Precision Engineering for Demanding Applications
Specialist component manufacturing, precision machining and engineering support for the scientific, vacuum, electronics and wider industrial sectors.
Specialist components. Practical engineering solutions.
Based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Forward Precision Engineering (FPE) designs and manufactures high-quality precision components for customers with demanding technical requirements.
Our experienced engineers work closely with customers and their design teams, offering guidance on material selection, component design and manufacture. With a fully equipped machine shop and specialist facilities, we support projects from initial requirements through to inspection and preparation for assembly.
Our engineering capabilities
Precision CNC Machining
Modern 2- and 3-axis CNC milling equipment and lathes for accurately manufactured components, including work from approximately 1 mm to 400 mm in diameter.
Design & Build
Collaborative engineering support to help develop fit-for-purpose components, choose suitable materials and bring designs into manufacture.
UHV Cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning and component preparation supported by an in-house Class 8 cleanroom for demanding ultra-high-vacuum applications.
Specialist TIG Welding
UHV-standard TIG welding services for specialist engineering applications where workmanship and careful preparation are essential.
Inspection & Leak Checking
Inspection facilities and helium leak checking to support component quality and application-specific requirements.
Material Control & Traceability
Attention to material control, traceability and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
Working with specialist materials
Our machine shop works with a broad range of engineering materials, selected to suit each component’s performance and application.
- Metals: stainless steels, aluminium, titanium, tantalum, copper, brass and other alloys
- Engineering plastics: PTFE, Tufnol, PVDF, nylon, Perspex and acetal
- Machinable ceramics: boron nitride, Macor and other suitable grades
Material suitability and availability are assessed against individual project requirements.
Supporting scientific and vacuum engineering
FPE’s combination of precision machining, specialist welding, ultrasonic cleaning, helium leak checking and Class 8 cleanroom facilities supports components destined for scientific and vacuum systems.
We work with customers to understand the intended application and the level of preparation required before components move to their assembly facilities.
Quality, responsiveness and long-term relationships
We aim to build strong working relationships by understanding customers’ requirements, maintaining open communication and providing dependable engineering support. Our focus is on high-quality workmanship, competitive pricing and practical lead times.
— Elster Metering Systems
Testimonial reproduced from FPE’s existing website; confirm permission and attribution before publication.
Have a specialist component or engineering project in mind?
Discuss your drawings, material requirements or manufacturing challenge with our team.
Unit 1, Pitt Street West, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3JW