Precision Machining

Precision Machining by Technical Leaders

United Machinists runs one of the most capable machining teams in the business. What sets us apart isn't just the equipment. It's the people behind it.

We've removed key person risk by investing in our people. Our technical leaders and senior manufacturing team programme, set, run and inspect. They understand the machines and the work coming off them, which means problems get caught earlier, setups are tighter, and quality is more consistent. Most shops separate programming from operating. At United Machinists, that depth of knowledge sits with the same person.

Our fleet is modern, with 75% of machines less than five years old, and 24/7 lights-out production capability means we're well placed to handle low-volume, high-complexity work at the pace our clients need.

What We Can Do

Our capabilities span 5 to 7-axis and mill-turn machining, high-volume turning, and precision small-part production. Key specs:

5 to 7-axis machining capability
Surface finishes to Ra 0.4 μm
Milling diameter up to 450 mm
Tolerance control to ±0.001 mm
24/7 unmanned lights-out production, with 40% of production running fully lights-out
Climate-controlled, robotically operated 5-axis CMM metrology lab on site, measuring to 0.0005mm
In-house Mil-Spec anodising
Automated real-time scheduling with live customer production links on request

Individual machine specifications are available on request. Our fleet handles the full range of machining, from intricate small parts for electronics and medical applications to larger structural components for aerospace and defence.

Built to Support How You Manufacture

For clients running low-volume, high-mix production, we offer manufacture-to-stock under production contracts: holding agreed inventory and shipping on a just-in-time schedule that fits your line, not ours. It means fewer suppliers to manage and fewer gaps in supply, particularly valuable for defence MRO programmes and electronics manufacturers managing complex bills of material.

Measurement & Quality

Every component that leaves our facility is backed by a fully equipped, climate-controlled on-site metrology laboratory. Our quality team works directly alongside production, so measurement is built into the process rather than treated as a final check.

View our metrology capabilities

Precision Machining