Fort Precision Engineering (IOW) Ltd
Fort Precision Engineering is a sub-contract engineering company.
FPE is an ISO9001 accredited company specialising in sub-contract machining and press work, providing a quality service with competitive rates to many global companies including:
- GKN Aerospace Services
- Wesco (Europe)
In 2003 Fort Precision Engineering received the Corporate Times Award of Excellence.
We have a variety turning and milling machinery for use in precision medium and small batch production.
- Cincinnati Hawk 200c
- XYZ Proturn SLX555
- XYZ Proturn 410
- Excel Mustang 400 CNC Precision Centre Lathe
- Cincinnati Dart 500 Vertical Milling Centre
- Yang Eagle 1000 Vertical Milling Centre
We are specialists in low volume, small batch or medium batch production to a high quality.
Our reputation has been built on quality. With the latest CMM measuring technology, we can accurately inspect and check all manufactured parts to the highest accuracy.
- small batch production runs
- one-off products
- fast & flexible response
- competitive prices
Services
Small Batch Production
We have a variety of turning and milling machinery for use in precision medium and small batch production.
- Cincinnati Hawk 200c with multifeed bar feeder for medium to larger batch work up to a diametre of 51mm ( 2” ) in a collet chuck and parts catcher, this machine is programmed and loaded from our Mastercam CadCam system.
- XYZ Proturn SLX555 is ideal for 1 off`s and smaller batch work with a maximum swing overbed of 560mm and a length of 2 metres and with it`s easy to use ProtoTrak controls for manual and CNC use.
- XYZ Proturn 410 is a smaller version of the SLX555 with the same functions with a swing overbed of 280mm and a length of 1.2 metres.
- Excel Mustang 400 CNC Precision Centre Lathe with a easy to use Fagor control with a capacity up to 200mm diametre to a length of 600mm.
- Cincinnati Dart 500 Vertical Milling Centre with a capacity of X500mm, Y500mm, Z510mm and a 20 station auto tool changer, ideal for the smaller size batch work and is programmed and loaded from our Mastercam CadCam system.
- Yang Eagle 1000 Vertical Milling Centre with a capacity of X1000mm, Y500mm, Z510mm and 20 station auto tool changer, this is a more robust machine for larger size batch work and also has a programmable 4th Axis and is also linked to our Mastercam CadCam system.
Grinding
At Fort Precision Engineering we provide a Grinding Services for surface grind & cylindrical external & Internal work. All Precision Grinding is ISO9001 accredited, ensuring we continue to offer high quality grinding at very competitive rates. We use a range of machines to provide both manual and conventional grinding, ideal for low volume, small batch production runs to one-off products. By using the very latest CMM measuring technology, we are able to ensure you receive a very highly accurate, quality product that meets your exact requirements.
For more information please contact us:
Tel: 01983 753502
Email: sales.fpe@btconnect.com
Precision Engineering
Fort Precision Engineering is an Isle of Wight company with over 30 years of experience in sub-contract engineering.
We pride ourselves in the excellent quality of the services we provide our customers with both manual and CNC turning, milling and grinding machines. We specialise in:
- small batch production runs
- one-off products
- fast & flexible response
- competitive prices
CNC Milling
Fort Precision Engineering provide a diverse range of machining using 3 axis machining centres that can run from digital files via CAD CAM to 2 axis machines for that second op work from previous operations. All operators are highly trained to use these machines to their full capacity. We also offer CNC Milling 3 axis simultaneous machining, In addition we have a range of semi-CNC and manual machines.
For more information, please contact us:
Tel: 01983 753502
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Tel: 01983 753502
Small Batch Production
We are specialists in low volume, small batch or medium batch production to a high quality. Our reputation has been built on quality. With the latest CMM measuring technology, we can accurately inspect and check all manufactured parts to the highest accuracy, so our customers know that orders will be absolutely correct to the drawing requirements prior to delivery.
For more information, please contact us:
Tel: 01983 753502
CNC Turning
Fort Precision Engineering provides a highly skilled workforce who are able to produce high quality precision turned parts. Using a wide range of CNC Turning equipment to cater for all sizes of work from 2mm to 450mm diameter & 1000mm between centres. For high volume we offer bar feed machines up to 42mm diameter. We also provide manual lathes for requirements of simple one-offs
For more information, please contact us:
Tel: 01983 753502
Fort Precision Engineering (IOW) Ltd Overview


