Nuclear Energy Components
Newburgh Works, Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9NT
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A1Named equipment brands: haas
agent“Introduced automation investing in 2 new Haas machines – a vertical machining centre and a lathe along with a new robot that will provide automatic loading and unloading of components”
A2Specialist subcategory: large_envelope, mill_turn
agent“9 axis mill turn Milling up to a 1m3 Turning up to 2m long x 700mm dia. Advanced manufacturing inc. rotary 4th axis milling with automatic vice and robot loading/unloading turning with Y axis, driven tooling and auto bar feeder”
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NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPONENTS LTD (NEC) is a UK-based precision engineering and contract manufacturer with over 85 years of experience, specializing in high-precision components and assemblies for safety-critical industries, particularly nuclear and defence, operating from a secure site in Bradwell, Hope Valley. Their extensive capabilities include advanced 9-axis mill-turn, large-scale milling and turning, and rotary 4th axis milling, supported by robot loading, working with materials like Hastelloy and Nickel alloys, and offering fabrication, welding, and water jet cutting. NEC holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and has a proven track record delivering for demanding clients such as Westinghouse, MBDA, and Lucas Aerospace for the Royal Navy. A key differentiator is their ability to establish dedicated, secure manufacturing cells and invest in automation, alongside their employee-owned structure.
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NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPONENTS LTD (NEC) is a UK-based precision engineering and contract manufacturer with over 85 years of experience. Specialising in high-precision components and assemblies, NEC serves safety-critical industries, with a strong focus on the nuclear and defence sectors. Operating from a secure site in Bradwell, Hope Valley, the company has established itself as a significant player in complex manufacturing.
NEC's extensive manufacturing capabilities include advanced 9-axis mill-turn, large-scale milling and turning, and rotary 4th axis milling, supported by robot loading and unloading. They work with a wide range of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, Duplex, Hastelloy, and other Nickel alloys, offering fabrication, welding, and water jet cutting services. Beyond core manufacturing, NEC provides prototype development, design for manufacture, engineering consultancy, and assembly & test services.
NEC holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, underscoring their commitment to quality and environmental management. They have a proven track record of delivering for demanding clients, including providing components for Westinghouse's nuclear fuel manufacturing, MBDA missiles, and the Royal Navy's Spearfish torpedo for Lucas Aerospace. NEC's ability to establish dedicated, secure manufacturing cells and invest in automation, coupled with their employee-owned structure, are key differentiators.
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CNC capability3
- Sub-process
- Milling
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope, Mill-turn
- Named machine brands
- Haas
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Stainless steel
- Industries served
- Defence
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- NDT methods
- PT
Welding & fabrication3
- Welding automation
- Robotic
- Welding materials
- Carbon steel, Duplex, Nickel alloy, Stainless
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)
- Yes
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CNC capability: Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · 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: Coded welding (any) · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing