Ogle Models and Prototypes
Birds Hill, Letchworth, SG6 1JA
About
Established in 1954 and based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, OGLE MODELS AND PROTOTYPES LIMITED is a UK contract manufacturer with 70 years of experience specializing in rapid prototyping, model making, and low-volume production. Their comprehensive capabilities include SLA, SLS, and FDM 3D printing, 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining, vacuum casting, industrial modelmaking, and specialist finishing, utilizing a wide array of plastics, polyamides, and elastomers to produce form, fit, and function prototypes, engineering prototypes, and aesthetic models. Serving diverse industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Defence & Security, Film, TV & Entertainment, and Medical, Ogle Models operates from a 25,000-square-foot facility, holding ISO 9001 certification. A key differentiator is their large capacity CNC machining facility, featuring a 5-axis Belotti machine, enabling the production of complex geometries with high tolerances, supported by a highly skilled workforce and emphasis on early client involvement.
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OGLE MODELS AND PROTOTYPES LIMITED is a UK-based contract manufacturer with 70 years of experience, established in 1954 and located in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. They specialise in rapid prototyping, model making, and low-volume production, offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing processes.
Their capabilities include 3D printing (SLA, SLS, FDM), 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining, and vacuum casting, alongside industrial modelmaking and specialist painting and finishing. Ogle Models works with a wide array of plastics, polyamides, and elastomers to produce form, fit, and function prototypes, engineering prototypes, aesthetic and concept models, and test parts. They serve diverse industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Defence & Security, Film, TV & Entertainment, and Medical.
Ogle Models operates from a 25,000-square-foot facility and holds ISO 9001 certification. Key differentiators include their large capacity CNC machining facility, featuring a 5-axis Belotti machine, and a highly skilled workforce. They emphasize early client involvement for expert advice and are capable of producing complex geometries with high tolerances, evidenced by projects like the Star Wars Landspeeder and large-scale sculptural figures.
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CNC capability2
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- Specialist categories
- Mill-turn
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- ABS, PC, PP, PU elastomers, Silicones
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Marine, Medical
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Quality & traceability2
- CofC offered
- Yes
- 3D scanning
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Anodising, Heat treatment, Passivation, Deburring, Powder coating, Electroplating
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CNC capability: Named machine brands · 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: 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 · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)