Kestrel Technologies
Oyster Hill Forge Clay Lane, Headley, Epsom, KT18 6JX
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Kestrel Technologies Limited, a family-run UK contract manufacturer established in 2006 and based in Aylesford, Kent, specialises in precision CNC machining for production and prototype parts to tight tolerances. Their extensive manufacturing capabilities encompass a wide array of components and tooling, including metallic mould tools, vacuum forming tools, and holding fixtures, supported by seven CNC machines with 5-axis capabilities up to 2600 x 1700 x 1300mm and 3-axis capabilities up to 1500 x 640 x 500mm, utilising Autodesk Powermill and Powershape software. Serving demanding sectors such as Formula 1, Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, and film/television, Kestrel Technologies prioritises exceptional quality and meticulous attention to detail, verified by inspection machines, to deliver quick turnaround times as their strongest differentiator.
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Kestrel Technologies Limited is a family-run UK contract manufacturer based in Aylesford, Kent, established in 2006. They specialise in precision CNC machining, producing both production and prototype parts to tight tolerances.
The company's manufacturing capabilities include a wide range of components and tooling, such as epoxy patterns, Rohacell cores, rim tooling, vacuum forming tools, full-size models, pattern equipment for casting, metallic mould tools and components, wind tunnel models, and holding and assembly fixtures. Kestrel Technologies operates seven CNC machines, featuring 5-axis capabilities with a maximum machining envelope of 2600 x 1700 x 1300mm, and 3-axis capabilities up to 1500 x 640 x 500mm. Their specialist team utilises Autodesk Powermill and Powershape software. They serve demanding sectors including Formula 1, Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, and the film and television industry.
To ensure the highest standards of precision, Kestrel Technologies employs inspection machines to verify component tolerances. The company highlights quick turnaround times, exceptional quality, and meticulous attention to detail as their key differentiators.
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CNC capability6
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope
- CAM software
- PowerMill
- Aerospace-grade CAM
- Yes
- CAD software
- Other CAD
- Tolerance (typical)
- ±0.005 mm
Materials & sectors1
- Industries served
- Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · In-house design · 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 · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)