FAQ

Standish Engineering is a precision subcontract engineering company specialising in CNC machining, milling, and turning. We manufacture high-quality components for a wide range of industries where accuracy, reliability, and consistency are essential. .

We were established in 1950 and remain a family-run business today, with over 75 years of experience in precision engineering.

We support customers across rail, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, automotive, and advanced manufacturing, as well as other precision-critical sectors.

Yes. We manufacture one-off prototypes, small batch quantities, and full production runs, tailoring our approach to suit your project requirements.

We are based in Standish just outside of Wigan in the Northwest of England and supply customers throughout the UK, Europe, America, Canada, and the Far East.

Yes. Standish Engineering is ISO9001 certified, ensuring consistent quality, traceability, and continuous improvement across all processes we also hold ISO14001 & ISO45001 accreditations for environmental and health and safety.

You can request a quote by calling us on 01257 422 838, emailing info@cnc-machining.co.uk, or via the contact form on our website. Simply send your drawings and requirements, and our team will respond promptly.

We provide CNC milling including advanced full 5th axis machining, CNC turning, precision machining, heat treatment, plating, painting, grinding, engraving, and inspection services.

We regularly machine stainless steel and aluminium, alongside a wide range of other materials, including exotic alloys such as Inconel®, Monel®, Super Duplex, and Hastelloy®.

Yes. Our 5-axis machining centres enable us to produce complex components with fewer setups, improved accuracy, and reduced lead times.

Absolutely. Our combination of skilled engineers, advanced CNC machinery, and rigorous inspection processes allows us to machine complex parts to exact tolerances.

Yes. We offer a range of post-production services, including heat treatment, plating, grinding, welding, engraving, and final inspection, providing a complete end-to-end solution.

Quality is built into every stage of our process. All components undergo thorough inspection using calibrated measurement equipment, supported by ISO9001 certified procedures.

Yes. We work closely with customers during the prototype and development stage, offering technical support to ensure designs are manufacturable and optimised for production.

Lead times vary depending on complexity, quantity, and material, but we pride ourselves on efficient turnaround and clear communication throughout the process.