Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Machining Services in Gloucester
Tolgar Engineering has been delivering precision engineering solutions since 1969, combining over 45 years of industry expertise with state-of-the-art technology. Our team of engineers brings more than 300 years of collective experience, specialising in milling, turning, water jet cutting, EDM, and fabrication services. We serve diverse sectors including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, and oil industries, both domestically and internationally. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification underscores our commitment to quality control and inspection processes that meet the highest global standards. With advanced machinery such as CNC machining centres and high-speed automated CMM equipment, we handle projects of all sizes while maintaining rapid turnaround times.Our reputation for reliability is built on a foundation of customer-centric service and technical excellence. We invest continuously in new engineering processes, ensuring our clients benefit from cutting-edge capabilities like EDM die sinking and precision water jet technology. Our Gloucester-based facility supports international clients through competitive pricing and on-time delivery, regardless of project complexity. By prioritising material efficiency and minimising waste through innovative techniques, we provide cost-effective solutions tailored to exact specifications. This combination of heritage, technical proficiency, and forward-thinking investment establishes Tolgar as a trusted partner for precision engineering requirements.
Services
Milling
Turning
Water Jet Cutting
EDM Services
Welding & Fabrication
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have 45+ years' experience in precision engineering since 1969
- Our engineers possess 300+ combined years of machining expertise
- ISO 9001:2015-certified quality control systems
- We operate state-of-the-art CNC machining and inspection equipment
- We serve international clients across aerospace, defence, and energy sectors
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
CNC Milling
Our CNC milling services utilise advanced equipment including XYZ SMX 5000 Bed Mills and DNM 5700 Machining Centres. These machines handle workpieces up to 1524mm x 596mm with automated tool-measuring technology ensuring dimensional accuracy. Clients benefit from complex geometries and tight tolerances across prototype and production runs.
CNC Turning
CNC turning capabilities include Doosan Puma 2600SY Mill Turn Centres with live tooling and sub-spindle features. We produce turned components up to 76mm bar diameter with single-operation completion. This reduces handling while maintaining precision for both small and large batch quantities.
Water Jet Cutting
OMAX water jet systems cut materials up to 150mm thick without heat-affected zones. This cold-cutting process preserves material integrity for sensitive metals and composites. Applications include aerospace components, architectural metalwork, and medical device prototypes with intricate detailing.
EDM Services
FANUC EDM wire cutting and Charmilles die sinking technology produce complex shapes in conductive materials. Capable of 0.0001mm precision, these systems handle tungsten carbide and hardened steels. Single-tool operations reduce costs compared to traditional machining methods.
Quality Inspection
Aberlink Axiom CMM systems provide high-speed automated inspection with 0.0001mm resolution. Probe head tilt technology accesses complex geometries in single setups. Clients receive detailed dimensional reports for quality assurance compliance.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We support aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, oil, medical, and food industries with precision engineering components.
What materials can you machine?
We work with metals including aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, and tungsten carbide, plus composites and exotic alloys.
Are you ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, we maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management systems and continuous improvement processes.
Do you handle international orders?
We deliver precision components globally, with established logistics networks serving clients in the US, Asia, and Australasia.
What tolerances can you achieve?
Our CNC and EDM systems maintain tolerances down to ±0.0001mm using automated measurement and inspection equipment.
What is your typical lead time?
Lead times vary by complexity but standard orders complete within 2-4 weeks, with expedited options available.
