Business Details
Precision Engineering & Manufacturing Services in Cheltenham
Established near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Herbert Phillips has built a reputation for delivering high-quality bespoke manufacturing and fabrication services. With over 50 years of combined experience across our leadership team, we specialise in precision engineering, waterjet cutting, venting and ducting, and sheet metal work. Our state-of-the-art facilities house the world's most powerful waterjet cutter, the Mach 2, alongside advanced CNC machinery and CAD/CAM software. We pride ourselves on a customer-centric approach, offering tailored solutions for complex projects with tight deadlines. Our team, led by industry veterans Andrew Jones and Stephen Williams, excels in transforming concepts into precision-engineered components. Strategic partnerships across Gloucestershire and the Midlands enable us to provide a comprehensive one-stop shop for design, manufacturing, and assembly. Committed to traditional values of trust and loyalty, we combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to exceed client expectations in quality, speed, and efficiency.
Services
Waterjet Cutting
Venting & Ducting
Sheet Metal Work
Precision Engineering
CNC Machining
Fabrication & Assembly
CAD/CAM Design
Polishing & Finishing
Prototype Development
Installation Services
Highlights and features
- We operate the world's most powerful waterjet cutter for precision cutting up to 150mm thickness
- Our team has over 50 years combined experience in precision engineering and fabrication
- We deliver same-day turnaround for urgent low-volume bespoke projects
- We maintain strict quality control with CMM measuring and process capability analysis
- Our strategic partners enable comprehensive end-to-end manufacturing solutions
Services
Waterjet Cutting
Our Mach 2 waterjet cutter delivers ultra-precise cuts in materials up to 150mm thickness, eliminating secondary machining requirements. This service handles metals, stone, glass, and composites with exceptional edge quality. Clients benefit from same-day turnaround for urgent projects and comprehensive support from design to finished product.
Precision Engineering
We provide end-to-end precision engineering using advanced CNC milling and turning equipment. Our capabilities include prototype development, batch production, and complex component manufacturing with tight tolerances. Quality assurance processes include material testing, dimensional inspection, and process capability analysis to ensure consistent accuracy.
Venting & Ducting
Specialist manufacture of bespoke ventilation and ducting systems with rapid turnaround. We produce custom components like transition pieces, fabricated bends, and branch tees to exact specifications. Our expertise includes replication of existing components and design optimisation for improved performance.
Sheet Metal Work
Comprehensive sheet metal fabrication covering cutting, bending, welding, and finishing. We handle low-volume specialist projects requiring precision engineering. Services include concept design conversion, component manufacturing, and on-site installation through trusted partners.
CAD/CAM Design
Our CAD/CAM services transform concepts into detailed manufacturing designs. We support clients from initial sketches through prototyping to final production. The process includes design optimisation, material sourcing, and integration with manufacturing workflows for maximum efficiency.
People
Adam Phillips
Owner
With decades of manufacturing experience, Adam leads Herbert Phillips with a 'can do' attitude, focusing on customer partnerships and quality delivery.
Andrew Jones
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Over 30 years' experience in sheet metalwork and precision engineering, specialising in CAD/CAM software and waterjet cutting operations.
Stephen Williams
Assistant Manager
25-year manufacturing veteran instrumental in delivering complex projects on time and to exacting specifications at Herbert Phillips.
Questions
What manufacturing services do you offer?
We provide waterjet cutting, precision engineering, sheet metal work, venting and ducting systems, and complete fabrication solutions.
Can you handle urgent projects?
Yes, our systems support rapid turnaround for time-critical jobs, including same-day processing for select requirements.
Do you work with design files?
We accept CAD/CAM files and can convert sketches or photos into manufacturing-ready designs using our software.
What materials can you cut?
Our Mach 2 waterjet handles metals, stone, glass, composites, plastics, rubber, and foam up to 150mm thickness.
Are you equipped for large projects?
While specialising in low-volume work, we have capacity for larger components up to 650mm ducting and strategic partner resources.
Do you offer finishing services?
Yes, we provide polishing, powder coating, painting, and assembly services through trusted specialist partners.