Our goals
Precision Engineering Services
KG Washford designs, manufactures and assembles high quality precision engineered tooling and equipment.
We are seasoned specialists in the design and manufacture of hydro-mechanical rigs and fixtures for testing the fuel system components on aircraft engines.
We also manufacture high quality precision machined components for both our own Test and Control rigs and for the customised tooling we supply to the Aerospace, Automotive, Machine Tool, General Engineering and Manufacturing industries.
Why Choose Us?
Our flexibility, skilled craftsmanship, outstanding commitment to quality and the ability to work collaboratively with our customers, allow KGW to meet even the most demanding of bespoke engineering requirements.
Our Capabilities include:
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Precision Machine Tooling Services
CNC Turning & CNC Milling
As well as the traditional 2 and 3 axis CNC Turning and Milling capability, KGW also provides 4 axis cutting expertise. This rotational axis allows precision cuts to be executed on multiple sides of the workpiece without resetting, thus reducing set up time and increasing production effectiveness.
We have also invested in the latest CAD/CAM software that enables our CNC machines to be programmed offline as well as online direct from 3D models, customer files, or drawings.
Our enhanced CNC capability ensures accurate programming, quick set up times, precision model reproduction and the ability to efficiently machine complex work pieces to very high tolerances and consistency of quality output.
EDM Spark & Wire Erosion
Our EDM Wire Erosion and Spark Erosion capability enables us to precisely cut intricate and delicate shapes in materials that would be difficult to machine by any other method, such as pre-hardened steel and titanium. Other benefits of offering our Wire Erosion and Spark Erosion service include:
- Cutting complex shapes that would otherwise be difficult to produce with conventional cutting tools.
- Machining very small work pieces where conventional cutting tools may damage the part from excess cutting tool pressure.
- There is no direct contact between tool and work piece. Therefore delicate sections and weak materials can be machined without any distortion.
Our Wire Erosion and Spark Erosion service ensures that we can supply exceptionally high standards of accurately machined components and finished assembly parts for our customers and key sub-contract partners.
Jig Boring
At KGW Precision our highly skilled precision engineers are experts in vertical jig boring on both small and large scale projects.
Our jig boring machines are suitable for producing a variety of components from fixtures, tooling, and prototypes to more complex machined parts.
All of our jig boring services are tailored to our customers’ exact needs, whether they require a prototype or batch jig boring manufacture of various components be it large or small.
Grinding Services
KGW Precision offers a comprehensive grinding service that enables us to produce a constant flow of high tolerance components that have a ground finish on external and internal round and flat surfaces.
Our skilled engineers have extensive experience in Cylindrical, Surface and Shim Grinding, specialising in precision and production grinding of commercial and aerospace components.
Welding
As part of KGW Precision's fabrication and assembly service we offer fully qualified expertise in mig, tig and arc welding techniques involving a range of materials including mild steel and stainless steel.
Chemical Blacking
KGW Precision is able to offer a cost effective, cold chemical blacking process to our machined components that delivers a protective surface to increase resistance to corrosion and enhance the life of that component.
It produces an even black finish for high quality, presentable and professional presentation on most steel machined components.
Electrical Testing
We design and manufacture analogue and digital embedded micro-controller systems. Many of our design solutions utilize National Instruments equipment and LabView©™ software.
Our breadth of experience allows us to design electronic equipment covering many test applications.
- Test boxes and Harnesses
- Servo motor control
- Resolver signal conditioning
- LVDT signal conditioning
- I2C, RS232/485 or GPIB formats
- Stepper motor control
- Solenoid valve controls
- Torque motor controls
- Ramp controllers
- PID controls
- Insulation, resistance and inductance measurements
- CB’s, Rackmount systems, National instruments multi-function daq systems.
CMM Inspection
Manufacturing
Jigs & Fixtures
We design and manufacture small, medium and large sized jigs and fixtures for machining centres and work-holding applications as well as jigs and fixtures for bespoke equipment used with special purpose machines. Our well equipped workshop and highly skilled staff enable us to treat every job involving jigs and fixtures as a package, tailoring it to the individual customers’ requirements.
We have many years of experience in designing and manufacturing holding fixtures for various test applications including vibration, fire, pressure and load testing. Many of our fixtures are utilized for the assembly and disassembly of safety critical components in the aerospace, marine and machine tool industries.
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Tooling
KGW Precision's highly skilled team of experienced engineers are adept in the design and manufacture of quality tooling for component assembly and disassembly.
Our specialist expertise is in the safety critical tooling for the aerospace industry.
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Gearbox Refurbishment
KGW Precision provides a comprehensive gearbox service, from design and manufacture of precision gearboxes and accessories, to gearbox refurbishment and repair.
We can manufacture gearboxes, either bespoke design or to customers’ drawings, usually these range from 10-200kW with output speeds up to 15,000 RPM. Typical application would be a step-up gearbox for aircraft fuel pump and fuel control unit testing.
Our time served engineers are especially adept at gearbox refurbishment, where they will strip down and assess components, reverse engineer damaged gears and often advise on improvements to the gears before reassembling.
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Fabrications
Fabrications are made on site to exacting dimensions to all different sizes.
All our fabricators are skilled engineers with many years experience. We can work,either from our own design drawings or those provided by our customers to precise dimensions using various welding techniques such has Mig, Tig & Arc. We can undertake projects of varying size from a small 150 mm holding fixture to a large 3 metre Motor Frame structure. A stress relieving service is available if required.
Prototype Work
At KGW Precision, we have the skill, commitment and the flexibility to be able to produce prototypes, one offs or short runs of components, products or assemblies for our clients.
Our in house design team are able to work closely with our clients to fully understand requirements and convert any outline sketches or thoughts into either a 2D or 3D CAD model. They will then work alongside our machining and manufacturing teams to communicate ideas and product adjustments extremely effectively, saving our customers both time and money in the process.
We have the capability to produce items in one-offs or multiple batches to your exact requirements.
Manifolds
KGW Precision have many years experience of Manifolds made from various materials such as Aluminium & Mild steel. Manifolds can be designed in house to customer specification or manufactured direct from customer drawings. Our engineers have a deep understanding of the flow of liquid or air with ports at compound angles if this expertise is required.
Spline Manufacture
Our highly skilled and experienced engineers are adept at designing and manufacturing spline tooling, including involute and straight sided splines, both internal and external.
Some applications require a custom spline profile to be manufactured and our highly experienced engineers have the necessary skills and expertise to manufacture splines to client specifications.
