Sentinel Manufacturing

Sentinel Manufacturing Limited is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1991, specializing in precision CNC machining of aluminium and ferrous components. They offer a comprehensive product life cycle solution, providing engineering support from development through to quality assurance for small to medium repetitive batch sizes. The company can accommodate product weights up to 500kg with bed sizes up to 700cm square.

Their capabilities include CAD modelling, technical design support, and consultation for CNC machining processes such as vertical, horizontal, and turning. Sentinel Manufacturing also provides high-volume assembly services, with a current focus on vacuum pump assemblies and vacuum cleaners. Additional services include epoxy and cellulose-based painting, with powder coating planned. For quality assurance, they utilize Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and offer various pressure testing services, alongside ultrasonic and rotary part washing, and packaging solutions.

Sentinel Manufacturing adheres to a Lean Six Sigma philosophy and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. To address cost and capacity pressures, they have established a remote, low-cost sourcing capability in India, Sentinel Manufacturing India, which focuses on aluminium gravity die casting. Recent news indicates a move into the rail industry, evidenced by their RISQS verification. The company is led by an experienced management team focused on continuous improvement and efficiency.