Sotek Engineering
CNC Cutting
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At Sotek Engineering, we specialise in CNC cutting services designed for a wide range of industries, including automotive, motorsport, medical, oil and gas, aerospace, defence, and nuclear.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality subcontract machining, design, reverse engineering, and repair services to our valued clients. We take pride in crafting custom, high-quality parts for their products using the latest technology and rigorous quality control processes to guarantee outstanding results.
Fully compliant with ISO 9001:2015 standards, we’ve built a solid reputation as a trusted CNC machining partner across diverse sectors. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our consistently outstanding client satisfaction ratings and wealth of positive customer reviews.
Our CNC Cutting Services
CNC Milling
CNC milling is a machining process that uses a computer-controlled machine tool to produce precise and complex parts from various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites.
The process begins by securely attaching the workpiece to a worktable. From there, the rotating cutting tool removes material to achieve the required design. With the ability to move along the x, y, and z axes, the machine can create a wide variety of shapes and dimensions with incredible accuracy. This capability allows for the production of complex features such as holes, slots, pockets, and contours—all to exceptional standards.
Thanks to our advanced software and automation, CNC milling achieves exceptional precision when crafting intricate designs. The machines can be fitted with different cutting tools, such as end mills, drills, and taps, to cover a wide range of milling applications.
The Types Of CNC Milling Machines
At Sotek Engineering, we offer a broad selection of CNC milling machines to meet the diverse needs of our clients. These include:
- Vertical Milling Machines: Featuring a vertical spindle, these machines operate with an up-and-down movement, providing precision along the X and Y axes.
- Horizontal Milling Machines: These machines, with a horizontal spindle, can move side-to-side and work efficiently along the X and Z axes.
- 5-Axis Milling Machines: Perfect for creating complex and detailed parts, these machines enable the cutting tool to move across five axes, offering maximum flexibility.
- Gantry Milling Machines: These machines use a fixed bridge to span the workpiece, allowing for the cutting tool to move across multiple axes, ideal for large-scale projects.
The Applications Of CNC Milling
CNC milling machines are essential across numerous industries due to their high precision and versatility. These machines are commonly used in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and defence, among others.
The Benefits Of CNC Milling
CNC milling brings many advantages to manufacturing, including:
- High precision standards
- Significant reduction in defects
- Minimal waste
- Faster, more efficient production rates
- Quick assembly
- Improved personnel safety
- Reduced energy consumption
- Lower production costs
The Other Types Of CNC Cutting We Provide
CNC Turning
CNC turning is a machining technique used to create cylindrical or conical parts using a computer-controlled lathe. During the process, the workpiece is spun while a cutting tool, held in a tool turret, shapes it by moving along its surface. This method ensures precise crafting of the desired shape and size.
A CNC lathe can perform various tasks such as facing, drilling, threading, and grooving. Like CNC milling, CNC turning works with a wide range of materials—including metals, plastics, and composites—and is known for producing parts quickly and with remarkable accuracy.
The Features Of CNC Turning Machines
Bar Feeder:
The bar feeder automatically loads raw materials, such as metal bars or tubes, into the CNC lathe. This feature is particularly useful for creating long cylindrical parts, improving productivity by allowing multiple raw materials to be loaded at once, without manual intervention.
Driven Tooling:
Driven tooling enables CNC turning machines to create intricate details like holes and slots on the workpiece. This feature uses rotating cutting tools powered by a motor to carry out tasks like drilling, tapping, and milling, all within a single operation. It allows for greater flexibility and faster, more efficient production.
The Benefits Of CNC Turning
CNC turning machines are integral to a variety of manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and defence.
They offer several advantages, such as:
- Faster, more efficient production
- Reduced energy consumption
- Significant defect reduction
- Enhanced personnel safety
- High precision standards
- Lower production costs
- Minimal waste
- Flexibility
About Sotek Engineering
Founded in 2017 by Steve Brown and Oliver Cumbers, Sotek Engineering was built on the straightforward but impactful goal of providing premium-quality subcontract machining, design, reverse engineering, and repair solutions to businesses throughout the UK.
We pride ourselves on being a trusted provider of CNC turning services across multiple industries. By combining advanced technology, rigorous quality control processes, and a strong focus on customer service, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering flawless products, every time.
Based in Newton Abbot, we are conveniently located just off a major road connecting to the UK Motorway Network, enabling us to offer same-day or next-day deliveries when needed.
The wide range of CNC services we provide includes:
- CNC Routing
- CNC Milling
- Design
- Reverse Engineering
- Re-Engineering
Why Choose Us For CNC Cutting?
We are thrilled to have helped hundreds of satisfied clients—and that number continues to grow!
With 15 years of experience in the industry, we’ve perfected our craft to provide high-quality products for a variety of sectors. Our commitment to precision and excellence sets us apart, making us the preferred supplier for businesses with stringent standards, particularly in medical, aerospace, and defence.
Our hard work and dedication have earned us fantastic client feedback – read their testimonials to see what they have to say!
Our Quality Control
At Sotek Engineering, we believe that achieving the highest quality results starts with implementing strict quality control practices. Our commitment to quality is evident in everything we do, and it’s a key factor in the trust we’ve built with our clients.
To maintain our high standards, we use ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality management systems, conduct regular inspections, and apply statistical process control (SPC) throughout our operations. We understand that our relationships with customers are built on reliability and trust, which is why quality control is a top priority.
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