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 →
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 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 →
When it comes to finding a company to help you with your product or prototype design, it is only natural that you will want to find experts that have the right level of skill and experience to do the best job possible within budget and in a timely manner. Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
We don’t just manufacture complex mechanical parts; we also create original works of art for clients and collections around the world. Continue reading →
We have a long-running history of tailoring and expanding the design and manufacture process of products to assist companies achieve their goals; through our engineering experience we can help streamline projects, Continue reading →
Mechanical product design by engineering professionals
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12 years experience in layer rapid prototyping technologies
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We only use the latest CNC technologies
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Engineering advice you can trust
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Fast and accurate, every time
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Rapid delivery precision engineering since 1939
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Large scale CNC Milling
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