Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Precision Engineering Partner in Kent
Established in 1977, Bass Engineering has built a reputation for delivering precision engineering solutions from our base in Hadlow, Kent. Our expertise lies in manufacturing small to medium batch components to exact customer specifications, utilising advanced CNC machining technologies for both plastic and metal materials. With over four decades of experience, we maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2009, undergoing annual audits to ensure compliance with rigorous quality standards. Our commitment to quality begins at the quotation stage, where we engage directly with clients to understand their requirements thoroughly. Continuous investment in modern machinery enables us to produce consistently high-quality components while maintaining competitive pricing.Our team of skilled engineers combines technical expertise with a personal approach, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions and regular order updates. As a trusted partner to longstanding customers, we prioritise realistic lead times and reliable delivery, often completing local deliveries in person. Our material capabilities span diverse plastics including ABS, nylon, and PEEK, alongside metals such as aluminium, stainless steel, and brass, complemented by electroplating services. This comprehensive approach positions us as a dependable supplier for precision engineering requirements across various industries.
Services
CNC Machining
CNC Milling
CNC Turning
Plastic Components
Metal Components
Electroplating Services
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of precision engineering experience since 1977
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures quality management compliance
- Continuous investment in modern CNC machining technologies
- Personal service with direct client communication throughout projects
- Competitive pricing with realistic lead time commitments
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
CNC Machining
Our CNC machining services produce high-precision components using advanced computer-controlled equipment. We handle small to medium batch production across diverse materials, maintaining strict tolerances and quality standards. With continuous machinery upgrades since 1977, we guarantee consistent output quality for both prototyping and volume manufacturing.
Plastic Components
We manufacture precision plastic components from technical polymers including ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, and PEEK. Our capabilities cover CNC turning and milling operations for engineering applications requiring specific material properties. This includes both functional prototypes and production parts for industrial sectors.
Metal Components
Our metalworking services encompass CNC machining of aluminium, brass, stainless steel, and other engineering metals. Using modern equipment, we produce complex metal parts with tight tolerances for industries requiring durable, high-strength components. Electroplating options enhance material performance characteristics.
CNC Turning
Our CNC turning capabilities deliver cylindrical components with exceptional accuracy using state-of-the-art lathes. The process accommodates both plastic and metal materials, producing turned parts with complex geometries while maintaining dimensional consistency across production batches.
Electroplating Services
We offer electroplating solutions to enhance component properties including corrosion resistance, wear performance, and aesthetic finish. This post-machining process applies metallic coatings to precision-engineered parts, meeting specific functional requirements for challenging operating environments.
Questions
What materials can you work with?
We handle technical plastics including ABS, nylon, PEEK, and PVC, alongside metals such as aluminium, brass, stainless steel, and copper for CNC machining operations.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we have maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2009 with annual external audits ensuring our quality management system meets international standards.
What batch sizes do you handle?
Our capabilities focus on small to medium batch production, offering flexibility for both prototype development and volume manufacturing requirements.
Do you offer electroplating services?
Yes, we provide electroplating options to enhance component durability and performance characteristics for specific application requirements.
How do you ensure quality control?
Our quality assurance process includes ISO 9001:2015 compliance, modern inspection equipment, and direct client communication from quotation through to delivery.
What regions do you serve?
While based in Kent, we serve clients nationwide with delivery options including personal handovers for local customers.
