Precision Machining
Precision machining is a process of shaping large masses of material into smaller, more intricate parts. There are three principal machining processes; turning, drilling, and milling.
The precision machining process involves a cutting tool that removes material from the workpiece. In order for the cutting tool to do its job, it must be moved in directions specified to make the correct cut. This primary motion is called the ‘cutting speed’. The workpiece can also be moved, known as the secondary motion of ‘feed’. Together, these motions and the sharpness of the cutting tool allow the precision machine to operate.
GTMA’s Supplier Directory includes companies that offer a multitude of precision machining services from thread grinding and die sinking, to horizontal milling and optical profile grinding.
Langstone Engineering Ltd
- HampshireWe are a 45-strong team of engineering problem-solvers, helping you thrive by meeting your specification and requirements for a broad range of precision-manufactured parts and projects. We challenge convention to…
Thomas Keating Ltd
- West SussexThe company is a scientific instruments and mould tool manufacturer with a reputation for accuracy and attention to detail. Manufacturing single and multi-cavity tools for complex and technical mouldings in…
Superite Tools
- West MidlandsSuperite offers a dedicated service for tool modifications and repairs up to 15 tonne Superite Tools Ltd began designing and manufacturing injection moulds, die casting tooling and press tools in…
ND Precision Products
- DevonBased in Barnstaple, North Devon, ND Precision Products is a hands-on, family-owned business which now has the third generation of the Squire family working under its roof. Managing Director, Nick…
R-Winter Tooling
- KentR Winter Tooling is a modern design & engineering business based in Rochester, Kent. The main aspect of R-Winter Tooling is production machining, specializing in high tolerance components. With our…
Standex International Ltd
- CheshireAt Standex Engraving Mold-Tech, we optimise Surface Performance by creating textures on the tooling that manufactures products we all use every day. We are one company operating in 23 countries…
Fenton Precision Engineering
- NorthamptonshireWelcome to Fenton Precision Engineering Ltd the UK market leaders for design, precision tool making and injection moulding services. Located centrally in the UK our headquarters are located in Northampton…
Pentagon Plastics Group
- West SussexPentagon Plastics provides extensive services to plastic injection moulders as your centre of excellence for mould tool servicing, repair, modification, pre-production development and production mould tools. Through our generous machine…
Faulkner Moulds
- West YorkshireGTMA Featured Company Toolmaker of the Year – 2019, 2018 & 2016 Faulkner Moulds has over 35 years’ experience of quality precision toolmaking and product and tool design. We are…
Kemet International Ltd
- KentOur expertise is available to customers through in-house technical specialists and a team of technical representatives. In addition, our industrial chemists are able to formulate and manufacture bespoke diamond lapping…
Powell Manufacturing Co (Coventry)
- West MidlandsPowell Manufacturing Co (Coventry) Limited is a family owned business established in 1948. They supply complete tooling packages or machine individual components depending on the customer’s requirements. They also offer…
Apsley Engineering Ltd
- WiltshireApsley Engineering (now Apsley Precision Engineering Ltd) was established in 1984 by Graham Aymes BSc, CEng, MIMechE, following a successful career with the British government working as a lead design…
Moorland Toolmaking Company Ltd
- West YorkshireMoorlands have been an independent toolmakers now for 39 years. Whilst there have been many changes in the industry over that period, our aim of total customer satisfaction has remained…
Bru y Rubio UK
- LeicestershireBru y Rubio offers for sale a wide range of high quality components and services for injection mould tools such as standard & special mould bases, standard elements, plain plates, specialised…
Tokai Carbon Europe
- West MidlandsTokai Carbon Europe is a stockist of premium grade graphites for EDM electrode, high temperature and mechanical applications. TCE are one of the largest suppliers of EDM products to the…
Petford Tools Limited
- West MidlandsAbout us Engineering solutions for tomorrows challenges We are one of the Black Country’s most enterprising manufacturers. Since our formation in 1971 we have developed to become one of the…
Aspin Engineering Ltd
- Greater ManchesterAspin Engineering has been designing and manufacturing a range of quality products and engineered components for more than 40 years. Aspin has built its business and reputation for quality, excellent…
Glazpart
- OxfordshireAbout us Glazpart lead the way in the design and manufacture of Plastic Glazing Accessories for the Fenestration Industry with specialised knowledge in Glazing Accessory and Ventilation products to suit…
Surtec North East Ltd
- County DurhamEstablished in 2002, Surtec North East Limited is a Press Toolmaking, Precision Engineering Company. To complement this we offer a CNC machining service. We also offer a complete service from…
3D Lasertec Ltd
- NottinghamshireOur customer base now extends through Injection, blow, extrusion & rotational moulds, pharmaceutical, Aerospace & medical industry, gun manufacturers, printing, ceramic plus other general & obscure requests. The need for…
Hartmetall UK
- Worcestershire2019 has seen continued investment in blank the preparation more than doubling capacity, we continue to develop this area of our business working closely with customers to develop new products…
Rutland Plastics
- LeicestershireRutland Plastics has been in the plastics business for over 65 years. We certainly look different today from when the company first started out injection moulding back in 1956. We…
Gravutex Eschmann International Ltd
- DerbyshireProviding customers with specially designed surface textures, patterns and logos to compliment the design and functionality of their plastic/rubber components and steel/aluminium tools across a diverse range of industries from…
Tekniplaz Limited
- NottinghamshireTekniplaz is your product development, toolmaking and precision engineering partner. Many factors have to come together to produce parts which are world class in their quality and commercially viable: High-calibre…
Alan Browne Lapping Services
- WarwickshireAlan Browne lapping services provide accurate, precise and controlled material removal to produce the desired size, shape and dimensions to your components. They are experienced in precision flat lapping with many materials for example steel, stainless…
Warwick Machine Tools Ltd
- WorcestershireWarwick Machine Tools: Your Trusted Partner in EDM Solutions Established in 1978, Warwick Machine Tools Ltd has built a strong reputation in the EDM machine tool industry, offering extensive expertise…
Engis (UK) Ltd
- OxfordshireEngis (UK) Ltd is part of Engis Corporation, a worldwide organisation which manufactures and markets superabrasive finishing systems for operations that demand precision surface polishing and close tolerance requirements. Engis provides…
Paragon Toolmaking Co Ltd
- YorkshireParagon Toolmaking is a world-leader in the design and manufacture of press tools, delivering the highest-quality service and tooling solutions. Established by Carl Canty in 1969, our history and experience is relied…
Perfect Bore Manufacturing Ltd
- HampshirePerfect Bore prides itself on being a sub contract gundrilling, deep-hole boring, CNC turning, honing, CNC Cylindrical Grinding and superfinishing turning provider giving renowned service to its customers. Perfect Bore works…
Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG
Our standards lead to your success Meusburger is the market leader in the field of high-precision standard parts and helps its customers achieve sustainable success along the entire value chain.…
T&G Engineering
- SurreyFounded in 1975, T and G Engineering is one of Europe’s foremost high precision machining & engineering companies serving and supporting a world wide customer base. State of the art…
Menear Engineering
- StaffordshireMenear Engineering is a small family run business established over 35 years ago. We produce quality mould tools, press tools, diecast tools and jigs & fixtures for a variety of…
Waveney Precision Ltd
- SuffolkWaveney Precision Ltd is a specialist precision engineering company that combines comprehensive plant and expertise to provide both EDM wire-cutting, die-sinking and CNC machining capabilities. Sub-Contract Machining As a result…
Bedestone Ltd
- West MidlandsIn 2018 we installed and commissioned our most accurate httG48 CNC Jig Grinder into our facility, along with our fully rebuilt G48, these two machines sit along side our G48…
Scott Tools Limited
- BerkshireScott Tools are a progressive, forward thinking mould tool design and manufacturing company operating out of a modern, well-equipped industrial unit in the south of England. Using the latest product…
HCM Engineering Ltd
- West MidlandsWho we are Established in 1969 HCM Engineering Limited is a independent, privately owned company situated in the UK's Industrial West Midlands. We have the experience and traditional crafts in…
R&D Tool and Engineering Ltd
- NottinghamshireR&D Tool and Engineering supplies expert technical solutions to the global plastics industry, offering a wide range of products and design solutions to markets such as food and beverages, packaging,…
Precision machining focuses on achieving highly tight tolerances and high accuracy in manufacturing parts, whereas CNC machining refers to the automated control of machining tools via computer programs.