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However, with a strategic approach to design, material selection, and supplier communication, companies can secure high-quality CNC machined parts without overspending. Whether you … [Read Story](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/quality-cnc-machined-parts-without-increasing-budget) Topics: [Machined Parts Manufacturer](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/tag/machined-parts-manufacturer) ## [New Headquarters + 2023 Capacity List](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/2023-capacity-list) by [**JR Gilbert Engineering**](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/author/jr-gilbert-engineering) on Oct 4, 2023, 3:53:00 PM ![2023 capcaity list](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/hubfs/Images/blog/GilbertHQ-GAP.webp) We are thrilled to announce that the move to our new site in Oakdale business park is now complete, and we are up and running with an extensive new and improved capacity! Including new water cutting facilities and a large 2000x1000mm CNC machine to add to our many CNC machines. With o … [Read Story](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/2023-capacity-list) ## [J R Gilbert Engineering are proud sponsors of Caerphilly Rugby Club](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/j-r-gilbert-engineering-are-proud-sponsors-of-caerphilly-rugby-club) by [**JR Gilbert Engineering**](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/author/jr-gilbert-engineering) on Aug 12, 2020, 9:06:00 PM ![Caerphilly Rugby Club](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/hubfs/Images/blog/Caerphilly.webp) A club rich in history, who’s ethos is ‘Together as One’, we are proud to be sponsors of the Gilberts bar. 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This is the only known gear cutting facility in South Wales so is very important in the support of local engineering as well as customers from the rest of the UK. The merger will not only give Gilbert Engineering … [Read Story](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/acquisition-bryn-precision) ## [Latest Capacity List – July 2017](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/latest-capacity-list) by [**JR Gilbert Engineering**](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/author/jr-gilbert-engineering) on Jul 4, 2017, 11:20:00 AM ![Capacity-List](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/hubfs/Images/blog/gilbert_headers1.webp) Here Is Our Current Capacity List – Please Download For Reference \[pdf-embedder url=”https://gilbertengineering.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Capacity-List-July-2017.pdf” title=”Capacity List July 2017″\] [Read Story](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/latest-capacity-list) ## [DOOSAN DNM 4500](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/doosan-dnm-4500) by [**JR Gilbert Engineering**](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/author/jr-gilbert-engineering) on Jun 16, 2017, 12:22:00 PM ![DOOSAN DNM 4500 Vertical Machining Centres](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/hubfs/Images/blog/dnm-4500-5700-6700.webp) DOOSAN DNM 4500 Vertical Machining Centres We are proud to announce the arrival of 2 new DOOSAN DNM 4500 Vertical Machining Centres, which are arriving in July / August 2017. 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These are parts of considerable size, both in steel and alum … [Read Story](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/338-2) ## [Doosan DNM 650 Vertical Machining Centre](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/new-machinery-in-our-workshop) by [**JR Gilbert Engineering**](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/blog/author/jr-gilbert-engineering) on Sep 26, 2015, 2:02:00 PM ![new-machinery-in-our-workshop](https://www.gilbertengineering.co.uk/hubfs/Images/blog/dusoon-2-300x168.webp) We have a new arrival on the way! A new Doosan DNM 650 Vertical Machining Centre will arrive with us September this year. Commissioning will take place end September/beginning October. 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