DA Design Automation
Plot 3b Huyton Road, Adlington, Chorley, PR7 4HD
Sets it apart · CNC Machining — UK · scanned 2026-08-20— click a claim to see its decomposition
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Design-and-scan tier (in-house design · 3D scanning)
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Scan date: 2026-08-20
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A1In-house design service
agent“Whatever the requirement, give us your ideas, sketches or worn components; we’ll respond fast with fully-featured 3D models.”
A23D scanning capability
agent“And thanks to 3D printing, we are able to show you exactly how even the most complex finished machine will look.”
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Verified specialist (named-equipment evidence · specialist subcategory)
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Scan date: 2026-08-20
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A1Named equipment brands: haas, mazak, xyz
agent“Mazak 300MYL with 75mm dia bar feeder capacity and parts catcher Mazak Integrex i100ST with 50.8mm dia bar feeder capacity and conveyor Multi-tasking Mill-turn 5-axis machine CNC MILLING, 4TH AXIS CNC 3 axis & 4 axis milling: HAAS VMC XYZ 60 VMC”
A2Specialist subcategory: mill_turn
agent“Mazak Integrex i100ST with 50.8mm dia bar feeder capacity and conveyor Multi-tasking Mill-turn 5-axis machine”
About
DA Design Automation Ltd., a UK-based precision engineering contract manufacturer established in 1998, specializes in low to medium volume CNC machining, offering 4th axis capabilities and turning, alongside in-house tool design and manufacture with expertise in carbide tooling to optimize machining and reduce costs. Their capabilities extend to designing, developing, and building bespoke Special Purpose Equipment (SPE) for process automation, utilizing state-of-the-art 3D design and manufacturing, as well as rapid prototyping and reverse engineering services from various input formats, including 3D probing. Serving diverse sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, health, and fashion, DA Design Automation Ltd. distinguishes itself through personal service and direct collaboration with owners John Morris and Tim Walton to solve complex manufacturing challenges, as evidenced by recent projects manufacturing critical components for medical devices for the NHS and specialized equipment for international clients like Gullco, and further enhanced by investment in a new Ultimaker 3D printer.
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DA Design Automation Ltd. is a UK-based precision engineering contract manufacturer established in 1998. They specialize in low to medium volume CNC machining, offering competitive services including 4th axis capabilities and turning. The company also provides comprehensive in-house tool design and manufacture, with particular expertise in carbide tipped, indexable, and solid carbide tooling, designed to optimize machining of difficult features and reduce costs.
Their capabilities extend to designing, developing, and building bespoke Special Purpose Equipment (SPE) to automate and improve production processes, leveraging state-of-the-art 3D design and manufacturing. DA Design Automation Ltd. also offers rapid prototyping and reverse engineering services, working from various input formats and utilizing advanced technologies like FARO for 3D probing. They work with a range of materials including Makrolon, aluminium, and powder-coated steel, serving diverse sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, health, and fashion.
DA Design Automation Ltd. distinguishes itself through its personal service and direct collaboration with owners John Morris and Tim Walton, enabling them to solve complex manufacturing challenges. Recent projects demonstrate their involvement in manufacturing critical components for medical devices, including visors and equipment for the NHS, and specialized equipment for international clients like Gullco. They have invested in a new Ultimaker 3D printer for enhanced precision.
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CNC capability7
- Sub-process
- Turning, Milling
- Specialist categories
- Mill-turn
- Named machine brands
- Haas, Mazak, XYZ
- Tier-one builder presence
- Yes
- CAM software
- Edgecam
- CAD software
- Other CAD
- In-house design
- Yes
Materials & sectors1
- Industries served
- Oil and gas, Automotive, Health, Fashion
Quality & traceability2
- Part marking
- Yes
- 3D scanning
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Powder coating
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CNC capability: Aerospace-grade CAM · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Materials & sectors: Materials
Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · 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 · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)