Ashby Precision Engineering
Unit 31 Nuffield Centrum, Nuffield Way, Abingdon, OX14 1RL
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A1Named equipment brands: bridgeport, brother, hardinge, hurco, mitsubishi, nakamura_tome, star, tornos, xyz
agent“HURCO VMX30 UDi 5 AXIS BROTHER SPEEDIO M140X2 2x NAKAMURA NTY3 TWIN SPINDLE MULTI-AXIS CNC TURNING CENTRE 2x NAKAMURA WT300 TWIN CHUCK TURN/MILL MACHINE TORNOS SIGMA 20 SLIDING HEAD TURN/MILL MACHINE STAR SR32J SLIDING HEAD TURN/MILL MACHINE NAKAMURA AS-200 SINGLE CHUCK TURN/MILL MACHINE XYZ PROTURN RLX 780 HARDINGE CNC LATHE 3x HURCO VMX64t-24 ATC MACHINE CENTRE MITSUBISHI M-V5C HURCO VM1 BRIDPORT TURRET MILLS COLCHESTER MAGNUM CENTRE LATHES COLCHESTER MASTIFF CENTRE LATHE COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 2500 COLCHESTER TRIUMPH 2000 COLCHESTER BANTAM 2000 COLCHESTER MASTER 3250”
A2Specialist subcategory: large_envelope
agent“Our engineering capability ranges from a few millimetres up to 1.5 metres in diameter or square.”
About
Ashby Precision Engineering, a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1977 in Oxford, offers extensive sub-contract CNC machining services for components ranging from a few millimetres to 1.5 metres, operating 24/7 with over 20 CNC machines and a commitment to state-of-the-art equipment. Their core capabilities encompass 5-axis milling, CNC turning (including sliding head), vertical and horizontal milling, and mill/turn operations, complemented by metal finishing, cleaning, TIG welding, and advanced testing facilities. Serving critical sectors such as Aerospace/Defence, Oil & Gas, Rail, Marine, and Medical, Ashby holds ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance Accreditation. A key differentiator is their specialization in bespoke cryogenic assemblies for NMR and MRI applications, alongside their proven ability to manage specialist requirements through a trusted network and foster long-standing relationships with blue-chip companies.
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Ashby Precision Engineering Limited, established in 1977 and based in Oxford, UK, is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in sub-contract CNC machining services. They handle components from a few millimetres up to 1.5 metres, operating 24 hours a day with over 20 CNC machines and continuous investment in state-of-the-art equipment.
Their comprehensive capabilities include 5-axis milling, CNC turning (including sliding head), vertical and horizontal CNC milling, and CNC mill/turn operations. They also offer metal finishing, cleaning, and TIG welding, supported by advanced testing facilities like BOC helium leak detectors and Mitutoyo CNC CMMs. Ashby serves diverse industries including Aerospace/Defence, Oil & Gas, Rail, Marine, and Medical, with a particular specialization in bespoke cryogenic assemblies for applications in NMR and MRI.
Ashby Precision Engineering holds ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance Accreditation, valid until November 2027. They provide consignment, call-off, and KANBAN services, managing specialist requirements through a trusted network. The company prides itself on long-standing relationships with blue-chip companies and international manufacturers, built on consistent word-of-mouth recommendations.
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CNC capability3
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope
- Named machine brands
- Bridgeport, Brother, Hardinge, Hurco, Mitsubishi, Nakamura-Tome, Star, Tornos, XYZ
Materials & sectors1
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Defence, Oil & gas, Rail, Marine, Medical
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Welding & fabrication2
- Welding automation
- Manual
- Welding materials
- Aluminium
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)
- Yes
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CNC capability: Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Materials & sectors: Materials
Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: 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: In-house finishing