Business Details
43 Years
experience
Expert Press Toolmaking & Engineering Services in Hoddesdon
Established over four decades ago, Data Engineering is a family-owned engineering business based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Specialising in precision toolmaking and general engineering, we offer a comprehensive range of services including press tool design and manufacture, production press work, wire eroding, and jig and fixture development. Our team of experienced engineers and toolmakers provides tailored solutions for industries requiring high-quality component production, from prototype development to large-scale manufacturing. With on-site power presses and 5-axis wire eroding machines, we deliver accurate, efficient production runs and complex component machining. We prioritise close customer collaboration, offering expert advice on tool selection, material suitability, and production optimisation.Our commitment to reliability ensures rapid turnaround times for press tool repairs and re-grinds, minimising downtime for clients. Serving businesses across the UK, we maintain long-standing relationships through consistent quality, technical expertise, and a flexible approach to engineering challenges. Our workshop facilities support precision machining, milling, turning, and comprehensive repair services for machinery and tools. We actively engage in problem-solving, adapting to evolving industry demands while upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship. With easy accessibility from major transport links, we welcome both existing and new clients seeking dependable engineering solutions.
Services
Press Tool Making
Production Press Work
Wire Eroding
Jigs and Fixtures
General Engineering Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years' experience in precision toolmaking and engineering
- Our engineers offer expert advice on tool selection and production optimisation
- We provide rapid turnaround for press tool repairs and maintenance
- We operate modern facilities with 5-axis wire eroding and power presses
- We maintain long-standing customer relationships through consistent quality
Services
Press Tool Making
Design and manufacture of custom press tools for metal component production. Our engineers create precision tools for pierce and blank operations, progression tooling, and complex forming applications. We assess material requirements, production volumes and component complexity to recommend optimal tooling solutions for industries requiring durable, high-precision manufacturing equipment.
Production Press Work
Full-service metal component production using customer-supplied or bespoke press tools. Our power presses handle small prototype batches through to large-scale manufacturing runs. We manage material sourcing, precision machining and quality control processes to deliver components meeting exact specifications while maintaining tight tolerances across various metal types.
Wire Eroding
Precision cutting of complex shapes in solid metal up to 150mm thick using advanced 5-axis wire eroding technology. This process enables rapid prototyping and production of intricate components without tooling, offering cost-effective solutions for one-off parts or pre-production samples with exceptional dimensional accuracy.
Jigs and Fixtures
Custom design and fabrication of jigs and fixtures to enhance production efficiency. Our engineering team creates specialised workholding solutions for component manufacturing, tool repair and machinery maintenance applications, helping clients reduce production time and improve repeatability in manufacturing processes.
General Engineering Repairs
Comprehensive repair and servicing of industrial machinery and tools. Our workshop facilities support precision milling, turning and grinding operations for equipment refurbishment. We provide diagnostic services, component replacement and preventative maintenance solutions to extend the operational life of production equipment across various engineering sectors.
People
Glenn Howard
Engineering Manager
With over 25 years' experience in precision engineering, Glenn oversees all technical operations at Data Engineering. He specialises in press tool design optimisation and production process improvement, ensuring clients receive technically sound solutions that balance quality with cost-effectiveness.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We specialise in press tool design and manufacture, production press work, wire eroding, jig and fixture fabrication, and general engineering repairs for metal components.
Do you handle both small and large production runs?
Yes, our on-site power presses accommodate small prototype batches through to large volume production runs using customer-supplied or bespoke tooling.
Can you repair existing press tools?
We provide comprehensive press tool servicing, repairs and re-grinds with rapid turnaround times to minimise production downtime for clients.
Do you work with new customers outside Hertfordshire?
While based in Hoddesdon, we serve engineering businesses nationwide and welcome new clients requiring precision toolmaking and component production services.
What machinery is available in your workshop?
Our facilities include 5-axis wire eroding machines, power presses, milling and turning equipment for precision machining and comprehensive engineering repairs.
