Our Capabilities

Complex geometry, tight tolerances, traceable process. We take your part to production readiness at whatever stage it is in.

Our working models

Materials we machine

• Aluminium alloys
• Stainless steels
• Alloy and tempered steels
• Titanium alloys

What 5-axis machining gives you

On a three-axis machine, finishing a complex part means unclamping, turning and re-clamping it several times. Every new setup introduces its own error margin; deviation accumulated over five separate setups can shift the overall dimensions of the part even when each individual setup stays within tolerance.

In five-axis machining the machine rotates the tool around the part and reaches multiple faces in a single setup. There are three concrete consequences: setup-induced error disappears, inclined surfaces and angled holes can be machined in one operation, and surface quality improves because the tool approaches the material at a more favourable angle. This is why five-axis is preferred for complex, tight-tolerance geometries. For prismatic parts machined from one direction, a three-axis vertical machining centre is both faster and more economical; the machine is selected to suit the part.

When is Swiss-type turning the right choice?

Long, slender parts deflect under cutting forces on a conventional lathe, which makes holding diameter along the length difficult. On a Swiss-type machine the bar stock advances through a guide bushing and cutting always takes place immediately next to that support. Because the part does not deflect, dimensional stability is maintained even on delicate geometries.

The second advantage is that the part is finished in a single setup: turning, milling, drilling and cut-off follow one another on the same machine. That makes Swiss-type turning the most efficient method for small-diameter, high-quantity parts such as pins, shafts, bushings and fasteners, in terms of both cost and repeatability. Our Swiss-type machines work up to Ø 40 mm.

Materials we machine and what we watch for

• Aluminium alloysLight and readily machinable, giving clean surfaces at high spindle speeds. On thin-walled parts we plan the clamping strategy separately to counter distortion from clamping pressure and heat.
• Stainless steelsHigh corrosion resistance, but prone to work hardening during machining. Steady feed, correct cutting speed and monitoring of tool wear are decisive for dimensional stability.
• Alloy and quenched-and-tempered steelsPreferred where structural strength is required. On material destined for heat treatment, the process sequence and stock allowance planning directly affect the final dimensions.
• Titanium alloysA high strength-to-weight ratio makes them common in aerospace. Low thermal conductivity concentrates heat in the cutting zone, so reduced cutting speed, high-pressure coolant and close attention to tool life are required.

Services we provide alongside machining

• Prototype and R&D productionWhere the design is not yet settled we provide manufacturability (DFM) feedback, produce rapid prototypes in single pieces or small batches, and manage revisions under control.
• Series productionThe approved prototype is verified by first article inspection (FAI) and carried into planned low-to-medium volume batch production.
• Mechanical and sub-assemblyMulti-part groups can be assembled and delivered dimensionally verified and secured.
• Management of special processesHeat treatment, anodising, plating and painting are managed through our approved suppliers; the part is delivered from a single point together with the process certificates.
• Inspection and reportingWith CMM, VMS and surface roughness measurement we supply the dimensional report, material certificate and certificate of conformity (CoC) with the part.