Unilathe
Ford Green Business Park, Ford Green Road Smallthorne, Stoke On Trent, ST6 1NG
Sets it apart · CNC Machining — UK · scanned 2026-08-20— click a claim to see its decomposition
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A1Named equipment brands: doosan, heller, kitamura, matsuura, mazak, mori_seiki, xyz
agent“1; MORI SEIKI SL200 BAR FEED Max Dia 400, Max Length 500, Max Bar 51, inc 3m IEMCA bar feed unit 1; DOOSAN PUMA VT 1100 1; KITAMURA HX630i 1; MAZAK INTEGREX E500 H-2 1; XYZ XL 1200 Max Dia 1200, Max Length 5m, inc deep hole boring unit 1; HELLER TWIN PALLET 1; MATSUURA H PLUS 630”
A2Specialist subcategory: large_envelope
agent“Our engineering staff and managers are highly experienced and have developed the capability to machine complex components over a range of materials and sizes. Through continued investment in the latest technology and equipment our capabilities include, CNC Milling/Turning, with 4th and 5th Axis machining. Fabrication and welding to BS / Asme IX, Gear Cutting, Grinding, Open Machining, Wet/Powder Coat painting and Assembly.”
About
UNILATHE LIMITED, a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1977 and operating from a 7-acre facility in Stoke-on-Trent, excels in producing high-integrity machined, fabricated, and engineered products, including sub-contract machining of client materials. Their comprehensive engineering services manage projects from inception to completion, delivering complete components and assemblies through advanced capabilities such as 4th and 5th axis CNC milling and turning, BS/ASME IX compliant fabrication and welding, gear cutting, grinding, deep hole boring, and specialist equipment manufacture, all supported by state-of-the-art machinery and quality assurance equipment. Unilathe works with a wide range of materials, including high-value and exotic metals, forgings, and castings, serving diverse global markets like Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Off-Highway, Global Mining, Rail Parts, and Pumps & Valves. Holding key certifications including EN9100:2018, ISO 14001, RISQS, and Cyber Essentials Plus, the company demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, safety, and security, differentiating itself through expertise in complex metals machining and safety-critical applications.
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UNILATHE LIMITED is a well-established UK-based contract manufacturer, operating from a 7-acre facility in Stoke-on-Trent. Since its founding in 1977, the company has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, specializing in the production of high-integrity machined, fabricated, and engineered products, including sub-contract machining of client-owned materials. Unilathe offers comprehensive engineering services, managing projects from inception to completion and providing complete components and assemblies.
The company's extensive capabilities include advanced CNC milling and turning (4th and 5th axis), fabrication and welding to BS/ASME IX standards, gear cutting, grinding, deep hole boring, and specialist equipment manufacture. They work with a wide range of materials, including high-value and exotic metals, forgings, and castings, supported by a comprehensive plant list featuring state-of-the-art machining centres and quality assurance equipment like Coordinate Measuring Machines. Unilathe serves diverse global markets such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Off-Highway, Global Mining, Rail Parts, and Pumps & Valves.
Unilathe holds key certifications including Quality Management EN9100:2018, Environmental Management ISO 14001, and the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS), alongside Cyber Essentials Plus. This demonstrates their commitment to quality, safety, and security. They are recognized for their expertise in complex metals machining, safety-critical applications, and tailored supply chain relationships, evidenced by their long-standing operations and diverse market penetration.
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CNC capability6
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning, 5-axis, Grinding
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope
- Named machine brands
- Doosan, Heller, Kitamura, Matsuura, Mazak, Mori Seiki, XYZ
- Tier-one builder presence
- Yes
- CAM software
- Mastercam
- CAD software
- Fusion 360
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Exotic metals
- Industries served
- Aerospace, Oil & gas, Rail, Mining, Off-highway
Certifications & approvals3
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
- AS9100
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- NDT methods
- UT
Welding & fabrication3
- Welding automation
- Mechanised
- Welding materials
- Aluminium
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Heat treatment, Powder coating
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CNC capability: Aerospace-grade CAM · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Coded welding (any) · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)