Duckworth & Kent (Reading)
113 Armour Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6HB
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DUCKWORTH & KENT (READING) LIMITED, a UK-based precision engineering company with over 50 years of experience in Reading, Berkshire, specialises in advanced CNC machining, including 5-axis capabilities, and toolmaking, adeptly handling complex components from difficult materials for prototype, small batch, and full production runs. Their comprehensive services extend to conventional machining, surface grinding, CNC wire erosion, EDM, assembly, pressing, and the manufacture of special purpose machinery, supported by advanced CAD/CAM facilities and a commitment to quality and traceability through ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, all managed via their "Redant" production control software.
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DUCKWORTH & KENT (READING) LIMITED is a UK-based precision engineering company with over 50 years of experience, located in Reading, Berkshire. They specialise in CNC machining, including advanced 5-axis capabilities, and toolmaking, handling complex components from difficult materials for prototype, small batch, and full production runs.
Their extensive services encompass conventional machining, surface grinding, CNC wire erosion using Agie Charmilles and Sodick machines, EDM, assembly, pressing, and the manufacture of special purpose machinery. The company utilises advanced CAD/CAM facilities, including One CNC and Feature Cam, and is adept at working with difficult materials.
DUCKWORTH & KENT (READING) LIMITED is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring high quality and traceability through their "Redant" production control software. They offer a friendly, consistent, and efficient service, with partnerships for outsourced heat treatment and finishing processes, and flexible delivery options.
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CNC capability5
- Sub-process
- 5-axis, Turning, Wire EDM
- Named machine brands
- Mikron
- Tier-one builder presence
- Yes
- CAM software
- FeatureCAM, OneCNC
- CAD software
- Other CAD
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Stainless steel, Plastics, Titanium, Tool steel
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Defence
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
Quality & traceability3
- Part marking
- Yes
- Process traceability
- Yes
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Heat treatment, Anodising
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Aerospace-grade CAM · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: 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 · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)