Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Engineering Experts Since 1972
Established in 1972, PS Marsden has dedicated itself to delivering high-quality precision engineering solutions. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our comprehensive machining capabilities, including CNC turning, milling, and wire EDM, alongside advanced grinding and surface finishing techniques. We specialise in manufacturing mechanical test pieces to exacting international standards, serving diverse industries with precision-machined components. Our project management system ensures seamless control from quotation to delivery, supported by cutting-edge CAD/CAM technology and a rapid-response machining cell. With continuous investment in modern technology and staff development, we maintain our position as a trusted partner for precision engineering challenges.Our quality management system, aligned with international accreditations, guarantees consistent performance across prototype and volume production. By fostering collaboration with customers and academic institutions, we drive innovation in engineering solutions. Our inspection facilities, featuring CMM and profile scanning, ensure compliance with stringent dimensional and surface finish requirements. This enduring focus on quality, technology, and customer collaboration has sustained our reputation for over five decades. We remain committed to advancing precision engineering standards while maintaining the flexibility to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
Precision Machining
Specimen Manufacturing
Project Management
Inspection Services
Engineering Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Established in 1972 with continuous precision engineering expertise
- Advanced 5-axis machining and wire EDM capabilities
- Dedicated project management system for complete control
- Accredited quality management system for international standards
- Collaboration with academic institutions for innovative solutions
Services
Precision Machining
Our precision machining services utilise advanced CNC technology for exact component production. Capabilities include 4 & 5-axis mill turn machining, wire EDM, and low-stress grinding. We deliver complex geometries with tolerances to international standards for prototype and volume production.
Specimen Manufacturing
Specialist production of mechanical test specimens to ISO and ASTM standards. Services include machining forged blanks, failed components, and precision extraction. Available finishes range from as-machined to super-polished surfaces for critical testing applications.
Project Management
Integrated project management system covering entire production lifecycle. From quotation to delivery, we maintain quality control through CAD/CAM integration and rapid response machining cells. Ensures timely delivery of complex engineering solutions with full traceability.
Inspection Services
Comprehensive inspection facilities featuring CMM and profile scanning. Services include first article inspection, surface finish analysis, and dimensional reporting. Our one-stop-shop approach guarantees compliance with customer specifications through all production stages.
Engineering Solutions
Innovative engineering support from prototype to production. Our team utilises Alphacam and SolidWorks for design optimisation. Offers fixturing solutions, material procurement, and heat treatment coordination as part of complete engineering packages.
Questions
What types of test specimens do you manufacture?
We produce mechanical test specimens to ISO and ASTM standards, including forged blanks, precision-extracted components, and failed part analysis samples with various surface finishes.
Do you handle complete project management?
Yes, our system manages projects from quotation through to delivery, including CAD design, machining, heat treatment, and quality control processes.
What machining capabilities do you have?
We offer 4 & 5-axis CNC machining, wire EDM, vertical/horizontal sawing, and low-stress grinding for complex components up to production standards.
How do you ensure quality control?
Through accredited management systems, CMM inspection, surface finish analysis, and dimensional reporting at all production stages with full traceability.
Can you work with academic institutions?
Yes, we collaborate with universities and research organisations on precision engineering projects and specimen manufacturing requirements.
What materials do you work with?
We handle various metals including steel, brass, and specialist alloys, with capabilities for controlled artificial damage introduction in test pieces.
