Business Details
Precision Engineering Services in Biggleswade
Wharf Engineering has been a leader in precision engineering since its founding in the 1960s. Our expertise spans CNC turning, centreless grinding, and thread rolling, serving industries from electric motor manufacturers to industrial power specialists. We combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, including Miyano, Citizen, and Studer machinery, to produce components with tolerances as tight as 2 microns. Our capabilities extend to working with high-tensile steels, stainless steels, and advanced engineering plastics, ensuring versatility across applications. With over 50 years of grinding experience and ISO9001 certification, we maintain rigorous quality control through state-of-the-art inspection facilities. Our family-owned heritage, now part of C & A Roberts Limited, ensures a commitment to reliability and innovation.We operate from modern facilities in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, with a focus on delivering precision-engineered solutions for batch sizes ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 units. Our teams technical expertise and investment in machinery like the Studer Favorit CNC grinding machine position us as a trusted partner for complex engineering challenges. By integrating heat treatment and plating services with full certification, we provide end-to-end solutions that meet exacting industry standards. Our long-standing reputation is built on technical excellence, adaptability, and a customer-centric approach to precision engineering.
Services
CNC Turning
Precision Shafts
Centreless Grinding
Thread Rolling
Inspection Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in precision grinding and CNC machining.
- Our ISO9001 certification ensures rigorous quality control standards.
- We offer in-house capabilities for complete production cycles.
- We utilise advanced machinery like the Studer Favorit CNC grinding system.
- Our family-owned heritage guarantees personalised service and reliability.
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
Services
CNC Turning
Our CNC turning services utilise Miyano, Citizen, and Hanwha machines to produce complex components with 2 micron accuracy. We work with metals and plastics, offering bar capacities from 1mm to 64mm. Our twin-turret lathes with Y-axis and sub-spindle capabilities ensure efficiency for large batch productions.
Centreless Grinding
With six centreless machines, we achieve 5-micron tolerances on through-feed, plunge, and bar grinding. Our Studer Favorit CNC and Cincinnati machines handle diameters from 1.5mm to 80mm, supported by automatic feeders for consistent precision in high-volume orders.
Thread Rolling
We roll threads on steels ranging from 4mm to 25mm using PEE-WEE and BSA machinery. This cold-forming process enhances strength and surface finish while maintaining dimensional accuracy for industrial applications requiring durable fastening solutions.
Inspection Services
Our ISO9001-certified inspection processes use coordinate measuring machines, shadow graphs, and surface testers to verify conformance. We provide full traceability with calibrated slip gauges and micrometers, ensuring compliance with international standards for critical components.
Precision Shafts
We produce high-accuracy shafts from metals and plastics using CNC sliding-head and fixed-head lathes. Our capabilities include tight-tolerance turning, grinding, and thread rolling, enabling single-source production for complex shaft geometries in motor and pump applications.
Questions
What industries do Wharf Engineering serve?
We supply precision components to electric motor manufacturers, pump producers, and industrial power sectors requiring high-accuracy shafts and machined parts.
What materials can you work with?
We process high-tensile steels, stainless steels, non-ferrous metals, and advanced engineering plastics for diverse industrial applications.
Are you ISO9001 certified?
Yes, our quality management system is ISO9001 certified, ensuring rigorous inspection and traceability for all components.
What precision tolerances do you achieve?
We maintain ±2 micron tolerances on CNC turning and 5-micron accuracy for centreless grinding operations.
Can you handle large production batches?
We specialise in batch sizes from 30,000 to 50,000+ units, supported by automated machinery and in-house production capabilities.
Do you offer heat treatment services?
Yes, we provide certified heat treatment and plating services as part of our end-to-end precision engineering solutions.
