West End Precision Ltd

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Advertising has gone above and beyond. Literally.
02/07/2026

Advertising has gone above and beyond. Literally.

We promise Weston wasn't actually standing in the park on top of a pile of parts...A few minutes with Photoshop and sudd...
25/06/2026

We promise Weston wasn't actually standing in the park on top of a pile of parts...

A few minutes with Photoshop and suddenly he's enjoying the sunshine like the rest of us are about to do. 😎

With this heatwave, we'd probably all prefer to be in the park with an ice cream and a cold drink, but that's one of the reasons we don't work Fridays!

Only working 4 days a week is great for work life balance and gives our team more time to enjoy weekends like this.

Have a great weekend everyone, stay cool, and we'll be back on Monday!

Officially, these parts have a drawing number.Unofficially, they're "the bowls".It's probably happened in every workshop...
18/06/2026

Officially, these parts have a drawing number.

Unofficially, they're "the bowls".

It's probably happened in every workshop, factory and warehouse in the world. A component gets a nickname, the nickname catches on, and before long everyone uses it.
The funny thing is that if you asked someone for the actual part number, they'd probably need to look it up. Ask for "the bowls" and they'd know exactly where to find them.
What nicknames have become part of the language where you work?

There's something satisfying about seeing a finished component come off the machine looking like this.These stainless st...
11/06/2026

There's something satisfying about seeing a finished component come off the machine looking like this.

These stainless steel threaded parts are a great example of the quality, precision and consistency our team delivers every day. From raw material to finished component, attention to detail matters at every stage of the process.

It's easy to focus on the finished shine, but the real achievement is the expertise, planning and care that goes into producing parts that meet specification time after time.

04/06/2026

Getting footage of our machines in action sounds simple enough. Finding the time to set up cameras between customer deadlines and a busy shop floor is another story entirely.

Thanks to the help of a few of our setters, I'm slowly building a collection of short clips from around the workshop. This one is a straightforward operation: parting off a component so it can be machined on the reverse side.

It also highlights one of the biggest challenges when filming machining... coolant.

Coolant is absolutely essential to protect tooling, manage heat, and maintain part quality. Unfortunately for anyone behind a camera, it also makes it nearly impossible to see what's happening at the cutting edge.

Whenever you see machining footage without coolant, there's usually some extra work happening behind the scenes. In many cases, the setters have adjusted the program to allow a short filming opportunity while making sure the process remains safe for the machine, tooling, and component.

Not every machining video needs flying chips and dramatic sparks. Sometimes a simple parting off operation tells the story just as well.

28/05/2026

Before any production starts, we make sure the foundation is right.

This chuck is being bored out to match the machine perfectly. It removes any rust, roughness or debris that could affect accuracy or damage parts during machining.

It’s a standard step for us because attention to detail at the start leads to higher quality finished products every time.

21/05/2026

Everyone likes seeing the finished shiny parts polished to perfection.

But this is the real work behind manufacturing.

The dirty, gritty side of production where parts actually get made. This clip shows part of the setup process on one of our machines.

Does anyone know what machine this is? Bonus points if you can identify the model!

If you need quality parts, fully manufactured here in the UK, get in touch.

14/05/2026

Need Turning?
Need Milling?
We do both!

Combining turning and milling capabilities to deliver precision engineered components with a seamless workflow.

30/04/2026

This clip showcases our Nakamura-Tome NTY³-150 triple turret platform, where three independent turrets operate simultaneously across both sides of the component. The result is a significant reduction in production time without compromising on precision or consistency.

For manufacturers focused on margin, throughput, and scalability, this kind of multi-channel machining isn’t just impressive, it directly impacts cost per part and overall operational efficiency.

If you're reviewing your current machining strategy, it’s worth considering where parallel processing could unlock measurable savings.

If you’d like to explore pricing or discuss a project, please get in touch.

We do not usually get to see this side of things.By cutting this part in half, we were able to measure internal features...
23/04/2026

We do not usually get to see this side of things.

By cutting this part in half, we were able to measure internal features much more accurately and get a clear view of what is normally hidden.

It is a simple step, but it can make a big difference when precision matters.

Also, it is just interesting to see what is going on inside.

Address

Caddsdown Industrial Park
Bideford
EX393DX

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:15pm
Thursday 7am - 5:15pm

Telephone

01237475310

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