PCML are proud to offer one of the best CNC machining services in the United Kingdom, focusing on your bespoke requirements and specifications to create components to suit your needs. CNC precision machining is widely used throughout our manufacturing sites, producing a variety of complex parts and components within a very high degree of accuracy.
We have invested in our CNC Milling, CNC Turning and Wired EDM manufacturing processes to supply high-quality, precision parts and components to a variety of industries, including; Medical Devices, Biotech, MedTech, Scientific Instruments and High-Tech companies, from surgical robots and diagnostic machines, to 3D imaging cameras and commercial printers.
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a manufacturing process that uses machine tools to produce extremely precise custom components. We use CAD (computer-aided design) software to design and tweak the final product - you can even submit your own CAD files for us to manufacture.
Our CNC machines are capable of performing a range of operations, and you can find more details about these capabilities below. CNC machining is so accurate because our machine tools follow precise, programmed instructions to produce the physical product, meaning there is little-to-no chance of human error during the manufacturing process proper.
PCML offer a wide range of CNC machining services and capabilities to help you create the perfect product. Some of the services we offer include:
CNC Milling* machines utilise Computer Numerical Control to automate the process, thus improving the speed, accuracy, and production rate.
Milling is a precision engineering process which involves the removal of material from a component using rotary cutting tools. The milling machine cutter rotates at an extremely high speed, allowing metal to be removed at a fast pace.
There are a few different types of milling services, including; manual, horizontal 4 axis milling and CNC milling.
Milling machines work on multiple axis’ in order to move the cutting head around the machining bed, therefore machines with more working axis’ can machine more complex parts in fewer operations.
When coupled with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) - the process is capable of machining highly-complex features to exceptionally high accuracy.
There are a lot of tooling options available for milling machines allowing the operator to use the best tooling for the material being machined. This allows fast clean cuts which results in a superior surface finish.
Turning is a precision engineering process which involves the use of a lathe to reduce the diameter of a piece of metal. It removes material by rotating the metal whilst a cutting tool is used against it.
During the process of CNC Turning - the workpiece and tool are controlled by a computer numerical program which ensures the material is cut quickly and accurately - significantly reducing human error.
CNC Turning allows us to reproduce your designs accurately and consistently – resulting in superior quality and control over the components and parts we manufacture.
By utilising multi-turret and dual spindle setups it is possible to get highly-complex components off the machine in just one operation – a huge advantage over conventional methods which would take multiple turning and milling operations.
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) is a precision engineering process which cuts metal into your desired shape using electrical sparks - sometimes referred to as spark machining, or wire erosion services.
As sparks occur between two electrodes, the intensity of the electric field removes material, ultimately allowing the shape to be created and detached from the metal.
Wire erosion is a no contact, no force process - highly suited for smaller, more delicate components which could be damaged by conventional cutting tools.
Complex shapes and exceptionally fine holes can be formed, giving a high-quality surface finish to follow.
Wire EDM is also an automated process, meaning the risk of damage to your precision component is minimised.
