Complex Multi-Axis Machining

Competing at the cutting edge is paramount to the high level of service Oxford Engineering offers its customers. Investment in new machinery is fundamental. State of the art facilities offer multi axis one-hit mill/ turn, turn/mill, high speed machining, CNC milling and turning facilities.

The latest machinery in Oxford Engineering's impressive plant includes the Mazak 1060 which is capable of dealing with any metal, non metal or composite material — size ranging from 25 to 2500 mm. Oxford Engineering is currently one of only 5 companies in the contract machining sector in the UK that possess this technology. The Mazak 1060 has won the IndustryWeek Technology of the Year Award in 2002.

Overview of the machining capabilities

Assembly

Customers derive maximum benefits by ordering total manufacture of electro-mechanical assemblies or kits, which call on supply chain management, low cost sourcing, contract manufacturing as well as CNC machining and welding. Total assembly, kitting, scheduled and JIT delivery ensure that any manufacturing opportunity can be safely placed in the hands of Oxford Engineering to find the ideal solution. The assembly area contains a clean assembly room: 1000 sq. ft. of positively pressurised separate assembly space fitted out with facilities for electro-mechanical assembly and a vacuum testing bay with four helium leak testing points. A collaborative supply chain for proprietary parts, specialised offsite processes and engineering services has been developed.

Some details on the assembly equipment of Oxford Engineering:

  • CLEAN ASSEMBLY ROOM

    1000sq ft of positively pressurised separate assembly space fitted out with facilities for electro-mechanical assembly and vacuum testing bay with four helium testing points.

  • Tig, Mig, Gas & Electric Arc welding facilities.
  • Silver & Soft Soldering.
  • Beadblasting, Vacuum Leak Testing, Pressure Testing.
  • Hot Wash Detergent line, with ultrasonic cleaning. Acid dipping facility.
  • Cryogenic, Electrical and Mechanical Assembly facility.

Precision Welding

A significant capacity for welding (including orbital welding), brazing and soldering is also available where highly skilled staff and comprehensive equipment backed by technical support offer customers further bespoke solutions.

All welders are coded to ASME IX (the most stringent manual coding available)