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Standish Engineering Co Ltd. Precision engineers. We offer a high quality sub contract machining facility which specialises in the production of batch quantities.

The combination of engineering skills, state of the art machinery and the total flexibility of our management and workforce ensure that Standish Engineering have the ability to fulfill your requirements from the initial concept to the final delivery of the finished product, properly and carefully packaged to customers individual requirements.

Technology has transformed manufacturing. But experience still matters. Modern CNC machines can perform incredibly compl...
23/10/2026

Technology has transformed manufacturing. But experience still matters.

Modern CNC machines can perform incredibly complex operations, but they still rely on skilled engineers to make the right decisions.

From understanding drawings and selecting tooling to solving manufacturing challenges, there's a wealth of knowledge behind every finished component.

In our latest blog, we're looking at why engineering experience remains so important in an increasingly automated industry.

➡️ Read the full article:
https://www.standishengineering.co.uk/blog/why-engineering-experience-still-matters-in-modern-manufacturing

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

A lot happens before the first cut is made. Before a component reaches the machine, our engineers need to consider: ✔ Th...
21/10/2026

A lot happens before the first cut is made.

Before a component reaches the machine, our engineers need to consider:

✔ The drawing and specification
✔ Material requirements
✔ Tooling and workholding
✔ Programming
✔ Machining operations
✔ Inspection requirements

Getting these decisions right at the beginning can make a significant difference to the manufacturing process.

It's a reminder that precision engineering relies just as much on the planning and expertise behind the machine as the technology itself.

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

Precision where it matters. The nuclear sector places significant importance on quality, consistency and controlled manu...
19/10/2026

Precision where it matters.

The nuclear sector places significant importance on quality, consistency and controlled manufacturing processes.

For engineering suppliers, that means understanding the specification, selecting the appropriate manufacturing approach and ensuring components can be inspected against the agreed requirements.

Our extensive CNC turning, milling and 5-axis capabilities allow us to review a wide range of complex component requirements.

Supported by established quality processes and advanced inspection technology, we can assess manufacturing enquiries from customers operating within demanding industries.

Have a component requirement you'd like us to review?

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

The right material can make all the difference. Two components might look almost identical, but the materials they're ma...
16/10/2026

The right material can make all the difference.

Two components might look almost identical, but the materials they're manufactured from can have very different properties.

Strength, weight, corrosion resistance, temperature tolerance and machinability can all influence how a component performs.

That's why understanding the application and specification is such an important part of the manufacturing process.

At Standish Engineering, our team considers material characteristics when planning how best to manufacture each component.

Because precision engineering isn't simply about achieving the right dimensions. It's about producing components that are fit for their intended purpose.

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

A good engineering partner should make your job easier. When you're sourcing precision-engineered components, there's mo...
14/10/2026

A good engineering partner should make your job easier.

When you're sourcing precision-engineered components, there's more to consider than whether a supplier has the right machinery.

You also need:
✔ Clear communication
✔ Consistent quality
✔ Confidence in manufacturing capability
✔ An understanding of your requirements
✔ A team you can rely on

At Standish Engineering, we believe strong working relationships are just as important as the components we manufacture.

We're proud to combine engineering expertise built since 1950 with modern manufacturing technology and a personal approach.

Looking for a precision engineering partner?

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

You can invest in some of the best machinery available, but you still need the right people behind it because every job ...
12/10/2026

You can invest in some of the best machinery available, but you still need the right people behind it because every job requires decisions.

✔ How should it be programmed?
✔ Which machine is best suited to it?
✔ What tooling should be used?
✔ How will it be held?
✔ How will it be inspected?

Those decisions come from knowledge and experience. That's why investment at Standish Engineering isn't only about machinery. Developing and supporting the people who use it is every bit as important.

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

Our Haas UMC-750 5-axis machining centres allow our engineers to machine multiple sides and complex features with fewer ...
08/10/2026

Our Haas UMC-750 5-axis machining centres allow our engineers to machine multiple sides and complex features with fewer setups.

Why is that important?

✔ Less repositioning and handling
✔ Greater consistency between features
✔ Improved accuracy
✔ More efficient machining of complex geometries

But 5-axis machining isn't simply about owning the technology. Programming, tooling, planning and engineering knowledge are what turn that capability into a finished component.

We've taken a closer look in our latest blog.

➡️ Read it here: https://www.standishengineering.co.uk/blog/why-5-axis-machining-makes-a-difference-to-complex-components

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

Our work within rail goes beyond machining components, and we understand that quality, safety, reliability and traceabil...
06/10/2026

Our work within rail goes beyond machining components, and we understand that quality, safety, reliability and traceability are essential within this sector.

That's why here at Standish Engineering we have a dedicated section for rail brake calliper overhaul, cleaning, testing and assembly.

Our wider credentials also include RISQS approval and ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations, supporting the robust standards expected throughout the rail supply chain.

If you're looking for engineering support within the rail sector, speak to our expert team.

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

Need more than a machined part? A finished component can involve several different processes, and managing multiple supp...
02/10/2026

Need more than a machined part?

A finished component can involve several different processes, and managing multiple suppliers can add another layer of complexity to a project.

Our machining and inspection capabilities, combined with close relationships with specialist engineering partners, allow us to support customers with a much broader manufacturing requirement.

From CNC turning and 5-axis machining through to heat treatment, coatings, grinding, NDT, welding, inspection and component marking.

One requirement with multiple processes and team that understands what needs to happen next. If you've got an upcoming project, send us the details and let's start a conversation.

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

While one job is being machined, the next can be getting ready. Our DN Solutions ACE VC430 combines a servo-driven palle...
30/09/2026

While one job is being machined, the next can be getting ready.

Our DN Solutions ACE VC430 combines a servo-driven pallet changer with an automatic tool changer holding up to 30 tools. Its table can also accommodate components weighing up to 350kg.

By allowing setup activity to take place while machining continues, twin-pallet technology can help reduce non-productive time and keep production moving.

For customers, that can mean improved efficiency and productivity, particularly on repeat work.

It's another example of why we invest in the right machinery, not simply more machinery.

📞 01257 422 838
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.standishengineering.co.uk

Address

Mayflower Works, Bradley Lane
Wigan
WN60XF

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 11:30am
Saturday 7:30am - 12pm

Telephone

01257 422 838

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