Low Volume CNC Milling
CNC machining services can often be a challenge. At Thompson Precision we specialise in precision components and assemblies produced in low volume from any machine-able material. In many cases the parts we make for our clients are at the development stage. We recognise that these parts may not be fully optimised for production. As such we have two resident 3D CAD (Solidworks) mechanical design engineers on standby to assist with any manufacturing issues should the need arise.
Many of our clients have come to rely on our ability to fault find CAD data at the early manufacturing stages and to offer solutions/recommendations. This contributes greatly to overall efficiency and speedy production.
Why Choose Thompson Precision
Latest CNC Technology
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Fast & Accurate
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High Precision Experts for 85 years
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Large Scale CNC Milling
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All of our production staff are time served engineers with extensive manufacturing experience of low volume components. These shop floor skills encompass tool making, high precision CNC milling, CNC Turning and pattern making. Each engineer is responsible for creating the CNC program from 3D CAD IGES/STEP files or 2D DXF data/drawings.
The same engineers will then set the CNC machining or CNC turning centres and produce the parts whilst taking full responsibility for the quality requirements and on time delivery. All of the engineers have the support of full time inspection staff as well as the CAD team and highly technical management with extensive CNC machining skills
Testimonials
Accuracy and Finish
- Machine shop special effects
Met our Deadlines
- F1 Team
Highly Recommend
- Cambridge Consultants
Demanding prototype components produced in days without fuss. Thanks for your help.
Great quality work
- Tasha Trigger
These guys helped me out on a time sensitive project. Very professional and responsive via email.
Highly Recommend
- Mekhalfia Group
Very helpful company, I highly recommend them. They helped our sister company Fiil e-motion with the best solution.
Speed Service
- Murali V
High speed service as stated.
Mace Group
- Mace Group
What impressed most was not only the quality and attention to detail, but also the professionalism, flexibility, and commitment shown by the team throughout the process.
Figure AI
- Figure AI
The parts you sent arrived in record time and they looked great.
Thorlabs
- Thorlabs
Many thanks to you and the team at Thompson for your support and assistance this year. We do appreciate the excellent job you have done. Would not hesitate to work with you again.
3P Innovation
- 3P Innovation
We carried out a trial order review on the parts you delivered and you have scored perfectly on the form! Really impressed with your work on this project for us, so thank you very much!
Bowyer Engineering
- Bowyer Engineering
Just a quick note to thank you for the big plate you manufactured for me. It all fitted perfectly, and it would have been a disaster for me if it hadn’t been correct or delivered late.
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Low Volume CNC Needs a Different Approach
A low volume approach to CNC machining is very different from the regular volume production strategies that many precision companies employ. Optimizing a component for production, whilst ultimately very important, does not apply when producing a single part or small batch. We always look to produce in the shortest possible overall time so that we can provide the most efficient and cost effective solution. We have a comprehensive list of work holding and tooling solutions designed specifically to aid the CNC machining process where single items and small batches are required.
Low Volume CNC Milling Gallery
Automotive Plant Fixture Milling
Complex Large Scale Shapes Machined from Solid
Giant Clock Hand CNC Milling
High Speed Metal Removal
Large CNC Engraving
Large GRP Pattern Milling
Case Studies
CNC Machining of Large Hydraulic Manifold
The client required a large hydraulic manifold to be machined from a block of aluminium 1100 x 600 x 400mm. With the manifold needing to be machined to a high tolerance required by the client.
Electronics Enclosure
This case study was from a client who was very specific about the requirements for this electronics enclosure for the exact positional tolerances. It was a challenging job & one we completed to perfection.
High Precision Aerospace Fixture
The case study for this job was for an aerospace part that was no longer available to purchase. We had limited information to go on, but once again we finished this job to a very high standard.
Mechanical Prototyping of a Fishing Reel
The client for this case study had a new fishing reel concept that they wanted us to manufacturer so they could test it out before taking the design further.
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