Rapid Engineering
154 Rothley Road Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7JX
About
Established in 1986 and based in Leicester, UK, Rapid Engineering Ltd is a seasoned contract manufacturer specialising in precision engineering, machining, and fabrication. Their extensive capabilities encompass advanced CNC turning and milling, manual milling, and diverse welding processes (MIG, TIG, stick) for ferrous, non-ferrous, and plastic materials, alongside sand blasting, hydraulic pressing, drilling, sheet metal work, and general bench fitting. Serving a broad spectrum of industries including Automotive, Food and Drink, Energy, Telecommunications, Textile, Woodworking, Printing, Aerospace, and Motorsport, the company holds ISO 9001 certification, underscoring their commitment to quality. Rapid Engineering Ltd's strongest differentiators are their meticulous attention to detail, quick turnaround times, and excellent customer service, ensuring all manufactured and repaired parts meet high standards, with a proven track record in bespoke custom manufacturing from design to fitting.
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Rapid Engineering Ltd, established in 1986 and based in Leicester, UK, is a well-established contract manufacturer specialising in precision engineering, machining, and fabrication. With decades of experience, the company offers a comprehensive range of services to a diverse client base.
Their extensive capabilities include advanced CNC turning and milling, manual milling, and a variety of welding processes (MIG, TIG, stick) for ferrous, non-ferrous, and plastic materials. Rapid Engineering Ltd also provides sand blasting, hydraulic pressing, drilling, sheet metal work, and general bench fitting. They serve a broad spectrum of industries, including Automotive, Food and Drink, Energy, Telecommunications, Textile, Woodworking, Printing, Aerospace, and Motorsport.
Rapid Engineering Ltd holds ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating their commitment to quality. Key differentiators include meticulous attention to detail, quick turnaround times, and excellent customer service, ensuring all manufactured and repaired parts meet high standards. Their Leicester workshop facilitates strict deadline adherence, and they have a proven track record in bespoke custom manufacturing, from initial enquiry through to fitting, including in-house design and development.
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CNC capability3
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- Named machine brands
- Haas, XYZ
- MOQ (minimum batch)
- 1
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Stainless steel, Brass, PEEK, POM (Acetal), Mild steel
- Industries served
- Automotive, Food and Drink, Energy Sector, Telecommunications, Textile, Woodworking Maintenance, Printing Industry, Aerospace, Motorsport, Food industry
Certifications & approvals1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Welding & fabrication1
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · 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 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)