Wychwood Machining
Unit 18 Bay 4 Groves Industrial Estate, Shipton Road, Milton-Under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton, OX7 6JF
About
Wychwood Machining Limited, a seasoned UK contract manufacturer based in Oxfordshire, specialises in complex sub-contract CNC and manual milling, turning, and routing for high-tolerance small batch and prototype parts. With over 30 years of experience, they expertly machine a wide array of materials including composites like Tufnol and CFRP, alongside ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium and brass, operating dedicated carbon and wet machine shops with advanced vertical machining centres, a CNC lathe, and a large flatbed CNC router, supported by in-process inspection via a Coordinate Measuring Machine. Their precision capabilities are demonstrated through high-profile projects for GB Olympic Velodrome bikes, Americas Cup boats, and Formula 1 cars, serving demanding sectors like automotive, medical, and high-performance industries. Wychwood Machining offers comprehensive support from CADCAM processing to CNC toolpath generation, aiming for 24-hour quotes and providing a hassle-free, timely service as their strongest differentiator.
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Wychwood Machining Limited, based in Oxfordshire, UK, is a seasoned contract manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in sub-contract CNC and manual milling, turning, and routing. They specialise in handling complex machining jobs that demand high tolerances, producing both small batch and prototype parts. The company prides itself on offering a hassle-free, smooth, and timely service, providing comprehensive support throughout the entire manufacturing process from their facility in Milton Under-Wychwood.
Their expertise encompasses machining a wide array of materials, including composites like Tufnol and carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP), as well as ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium and brass. Wychwood Machining operates dedicated "carbon machines" with specialized extraction for oil-free environments and a separate wet machine shop for metallic materials. Their advanced equipment includes multiple vertical machining centres, a CNC lathe, and a large flatbed CNC router, complemented by a Coordinate Measuring Machine for in-process inspection and quality control. They cater to diverse industries, including automotive, medical, and high-performance sectors.
Wychwood Machining demonstrates its precision capabilities through notable projects, such as manufacturing brackets for GB Olympic Velodrome bikes, components for Americas Cup boats, and parts for Formula 1 cars. They offer CNC toolpath support and process customer requirements from basic panel work to complex surfaced shapes using CADCAM software, aiming to provide quotes within 24 hours. Their commitment to quality and precision is evident in their work across these demanding fields.
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CNC capability3
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- Named machine brands
- Haas, Mazak
- Tier-one builder presence
- Yes
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Composite
- Industries served
- Motorsport, Automotive, Medical devices
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
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)