Engineering Services

Traditional Machining

What is Traditional Machining?

Traditional machining involves processes such as turning, milling, drilling, and grinding to precision-shape metals and other materials for engineering applications.

Many of our clients have saved both time and money in using our onsite machining services for both bespoke parts and off the shelf parts, rather than having long lead times from various suppliers.

Why Hickman Engineering for Your Machining Services?

We manufacture bespoke components in a wide spectrum of materials. As well as fine limit machining, we can batch produce quality finished items.
We have fully qualified and highly skilled engineers ready to manufacture your designs, or we can offer our own CAD assisted design service. Serving the whole of the UK, we offer absolute attention to detail because we know how important being is to our customers.
We offer many years of knowledge and a versatile workshop so that we can machine your products to your exact specifications.
We are fully mobile across the UK and Europe! On-site machining and repairs are a speciality, helping minimise your downtime.

Our Expert Engineers are Happy to Help you

Machining

We offer a comprehensive range of machining and fabrication services to fit your needs.

CNC turning
CNC milling
Small to large scale fabrications
Steel metalwork
Tools
On-site work
CAD Design capacity
General machining
Standard metric & imperial threading – internal, external, left hand & right hand
Multi start taper threads – internal & external
Three & four jaw work
Full milling capabilities
Helicoil thread repairs – Metric/Imperial
Knurling capabilities

We serve a diverse customer base, which covers but is not limited to:

Water Purification
Electrical
Rail Networks
Marine
Defence
Medical
Food
Automation
Oil & Gas

What Materials do we work with?

Here is a few listed: Steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium, bronze, and certain plastics. All of these materials are machined to your exact specifications.

How do I get a quote or start a job?

FAQ's

What types of components can you machine?

We handle everything from custom bolts and shafts to large brackets, flanges, and bespoke hardware—especially for heavy equipment, plant machinery, marine, and agricultural sectors.

Can you repair worn or damaged parts?

Yes, we frequently refurbish, re-machine or rebuild damaged or obsolete components, restoring them to “good as new” condition.

Is your machining work suitable for both new builds and repairs?

Absolutely. We support fabrication projects, maintenance, emergency repairs, and one-off custom orders.

Can you produce obsolete or non-standard parts?

Challenge us! If a part is hard to find or out of production, we can machine it in-house to match the original or your bespoke requirements.

How fast can you deliver machined parts?

Rapid turnaround—same day dispatch or collection for urgent jobs, thanks to our 24/7 emergency call-out and one flat rate service (even on holidays).

Traditional Machining

We're up for the challenge!

Hickman Engineering prides itself on undertaking works that are considered too challenging for other firms. Whether this is a small project or large we offer a set rate 24/7 coverage which is available to all of our clients. Challenge us to come up with your solution.

Traditional Machining