Metal Machining – Precision Components
Dedicated to the precision manufacturing of high-performance metallic components for use in industry’s most demanding applications, our machine shop specialises in the high-precision machining of geometrically complex components in exotic alloys.
Most of our special machining work is customer-specific and covered by confidentiality agreements. However, our components and assemblies are in use around the world in critical applications across the oil and gas, nuclear, aerospace, power generation, marine and pharmaceutical industries.
In association with the elastomer and plastics engineering divisions of James Walker, we can offer simplification of the production chain through single-source supply or providing sub-assemblies and kits.
Expertise
- Professional engineers experienced in the manufacture of critical precision components
- Special techniques developed for the precision machining of annular thin-walled components
- Highly skilled workforce backed by training and the latest machining technology
- Dedicated contract review and documentation team
- OEM quality approved supplier for critical components
Materials
- Highly experienced at machining the most difficult-to-work exotic alloys including Inconel® 600, 625, 716, 718, 800, 825 and X-750, as well as Hastelloy® B2 and C275
- All high-performance alloys are sourced from approved suppliers, mainly in North America and Western Europe
- All materials are fully certified and tested for physical and chemical qualities as soon as we receive them
Traceability
- Total traceability of every finished part is guaranteed back to the original forge
- State-of-the-art equipment and techniques ensure consistent dimensional accuracy
- Documented inspection before and after every manufacturing process
- Full documentation to recognised industry standards or customers’ own schedules
- Full ISO certification plus accreditation to industry association standards including American Petroleum Institute Spec Q1
- Online integration with customer documentation systems
Technology
- 5 axis high-speed precision machining
- Electro-discharge machining
- Laser profile cutting
- CNC turning
- CMM inspection with SP25 profile scanning
- Manufacture direct from customer CAD files
Specialised coatings and treatments
- Xylan® fluoropolymer
- Zinc phosphate
- Molybdenum disulphide
- Silver and gold
- Stress relieving
- Vacuum annealing
- Nitriding
Testing
- Ultrasonic testing
- Positive material identification
- Liquid penetrant inspection
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Material and final component hardness testing
- Grain size analysis and inter-granular corrosion testing