Cranfield Precision has a global reputation for ultra-precision machining with decades of customer references in the optics, optical film, medical and aerospace industries. Get the benefit of our experience and talk to us about your ultra-precision machining needs.
Engineering partnerships with Cranfield Precision
Located in Bedford, UK, Cranfield Precision® teams have over 50 years of experience in precision machine design and manufacture of world-leading ultra-precision machines. The business area encompasses ultra-precision machine tools, precision measuring systems and custom designed special purpose machines.
The strong links to university research groups and trade associations give Cranfield Precision® the capacity to undertake projects ranging from R&D and process consultancy to complete machine design and manufacture.
Check out our Engineering Partnership brochure to learn more about our available offers.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:
- Pioneers of ductile regime grinding, ELID grinding and diamond turning
- World’s first ductile regime silicon wafer edge grinding machines
- World’s first diamond turning machine for LCD brightness enhancement film production
- Metrology systems for NASA’s Chandra space telescope mirrors
- CNC development, enabling the world’s first CNC controlled cam and crank grinding machine
- World-leading large optics grinding machine for the production of the next generation Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) silicon wafer lithography system mirrors
Machine – Process – Partnership
Every application is different, which is why you need an expert technical partner to support your ultra-precision machining goals. Our services fall into three main categories:
MACHINING PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
Gain access to our facilities, resources and ultra-precision development machines and collaborate with us to improve your machining processes and develop new, market leading products.
- Develop a new product
- Improve your component specification
- Solve a complex toolpath problem
- Try new processes
- Reduce your R&D overhead
- Free up your machinery for production
View our case study on process development for optical molds
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT
With over 50 years’ experience in ultra-precision machine and process development, let Cranfield Precision work with you to employ proven analysis and design techniques to enhance your capabilities.
- Solve production problems
- Update old production equipment
- Enhance your software capabilities
- Make high quality parts
- Improve your machine capability
- Develop a new manufacturing process
View our case study on process technology for improved thermal control
PRECISION DESIGN
Develop a specification with Cranfield Precision and collaborate to produce an ultra-precision design to your requirements. Our assembly facilities can even manufacture prototype, production and batch machines for you.
- Design complex components
- Upgrade existing machines or sub-assemblies
- Solve work holding problems
- Develop new software solutions
- Improve your machine capability
- Create bespoke machines
View our case study on precision design for vertical counterforce
Tap into our ultra-precision machining expertise
Make the most of our engineers and experience to design solutions that meet your needs. Contact us to get started on your customized solution today.