Sotek Engineering
Advanced CNC Machining
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At Sotek Engineering, we specialise in offering advanced CNC machining services tailored to the unique needs of clients across diverse sectors, including automotive, motorsport, medical, oil and gas, aerospace, defence, and nuclear industries.
Our commitment lies in providing top-notch subcontract machining, design, reverse engineering, and break-fix solutions to our valued customers. Using the latest technological advancements and stringent quality control measures, we craft bespoke parts of exceptional quality for client products.
Having attained full compliance with ISO 9001:2015 regulations, we’ve established ourselves as a reliable provider of CNC Machining Services, serving multiple thriving industries.
We are proud to consistently deliver superior quality products, a fact underscored by our impeccable client satisfaction ratings and many positive reviews.
Our Advanced CNC Machining Services
CNC Milling
CNC Milling is a sophisticated machining process that employs a computer-controlled machine tool to craft precise and intricate parts from diverse materials like metals, plastics, and composites.
The workpiece is securely fastened to a worktable. Subsequently, the machine strategically removes material from the workpiece using a rotating cutting tool, aligning with the specifications of the design.
This cutting tool manoeuvres along multiple axes, intricately shaping and sizing the finished product with remarkable accuracy. The tool’s programming then allows it to traverse the x, y, and z axes, granting it the capability to produce intricate shapes and features like holes, slots, pockets, and contours.
What makes CNC Milling truly impressive is its use of advanced software and automation, enabling the creation of complex shapes with exceptional precision.
These machines are versatile, accommodating a variety of cutting tools such as end mills, drills, and taps, to meet a broad spectrum of milling requirements.
The Types Of CNC Milling Machine
At Sotek Engineering, we’ve got an impressive array of CNC Milling Machines in our arsenal. Here’s a little look at what we have:
- Vertical Milling Machines: These operate with a vertical spindle, moving up and down the X and Y axes.
- Horizontal Milling Machines: Operating horizontally, these machines work with a side-to-side-moving spindle along the X and Z axes.
- 5-Axis Milling Machines: These machines manoeuvre the cutting tool along five axes, creating intricate and detailed parts.
- Gantry Milling Machines: These machines can gracefully glide the cutting tool along multiple axes. They do this using a fixed bridge that spans the workpiece, bringing a whole new level of precision.
The Applications Of CNC Milling
CNC Milling Machines play a pivotal role across a diverse spectrum of manufacturing industries.
Their standout precision and knack for churning out top-notch products have made them indispensable in sectors like automotive, aerospace, medical, and defence, just to name a few.
The Benefits Of CNC Milling
CNC Milling offers several advantages for the manufacturing sector, such as:
- Quick and efficient production
- Reduced energy consumption
- Lower production costs
- Reduced defects
- Improved safety
- Fast assembly
- Minimal waste
- Precision
More Of Our Advanced CNC Machining Services
CNC Turning
CNC Turning creates cylindrical or conical parts with the finesse of a computer-controlled lathe. The workpiece presses against a cutting tool, cradled in a tool turret or holder. The lathe then guides the cutting tool along the material’s surface, crafting the finished product to its final shape.
The lathe can perform a medley of functions like facing, drilling, threading, and grooving. Just like its sibling, CNC Milling, CNC Turning is a versatile process that can work its magic on a variety of materials – metals, plastics, and composites alike – churning out parts with speed and precision.
The Features Of CNC Turning Machines
Bar Feeder: The bar feeder serves as an invaluable asset, autonomously supplying raw materials like metal bars or tubes into the CNC lathe machine. With the capacity to handle multiple raw materials and feed them into the machine as required, it significantly enhances efficiency by eliminating the need for manual loading.
Driven Tooling: Positioned as the orchestrator of precision, driven tooling empowers the CNC turning machine to intricately fashion features on the workpiece, ranging from holes to slots. Rotating cutting tools – spurred into motion by a motor – facilitate multiple operations on the workpiece, including drilling, tapping, and milling. This synergy ensures a seamless execution of complex tasks.
The Applications Of CNC Turning
CNC Turning Machines have widespread applications across diverse manufacturing sectors, encompassing automotive, aerospace, medical, and defence.
Their distinctive features contribute significantly to the manufacturing landscape, offering advantages such as heightened production efficiency, shortened timescales, and greater cost-effectiveness.
The Benefits Of CNC Turning
• Quick and efficient production
• Significantly reduced defects
• Reduced energy consumption
• Lower production cost
• Improved safety
• Minimal waste
• Precision
• Flexible
About Sotek Engineering
In 2017, Steve Brown and Oliver Cumbers joined forces to establish Sotek Engineering with a clear and impactful vision: to provide consistently high-quality subcontract machining, design, reverse engineering, and break-fix solutions to businesses throughout the UK.
We are proud to be a trusted provider of CNC Machining services across a diverse spectrum of industries.
Through the integration of cutting-edge technology, stringent quality control processes, and an unwavering dedication to exceptional customer service, we have garnered a stellar track record of delivering flawless products.
Located in Newton Abbot, just off the main arterial road connecting to the UK Motorway Network, our position enables swift same-day or next-day deliveries as needed.
At Sotek Engineering, our comprehensive suite of CNC services includes:
- Reverse Engineering
- Re-Engineering
- CNC Routing
- CNC Milling
- Design
Why Choose Us?
During our 15 years in the industry, we have served hundreds of satisfied clients!
Our extensive background has equipped us to deliver top-notch products to our diverse clientele. Renowned for our knack for producing flawlessly finished products, we’ve become the trusted supplier for companies demanding high standards of accuracy, particularly in the Medical, Aerospace, and Defence industries.
Thanks to our experience and unwavering dedication, we’ve earned consistent acclaim from our valued customers. To read our testimonials, click here.
Our Quality Control
At Sotek Engineering, we firmly believe that achieving high-quality results hinges on maintaining impeccable quality control standards. Our commitment extends to weaving quality control principles into every facet of our work, establishing the trust of our valued customers.
Recognising that our client relationships are rooted in confidence, we place customer satisfaction at the forefront. This strategic focus allows us to not only meet but consistently exceed expectations, delivering high-quality results every time.
To ensure our commitment to quality, we employ ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality management systems, conduct regular inspections, and employ diligent statistical process control (SPC) throughout our operations. To learn more about our commitment to quality control, go here.
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