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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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What is Reverse Engineering and How can it Help You?
10.02.2020 - Engineering | Turned Parts
Sometimes customers come to us with a part they want us to replicate. They don’t have the detailed drawings or spec we normally require, but they do have the existing component. In these cases we may be able to use reverse engineering to accurately recreate the part. Read more