Precision Engineering · Norwich, UK
Four divisions. One shop floor.
A specialist precision CNC machining & assembly sub-contractor — four engineering divisions, one accountable supplier.
Division 01 / 04
Aerospace & Defence
Flight-critical precision components machined to exacting tolerances, with rigorous, CMM-verified inspection and full traceability.
Division 02 / 04
Energy
Robust precision components for oil & gas, subsea, hydrogen and renewables — built for the harshest environments in stainless and exotic alloys.
Division 03 / 04
Valves & Manifolds
Industrial hydraulic and pneumatic valves and manifolds, manufactured in a dedicated facility running 24/7 for oil & gas, subsea and renewables.
Division 04 / 04
General Engineering
Broad subcontract precision machining and assembly across EV, medical, optical, food, hydraulics and marine — one accountable supplier.
ISO 9001:2015 40+ CNC machines 24/7 valve & manifold cell CMM inspection Tricorn® ERP ±0.005 mm tolerances
Milltech
In
brief
Milltech is a specialist precision CNC machining and assembly sub-contractor in Norwich, UK, established in 1999. Four engineering divisions — Aerospace & Defence, Energy, Valves & Manifolds and General Engineering — work from one accountable shop floor, with 40+ CNC machines, CMM inspection and quotes typically in 24–48 hours.
01 — Divisions / Who we serve
Four divisions,
one shop floor
We're structured around four engineering divisions — each treated as an equal. Enter by the sector you're in, or by the process you need. Either way, you reach the same precision.
JOSCAR · CMM inspection
Aerospace & Defence
Flight-critical and defence-grade components machined to exacting tolerances, backed by an independently-audited quality system and full inspection.
AerospaceDefence
Energy
Precision components for the energy transition and the harshest environments — oil & gas, subsea, hydrogen and renewables.
Oil & GasHydrogenRenewablesSubsea
Dedicated cell · 24/7
Valves & Manifolds
A product-led division with its own dedicated cell running 24/7 — industrial hydraulic and pneumatic valves and manifolds.
Oil & GasSubseaRenewablesHydrogen
General Engineering
Broad subcontract machining and assembly across EV & automotive, medical, optical, food, hydraulics and marine.
EV & AutomotiveMedicalOpticalFood ManufacturingHydraulicsMarine
02 — Group / Indutrade
Part of the Indutrade Group
Milltech joined the Indutrade Group in 2015. Indutrade is a Swedish industrial group of more than 220 engineering and technology companies — some 9,800 people across more than 30 countries — that acquires businesses for their technical expertise and backs them long term.
The Group is deliberately decentralised: the best decisions are made locally, by the people closest to the customer. Engineering decisions, scheduling and the people you deal with all stay here in Norwich. What Indutrade adds sits behind the shop floor — financial strength, longevity and an experienced network of specialist engineering businesses to draw on. The supplier you approve today will still be here for the programme after this one.
03 — Capabilities / What we do
Processes that cross
every division
One accountable supplier from raw bar to finished assembly — milling, turning, assembly and 3D printing, on a 40+ machine fleet.
Explore capabilities
CNC Milling
3, 4 and 5-axis milling with a deep multi-pallet fleet for prototypes through to volume.
3 / 4 / 5-AXIS · ±0.005 mm
CNC Turning
Cylindrical and complex turned components to ±0.005 mm, CMM-inspected.
MILL-TURN · ±0.005 mm
Product Assembly
Part or full assembly delivered to you or your end customer, including Assemble-To-Order.
PART · FULL · ATO
3D Printing
In-house 3D printing — rapid-turnaround prototypes and bespoke packaging for finished parts.
PROTOTYPING · PACKAGING
Materials
What we machine
We machine across a broad material range — matched to the environment, load and finish each component has to meet.
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Aluminium -
Stainless Steel -
Steel -
Brass -
Copper -
Exotics -
Plastic
Inspection
Verified against drawing, before it ships
CMM VERIFIED
Capacity & control
Built to take the work on
A deep multi-axis fleet, a dedicated 24/7 valve and manifold cell, live job tracking through Tricorn® ERP and full CMM inspection. Quality isn't demanded by our customers; it's built into every process.
- 01 40+
- CNC machines in the fleet
- 02 ±0.005
- mm milling tolerance
- 03 24/7
- dedicated valve & manifold cell
- 04 24–48
- hours to a quote
Controlled & proven
From program to proven part
Every job is programmed before a tool touches metal, and every part traces back to its material — the control that keeps quality repeatable.
Programmed for precision
Every component is programmed in Edgecam® CAM before a tool touches metal — toolpaths optimised for accuracy and finish, then run repeatably across a 40+ machine fleet.
Traceable to the material
Material is laser-etched with its trace code and colour-coded by grade, then tracked live through Tricorn® ERP from raw bar to dispatch — so every part traces back to its certified material.
Automation & capacity
See the shop floor run
Multi-pallet automation and RiMM monitoring keep our machines cutting unmanned — nights and weekends — for repeatable, high-output production.
Accreditations
Approved, audited, traceable
Aerospace, defence and energy buyers audit before they order. Our approvals are real, current and verifiable.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management
Our quality management system is approved by LRQA to ISO 9001:2015. Scope: the provision of precision machining and contract CNC machining to customer specifications, together with the associated assembly of products.
LRQA · Approval no. ISO 9001–0006386 · first approved 2009
Certificate (PDF)Independently certified
03 — How we work
Drawing to delivery
A simple, traceable route from drawings and material specs to inspected finished components.
- 01
Submit requirements
Send drawings, quantities, materials and finishes through one form.
- 02
Receive quote
Our team reviews and returns a competitive quote and lead time — typically within 24–48 hours.
- 03
Production
Skilled machinists run your parts on the right machine, tracked live through Tricorn® ERP.
- 04
Quality control
Every batch is inspected against our ISO 9001:2015 quality system before it ships.
Insights
Precision machining, answered
Choosing a subcontractorHow do you choose a precision CNC machining subcontractor in the UK?
A UK buyer's guide to choosing a precision CNC machining subcontractor — certifications, tolerances, capacity, quote speed and supplier stability.
Quoting & supplyHow fast can you get a CNC machining quote in the UK?
How quickly you can get a precision CNC machining quote in the UK, what information a machinist needs, and why some quotes take longer than others.
Certifications & complianceWhat is the difference between ISO 9001 and AS9100?
ISO 9001 vs AS9100 explained — what each quality standard covers, how they differ, and which one your machining supplier needs for aerospace and defence.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a quote?
Typically within 24–48 hours of receiving your drawings and requirements, depending on the number of parts. More intricate projects may take a little longer to estimate precisely.
Where are you based?
Liberamus House, Witchcraft Way, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Norwich, NR13 6GA. We supply clients across the UK.
What accreditations do you hold?
Our quality system is approved by LRQA to ISO 9001:2015, covering precision and contract CNC machining and associated assembly. We are also JOSCAR registered and hold Cyber Essentials Plus.
What volumes do you handle?
From one-off prototypes to medium and high-volume production runs. Our multi-pallet machines and Tricorn® ERP scheduling support repeatable volume work, while Kanban and JIT options suit ongoing supply partnerships.
Your project — our precision
Start your project
Send your drawings, quantities and materials. Our team returns a competitive quote and lead time — typically within 24–48 hours.