Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Precision Engineering Services in Great Yarmouth
Established in 1989 by Keith Applegate and Chris Palmer, K & C Engineering has built a reputation for excellence through a skilled workforce with decades of experience. Our expertise spans toolmaking, milling, turning, and surface grinding, supported by a modern workshop equipped with manual, part CNC, and full CNC machinery. We serve diverse industries including food processing, oil and gas, technology, packaging, medical, and double glazing, working with materials ranging from plastics and brass to titanium and stainless steel. Our commitment to quality ensures timely delivery of precision-engineered components, whether for one-off projects, prototypes, or batch production.With a loyal UK customer base, we combine technical expertise with a flexible approach to meet client needs, offering additional services like hardening, anodising, and fabrication. Our investment in advanced facilities enables high-precision machining and super-fine finishes, extending our reach to international markets in Ireland and Mexico. We prioritise client satisfaction through competitive pricing, technical advice, and tailored solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Services
Toolmaking
Milling
Turning
Surface Grinding
CNC Machining
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in precision engineering and toolmaking.
- We work with diverse materials including titanium, stainless steel, and plastics.
- We offer competitive pricing for one-offs, prototypes, and batch production.
- Our team provides technical advice for complex engineering challenges.
- We deliver nationwide with international projects completed in Ireland and Mexico.
Services
Toolmaking
Our toolmaking service creates precision components for diverse industries. Using advanced CNC machinery, we produce high-tolerance tools from materials like titanium and stainless steel. Clients benefit from durable, accurate tools tailored to specific manufacturing needs.
CNC Machining
CNC machining delivers complex parts with tight tolerances. Our facility handles prototyping to batch production using 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines. Clients receive consistent quality and rapid turnaround for critical engineering applications.
Surface Grinding
Surface grinding achieves ultra-flat finishes on metal components. We use high-precision grinders for materials including hardened steel and exotic alloys. This service ensures dimensional accuracy for critical assembly parts in technical industries.
Milling
Our milling service produces complex shapes from solid materials. Capable of 3D contouring and slot cutting, we serve sectors requiring precise metal components. Clients benefit from reduced lead times and tight tolerance adherence.
Turning
Turning operations create cylindrical components with exacting specifications. Using CNC lathes, we produce shafts, bushings, and threaded parts. This service supports industries needing rotational symmetry in precision-engineered components.
People
Keith Applegate
Co-Founder
With over 30 years in engineering, Keith established K & C Engineering in 1989. His expertise in precision machining drives the company's technical direction and quality standards.
Chris Palmer
Co-Founder
Chris co-founded K & C Engineering, bringing decades of toolmaking experience. He oversees production processes to ensure technical excellence and client satisfaction across all engineering projects.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We work with food processing, oil and gas, technology, packaging, medical, and window manufacturing sectors requiring precision engineering solutions.
Can you handle urgent engineering requests?
Yes, we prioritise urgent orders and aim to deliver same-day or next-day solutions where technically feasible for critical component requirements.
What materials can you work with?
We machine plastics, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, and exotic metals. Surface treatments include hardening, anodising, and electroplating.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes, we've completed projects in Ireland and Mexico, maintaining the same quality standards for overseas clients as domestic ones.
What production volumes do you handle?
We accommodate one-offs, prototypes, and batch production using manual and CNC equipment to optimise cost-efficiency for all order sizes.
How do you ensure quality control?
Our quality assurance involves precision measurement tools, process validation, and experienced engineers monitoring every production stage for compliance.
