Precision Machined Castings

Precision Machining

NovaCast can provide castings raw, with proof-machining or full precision machining as required, in both its UK machine shops or those operated by partner foundries in the Far East. Quality assurance and testing is provided in the UK. Options include turning, milling, grinding and drilling with final inspection once machining operations are complete and all machining is carried out in ISO9001:2008 accredited machine shops.

Turning

Precision turning services deliver axi-symmetric components which typically include features such as holes, grooves, threads, tapers, diameter steps and contoured surfaces.

Milling

NovaCast can provide high volume milling services for components that are typically not axially symmetric and which require holes, slots, pockets and three dimensional surface contours.

Grinding

Grinding is generally used to create a precision flat surface, using an abrasive grinding wheel to remove material and produce a smooth surface.

Drilling

NovaCast can provide a variety of drilling operations, depending on the project requirements. As with all machining processes, expertise is needed to avoid adversely affecting the mechanical properties of the component.

To discuss your requirements, call a member of NovaCast’s team on +44 (0) 1225 707466, send us a message here or email sales@novacast.co.uk.

The Use of Fluxes in Aluminium Casting

February 19, 2020

At NovaCast, a large proportion of our castings are produced using Aluminium alloy. The formation of Aluminium Oxide and the presence of non-metallic inclusions, collectively known as dross, is an inherent part of the casting process and one that must be managed to achieve the highest quality castings. For many years, part of the foundryman’s … Read more

Impeller Casting Specialists

January 28, 2020

The accurate casting and balancing of impellers requires a specialist set of skills as well as a commitment to outstanding consistency and quality. For many years, NovaCast has cast and machined impellers and pump components for a wide variety of industries and applications ranging from centrifugal pumps used in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Water … Read more

Quality Assurance Technician Required

January 9, 2020

Following re-organisation and expansion of our engineering department, we have an immediate requirement for a Quality Assurance Technician to join the department. Reporting directly to our Design Engineer, the successful candidate will work closely with our design and engineering teams, as well as those of our customers and suppliers, to maintain the excellent quality standards … Read more