WEC Machining

Precision Engineering for Critical Industries

WEC Machining delivers high-quality subcontract precision engineering & heavy engineering services for customers requiring accuracy, repeatability and reliable delivery. From one-off prototypes to repeat batch production, we manufacture components to customer drawings and specifications.

Our machining capability supports a wide range of component sizes, materials and industries, from small precision-turned parts through to large fabricated assemblies requiring final machining. By combining advanced CNC machining capacity, heavy engineering capability, material expertise and quality-led manufacturing, we provide a complete service from one UK-based group.

We help customers across Aerospace, Defence, reduce supplier complexity through machining, fabrication, cutting, coded welding, finishing, painting, assembly, kitting and delivery support from one integrated manufacturing partner.

Our Machining Capabilities

WEC Machining offers one of the UK’s largest heavy machining capacities, supported by an extensive range of CNC milling, CNC turning, multi-axis mill/turn centres, and sliding head turning machines. Our 6 large CNC machining centres deliver 30,000 available spindle hours per year, providing significant capacity for both high-volume and complex machining requirements.

Our facility can handle components with a maximum envelope size of up to 12.5m x 5m x 3m on our Correa Fox M gantry and Correa Axia milling machines with large rotary tables. We also have CNC turning capacity up to 3845mm in length and 950mm in diameter. This allows us to support both large-scale heavy machining projects and precision production work across a wide range of component sizes.

Up to 3.8m x ∅950mm

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Up to 20m x ∅5m, 20+ tonnes

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Up to 20m x ∅5m, 20+ tonnes 

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Quality & CMM Inspection

At WEC Machining, we strive to provide defect free components to our customers, and we pride ourselves on our consistently high quality “right first time” performance. Quality is at the very heart of our operations and we have recently made substantial investments in the very latest metrology and CMM inspection equipment. WEC Group are accredited to ISO9001:2015, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, EN1090-2, EN3834, and EN15085 among many others. WEC Machining benefits from 90+ years experience servicing clients across critical industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Rail and Oil & Gas. Take a look at WEC Group’s full list of accreditations below:

Full Turnkey Services

WEC Machining is the precision engineering arm of WEC Group and handles all small to large CNC Machining requirements. We can produce sheet metal components and fabricated assemblies using a range of forming and welding techniques, and the company is now an established manufacturer of ambulance tail lifts. We have been involved in the manufacture of quality workshop, industrial and educational machinery for over 45 years.

Heavy Machining

Europe’s largest subcontract heavy machining facility, delivering precision CNC machining for large, complex components across industries.

CNC Turning

High-capacity CNC turning services producing precision-engineered components with diameters up to 950mm and lengths up to 3.8m.

CNC Milling

Advanced CNC milling services delivering precision machining for large, complex components up to 20 metres capacity.

Sliding Head Turning

Precision sliding head turning services, manufacturing high-volume, intricate components with exceptional accuracy and efficiency.

Metal Fabrication

Comprehensive metal fabrication and sheet metalwork services, including welding, forming, assembly and finishing solutions.

Kitting of Parts/Kanban

Kitting / Kanban solutions streamlining supply chains through scheduled deliveries, inventory management & assembly-ready parts.

Full In-House Capabilities

Full In-House Capabilities One Supplier. Multiple Capabilities. Reduced Supply Chain Complexity. As part of WEC Group, we offer access to

Precision Inspection

Our inspection facilities include a range of coordinate measuring machines and precision measurement systems, enabling us to accurately inspect complex
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Companies we support

WEC Machining Ltd offer a wide range of multi-axis CNC machining and precision engineering services for many industry-leading companies including…

Companies WEC Machining Support
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Why choose WEC Machining?

We carry out entire projects under one roof to provide a fast, comprehensive and cost-effective service as well as meeting the challenging specifications and schedules called for by our customers.

Over the past 90 years we have made substantial investments in the latest machining technology as well as a highly-skilled workforce to ensure the service we provide is of the highest quality.

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90 k+

sq.ft. Production Facilities

60k

sq ft dedicated heavy machining Facility

40T

Lifting capability

90

years of providing machining excellence

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The History of WEC Machining

WEC Machining Ltd was established after WEC Group Ltd acquired Precision Engineers Ltd in December 2005, bringing machining in-house after previously subcontracting the service. The acquisition included 15,000 sq ft of manufacturing space, and the business rebranded as Hi-Spec CNC in 2007.

Its capabilities were further enhanced through the Rishton Machines/Hi-Spec Machinery division, now Clarendon by WEC, a long-established manufacturer of workshop equipment including presses, grinders and milling machines.

In 2010, WEC Group acquired Nutter Aircrafts Ltd, expanding its expertise in precision engineering and exotic materials. WEC Machining became a private company in 2017, operating from a 33,000 sq ft facility in Blackburn. In 2025, work began on a new 60,000 sq ft heavy machining and nuclear fabrication facility at Walker Park to support growth in the nuclear, defence and offshore sectors, with construction now nearing completion.

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Our People

At the heart of our success are the people who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on employing some of the most highly skilled and dedicated machinists, programmers and engineers in the industry.

Our team’s expertise is second to none, with a commitment to delivering exceptional precision, quality and consistency on every project. Whether it’s the machining of large-scale components, complex multi-axis work or tight-tolerance precision engineering, our machinists are trusted to deliver results where others cannot. We are also proud to nurture and develop the next generation of engineering talent through our WEC Group Engineering Academy, training around 40-50 new apprentices every year to help future-proof our business.

Our standards are exceptionally high because we understand that accuracy, repeatability and attention to detail are critical to the success of every component we produce. We don’t just meet industry expectations, we set them.

Meet Our Team Of Professionals

Steve Hartley

Founder & Managing Director of WEC Group

James Pickles

Regional Director

Garry Parks

Service Centre Manager

Karen

Shop Floor Manager

Sam

Sales Engineer

Lisa

Administrator

Magdalena

Despatch and Office Assistant

Brandon

Senior Sales Engineer

Amy

BDM

Tamara

Cad Cam Programmer

Richard

Inspector

James

Trainee Sales Engineer

Craig

Project Engineer

Theodoros

Inspector

Richard

Sales Engineer
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Materials

We offer a comprehensive range of subcontract multi-axis CNC machining and precision engineering services, working with a wide variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. From carbon steels and stainless steels to aluminium, titanium, copper alloys and specialist engineering grades, we have the expertise and equipment to machine components to the highest standards of accuracy and quality.

Machine Operation

Contact our team for your machining requirements. Exceptional service guaranteed.

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