Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Engineering Services in Biggleswade
Wharf Engineering has established itself as a leader in precision engineering components, combining advanced CNC technology with traditional craftsmanship. With over 50 years of expertise in centreless grinding and precision shaft manufacturing, we serve diverse industrial sectors including electric motor and pump manufacturers. Our capabilities span CNC turning, thread rolling, and inspection services, working with materials from high-tensile steels to advanced engineering plastics.We maintain strict quality control through ISO9001-certified processes and invest continuously in cutting-edge machinery like the Studer Favorit CNC grinding machine. Our in-house expertise ensures complex, high-accuracy production (2 microns) from bar to finished shaft, catering to batch sizes exceeding 50,000 units.
Services
CNC Turning
Centreless Grinding
Thread Rolling
Precision Shafts
Inspection Services
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of centreless grinding expertise with 5 micron tolerances
- Latest CNC technology from Miyano, Citizen, and Hanwha
- ISO9001-certified quality control systems
- In-house bar-to-shaft production capabilities
- Materials expertise spanning high-tensile steels to engineering plastics
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
Services
CNC Turning
Advanced CNC turning services using Miyano, Citizen, and Hanwha machines for components from 1mm to 64mm bar capacity. Capable of complex geometries with tight tolerances on diameter and roundness. Supports materials including stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, and engineering plastics.
Centreless Grinding
High-precision centreless grinding with six machines including Studer Favorit CNC and Cincinnati models. Offers through-feed, plunge, and bar grinding to 5-micron tolerances. Handles diameters from 1.5mm to 80mm with automatic feeding systems for consistent quality.
Thread Rolling
Specialised thread rolling for steel components between 4mm and 25mm diameters. Utilises BSA and Robertson machinery to produce durable threads with improved material strength characteristics compared to cutting methods.
Precision Shafts
Complete shaft production from raw bar to finished component using combined CNC turning and grinding capabilities. Achieves 2 micron accuracy for critical shaft features required in motor and pump applications.
Inspection Services
Comprehensive inspection using ISO9001-certified equipment including CMM machines, surface testers, and shadow graphs. Maintains traceable calibration standards for dimensional verification and material certification.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We supply precision-engineered components to sectors including electric motor manufacturing, pump production, and industrial power systems.
What materials can you work with?
Our capabilities include high-tensile steels, stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, and advanced engineering plastics.
What quality standards do you maintain?
Our ISO9001-certified processes ensure consistent quality through advanced inspection equipment and documented procedures.
What precision tolerances do you achieve?
We routinely hold ±2 micron tolerances for shafts and ±5 microns for grinding operations.
What production volumes do you handle?
Our systems support batch sizes from 30,000 to 50,000+ units with efficient changeover capabilities.
Can you handle complex component designs?
Our CNC machines with Y-axis machining and live tooling enable production of complex geometries in single setups.
