Duckworth and Kent (Precision Components)
Unit 1 Edison Road, St. Ives Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3LF
About
DUCKWORTH AND KENT (PRECISION COMPONENTS) LIMITED (DK), a UK-based precision component manufacturer operating from St Ives since 1975, specialises in bespoke fabrication and precision component manufacturing for production needs ranging from prototypes to large batch runs. Leveraging advanced multi-axis CNC machining, including Citizen sliding heads and Hardinge lathes, DK produces intricate components from 0.3mm diameter using materials such as Aluminium alloys, Steels, Brass, Copper, Inconel, Plastics, and ceramics. Serving critical sectors including Aerospace, Medical, Renewable Energy, and Defence, DK holds ISO 9001 certification and offers NADCAP processes via trusted partners, complemented by a comprehensive inspection program with FAIRS and digital reporting to ensure quality.
More detail ↓Show less ↑
DUCKWORTH AND KENT (PRECISION COMPONENTS) LIMITED (DK) is a well-established UK-based precision component manufacturer, operating from St Ives since 1975. They specialise in bespoke fabrication and precision component manufacturing, catering to a broad spectrum of production needs from initial prototypes through to large batch runs.
DK possesses advanced manufacturing capabilities, employing multi-axis CNC machining, including Citizen sliding heads and Hardinge lathes, to produce intricate components from 0.3mm diameter. They work with a diverse range of materials such as Aluminium alloys, Steels, Brass, Copper, Inconel, Plastics, and ceramics, serving critical sectors including Aerospace, Medical, Renewable Energy, and Defence.
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers NADCAP processes via trusted partners, encompassing EDM, Brazing, Surface Treatments, Chemical Processes, NDT, and Heat Treatments. DK also highlights its comprehensive inspection program, providing FAIRS and digital reporting to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
Verified facts— hover any value to see its source
CNC capability4
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning, 5-axis
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope, Swiss-type
- Named machine brands
- Bridgeport, Citizen, Hardinge
- Micro-machining
- Yes
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Stainless steel, Titanium, Brass, PEEK, Mild steel, Tool steel, Bronze, Copper, Inconel, PEEK, Nylon, Acetal
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Medical devices, Energy, Defence
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Welding & fabrication1
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Anodising, Heat treatment, Passivation
31 of 41 facets not yet verified — show which
CNC capability: Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · MOQ (minimum batch) · 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 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)