Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Engineering Services in Basingstoke
Established in 1962, we are a family-owned engineering company headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire. With over five decades of experience, our team specialises in precision engineering solutions including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, and electro-mechanical assembly. Our technical expertise extends to manufacturing acoustic enclosures, plant housings, and bespoke metal components for diverse industries such as refrigeration, medical technology, and telecommunications. We maintain a vertically integrated production process with state-of-the-art machinery, including Amada Ensis laser cutters and Radan design software, ensuring quality control across all stages. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through continuous investment in advanced manufacturing technologies and staff development.We operate a dedicated 24,000 sq ft facility equipped with automated loading systems and environmentally conscious surface coating capabilities. Our logistics network enables nationwide delivery, including specialist HIAB services for oversized items. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed through rigorous quality inspections, with 100% visual checks on all finished products. Our engineering team collaborates closely with clients from concept design to final assembly, offering technical advice on material selection and cost-effective manufacturing processes. This comprehensive approach has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner for both one-off prototypes and large-scale production runs.
Services
Laser Cutting
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Powder Coating
Electro-Mechanical Assembly
Design Assistance
Bespoke Products
Standard Products
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in precision sheet metal fabrication
- Our vertically integrated facility handles all production stages in-house
- We operate state-of-the-art Amada Ensis laser cutting technology
- Our team provides technical expertise from concept design to delivery
- We offer nationwide delivery with specialist HIAB vehicle capabilities
Services
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Our sheet metal fabrication service handles materials up to 25mm mild steel, 15mm stainless steel, and 12mm aluminium. We utilise CNC punch presses, laser profilers, and automated brake press cells alongside manual welding capabilities. The process includes precision cutting, bending, and assembly operations for commercial and industrial applications.
Laser Cutting
We offer sub-contract laser cutting for mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium alloys. Our Amada Ensis laser system accommodates sheet sizes up to 3000x1500mm with thickness capacities of 25mm mild steel, 15mm stainless steel, and 12mm aluminium. The service accepts digital models or physical examples for prototyping and production runs.
Powder Coating
Our powder coating service provides protective and decorative finishes in any colour. The process includes aqueous degreasing, iron phosphating, and manual spray application. We handle items up to 3.1m in length with a range of polyester, epoxy, and hybrid coatings suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Electro-Mechanical Assembly
Our assembly service combines mechanical and electrical components at a single site. We offer volume-independent assembly for prototypes and tailored manufacturing solutions for repeat orders. The service includes spare parts management and prototyping assistance from design through to volume production.
Design Assistance
We provide technical design support using Radan and Autodesk software. Our team assists with material selection, cost optimisation, and manufacturability improvements. The service accepts 2D/3D digital files or physical examples to develop production-ready components from concept designs.
Questions
What engineering services does Ripley offer?
We provide laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, electro-mechanical assembly, and design assistance services for custom and standard metal components.
How long has Ripley Engineering been in business?
We have over 50 years of engineering expertise, established in 1962 as a family-owned manufacturing business in Basingstoke.
What materials can you work with?
We handle mild steel up to 25mm, stainless steel up to 15mm, aluminium up to 12mm, and other metallic/non-metallic materials for fabrication projects.
Do you offer nationwide delivery?
Yes, we deliver across the UK using our own fleet and haulage partners, including specialist HIAB vehicles for oversized items.
What quality assurance processes do you use?
All products undergo 100% visual inspection with pre-treatment degreasing and iron phosphating for powder coating to ensure finish quality and longevity.
Can you handle both prototypes and large orders?
We accommodate single-item prototypes through to high-volume production runs, with flexible manufacturing capabilities for batch sizes of any quantity.
