Turned Parts

Three Decades with Leon Paul on the Road to Paris 2024

21.07.2024 - Leisure & Sports | Turned Parts

Discover the enduring partnership between APT Leicester and Leon Paul, a global leader in sword fencing equipment, as we gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Read more

Leon Paul fencing equipment

Top Tips for Buyers Requesting Quotes for Turned Parts

23.05.2024 - CNC Milling | Turned Parts

Learn the essential details to include when requesting quotes for turned components. This guide will help you ensure accurate and timely quotations for precision turned parts and CNC machining services. Read more

CNC turned parts quotation

A Year of Improvement and Growth for APT Leicester

19.12.2022 - APT News | Turned Parts

2022 was always bound to prove a challenging year, with gradual recovery from the pandemic and high levels of demand for high-quality materials. However, APT have come through the trying times, with great reason for continued confidence. Read more

Nick Baller - Managing Director at APT Leicester

The Complete Guide to Machining Steel

21.06.2022 - Materials | Turned Parts

APT Leicester machine all grades of stainless steel for a wide range of engineering applications. Read our guide to discover why it’s such a good material choice for mill turned parts. Read more

Valve - Stainless Steel | Oil & Gas

Flexible and Eco-Friendly Delivery Services

22.02.2022 - Environment | Turned Parts

Aiming for the highest levels of satisfaction, APT Leicester offer adaptable and eco-friendly delivery services. Find out about the special measures that we take for the safe and efficient delivery of your mill turned parts. Read more

Recyclable and biodegradable trays

2021 - The Year in Review

17.12.2021 - APT News | Turned Parts

It’s been an eventful year for APT, with supply challenges having been overcome and training opportunities taken. Check out our reflections on the last 12 months and encouraging predictions for 2022. Read more

Nick Baller - Managing Director at APT Leicester

A Smooth Production Flow Makes for Consistent Turned Parts

15.10.2021 - Engineering | Turned Parts

Investing in the best machinery and cutting edge technology makes no difference to your production flow without an experienced team to make it all work. With 30 years of experience, Andy Stone, Production Manager at APT Leicester, knows just how important it is to bring all three together. Read more

Live automation machining control screen

Product Assembly to Blanket Orders Turned Parts Service

20.09.2021 - Assembly | Turned Parts

At APT we value service as much as the quality turned parts we manufacture. That’s why we offer a bespoke product assembly service in a dedicated area of our factory and blanket orders to make partnerships with clients run as smoothly as possible. Read more

Apprentice Adam assembling components at APT

A Guide to Machining Plastic Turned Parts

24.02.2021 - Materials | Turned Parts

APT offers precision machining for plastic turned parts and components. In this article, we’ll share why machined plastic is a versatile material for a range of parts, along with different types of materials, and how it can be used. Read more

Plastic nylon turning

The Importance of Precision in Engineering

03.12.2020 - CNC Milling | Turned Parts

Precision engineering has transformed the manufacturing industry, allowing us to design and create complex parts with exceptional accuracy. In this article, we look at the role of precision in engineering and what it really means. We also explore the advantages of being precise and why it makes such a difference for our customers. Read more

The importance of precision in engineering