Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Engineering Solutions in Burnham-On-Crouch
P E S Engineering has built an international reputation for innovative engineering and quality workmanship since our inception in 1967. Based in Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, we combine decades of technical expertise with state-of-the-art machinery to deliver precision-engineered components tailored to exact specifications. Our philosophy centres on total flexibility in addressing customer challenges, supported by professional service and competitive pricing. With advanced capabilities in CNC turning, milling, and sliding-head technology, we serve diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and hydraulics. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification underscores our commitment to rigorous quality control, with comprehensive documentation and traceability systems ensuring compliance with client requirements.Through continuous investment in cutting-edge technology like Citizen Machinery's LFV-equipped lathes, we optimise productivity while maintaining micron-level precision. Our design-for-manufacture service helps clients reduce production costs through modern machining solutions, while our experienced team provides expert guidance from prototyping to high-volume production. With a focus on innovation and reliability, we deliver components in small to medium batches, supported by Kanban stockholding for major clients. Our technical capabilities span stainless steels, plastics, and complex geometries, with automated processes ensuring consistent quality across all projects.
Services
CNC Turning
CNC Milling
Sliding Head Technology
Design for Manufacture
Contract Machining
Quality Control
Online Quotation
Component Redesign
Precision Engineering
ISO Certified Production
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer 55 years of precision engineering expertise since 1967
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures rigorous quality control standards
- We utilise advanced LFV-equipped Citizen Machinery for optimal productivity
- Our design-for-manufacture service reduces production costs by 20-30%
- We maintain full traceability with PPAP and ISIR documentation
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
What people say
Precision engineering
Quality components
Technical expertise
Reliable delivery
ISO certified
Services
CNC Turning
Our CNC turning capabilities handle 8-65mm bar diameters using advanced lathes with twin spindle technology. Fixed headstock machines with bar feeders or chucking sizes up to 305mm ensure versatility. The process combines high-speed gang tooling with live cutting capabilities to reduce cycle times by up to 33% while maintaining micron-level accuracy across complex geometries.
CNC Milling
Equipped with state-of-the-art 3-5 axis CNC milling machines featuring automated tool changers, our milling services handle simple to complex components. The technology enables simultaneous multi-axis machining of intricate features while maintaining tight tolerances. Advanced programming systems optimise tool paths for efficiency and surface finish quality across metals and engineering plastics.
Sliding Head Technology
Our sliding headstock lathes offer multi-axis capabilities for complex turned parts in low to high volumes. The technology enables simultaneous main and sub-spindle operations with Y-axis functionality. With bar capacities up to 38mm and integrated automation, we achieve 2x productivity improvements over traditional lathes while maintaining 0.005mm tolerances.
Design for Manufacture
Leveraging 55 years of machining experience, our DFM service optimises component designs for production efficiency. We analyse drawings to identify cost-saving opportunities through tooling optimisation and process improvements. The service typically reduces manufacturing costs by 20-30% while maintaining functional requirements through material selection and process re-engineering.
Quality Control
Our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system includes full SPC data tracking and dimensional verification. We utilise Trimos measuring systems, non-contact optical inspection, and stereo microscopes for 100% dimensional compliance. The process includes first-off, in-process and final inspections with documentation options including PPAP, ISIR and material certificates for complete traceability.
People
Martin Lock
Managing Director
With over 30 years in precision engineering, Martin leads P E S Engineering's technical strategy. He oversees operations and investment in advanced machinery like Citizen's LFV-equipped lathes. His expertise in machining optimisation has driven the company's transition to sliding-head technology, improving productivity by 50% across key product lines.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We specialise in aerospace, automotive, medical, hydraulic, rail and electronic connector sectors with custom precision components.
What materials can you machine?
Our capabilities include stainless steels, engineering plastics, brass, aluminium and exotic alloys with strict material traceability.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, our design-for-manufacture service optimises components for production efficiency while maintaining functional requirements.
What quality certifications do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification with full SPC data tracking and comprehensive inspection documentation options.
What production volumes do you handle?
We specialise in small to medium batches (3,000-5,000 units) with Kanban stockholding options for major clients.
What machining technologies do you use?
Our equipment includes CNC turning, milling, sliding-head lathes and advanced LFV chip-breaking technology for optimal productivity.
