Business Details
47 Years
experience
Precision Plastic Machining Services in Harlow
Established in 1979, TK Fabrications is a family-run business specialising in the machining and fabrication of plastic and composite parts. With over 100 years of combined in-house expertise, we utilise advanced CNC machinery and conventional methods to produce high-quality components for diverse industries. Our commitment to precision, durability, and customer satisfaction ensures zero-defect parts delivered on time and within budget.Based in Harlow, Essex, we combine state-of-the-art technology with a customer-centric approach, serving clients nationwide and globally. Our team of skilled engineers and programmers continuously invests in innovation to meet evolving industry standards while maintaining cost-effective solutions for one-off prototypes and volume production.
Services
CNC Milling
CNC Turning
CNC Routing
Conventional Machining
Plastic Cutting
Fabrication Assembly
Acrylic Machining
Nylon Machining
Polycarbonate Machining
PTFE Machining
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialist experience in plastic and composite machining.
- Our state-of-the-art CNC machinery ensures precision and efficiency.
- We provide worldwide shipping of components with guaranteed zero-defect parts.
- Our family-owned business prioritises customer needs and tailored solutions.
- We maintain 100% in-house control from quotation to final product delivery.
Services
CNC Milling
CNC milling at TK Fabrications utilises advanced three, four, and five-axis machining centres to produce complex low-to-medium volume plastic and composite components. Our engineers work with CAD files to ensure high-precision cuts, achieving tight tolerances for industries such as automotive and medical. State-of-the-art modular workholding and high-speed tooling guarantee efficiency and repeatability.
CNC Turning
Our CNC turning services create cylindrical components like shafts and pins using bar-fed centres capable of handling materials up to 130mm in diameter. This process ensures high precision and consistency, ideal for applications requiring tight tolerances in industries such as hydraulics and robotics. We specialise in plastics like PTFE and nylon.
CNC Routing
CNC routing at TK Fabrications shapes and profiles plastics and composites with high-torque spindles up to 18,000RPM. This method is ideal for large two-dimensional parts up to 1000mm x 1500mm, minimising material waste while maintaining impeccable surface finishes. Applications include signage, enclosures, and custom industrial components.
Conventional Machining
Complementing CNC capabilities, our semi-automatic and manual machines handle low-volume or bespoke parts with precision. Skilled engineers perform turning, milling, and drilling operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions for prototypes or small batches where manual techniques outperform automated methods.
Plastic Cutting
Our cutting services use saws and guillotines to shape plastic sheets to exact specifications, maintaining tight dimensional tolerances. All components undergo deburring to ensure smooth edges, ready for assembly. This process supports materials like acrylic, polycarbonate, and PVC in thicknesses suitable for industrial and aesthetic applications.
Questions
What materials do you work with for plastic machining?
We machine a wide range of plastics including acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, PTFE, Delrin, and acetal, selecting the optimal material for each application's requirements.
Can you handle both prototyping and large-scale production?
Yes, our CNC and conventional machining capabilities support one-off prototypes, low-volume batches, and high-volume production runs with equal precision and efficiency.
Do you offer international shipping for components?
We ship precision-machined plastic and composite parts worldwide, ensuring timely delivery to clients beyond the UK.
How do you ensure quality in your machining processes?
We maintain zero-defect standards through rigorous quality checks, advanced machinery calibration, and 100% in-house control from design to final product inspection.
What industries do you typically serve?
Our clients span automotive, medical, electronics, robotics, hydraulics, and transport sectors, requiring precision components for demanding applications.
Can you assist with material selection for my project?
Our engineers provide expert advice on material choice based on your project's mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance requirements.
