Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision CNC Milling & Large Component Machining in Brownhills
Established in 1960, Forth Engineering has built a reputation as a leader in precision CNC milling and large component machining. Our state-of-the-art facility in Brownhills, West Midlands, houses advanced Asquith Butler CNC Gantry Milling machines, enabling us to deliver ultra-high precision machining for components up to 20 tonnes. Over the past two decades, strategic investment in technology and processes has allowed us to specialise in eliminating conventional finishing operations through exceptional accuracy. As part of the Kingsbury Jig and Tool Group, we combine technical expertise with commercial collaboration to optimise production processes for clients globally.Our capabilities span batch sizes from one-off prototypes to large-scale production runs, serving industries such as aerospace, defence, and power generation. We maintain ISO 9001 certification, with rigorous calibration and inspection protocols using equipment like Rank Taylor Hobson autocollimators and Wyler squareness systems. Our team works with materials including stainless steel, titanium, and aluminium, ensuring components meet exacting standards for straightness, flatness, and squareness. With 60 years of experience and a focus on innovation, we provide cost-effective, high-precision solutions for complex machining requirements.
Services
CNC Milling
Large Component Machining
CAD/CAM Programming
Quality Inspection
Precision Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have 60 years of experience in precision engineering since 1960
- Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system ensures consistent standards
- We operate two state-of-the-art Asquith Butler CNC Gantry Milling machines
- We handle materials including titanium, stainless steel, and aluminium
- Our capabilities include components up to 9.5m x 4.5m x 1.7m in size
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
CNC Milling
Our ultra-high precision CNC milling eliminates conventional finishing operations through 5-axis machining capabilities. Using Fanuc 15i-M controls and RMP60 Renishaw probes, we achieve exceptional positional accuracy for complex components. This service supports industries requiring tight tolerances in large-scale projects.
Large Component Machining
We machine components up to 20 tonnes with dimensions of 9.5m x 4.5m x 1.7m using temperature-controlled gantry mills. Our process maintains straightness and flatness standards for industrial and machine tool applications. This capability addresses demanding requirements in aerospace and defence sectors.
CAD/CAM Programming
Our CAE department creates CNC programs using Delcam Powershape and Alphacam software. Offline programming enables efficient tooling packages and cost-effective solutions. We support 2D drawings and 3D models with multiple data exchange formats for client collaboration.
Quality Inspection
We conduct post-machining inspections using Rank Taylor Hobson autocollimators and Wyler squareness equipment. Automated data analysis ensures compliance with geometric accuracy standards. Regular calibration maintains measurement reliability across all production batches.
Quality Management
Our ISO 9001-certified system covers aerospace and nuclear-sensitive projects. Real-time monitoring includes process authentication and in-machine verification. We maintain approved supplier status with major UK and European manufacturers through rigorous quality protocols.
Questions
What industries do Forth Engineering serve?
We serve aerospace, defence, machine tool construction, power generation, and nuclear physics sectors requiring precision engineering.
What materials can Forth Engineering machine?
We work with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, cast iron, and high-speed steel components.
What is Forth Engineering's maximum machining capacity?
Our gantry mills handle components up to 9.5m (L) x 4.5m (W) x 1.7m (H) weighing up to 20 tonnes.
How does Forth Engineering ensure quality standards?
We maintain ISO 9001 certification with regular laser calibration and advanced inspection using autocollimators and squareness equipment.
What batch sizes does Forth Engineering handle?
We accommodate one-off prototypes through to large production runs using our flexible manufacturing systems.
