QRS Precision Engineering
Unit 5c Longhill Industrial Estate, Ullswater Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1UE
About
Established in 1994 and based in Hartlepool, Cleveland, QRS Precision Engineering Limited is a UK contract manufacturer specialising in precision CNC machining (milling, turning, grinding) and TIG/MIG welding, producing high-quality components and engineered solutions from materials including aluminium, titanium, stainless steel, and notably, tungsten and other exotic alloys. With core capabilities achieving standard tolerances of ±0.05 mm and critical surface tolerances of ±0.025 mm, alongside surface finishes down to Ra 1.6 μm, QRS serves demanding sectors such as oil & gas, nuclear measurement, petrochemical, industrial, subsea, medical, chemical, and radiation shielding. Under new ownership since late 2024, the company is undergoing digitisation and has launched a sister business for design and project management, maintaining an ethos of Quality, Reliability, and Service for clients including AEON International™, Johnson Matthey™, and Newcastle University.
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QRS Precision Engineering Limited is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1994, located in Hartlepool, Cleveland. The company specialises in precision CNC machining, including milling, turning, and grinding, complemented by TIG and MIG welding capabilities. They manufacture high-quality components and engineered solutions from a range of materials, serving demanding industries.
Their core capabilities include precision machining with standard tolerances of ±0.05 mm and critical surface tolerances of ±0.025 mm, achieving surface finishes down to Ra 1.6 μm and concentricity to 0.05 mm TIR. QRS Precision Engineering works with materials such as aluminium, titanium, stainless steel, and tungsten heavy alloy, demonstrating particular expertise in machining tungsten and other exotic materials. They serve sectors including oil & gas, nuclear measurement, petrochemical, industrial, subsea, medical, chemical, and radiation shielding.
QRS Precision Engineering ensures full traceability for all manufactured components and is a member of the Federation of Small Businesses. Since late 2024, the company has been under new ownership and has initiated a business digitisation programme, alongside launching a sister business, QRS Vertical Limited, for mechanical design and project management. Their client base includes notable organisations such as AEON International™, AkzoNobel™, Amec Environment & Infrastructure UK Ltd™, DuPont Teijin Films™, Johnson Matthey™, and Newcastle University, operating under an ethos of Quality, Reliability, and Service.
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CNC capability2
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning, Grinding
- Tolerance (typical)
- 0.05 mm
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Tungsten heavy alloy
- Industries served
- Oil & gas, Energy
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- CofC offered
- Yes
Welding & fabrication3
- Welding automation
- Manual
- Welding materials
- Aluminium
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · 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: Coded welding (any) · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)