Agate Products

Agate Products Limited, established in 1946 and based in Chessington, Surrey, UK, is a specialist contract manufacturer focused on the precision machining of hard and ultra-hard technical ceramics, glass, and other challenging materials. They cater to both prototype and production quantities, often holding stock of common material sizes to ensure faster lead times.

Their extensive manufacturing capabilities leverage diamond tooling for a wide range of processes including cylindrical, centreless, and surface grinding, as well as CNC milling, drilling, honing, lapping, and optical polishing. Agate Products works with a broad spectrum of materials such as Alumina, Sapphire & Ruby, Silicon Carbide, Quartz, Agate, Aluminium Nitride, Ferrite, various types of Glass, Macor®, Silicon, Tungsten Carbide, Zirconia, and more exotic materials. They serve diverse market sectors including Aerospace/Space, Automotive/Formula One, Defence/Nuclear, Electronics, Materials testing/measurement, Optical, Oil & Gas, Semiconductor, and Universities/R&D Facilities.

Agate Products operates under an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, with a dedicated, temperature-controlled quality inspection facility equipped with advanced measuring equipment, including a CMM and optical profile projector, with all instruments calibrated by UKAS accredited laboratories. They also have access to NDT and mechanical testing services. Their facilities include specialised cleanroom and assembly areas, and additional capabilities such as shot blasting, laser cutting, and various finishing processes. Agate Products prides itself on expertise, fast turnaround, and high-quality manufacturing, working closely with customers to ensure designs are suitable for modern production techniques.