Business Details
42 Years
experience
Precision CNC Machining Services in Salisbury
Established in 1984, Apsley Precision Engineering has built a reputation as a leading subcontract precision engineering company. With over four decades of expertise, we specialise in delivering high-precision machined components and assemblies for critical industries including defence, medical, aerospace, and scientific sectors. Our comprehensive capabilities are supported by advanced multi-axis CNC milling and turning machinery, complemented by a full toolroom facility for prototype and low-volume production. Holding AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, and JOSCAR certifications, we prioritise quality assurance through rigorous processes, achieving a 99.99% quality level and 97% on-time delivery rate. Our investment in cutting-edge CAD/CAM systems and automated 5-axis machining enables us to meet exacting tolerances of +/- 0.005mm, with the ability to achieve 10-micron precision.We serve clients requiring one-offs to high-volume batches, supported by a dedicated project management team and a Cyber Essentials-accredited infrastructure. Our commitment to reinvestment ensures flexibility in material selection, from stainless steel and aluminium to plastics, while maintaining cost-efficiency through lean manufacturing principles. With a 12,000 sq ft facility in Salisbury, we combine technical expertise with a personalised service, ensuring defect-free components for time-sensitive, high-value projects.
Services
CNC Milling
CNC Turning
5 Axis Machining
Prototyping
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Stock Management
Technical Advice
Plant Maintenance
Complimentary Services
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of precision engineering expertise in critical industries
- AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001-certified quality management systems
- 94% customer satisfaction rating with 97% on-time delivery
- 24/7 automated 5-axis machining capabilities for efficiency
- Comprehensive project management and Kanban stock systems
Associations and certifications
- AS9100 Rev D
- ISO 9001:2015
- JOSCAR
- Cyber Essentials
What people say
Excellent on-time deliveries
Extremely high quality levels
Technical expertise
Diverse manufacturing capability
Personalised service
Services
CNC Milling
Our CNC milling services utilise high-performance 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centres with single/twin pallet variants. Capable of producing components from 1mm to 700mm in length, we work with stainless steel, aluminium, and plastics. Automated 5-axis systems with robotic loading operate 24/7, reducing lead times while maintaining tolerances as tight as 10 microns. This ensures cost-effective, high-accuracy solutions for complex geometries.
CNC Turning
Multi-axis CNC turning services handle components up to 2 metres in length, using 2-5 axis machines with C/Y axis capabilities. We process materials including brass, copper alloys, and stainless steel, supporting one-offs to high-volume batches. Offline CAD/CAM programming ensures rapid quoting and adherence to exact specifications, with in-process inspection maintaining dimensional accuracy throughout production runs.
Quality Assurance
AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001-certified quality systems underpin our processes, achieving 99.99% quality levels. CNC CMM inspection machines verify components against digital models, while Keyence optical inspection accelerates batch verification. Renishaw in-cycle systems dynamically adjust machining offsets to maintain tolerances, supported by full material traceability documentation for critical applications.
Prototyping
We offer rapid prototyping services with design-for-manufacture advice to optimise cost-effectiveness. Capable of producing one-off bespoke designs or small trial batches, our toolroom facility enables quick iterations. Using the same production-grade CAD/CAM systems as volume manufacturing, prototypes ensure seamless transition to full-scale production with guaranteed dimensional accuracy.
Project Management
Dedicated project managers oversee complex requirements, coordinating approved partners for heat treatment, welding, and specialist finishing. We manage complete machining packages from procurement to delivery, offering JIT stock solutions and Kanban systems. This integrated approach ensures compliance with industry-specific standards while maintaining cost-efficiency across the supply chain.
Questions
What industries do Apsley Precision Engineering serve?
We specialise in defence, medical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and scientific sectors requiring high-precision components.
What certifications does Apsley hold?
We are AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015, and JOSCAR certified with Cyber Essentials accreditation.
What materials can be machined?
We work with stainless steel, aluminium, mild/alloy steels, copper alloys, brass, bronze, and plastics.
What tolerances can be achieved?
Standard tolerances of +/- 0.005mm with capabilities down to 10-micron precision using advanced inspection systems.
Do you offer stock management solutions?
Yes, we provide Kanban and JIT stock management systems for cost-effective, just-in-time delivery.
What production volumes do you handle?
We support one-offs, prototypes, batch runs, and high-volume production up to several thousand components.
Reviews (1)
Des Ware
Jul 07, 2021
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A great team of knowledgeable professionals with high quality work. Willing to work with companies of all sizes and second to none customer service. Apsley have also recently upgraded their machinery, highly recommended!
