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. Our facilities host some of the most advanced machining centres in the UK. Millions have been invested in new machinery over multiple sites thus ensuring our capabilities can match the requirements of numerous industries.
Oxford Engineering Limited offers one of the UK’s most comprehensive ranges of precision machining capabilities, combining advanced CNC technology with decades of engineering expertise. Our state-of-the-art plant includes multi-axis CNC turning, milling, and integrated mill-turn centres, enabling complex components to be produced in a single set-up with exceptional accuracy and repeatability.
We operate 5-axis machining centres from leading manufacturers such as MTE, Hartford, Matsuura, and Mazak, alongside high-performance turning centres from Doosan, Hankook, and Daewoo. These are complemented by large-capacity vertical and horizontal milling centres, heavy-duty CNC lathes, and large vertical turning borers for oversized workpieces.
Our Zero-Point work holding systems ensure rapid set-ups and precision across repeat runs, while palletised machining cells enable efficient, unmanned production. We handle a wide range of materials and part sizes, from small intricate components to large, heavy-duty assemblies.
In addition to CNC operations, Oxford Engineering offers laser cutting, bending, welding, assembly, painting, and finishing services. All work is supported by advanced CAD/CAM software, rigorous inspection, and CMM measurement to ensure full traceability and compliance with exacting customer specifications.
From prototype to production, our machining capabilities deliver quality, efficiency, and versatility for industries with the highest standards.
Our Flagship Machines
The MTE 3500 RT is a 5 Axis Vertical Milling Centre. The RT type milling machine unites all the advantages of a traditional table type boring mill with those of a milling machine. With a combination of a highly stable, built-in NC 360 Degree rotary table with an automatically swivelling milling head, in addition to regular drill centre machining operation, to make complex workpieces within a single set-up with up to 5 processing axes.
Work Envelope
- X – axis travel: 3500mm
- Y – axis travel: 1500mm
- Z – axis travel: 2000mm
- A + B axis: automatic swivelling head with 360 degree rotation
- Touch probe for rapid set up and co-ordinate measuring capabilities
The Hartford HAS 320 EAY is a double column, bridge type vertical machining centre with high performance linear guideways for enhanced accuracy and high-speed cutting performance,
extended y-axis operation, fixed automatic universal head or head changer with extension and right angled milling heads. We operate Zero Point systems from Lang and SMW Autoblock to achieve repeatability and accuracy on work holding.
Work Envelope
- X – axis travel: 3000mm
- Y – axis travel: 2800mm
- Z – axis travel: 1000mm
- C – axis: 1.0 degrees increments
- Maximum part envelope 2.5m x 2.5m x 0.7m
The Matsuura Cublex-63/PC18 is a 5 axis Milling/Turning Machining Centre. All 5 axes combine with the added feature of advanced turning operations. The integrated 18 pallet system and the latest processing technology allows for unmanned machine of multiple complex parts. with a large capacity for automatic tool changers the Cublex-63 is the definitive multi-tasking platform for reliable unmanned production of billets, castings and components requiring milling/turning operations.
Work Envelope
- Maximum turning diameter: 630mm
- Maximum turning Height: 450mm
- Maximum workpiece weight: 350kg
- 18 pallet system
- X – axis travel 760mm
- Y – axis travel 845mm
- Z – axis travel 660mm
- C – axis 360 degrees of travel
For comprehensive documentation of all our machines and processes see our updated Plant List for 2025