in a workshop environment learning about maintenance and engineering skills where it counts – in the workplace. Continue reading

Product Design Consultancy

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

3D model elephant

Have you got an idea you want to prototype? Do you need some designing or manufacturing information? Get in touch with our expert engineers for excellent impartial advice. Continue reading

Why use Reverse Engineering?

Saturday, August 20th, 2016

Precision Engineering Wheel

Reverse engineering is the skill of taking apart a piece of machinery, electrical equipment or other product in order to work out how it operates, and how it is put together. Continue reading

NDA’s and Patents

Wednesday, July 13th, 2016

Precison Engineering NDA

So you’ve come up with a brilliant idea, but you can’t get your head around the legal jargon. Or you’ve got people telling you you’ve got to patent your designs, or make the postman sign a NDA. Continue reading