Part Repairs & Component Modifications
Part Repairs & Component Modification in Northamptonshire
Restoring worn, broken, or obsolete components back to working condition
When a part fails, wears out, or no longer fits as it should, replacing it isn’t always possible — especially when OEM components are discontinued, on long lead times, or simply too expensive. We provide fast, accurate machining to repair, remake, or modify parts so your equipment can get back into service quickly.
This service is ideal for plant, industrial, automotive, agricultural, and specialist machinery where downtime needs to be kept to a minimum.
What this service covers
• Repairing worn or damaged shafts, pins, housings, and bushings
• Re‑machining components to restore correct fits and tolerances
• Modifying existing parts to suit new setups or applications
• Replacing broken or obsolete components when no drawings exist
• Improving OEM designs to increase strength or durability
• Machining custom adaptors, brackets, and interfaces
Whether you bring the original part, a sketch, or just the problem itself, we can usually produce a practical, reliable solution.
Typical repair and modification work
• Re‑boring housings and bearing seats
• Machining new bushings, sleeves, and spacers
• Modifying brackets, mounts, and fixtures
• Correcting poor fits or misaligned components
• Replacing discontinued parts for older machinery
These jobs are handled personally in‑house, ensuring consistent quality and quick turnaround.
How the process works
• Bring the part or assembly — even if it’s damaged or incomplete
• Assessment and measurement to determine the best repair or modification approach
• Machining work carried out in‑house on manual lathes and mills
• Trial fitting and adjustments to ensure correct function
• Fast turnaround for urgent breakdowns
The goal is always the same: a reliable, cost‑effective fix that gets you running again.
Materials we work with
• Mild steel, EN8, EN24T
• Stainless steels (303, 304, 316)
• Aluminium (various grades)
• Brass, bronze, phosphor bronze
• Engineering plastics (Nylon, Acetal/Delrin, PTFE)
If you’re unsure what material is best, we can recommend options based on strength, wear, and application.
Why choose DGL Engineering
• Fast turnaround for urgent one‑off jobs
• Flexible, problem‑solving approach — ideal for breakdowns and prototypes
• Local, reliable, and easy to work with
• No minimum order quantities
We focus on practical, real‑world engineering solutions that get you moving again quickly.
