A High-Quality CNC Milling Service

“Fantastic all round, great service, quality work, these guys helped me out of a real jam by making a replacement part for an out of production aircraft engine....They have state of the art equipment and skilled people on hand. Colin the owner is friendly and helpful as are the guys on his team I spoke with.”

Andrew Newman

“Great engineers that can deliver high quality products, highly recommend”

Rich Gould

“Really helpful and made exactly what I needed.”

Karl Mead

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J P

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Raymond Godwin

CNC milling is a precision machining process where computer-controlled machines remove material from a workpiece to create complex and accurate components. Unlike other CNC processes, milling involves a rotating cutting tool that moves along multiple axes to shape the workpiece. This method allows the creation of intricate parts with tight tolerances and complex geometries.

CNC milling is especially effective for producing components with flat surfaces, slots, holes, and even intricate 3D contours. It is widely used across industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and automation, as it can handle a variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and plastics as well as many others.

Precision And Accuracy

CNC milling delivers exceptional precision and accuracy, enabling the production of components with tight tolerances. This makes it ideal for applications where even the smallest deviation can impact performance, such as in the aerospace, medical, and automotive industries.

Consistency And Repeatability

Once programmed, CNC milling machines can produce identical parts repeatedly with no loss of quality, whilst also preventing human error in altering the quality between parts. This ensures consistency across production runs, whether you're manufacturing a single prototype or thousands of components.

Versatility

CNC milling is capable of handling a wide variety of materials, including metals like steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and brass, as well as plastics and composites. This versatility allows manufacturers to cater to different industries and customise parts to meet unique requirements.

Complex Geometries

Thanks to advanced CNC milling machines and the power of our CAD/CAM programming software, intricate and complex designs can be machined with ease. Features like internal cavities, sweeping contours, and undercuts are achievable without the need for multiple setups or additional tooling.

Integration With CAD/CAM

CNC milling can be programmed directly on the CNC machine, however, this can lead to a lot of manufacturing time lost when the machine is being programmed before a part can be made. Our software, which integrates with CAD/CAM software and CNC machines, enables precise control over every aspect of the machining process and allows parts to be programmed offline (away from the CNC machine), this allows components to be programmed on a sperate computer ahead of time.

CNC milling is one of our core strengths, backed by decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to precision and quality. We have a large array of 15 modern CNC machines, enabling us to machine items up to 2500mm long and 1000mm wide as well as all sizes in between; which allows us to produce a wide range of components, from highly intricate prototypes to larger production runs. Our machines are equipped to handle a variety of materials, as mentioned above, ensuring versatility across industries. Using our CAD/CAM software we are able to process all popular types of 3D models such as IGS, STP, DWG, VDA, sldprt, SAT, DXF.

Our skilled team of engineers combines technical expertise with a customer-focused approach, ensuring that every project meets or exceeds expectations. Our ISO 9001 certification underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency. By running a shift system, we maximise productivity and flexibility, enabling us to accommodate tight deadlines and adapt to the specific needs of our customers.

Whether it’s a complex one-off part or a large batch of components, JR Gilbert Engineering delivers precision machining solutions that our customers can rely on. Our proven track record with bespoke machine builders and various industries demonstrates our ability to tackle even the most demanding CNC milling projects.

We aim to simplify your supply chain by offering a complete solution for your component needs. Beyond precision machining, we can manage all finishing processes for your parts, including anodising, hardening, powder coating, wet painting, zinc plating, galvanising, SurTec coating, PTFE coating, and many more. By coordinating these finishing services on your behalf, we save you the time and hassle of dealing with multiple suppliers. This streamlined approach not only ensures consistent quality but also reduces lead times and simplifies logistics, allowing you to focus on your core operations with confidence that your components will arrive finished and ready to use.