Cottenden

Cottenden Limited is a third-generation, family-run precision engineering and toolmaking company established in 1960, based in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. They specialise in a comprehensive range of manufacturing services, possessing both CNC and manual capabilities to produce bespoke components with high accuracy.

The company offers a diverse array of manufacturing processes including manual and CNC milling, 3D milling, and turning, capable of handling both one-off jobs and large batch production. They work with a wide range of materials such as aluminium, brass, carbon fibre, steel, plastic, copper, stainless steel, alloy steels, bronze, titanium, and wood. Cottenden Ltd also manufactures specialist machines built precisely to client specifications and provides CAD/CAM design and project management with in-house design capabilities.

Cottenden Ltd is ISO 9001:2015 certified and prides itself on a personal approach, quick quoting, and fast turnaround for quality parts. Their toolmaking specialism utilises CNC machinery to manufacture bespoke soft and hard tools, components, and prototypes, and they also provide refurbishment services for worn or faulty tools. The company produces test samples, including ISO standard test pieces, utilising their specialist machines for milling, turning, general machining, and tool making.