Mcbraida

Bristol, South Westmcbraida.com

Bridgeyate Engineering Works, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 5JW

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McBraida PLC is a UK-based precision engineering and contract manufacturer operating from facilities in Bristol, UK, and Rzeszow, Poland, specializing in complex components through advanced CNC turning, milling, EDM, and grinding, utilizing state-of-the-art machinery and handling materials from aluminium to super alloys, with additional services including assembly, testing, welding, and brazing, and offering DFM support. Holding AS/EN 9100 and NADCAP approvals, McBraida differentiates itself through a "Zero Defects" philosophy, embracing technology for automated, real-time scheduling and performance monitoring to ensure accurate, on-time delivery with a rapid response engineering approach.

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McBraida PLC is a UK-based precision engineering and contract manufacturing company specializing in the production of complex components. Operating from two facilities in Bristol, UK, and Rzeszow, Poland, the company offers a flexible approach to capability, pricing, and capacity. McBraida is committed to delivering parts accurately and on time, adhering to a "Zero Defects" philosophy.

The company leverages advanced manufacturing processes including CNC turning, milling, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), and grinding, utilizing state-of-the-art machinery from brands like DMG MORI, STUDER, and AgieCharmilles. Their capabilities extend to a wide spectrum of materials, from aluminium to heat-resistant super alloys, and encompass services such as assembly, flow testing, pressure testing, welding, and brazing. McBraida also provides design for manufacturing (DFM) services to optimize component design for cost-effectiveness and reduced lead times.

McBraida holds AS/EN 9100 and NADCAP approvals across both its facilities, underscoring its commitment to quality and stringent industry standards. The company embraces technology to automate and advance its manufacturing processes, from quotation to shipping, with a focus on pre-production through Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) and risk assessment. They employ a proprietary factory planning system for real-time scheduling and performance monitoring, ensuring parts are delivered right and on time with a rapid response engineering approach.

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CNC capability5

Sub-process
Specialist categories
Named machine brands
Tier-one builder presence
In-house design

Materials & sectors1

Materials

Certifications & approvals3

ISO 9001
AS9100
NADCAP

Welding & fabrication1

Welding automation

Services & production2

DFM support
Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)
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CNC capability: CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)

Materials & sectors: Industries served

Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · Primes supplied · ITAR registered

Welding & fabrication: 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