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Precision Engineering
Precision Engineering

Precision Engineering

Flexibility, Quality, Diversity, Expertise.

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Overview

Precision Engineering since 1922

Expertise

Over 90 years of trading history has taught Slater and Crabtree that expertise is much more than simply the infrastructure on which the business is based. In reality expertise rests in the quality of its people, the development of best practice, a safe manufacturing environment and a relentless focus on total quality management. In this manner the Company has generated trust and confidence across several industry sectors.

Quality

Assessed to ISO 9001:2008 (ASO 9100 pending), Slater and Crabtree prides itself on the level of quality control and assurance that it builds into every contract. From a customer drawing through to raw material purchase, and from CAD / CAM machining to final inspection, Slater and Crabtree has the capability to meet demanding customer expectations across a wide variety of industry standards.

Flexibility

Slater and Crabtree offers its customers a tailored approach to any given job through a combination of technical expertise and process flexibility. Specialising in smaller quantities, Slater and Crabtree is nevertheless capable of processing much larger volumes by exercising state-of- the-art supply chain management and industry-leading precision engineering skills. Our goal is the on-time delivery of quality products that are competitively priced.

Capacity

A comprehensive capacity listing gives Slater and Crabtree the ability to manufacture components for a wide variety of trade sectors, in particular Aerospace, Automotive, Off-shore Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Medical, Power Generation, and Pharmaceutical. Customers range in size from SME’s to ‘Blue Chip’ multinationals. 

NameMax SizeMax WeightAccuracyHighlights
Vertical Jig Boring X = 0.7m, Y = 1.0m, Z = 0.6m
(X = 27.5″, Y = 39.4″, Z = 23.6″)
1000Kg ±0.013mm
(±0.0005″)
High precision rotary tables.
High precision tilting tables.
Precision Boring bars.
Vertical Boring Ø2.3m x 1.5m
(Ø90.6″ x 59.1″)
3000Kg ±0.025mm
(±0.001″)
Toshulin SKI Q20.
Fast tool Change.
Powerful Table
Machining Centres X = 0.8m, Y = 0.8m, Z = 0.8m
(X = 31.5″, Y = 31.5″, Z = 31.5″)
3000Kg ±0.025mm
(±0.001″)
Mandelli Regent 1001.
Milling, Drilling, Tapping & Boring.
Pallet changer & tool changer.
Rotary Table.
High accuracy.
Inspection X = 2.0m, Y = 1.5m, Z = 0.8m
(X = 78.7″, Y = 59.1″, Z = 31.5″)
10000Kg - LK G80 Micro Vector.
Hardness Testing.
Low Stress Stamping.
Dedicated team.
Horizontal Jig Boring X = 1.0m, Y = 1.0m, Z = 1.0m
(X = 39.4″, Y = 39.4″, Z = 39.4″)
1000Kg ±0.013mm
(±0.0005″)
High precision rotary table.
Precision Boring bars.
High Speed Machining X = 1.5m, Y = 0.8m, Z = 0.5m
(X = 59.1″, Y = 31.5″, Z = 19.7″)
1500Kg ±0.025mm
(±0.001″)
Bridgeport VMC1500.
22 Tool capacity & tool changer.
28m/min rapid.
Flume swarf clearance.
Grinding (Surface) X = 1.5m, Y = 0.75m, Z = 0.75m
(X = 59.1″, Y = 29.5″, Z = 29.5″)
1000Kg ±0.025mm
(±0.001″)
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Grinding (Cylindrical) Ø0.4m x 1.0m
(Ø15.7″ x 39.4″)
500Kg ±0.013mm
(±0.0005″)
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Conventional Turning Cylinders - Ø0.5m x 0.5m (Ø19.7″ x 19.7″)
Shafts - Ø0.25m x 1.5m (Ø9.8″ x 59.1″)
Rings- Ø0.6m x 0.1m (Ø23.6″ x 3.9″)
1000Kg ±0.025mm
(±0.001″)
Linear scales and digital readouts on all.
Taper turning.
CNC Turning Cylinders - Ø0.5m x 1.5m (Ø19.7″ x 59.1″)
Shafts - Ø0.3m x 2.0m (Ø11.8″ x 78.7″)
Rings- Ø0.7m x 0.25m (Ø27.6″ x 9.8″)
2000Kg (supported) &
500Kg (unsupported)
±0.025mm
(±0.001″)
Mori Seiki SL35 - Ø0.4m x 0.75m (Ø15.7″ x 29.5″)
CNC Milling X = 1.0m, Y = 1.0m, Z = 1.0m
(X = 39.4″, Y = 39.4″, Z = 39.4″)
3000Kg ±0.025mm
(±0.001″)
Boko F2, F3 and F30.
Up to 7 axes, 4 under CNC control.
Gun Drilling.
Tilting Column and milling slides.
CNC controlled rotary table.
CAD/CAM - - - Full support on all machines.
Use of SolidCAM and SolidWorks for CAD/CAM. Giving us the abilitiy to either take drawings or solid models and transform them into product.
Compatible with IGES, PLT, CATIA and other files.
Ancillary Operations - - - Radial Drilling.
Heat Treatment.
Lumsden grinding with 1.2m (48″) table.
Progress MRP software.
Delivery and collection using own fleet.
Product Range
Vertical Jig Boring

Vertical Jig Boring

Max Size X = 0.7m, Y = 1.0m, Z = 0.6m (X = 27.5″, Y = 39.4″, Z = 23.6″) Max Weight 1000Kg Accuracy ±0.013mm (±0.0005″) Highlights High... more

Vertical Boring

Vertical Boring

Max Size Ø2.3m x 1.5m(Ø90.6″ x 59.1″) Max Weight 3000Kg Accuracy ±0.025mm(±0.001″) Highlights Toshulin SKI Q20.Fast tool Change.Powerful... more

Machining Centres

Machining Centres

Max Size X = 0.8m, Y = 0.8m, Z = 0.8m(X = 31.5″, Y = 31.5″, Z = 31.5″) Max Weight 3000Kg Accuracy ±0.025mm(±0.001″) Highlights Mandelli Regent... more

Inspection

Inspection

Max Size X = 2.0m, Y = 1.5m, Z = 0.8m(X = 78.7″, Y = 59.1″, Z = 31.5″) Max Weight 10,000Kg Accuracy - Highlights LK G80 Micro Vector.Hardness Testing.Low Stress... more

Horizontal Jig Boring

Horizontal Jig Boring

Max Size X = 1.0m, Y = 1.0m, Z = 1.0m(X = 39.4″, Y = 39.4″, Z = 39.4″) Max Weight 1000Kg Accuracy ±0.013mm(±0.0005″) Highlights High precision... more

High Speed Machining

High Speed Machining

Max Size X = 1.5m, Y = 0.8m, Z = 0.5m(X = 59.1″, Y = 31.5″, Z = 19.7″) Max Weight 1,500Kg Accuracy ±0.025mm(±0.001″) Highlights Bridgeport... more

Grinding (Surface)

Grinding (Surface)

Max Size X = 1.5m, Y = 0.75m, Z = 0.75m(X = 59.1″, Y = 29.5″, Z = 29.5″) Max Weight 1000Kg Accuracy ±0.025mm(±0.001″)... more

Grinding (Cylindrical)

Grinding (Cylindrical)

Max Size Ø0.4m x 1.0m(Ø15.7″ x 39.4″) Max Weight 500Kg Accuracy ±0.013mm(±0.0005″)... more

Conventional Turning

Conventional Turning

Max Size Cylinders - Ø0.5m x 0.5m (Ø19.7″ x 19.7″)Shafts - Ø0.25m x 1.5m (Ø9.8″ x 59.1″)Rings- Ø0.6m x 0.1m (Ø23.6″ x... more

CNC Turning

CNC Turning

Max Size Cylinders - Ø0.5m x 1.5m (Ø19.7″ x 59.1″)Shafts - Ø0.3m x 2.0m (Ø11.8″ x 78.7″)Rings- Ø0.7m x 0.25m (Ø27.6″... more

CNC Milling

CNC Milling

Max Size X = 1.0m, Y = 1.0m, Z = 1.0m(X = 39.4″, Y = 39.4″, Z = 39.4″) Max Weight 3,000Kg Accuracy ±0.025mm(±0.001″) Highlights Boko F2, F3 and... more

CAD / CAM

CAD / CAM

Full CAD / CAM support on all machines.  Proficient use of software packages such as SolidCAM and SolidWorks gives the Company the ability to transform drawings or solid models into... more

Ancillary Operations

Ancillary Operations

Fitting and Assembly Radial Drilling. Heat Treatment. Lumsden grinding with 1.2m (48″) table. Progress MRP software. Delivery and collection using own vehicle.... more

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