West End Precision Ltd

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Say hi to Matt, one of our Sliding Head Setters. He’s busy setting up the next job on our Citizen L20. Quick question fo...
09/04/2026

Say hi to Matt, one of our Sliding Head Setters.

He’s busy setting up the next job on our Citizen L20. Quick question for the expert, Can anyone tell me what he’s holding?

Not the guide bush, the other bit.
Matt calls it a “Guide Bush Assembly Clamp", but we’re fairly sure that’s a name he’s invented.

What would you call it?

02/04/2026

A look inside our multispindle section in action
This video shows stainless steel nut production running on a 1 3/4" x6 Wickman multispindle
A great example of how we handle high volume components with consistency and efficiency, keeping cycle times competitive while maintaining high quality throughout the production run.
Always happy to support our customers with projects where scale and repeatability matter.

Off-centre milled holes.Undercut relief on a turned part.Tight access, tight tolerances.This is where attention to detai...
26/03/2026

Off-centre milled holes.
Undercut relief on a turned part.
Tight access, tight tolerances.

This is where attention to detail really shows.

Features like these demand control, consistency, and a team that takes pride in getting into the difficult areas and delivering the same result every time.

It comes down to process, discipline, and care in every pass.
Because the small details carry just as much weight as the headline dimensions.

That is the standard we bring to every component.

Out of thousands of components produced for this job, these 4 are the only ones that didn’t make the cut.That level of c...
19/03/2026

Out of thousands of components produced for this job, these 4 are the only ones that didn’t make the cut.

That level of consistency is something we take real pride in, and it’s what our customers rely on.

You can spot that the grooves are nearly missing on two of them, but there are two other clear flaws in the photo as well. Curious to see who can pick them out.

It’s a good example of how tight process control and attention to detail translate into reliable, repeatable quality.

And for an extra challenge… any guesses on what these components will become once finished?

Always happy to hear your thoughts, and if you’ve got a project where quality matters, feel free to reach out for a chat.

Precision manufacturing sits at the centre of everything we do.A large share of our work involves turning bar. This appr...
12/03/2026

Precision manufacturing sits at the centre of everything we do.

A large share of our work involves turning bar. This approach delivers highly accurate, repeatable components and remains one of the most efficient ways to produce precision parts at scale.

Our capability also extends to components produced from billets and castings. Each project brings different requirements for geometry, strength, material, and volume.

That flexibility allows us to support a wide range of industries and applications.

Bar, billet, or casting, the goal remains the same.
Quality components, manufactured with care and precision.

If you are planning a new project and need a machining partner who can adapt to your requirements, our team would be glad to start the conversation.

What type of starting material works best for your components?

We have been delivering complex, high quality work like this non stop for years.Consistently. At scale. Through evolving...
05/03/2026

We have been delivering complex, high quality work like this non stop for years.

Consistently. At scale. Through evolving requirements and increasing expectations.

Complexity is where we operate best. We structure it, manage it, and execute with precision while maintaining the highest standards.

Proud of the team, friends and colleagues who make this level of delivery possible every single time.

If you are working on something intricate, high stakes, or technically demanding, I am always happy to connect and share how we approach challenges like these.

Some clients focus on tight tolerances.Others care most about surface finish.And then there are the projects that demand...
26/02/2026

Some clients focus on tight tolerances.
Others care most about surface finish.

And then there are the projects that demand both.

This component is a good example. Critical dimensions held to high tolerances. Specific surface finish requirements on key features. All within the same part.

On top of that, the geometry is symmetrical. That might sound simple, but in production it adds complexity. When both ends look identical, controlling orientation through machining, inspection and finishing becomes far more demanding. Clear process control, robust fixturing and disciplined quality checks are essential to make sure the right features receive the right treatment every time.

This is where experience in mass manufacturing really matters.

Producing one perfect sample is one thing. Producing thousands, all within tolerance and all meeting finish requirements, is another. It takes repeatable processes, capability studies, detailed inspection plans and a team that understands how small variables scale quickly in volume production.

High tolerance. Controlled surface finish. Symmetrical geometry. Manufactured at scale.

This is the kind of challenge we enjoy solving.

If you are working on components where precision and finish both matter, I would be glad to have a conversation.

This level of control is not a one off achievement for us. It's our standard practice. Our team completes orders to this...
19/02/2026

This level of control is not a one off achievement for us. It's our standard practice. Our team completes orders to this specification every working day, delivering consistent quality at scale.

With a minimum order quantity of 5,000 parts, we are set up for repeatable, high-volume precision manufacturing.

If this is the level of performance your work demands, lets start a conversation.

AS9100D compliant aluminium aerospace component.Tight tolerances. Full traceability. Documented inspection.If we can sup...
12/02/2026

AS9100D compliant aluminium aerospace component.

Tight tolerances. Full traceability. Documented inspection.

If we can support your current or upcoming aerospace programmes, I am happy to discuss.

“Wait… something’s off. Which one is the larger part?”
05/02/2026

“Wait… something’s off. Which one is the larger part?”

We make these every year.There is a reason they keep coming back.
29/01/2026

We make these every year.

There is a reason they keep coming back.

Here is a photo of a part I first photographed about three years ago. At a glance, it looks the same, which is kind of t...
08/01/2026

Here is a photo of a part I first photographed about three years ago. At a glance, it looks the same, which is kind of the point.
Reliability and consistent quality are why we are trusted to produce this part year after year. But if you look closely, you can see small evolutions. Tiny process improvements that reduce production time while increasing reliability and repeatability in the final product.
Progress isn't always big changes. It's often tiny refinements that keep us competitive.

Address

Caddsdown Industrial Park
Bideford
EX393DX

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:15pm
Thursday 7am - 5:15pm

Telephone

01237475310

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