Our Standard Lead Times
Lead times vary on the type of component being manufactured and we will confirm the lead time on a part-by-part basis when submitting our quotation. For a rough guideline, please…
Tooling Costs – Why am I being charged for tooling?
If you have already enquired with us in the past; you may have noticed that some items we quote include a one-off tooling charge. We try to keep costs to…
In-house Assemblies – Saving your time
Taking on your in-house assembly work We not only make component parts; we can also offer fabrication and assembly services to provide a one-stop solution. We may already make screws;…
Buying in Bulk – Saving You Money
We all know that bulk buying from a local wholesaler would save us money on our shopping bills; and the same can also be achieved in manufacturing. Due to the…
First-offs or Samples – Which Route Should You Take?
We understand; especially if you are a new customer, that you want to see that your components will be made correctly, so we can support you with offering samples. However;…
Reducing Cycle Times – Saving Time & Money!
As a manufacturer and supply chain solution provider, we are always under pressure to meet tight lead times and increase the speed of our manufacturing operations. Where it doesn’t impact…
How to improve CNC Machining Efficiency
The old adage of “time is money” keeps coming up in the world of machining. CNC machining is highly competitive, and with new machinery and methods released it is incredibly…
Machining Tolerances – is it time to relax?
CNC machines can achieve very high levels of accuracy in order to create high precision components. However, running these machines to the maximum level of accuracy is expensive and time…
Laser Cutting vs Punching – How to know which to choose?
When creating shapes in sheet metal, the 2 most common processes are to either laser cut, or punch the material into the desired shape. As both processes can create similar…
MIG vs TIG Welding – What’s the difference?
The 2 most common methods in welding (the fusing of two or more parts using heat to form a join) are MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas).…