Thompson Precision Engineering
Thompson Precision Engineering are delighted to offer our high tech CNC precision machining, CNC Turning and mechanical design service. We are used by the foremost engineering and design companies in the UK and the world. We specialize in low and medium volume components, machined castings and assemblies for prototyping, product development and production. We serve all industries and concentrate on safety and time critical items and projects for the aerospace, defence, electronics, Motorsport, instrument and scientific industries.
Our Precision Engineering Service
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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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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Our Design and Engineering Team

This extensive manufacturing ability is backed up by a dedicated mechanical precision engineering design team running Solid works. This facility has two main roles within the company. Firstly, to support the shop floor CNC machining experts with 3D CAD issues. We can modify or re-draw a client’s 3D file to demonstrate machining issues or options and thus ensure the fastest possible resolution to problems.
Secondly, we can undertake complete electro mechanical design projects from initial concept through to prototype production, product development and low or medium volume manufacture. Thompson Precision have been involved in this process since our inception as scientific instrument makers in 1939. Over the years we have designed and produced metal super finishing devices, hydraulic motors and robotic paint spraying equipment. We have a fantastic reputation within the industry as the precision engineers to work with.
Recent projects include specialist camera housings, quick release fasteners, game controllers and telescopic cable support systems.
These long standing design and product development skills of precision engineers are supported by our Rapid Prototyping and model making division J H May. In house production of space models, vacuum casting plastic moulded components and enclosures, SLA ABS resin, SLS Nylon and PMMA rapid prototype parts ensure that we can consistently deliver complex projects in the shortest possible time. Having such a large range of disciplines under one roof also means that we can quote completion dates with the confidence that we don’t need to rely on subcontractors.
Find out more about how we can help you with your precision engineering requirements by contacting us today.
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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