Forward Precision Engineering Ltd · Stoke-on-Trent
Precision Engineering Services
CNC milling, turning and specialist machining, supported by practical engineering advice from initial concept through to finished component.
Machining expertise
Engineering solutions built around your requirements
At Forward Precision Engineering (FPE), our equipped machine shop combines 2- and 3-axis CNC milling machines, CNC lathes and a range of manual machinery. Our facilities accommodate work from approximately 1 mm to 400 mm in diameter, supported by digital readout measuring systems.
Whether you have detailed CAD drawings, a sketch, an existing sample or a problem that needs discussing, our engineers work with you to understand the application and find a practical route to manufacture.
Our capabilities
Precision machining and engineering support
01 / CNC MACHINING
CNC Milling
Precision machining using 2- and 3-axis CNC milling equipment for specialist engineering components.
02 / TURNING
CNC & Manual Turning
CNC lathes and manual machines to support a wide range of component sizes and manufacturing requirements.
03 / ENGINEERING SUPPORT
Drawings, Sketches & Samples
We can work from CAD drawings, sketches or existing components, including reverse-engineering requirements.
04 / MATERIALS
Material Selection
Practical guidance on choosing materials appropriate to the component’s intended use and manufacturing process.
05 / DESIGN INPUT
Design for Manufacture
Suggestions for alternative design features that may simplify production and help avoid unnecessary costs.
06 / COLLABORATION
Customer-Focused Service
Close working relationships to understand your requirements, working practices and project goals.
From concept to component
More than a machining service
Manufacturing a successful component starts with understanding what it needs to do. FPE works with customers to discuss their specifications, review material choices and consider practical design changes before manufacture.
This collaborative approach helps identify potential production difficulties early and supports efficient, cost-conscious engineering decisions.
Our workshop
See FPE’s engineering work
Talk to our engineers
Have a component or project in mind?
Send us your drawings, specifications or initial requirements. We can discuss machining options, material selection and the next steps for your project.