Summit Engineering

Gillingham, South Westest. 1981summitengineering.co.uk

17 Freame Way, Gillingham, SP8 4RA

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Summit Engineering Ltd, a UK-based precision contract manufacturer established in 1981 in Waltham Abbey, specialises in the design and production of press tools, from simple pierce and blank to complex progression types, as well as jigs and fixtures, and high-precision machined components. Their comprehensive capabilities encompass conventional turning, milling, grinding, CNC wire erosion, and spark erosion, supported by advanced equipment like Fanuc EDM wire cut machines and Hurco spark eroders. Serving diverse sectors including Computer & Electronics, Lift, Car Manufacture, Architecture and Construction, Surgical, Aircraft, and Security, Summit Engineering differentiates itself through a lean, flexible, and cost-effective approach focused on reducing lead times and cost, embodying a "do it right, the first time" philosophy.

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Summit Engineering Ltd, established in 1981 and based in Waltham Abbey, UK, is a precision engineering company specialising in contract manufacturing. They are experts in the design and production of press tools, from simple pierce and blank types to complex progression tools, alongside jigs and fixtures. The company also manufactures high-precision, quality machined components, managing customer projects from initial concept through to final completion.

Their comprehensive manufacturing capabilities include conventional turning, milling, grinding, CNC wire erosion, and spark erosion. Summit Engineering's extensive plant list features advanced equipment such as Fanuc EDM wire cut machines, a Hurco spark eroder, multiple milling machines, and various grinders and lathes. They serve a broad spectrum of industries, including Computer & Electronics, Lift, Car Manufacture, Architecture and Construction, Surgical, Aircraft, and Security.

Summit Engineering operates with a lean, flexible, and cost-effective approach, committed to reducing lead times and their cost base. Their philosophy centres on doing things right, the first time. While specific certifications and prime-contractor approvals are not detailed, the company's long-standing presence and diverse industry reach suggest a proven track record in delivering complex engineering solutions.

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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 (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)

Materials & sectors: Materials

Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · 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 · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)

Services & production: DFM support · In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)