Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Precision Engineering Partner
Established in 1972 by brothers Ken and Tony Rolfe, Eroda Tools has grown from a modest 16100 sq ft workshop to a leading specialist in electrical discharge machining (EDM), wire erosion, and spark erosion. Our facility in Penistone, South Yorkshire, houses 20 advanced EDM machines, enabling us to handle large and heavy workpieces with precision to within 3-4 microns. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards, we uphold rigorous quality and safety protocols while delivering time-sensitive, budget-conscious solutions. Our expertise spans aerospace, marine, automotive, nuclear energy, and defence sectors, reflecting our reputation for accuracy and reliability. With a focus on innovation, we combine decades of experience with modern technology to meet diverse industrial demands. Our commitment to excellence ensures clients receive tailored services, from fast turnaround projects to complex precision engineering tasks. As a trusted local firm, we prioritise customer satisfaction through transparent communication and high-quality workmanship. Our teams technical proficiency and investment in cutting-edge machinery position us as a dependable partner for precision machining needs across the UK and beyond.
Services
EDM Machining
Wire Erosion
Spark Erosion
CNC Machining
Ultrasonic Testing
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Established in 1972 with decades of industry experience
- ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality assurance
- Fast turnaround times for urgent projects
- Specialists in handling large and heavy workpieces
- Serving diverse sectors including aerospace and defence
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
What people say
Fast turnaround
High-quality workmanship
Expertise in EDM
Reliable local firm
ISO certified
Services
Electric Discharge Machining
Here at Erodatools we specialise in precision EDM, or Electric Discharge Machining throughout the UK, ensuring that we offer a service that provides your finished piece on time and within budget. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, we have supplied our extensive services throughout many industries and sectors. Based in Penistone, South Yorkshire, our skilled workforce has the knowledge and capacity to handle large and heavy work pieces of up to 2.25 tonnes, so we can cater for the specific requirements of almost any client.
Spark Erosion
Solid sink spark erosion can deliver accuracy between 0.020mm and 0.050mm, often faster, more economically, and with greater guarantees of accuracy than conventional machining techniques. Spark erosion is frequently called upon to rescue work pieces, where a drill, tap or other tool has broken and cannot be removed by other methods. The embedded stub can nearly always be removed with our precision spark eroder facilities, providing a cost effective alternative to scrapping the work piece.
Wire Erosion
EDM using wire erosion can deliver accuracy between 0.004mm and 0.040mm faster and more economically, and with greater guarantees of accuracy than conventional electrical discharge machining techniques. Wire Erosion Through Electrical Discharge Machining. CNC control of our five wire eroder machines coupled with sophisticated computer design techology enables the most complex, awkward or three-dimensional and advanced tapered profiles to be processed, allowing us to rapidly deliver exactly what our customers require.
People
Ken Rolfe
Founder
Co-founded Eroda Tools in 1972, pioneering EDM techniques in a small workshop. His vision drove expansion to a quadruple-sized facility with 20 advanced machines, establishing the company's reputation for precision engineering excellence.
Tony Rolfe
Founder
Co-founder instrumental in developing Eroda Tools' technical capabilities since 1972. Instrumental in securing ISO 9001 certification and expanding service offerings to meet evolving industrial demands across aerospace and defence sectors.
Questions
What industries does Erodatools serve?
We work with aerospace, automotive, nuclear energy, marine, defence, and rail sectors, providing precision components and tooling solutions.
Are your services ISO certified?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring quality management systems across all machining and testing processes.
Can you handle large or heavy workpieces?
Our facilities accommodate workpieces up to 4,500kg with machining envelopes up to 1,500mm in X-axis for spark erosion tasks.
What precision levels do you achieve?
Our EDM processes maintain tolerances of 3-4 microns, verified through calibrated measurement equipment and quality control procedures.
How quickly can you complete projects?
We prioritise fast turnaround times, with urgent projects expedited through dedicated production slots and streamlined workflows.