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Capabilities

Turned and milled parts, from one-off to production run.

Prototypes and small batches are where we shine, and the shop is set up to carry your part on into larger runs when you need them.

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Swiss bar feeder loaded with brass
Fig. A Swiss bar feeder loaded with brass

Swiss-type turning

A sliding-head lathe guides the bar right next to the tool, so long, slender parts stay straight and accurate.

  • Pins, shafts, spindles and bushes
  • Fittings, connectors and threaded parts
  • Cross holes, flats and slots in one setup
  • Larger production runs straight from bar
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Turned spigot flanges
Fig. B Turned spigot flanges

CNC turning

Fixed-head CNC turning for larger diameters, chucked work and parts that need a heavier cut.

  • Flanges, spacers and collars
  • Larger shafts and housings
  • Bored and threaded features
  • One-offs through to mid-size batches
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Roughing, chips flying
Fig. C Roughing, chips flying

CNC milling

Milling for prismatic parts and for second operations on turned work.

  • Brackets, plates and housings
  • Jigs, fixtures and soft jaws
  • Pockets, profiles, drilled and tapped holes
  • Second ops on turned parts
ABatch sizes

One part or a production run.

PrototypeOne-offsTest parts, fixtures and first articles
Small to midBatchesOur sweet spot, on any machine
ProductionLarger runsTurned parts in volume on the Swiss

Past work

Parts Jacob has made.

A cross-section of turned, milled and mill-turn work, from one-off fixtures to batch production.

Ribbed cover, deep pockets
Fig. 01 Ribbed cover, deep pockets
Pocketed enclosure plate
Fig. 02 Pocketed enclosure plate
Curved link, tapped ends
Fig. 03 Curved link, tapped ends
Split shaft clamp
Fig. 04 Split shaft clamp
Cross-drilled collar
Fig. 05 Cross-drilled collar
Hex-head threaded stud
Fig. 06 Hex-head threaded stud
Grooved, cross-drilled shaft
Fig. 07 Grooved, cross-drilled shaft
Slotted cups, £1 for scale
Fig. 08 Slotted cups, £1 for scale
Turned spigot flanges
Fig. 09 Turned spigot flanges
Bearing housing, assembled
Fig. 10 Bearing housing, assembled
Drilled retaining ring
Fig. 11 Drilled retaining ring
Batch of counterbored flanges
Fig. 12 Batch of counterbored flanges
BMaterials

What we cut.

GroupTypical gradesGood for
BrassCZ121, CZ114Fittings, decorative and electrical parts. Free-cutting and a favourite on the Swiss.
Aluminium6082, 6061, 7075Brackets, housings, fixtures and lightweight parts.
Stainless steel303, 304, 316Corrosion-resistant pins, shafts and fittings.
SteelsEN1A, EN8, EN24T, tool steelsShafts, spacers, tooling and general engineering parts.
TitaniumGrade 2, Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)Strong, light and corrosion-resistant parts for demanding applications.
Copper and bronzeC101, phosphor bronze PB102Electrical contacts, bearings and bushes.
PlasticsAcetal (POM), Nylon, PTFE, PEEKInsulators, wear parts and low-friction components.

That is the everyday list, not the limit. If your material is not here, ask: we can usually source it, or suggest an alternative that machines better.

CTolerances

Tell us what matters.

Put the tolerances your part needs on the drawing and we will hold them. Tight tolerances on the features that matter are fine. Tight tolerances everywhere usually just add cost.

If something on the drawing is going to drive the price, we will flag it in the quote and suggest an alternative.

DFiles we take

Send what you have.

BestSTEP (.step / .stp) plus a PDF drawing
Also fineIGES, Parasolid, Fusion 360, DXF
To startA sketch or photo with key dimensions

Is your job a good fit?

In tolerance
  • Precision turned and milled parts
  • Prototypes and one-offs
  • Small to mid-size batches, and larger runs on the Swiss
  • Turned parts with milled features
  • Jobs where you want to talk to the person making them
Out of tolerance
  • Large fabrications
  • Sheet metal and welding

If that is you, ask anyway and we will try to point you to someone good.

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