A & Z Engineering (Reading)
16 Wolsey Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BY
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A1Named equipment brands: okuma
agent“Val found that using Okuma lathes and mills ensured the accuracy and being a high end and technologically advanced machine, downtime was not an issue and productivity was never hindered.”
A2Specialist subcategory: mill_turn
agent“Val found that using Okuma lathes and mills ensured the accuracy and being a high end and technologically advanced machine, downtime was not an issue and productivity was never hindered.”
About
A&Z Engineering (Reading) Limited, a UK precision engineering firm established in 1972 and based in Reading, Berkshire, specialises in CNC milling and turning to produce turned parts, milled components, and complex assemblies. Their nearly 6,000 sq ft facility supports both low and high-volume production, from prototypes to large-scale manufacturing, utilising advanced machinery including 5-axis machining centres and twin-spindle lathes with significant turning and milling capacities. The company possesses extensive material capabilities, working with plastics, aluminium, mild and stainless steels, and exotic materials like Nitronic's, Inconel's, Nibron's, Titanium's, and Duplex grades. A&Z Engineering serves demanding sectors such as Formula One and Automotive, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, Railway, Marine, nuclear, electronics, and aerospace. Holding BS EN ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, they pride themselves on delivering a quality, personalised service, precisely manufacturing products to client specifications, as demonstrated by projects like manufacturing parts for the Thrust SSC land speed record vehicle and machining components for a Rolls-Royce Phantom chandelier.
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A&Z Engineering (Reading) Limited is a well-established UK precision engineering company, founded in 1972 and based in Reading, Berkshire. They specialise in CNC milling and turning, manufacturing a wide range of turned parts, milled components, and complex assemblies. Their substantial facility, expanded to nearly 6,000 square foot in 2017, supports both low and high-volume production runs, from prototypes to large-scale manufacturing.
The company possesses extensive material capabilities, working with plastics, aluminium, mild and stainless steels, as well as exotic materials like Nitronic's, Inconel's, Nibron's, Titanium's, and Duplex grades. Their advanced machinery includes 5-axis machining centres and twin-spindle lathes, with significant turning capacity up to 1000mm and milling capacity up to 1100mm x 550mm x 500mm. A&Z Engineering serves demanding industries including Formula One and Automotive, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, Railway, Marine, nuclear, electronics, and aerospace.
A&Z Engineering holds BS EN ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, underscoring their commitment to quality and traceability. They pride themselves on delivering a quality, personalised service, precisely manufacturing products to client specifications. Their expertise is evidenced by notable projects such as manufacturing parts for the Thrust SSC land speed record vehicle and machining components for a Rolls-Royce Phantom chandelier, demonstrating their capability to handle highly critical and prestigious work.
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CNC capability7
- Sub-process
- Turning, 5-axis, Milling
- Specialist categories
- Mill-turn
- Named machine brands
- Okuma
- Tier-one builder presence
- Yes
- CAM software
- Fusion 360 CAM
- CAD software
- SolidWorks
- MOQ (minimum batch)
- 1
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, PEEK, Mild steel, Aluminium, Titanium
- Industries served
- Automotive, Oil & gas, Rail, Marine
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Deburring
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CNC capability: Aerospace-grade CAM · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)