CNC MACHINING GUIDES
& RESOURCES
We've put together a few resources based on the questions we get asked most; from design guidance and tolerances through to measurement references.
Practical information for engineers, designers and anyone involved in specifying or sourcing machined parts.
CNC MILLING GUIDE
Our CNC milling guide covers the full customer journey, drawing requirements, design do's and don'ts, tolerances, materials and finishing.
COMING SOON
CNC TURNING GUIDE
COMING SOON. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to get in touch.
MEASUREMENT CONVERSION CHART
A quick reference we use daily in the workshop. Inches to millimetres and millimetres to decimal inches. Useful for working with mixed unit drawings, stock sizes and supplier specifications.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Based in Hertfordshire, we provide CNC milling, CNC turning, laser cutting, laser marking and finishing support for prototype, small batch and repeat production across the UK.
Prototype, small batch and repeat production in aluminium, steel, brass and plastics.
Turned components with milled features, threads and off-centre details in a single setup.
From first offs to pre-production sample builds, supporting your design through to manufacture.
CO₂ laser cutting for plastics and panels, plus permanent fibre laser marking for part numbers, QR codes, traceability and branding.
FOUND WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR?
We hope our guides and resources have been useful. If you have a project to discuss or a drawing to send over, we'd love to hear from you.