Business Details
39 Years
experience
Precision Engineering Services in Maidenhead
Established in 1987, we have built a reputation as a trusted provider of precision engineering solutions. Our team combines advanced CNC machining technology with traditional craftsmanship to deliver components to exact customer specifications. Specialising in sub-contract machining, we serve diverse industries including healthcare, nuclear research, oil & gas, and advanced manufacturing. Our capabilities span design, prototyping, production, and repair services, supported by in-house assembly and fabrication facilities. With a small team of seven dedicated professionals, we maintain direct client relationships while offering the reliability of larger enterprises. Our investment in modern equipment, including CNC lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders, ensures precision to within 0.001 inches.We maintain comprehensive material stocks for rapid response to urgent orders and provide collection/delivery services across the Thames Valley region. Our partnerships extend capabilities to include specialist finishing processes like hard-chroming and anodising. Over three decades of experience enable us to interpret complex technical requirements and deliver cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by long-term client relationships spanning 20+ years with major organisations.
Services
CNC Turning
Manual Turning
CNC Milling
Manual Milling
Surface Grinding
TIG Welding
MIG Welding
Fabrication
Assembly
Material Stock
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of precision engineering expertise since 1987
- Our dual capability combines modern CNC technology with traditional craftsmanship
- We serve critical industries including healthcare, nuclear, and oil & gas
- In-house assembly and fabrication facilities support complete solutions
- Proven reliability with 20+ year client relationships in advanced manufacturing
What people say
Quality of workmanship
Attention to detail
Competitive prices
Timely delivery
Technical expertise
Services
CNC Turning
Our CNC turning services produce complex components up to 65mm diameter using advanced lathes with milling capabilities. Twelve-tool turrets enable multi-process operations within single cycles. Automated features like parts catchers and chip conveyors ensure efficient batch production while maintaining tolerances to 0.001 inches.
CNC Milling
We machine large components up to 1100x500mm using Hurco VM20i CNC milling centres. Twenty-tool carousels and advanced software packages allow rapid design modifications between production runs. Our systems visualise machining processes before execution to verify accuracy for complex industrial components.
Manual Turning
Two manual centre lathes handle precision turning, shaft resurfacing, and bush manufacturing. This capability supports prototype development and repair work requiring skilled operator intervention. We maintain original specifications when restoring worn components to working condition through precision manual techniques.
Surface Grinding
Jones and Shipman 1400 surface grinders achieve 0.001 inch tolerances on hardened steel components. Our linishing equipment provides fine surface finishes on machined parts. This capability ensures critical components maintain dimensional accuracy and surface integrity for demanding industrial applications.
Assembly Services
Comprehensive assembly facilities handle complete machine builds from precision-machined components. Supported by presses, hoists, and specialist tools, we assemble prototypes and production units to exact specifications. This service includes testing and documentation to ensure functional compliance for complex engineering systems.
People
William Karslake
Managing Director
Leading Woodley Engineering since 1987, William brings 35+ years of precision engineering expertise. He oversees operations while maintaining direct client relationships, ensuring the company's traditional craftsmanship complements modern manufacturing technologies effectively.
Marcus Hope
Chief Engineer
As Chief Engineer, Marcus manages technical operations with specialist knowledge in CNC programming and precision machining. He ensures technical excellence across all engineering solutions, maintaining tolerances to 0.001 inches for complex industrial components.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We supply precision components to healthcare, nuclear research, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing sectors across the Thames Valley region.
Can you handle urgent repair work?
Yes, our rapid response service handles urgent component repairs with same-day assessments and expedited production schedules to minimise client downtime.
What materials do you work with?
We machine free-machining steel, stainless steels, brass, aluminium, alloys, and engineering polymers from our comprehensive stock materials.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, our team provides CAD drawing and design optimisation services to improve manufacturability and cost-efficiency of precision components.
What quality standards do you maintain?
We consistently meet 0.001 inch tolerances through calibrated equipment and documented quality control processes across all machining operations.
