Workshop Machining Capability
Workshop Machining Capability in Northamptonshire
A fully equipped manual and CNC machining workshop for repairs, prototypes, and custom parts
The workshop is set up for fast‑turn, accurate machining work where flexibility and problem‑solving matter. With manual turning, manual milling, CNC milling, 3D printing, and CAD/CAM capability, I can handle one‑off parts, repairs, modifications, prototypes, and small‑batch production across a wide range of materials. Every job is handled personally to ensure consistent quality and clear communication.
Workshop Capacity & Technical Resource
Manual turning – Warco GH1236 Gear Head Lathe
• Swing over bed: 300 mm
• Between centres: 900 mm
• Suitable for shafts, pins, bushings, spacers, threaded components, and repair work
• Accurate turning, facing, boring, threading, and grooving
• Ideal for one‑off parts, repairs, and low‑volume production
Manual milling – Warco Super Major Vario
• Table size: 800 mm × 240 mm
• Travel: X 560 mm, Y 190 mm
• Spindle‑to‑table: 420 mm
• Suitable for brackets, housings, keyways, slots, faces, and precision features
• Flexible setup ideal for prototypes, modifications, and repair work
CNC milling – SIEG iKX3 CNC Mill
• Bed size: 550 mm × 160 mm
• Travel: X 300 mm, Y 150 mm, Z 270 mm
• Ideal for accurate small components, repeatable parts, and short production runs
• Useful for complex features, pockets, contours, and consistent batch work
CAD/CAM – Autodesk Fusion 360
• Full 3D modelling and CAM programming
• Ideal for reverse engineering, prototyping, and CNC toolpath generation
• Enables accurate design, simulation, and modification of components
3D printing – Bambu Lab PS1
• Build volume: 256 mm × 256 mm × 256 mm
• Suitable for fixtures, jigs, prototypes, test pieces, and non‑structural components
• Complements machining by enabling quick mock‑ups and design validation
Typical workshop jobs
• Machining shafts, pins, bushings, sleeves, and spacers
• Re‑boring housings and bearing seats
• Milling brackets, mounts, and custom fixtures
• Modifying OEM parts to suit new applications
• Creating prototype components for testing and development
• Producing small batches of repeatable parts
• Repairing worn or damaged components
• 3D‑printed fixtures, jigs, and prototype parts
The workshop is optimised for practical, real‑world engineering work where accuracy and turnaround matter.
Why this workshop setup works well for customers
Fast turnaround thanks to flexible manual machines
Accurate repeatability with CNC capability
Cost‑effective for one‑offs and small batches
Versatile enough for repairs, prototypes, and production
Hands‑on engineering judgement for real‑world problems
No minimum order quantities
This combination is ideal for the kind of work most CNC shops avoid: small quantities, urgent repairs, and parts that need practical engineering input.
Materials handled
• Mild steel, EN8, EN24T
• Stainless steels (303, 304, 316)
• Aluminium (various grades)
• Brass, bronze, phosphor bronze
• Engineering plastics (Nylon, Acetal/Delrin, PTFE)
Material selection advice is available based on strength, wear, and operating conditions.
Service area
Workshop machining services available across Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Daventry, Towcester, Milton Keynes, and the wider Northamptonshire region.
Discuss your machining requirements:
If you’d like to check whether your part fits within the workshop’s capabilities, send a photo, sketch, or the original component for a quick assessment.
Call: 01604969359
Email: enquire@dglengineering.co.uk
Workshop: Northampton, Northamptonshire