Manufacturing Capabilities
We work with a wide variety of materials including: Titanium, Aluminium, Inconel,
Stainless Steel, Tool Steel.
Please speak with us about your specific requirements and we will use the appropriate
processes and standards to meet your needs.
If there is a capability you require which is not listed, please speak with us and we may
be able to help – contact.
Machining
| Machines | Capacity | Precision (inspected) |
| CNC 5-Axis Huron KX50M | X Travel = 2000mm | ±0.01mm |
| CNC 5-Axis Hermle C400u | X Travel = 850mm | ± 0.01mm |
| CNC 5-Axis Hermle C250u | X Travel = 600mm | ± 0.01mm |
| CNC 3-Axis Doosan DNM | X Travel = 1050mm | ± 0.01mm |
| CNC Lathe Doosan including secondary drilling milling | Max component length 2100mm | ± 0.01mm |
| Manual Milling | 1200x600mm | ± 0.01mm |
| Manual Lathe | Max Diameter = 425mm, Max Length = 2200mm | ± 0.01mm |
| Electro-Discharge Machining (Die Sink) | X = 750mm, Y = 650mm, Z = 600mm | ± 0.01mm |
| Electro-Discharge Machining (Wire Erosion) | X = 500mm, Y = 300mm, Z = 370mm | ± 0.01mm |
| Electro-Discharge Machining (Drilling) | X = 360mm, Y = 270mm, Z = 400mm with table or 550mm without. | ± 0.01mm |
| Precision Jig Boring Machine 1 | Table Size 400mm x 200mm | ± 0.005mm |
| Precision Jig Boring Machine 2 | Table Size 900mm x 600mm | ± 0.005mm |
| Precision Jig Boring Machine 3 | Table Size 600mm x 500mm | ± 0.005mm |
| Surface Grinder (Small) | X = 450mm, Y = 150mm, Z = 200mm | ± 0.005mm |
| Surface Grinder (Large) | X = 600mm, Y = 300mm, Z = 250mm | ± 0.005mm |
| Cylindrical Grinding | Max Diameter = 200mm, Max Length = 750mm | ± 0.005mm |
Additive Manufacture
| Process | Max Volume | Precision |
| Direct Metal Laser Sintering | 500mm x 280mm x 365mm | ±0.2mm |
| Wire Arc Additive Manufacture | 320mm x 132mm x 154mm | +2mm for final machining |
| Mark Forged Mark Two EDM 3D Printer | 320mm x 132mm x 154mm | ±0.1mm |
| Formlabs Form 3 LFS 3D Printer | 145mm x 145mm x 185mm | ±0.025mm |
Fitting and Assembly
| Item | Precision (inspected) |
| Gaps at Joints | ±0.005mm |
| Angles between Components with Assemblies | ±0.1 deg |
| Surface Profile of Assemblies | ±0.05mm |
| Surface Roughness – Hand Finish | RA 0.4 |
| Minimum Sharp Edge Thickness | 0.25mm |
Inspection
| Machines | Input / Output Files | Precision |
| Global Image CMM equipped with Renishaw SP25 analogue scanning probe | Input: STEP, IGES Output: STEP, IGES, XYZ | ±0.005mm |
| Leica Optical Scanner | Input: STEP, IGES Output: STEP, IGES, XYZ, CATPart, STL | ±0.05mm |
Strain Gauging
| Typical Strain Gauge Sensitivity | Gauge Factor = c.2.0 |
| Bridge Thermal Compensation | 0.05uV / V /°C (for 20-60°C) |
| Service Life* (operating within design loads and without chemical contamination) | At least 10 years |
*Maximum part volume for these capabilities is: 1200mm x 600mm x 600mm
