Machining Materials
We are able to precision machine a variety of metals and hard plastics for your turned parts and milled components. We’ll be happy to advise you on the best materials to use at the design stage.
Precision turning
APT specialises in the precision engineering of turned parts for a wide range of sectors. We’ll take your turned components from initial concept to final design. We’ll then undertake the precision machining, heat treatments and surface finishing. Finally, your components will be assembled, packed and delivered to you in perfect condition.
CNC turning capabilities
Whatever you need, we can machine a variety of materials, including stainless steel, brass, plastics and titanium.
Our machines can turn parts from 0.5mm to 65mm in diameter from bar, and up to 300mm in diameter for billet work. This gives you plenty of scope for creating small, complex components and larger assemblies.
Quick turnaround
APT continually invests in the latest tooling equipment and CNC manufacturing methods, so our CNC workshop is set up for peak performance and productivity. This means you can rely on us for exceptional quality and a quick turnaround on your order.
Our CNC lathes use the latest high performance lubricant program. This means they’re always operating at maximum capacity. The CNC workshop is also equipped for lights-out manufacturing, which allows us to work on your project 24/7.
For your peace of mind, all our fixed head and sliding head lathes can be monitored remotely for guaranteed excellence.
CNC technology
Our CNC workshop features an extensive range of Star Micronics sliding head lathes, Miyano and Doosan lathes, which have a fixed head (see list below). These are all bar-fed with driven tooling and high pressure coolant.
The spindles run at up to 15,000 rpm, which lengthens the tool life and enhances the quality of your products’ surface finish. These CNC lathes are also fitted with sub spindles, which result in faster production and lower costs.
All CNC machines are covered by an ongoing tooling maintenance programme and are maintained by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
APT operates to internationally recognised AS 9100 and ISO 9001
The ISO 9001 is the widely recognised quality management standard for manufacturers. The AS 9100 is the strict global standard required to supply components to the aerospace industry. APT has attained both accreditations, click here for more details.
Fixed head lathes
Puma TT1800SY x1
Lynx 220LSTC x1
Miyano BNJ42S x3
Miyano BNJSY x1
Miyano BNC34 x1
Sliding head lathes
Star SR10 x3
Star SA16R x1
Star SB20E x2
Star SR20R2 x1
Star SR20R3 x1
Star SV32 x3
Our CNC turning service is a perfect complement to our CNC milling service.
Do you need turned parts?
Whatever your needs, we’ll be happy to discuss them with you and propose a solution — however difficult it may seem. We always enjoy a challenge.
For one client, we produced high-end bespoke titanium products.
To find out how we can help you, please get in touch.
Production & Guarantee
APT’s CNC workshop is in operation 24/7, working around the clock. Our CNC turning and milling machines manufacture products of the highest quality and are constantly audited for maximum efficiency.
FAQs
Our FAQs page answers some of the common questions about our precision turned parts and CNC milling, including our manufacturing accreditations, machining capabilities, machining tolerances, materials and order/delivery process.
Assembly
Benefit from expert advice on how to manufacture your precision machined parts for assembly. Or, if you prefer, you can leave it to us and we’ll assemble the final turned parts for you.
“We have used APT Leicester for a number of years now, to produce a wide range of components that are shipped globally and we often receive positive comments upon the quality of the turned parts. This is down the great finish that the APT components always have, but maybe more importantly for myself apart from component quality, is that parts are always turned around and shipped both within the given time schedule and on budget.”