F.C. Newell & SON
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FCN Precision, a UK-based subcontract precision CNC machining company established in 1966 and trading as F.C. Newell & Son Limited, operates from Wincanton, Somerset, offering comprehensive engineering solutions from prototyping to full-scale production and packaging. They possess extensive capabilities in machining a wide array of metals and plastics, supported by advanced CNC lathes and vertical machining centres, alongside specialized equipment and sophisticated inspection tools. Serving critical industries such as Aerospace and Defence, Fluid Dynamic, Oil and Gas, and Hydraulic, FCN Precision holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. Their strongest differentiator lies in their Kan-Ban stocking system, quick response times, realistic lead times, and the ability to manage urgent enquiries with comprehensive order progress updates, complemented by a full suite of parts-finishing services.
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FCN Precision, established in 1966 and trading as F.C. Newell & Son Limited, is a UK-based subcontract precision CNC machining company located in Wincanton, Somerset. They offer comprehensive engineering solutions, from initial prototyping through to full-scale production and packaging, demonstrating a significant operational capacity built over decades.
The company possesses extensive capabilities in precision engineering, working with a wide array of metals and plastics including Aluminium, stainless steel, brass, copper, phosphorus bronze, PTFE, Torlon, Tufnol, and PPS. Their advanced plant list features multiple CNC lathes and vertical machining centres, supported by specialized equipment like honing machines and manual lathes, alongside sophisticated inspection tools. FCN Precision serves critical industries such as Aerospace and Defence, Fluid Dynamic, Oil and Gas, Hydraulic, and General Engineering.
FCN Precision holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is recognized for its strong customer retention, with some relationships spanning over 30 years. Key differentiators include a Kan-Ban stocking system, quick response times, realistic lead times, and the ability to manage urgent enquiries with comprehensive order progress updates. They also provide a full suite of parts-finishing services, partnering with reputable suppliers and issuing Certificates of Conformity for all treatments.
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CNC capability6
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- Specialist categories
- Swiss-type
- Named machine brands
- Citizen, Doosan, Haas, Hardinge, Mazak
- Tier-one builder presence
- Yes
- Tolerance (typical)
- ±0.005 mm
- MOQ (minimum batch)
- 1
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Stainless steel, Brass, Copper, Phosphorus bronze, PTFE, Torlon, Tufnol, Pps
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Defence, Oil & gas
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Quality & traceability2
- CofC offered
- Yes
- FAIR capability (AS9102)
- Yes
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CNC capability: CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · 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 offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom
Services & production: DFM support · In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)