Workshop Capacity
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Supporting Complex, Mission Critical Engineering With Proven Capacity and Highly Capable CNC Infrastructure
At WKW, our workshop is purpose built to deliver high accuracy, traceable and repeatable manufacturing capability for clients operating in the world’s most demanding sectors.
From Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Sub Sea and Oil & Gas to Medical Devices, Renewable Energy, Automotive and Artistic/Sculptural Engineering, our facility in Yorkshire combines modern CNC machine tools, comprehensive inspection resources and multi-discipline expertise.
Our capacity allows us to support everything from prototype development to large volume production, with rigorous quality control at every stage.
CNC Turning Capacity
Our turning department includes a broad combination of high performance lathes capable of machining both small precision components and large, heavy duty shaft work.
Key Turning Capability:
Maximum turning diameters from 284 mm up to 750 mm
Maximum lengths from 406 mm up to 3000 mm
Machines include Doosan, Hardinge, Colchester, Binns & Berry and XYZ models
Suitable for stainless steel, duplex, superalloys, titanium, mild steel, engineering plastics and exotic materials
Machine List (Extract):
Colchester Tornado 300 – Dia 300 mm × Length 600 mm
Hardinge Talent 10/78 – Dia 356 mm × Length 560 mm
Hardinge GS 200 – Dia 284 mm × Length 406 mm
Doosan Puma 400B – Dia 550 mm × Length 1043 mm
Puma 4100 – Dia 550 mm × Length 1042 mm
GT 3100LM – Dia 376 mm × Length 1245 mm
Binns & Berry Data 90 – Dia 750 mm × Length 3000 mm
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CNC Milling Capacity
Our vertical machining centres provide high precision milling, drilling, tapping and contour machining for complex 3D geometries and tight-tolerance components.
Key Milling Capability:
X-axis travel up to 1020 mm
Y-axis travel up to 610 mm
Z-axis travel up to 610 mm
Multiple Quaser 184 machines provide production flexibility and repeatability
Ideal for multi-face machining, prismatic parts and high-accuracy plate work
Machine List (Extract):
Hardinge VMC 760 XP3 – 760 × 610 × 610 mm
Bridgeport VMC 800 series – up to 800 × 610 × 610 mm
Hardinge VMC 1000 XR – 1020 × 510 × 600 mm
Quaser MC 184 P / E – 1020 × 610 × 610 mm (multiple machines)
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EDM (Wire & Spark Erosion) Capacity
Our EDM department provides extremely high accuracy machining for intricate geometries, difficult materials and tight internal features.
Key EDM Capability:
Plate sizes up to 1030 × 800 × 345 mm
Work area up to 600 × 400 × 400 mm
High precision spark erosion for deep cavities and tight tolerances
Wire erosion for intricate profiles, tooling, and complex component features
Machine List (Extract):
Charmilles Cut E600 – Plate 1030 × 800 × 345 mm
Charmilles Form 30 – Plate 1000 × 700 × 400 mm
ActSpark SP1 – Plate 790 × 480 × 235 mm
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Horizontal Machining Centre
Doosan NHP 5000:
X/Y/Z: 730 × 730 × 800 mm
Max Diameter: 800 mm
Max Height: 1000 mm
Max Workpiece Weight: 500 kg
Pallet Size: 500 × 500 mm
This machine provides exceptional repeatability, accuracy and efficiency for medium to high volume production.
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Additional Capabilities
Gear, Sprocket & Screw Cutting
In house gear cutting enables responsive turnaround for drive train, mechanical systems and power transmission components.
Grinding
Internal, external and surface grinding
Achieving tight tolerances and exceptional surface finishes
CMM Inspection
Full coordinate measuring capability for validation and FAIR reporting
Ideal for aerospace, nuclear and medical device components
Assembly
Mechanical sub assembly
Multi component build
Fastener installation and torque controlled assembly
NDT Testing
Subcontracted under ISO control for integrity critical components
Specialist Materials
We routinely machine:
Inconel
Duplex & Super Duplex
Stainless steels (300 & 400 series)
Tool steels
Aluminium & copper alloys
Titanium
Engineering plastics
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Our precision produces perfection,
enabling our clients to thrive globally.
Why Our Capacity Matters to Your Project
✔ Capability for both small, complex work and large format machining
Our mix of turning, milling, EDM and grinding machines allows us to handle a vast spectrum of precision applications.
✔ Consistent, repeatable quality for regulated industries
Aerospace, defence, nuclear and medical customers rely on our inspection backed, ISO accredited processes.
✔Flexible scheduling and fast response
Multiple machines of the same model allow us to run parallel workstreams and minimise downtime.
✔ End to end service under one roof
Machining, gear cutting, EDM, inspection, assembly and testing are integrated into a single controlled system.
✔ Proven capability for mission-critical components
We work to tight tolerances, strict documentation requirements and high levels of traceability.