Precision Engineering
Precision Engineering in Shipley, West Yorkshire
Development Engineering Services are a leading UK precision engineering company specialising in the supply and manufacture of high quality turned and milled parts for a wide range of industries.
We are manufacturers of precision milled and turned parts. Milled parts up to 2 metres long and turned parts up to 400mm diameter.
What is Precision Engineering?
Precision engineering is a type of engineering that focuses on the design, development and manufacture of parts for a wide range of uses and industry sectors, including but not limited to aerospace, telecommunications and subsea. It is a specific type of engineering that produces parts to high levels of accuracy and repeatability by using advanced technologies and techniques to achieve tight tolerance. We are manufacturers of precision milled and turned parts. Milled parts up to 2 metres long and turned parts up to 400mm diameter to tolerance levels to point 0.02 millimetre.
Our highly skilled engineers are fully trained and very experienced to operate the tools and machines which include CNC milling machines and multi-axis turning centres. You can view our up to date plant list here.
The benefits of Precision Engineering:
Precision and quality
Parts and components are manufactured to precise and exact measurements ensuring very high standards of quality.
Improved efficiency and speed
Automation of machinery allows for out of hours and weekend machining without workforce, allowing Development Engineering Services to produce significantly more parts than during traditional working hours. Precision engineering machinery runs more efficiently than traditional methods and can produce significantly more parts in the same time frame.
Mistakes minimised
Human error, mistakes and potential safety issues are minimised with precision engineering due to the CNC pre-programming and robust sign off process.
We utilise probing and tool setting systems to help reduce scrap rates, eliminate machine down-time, and improve component quality. By using Renishaw we can automate component set-up, in-cycle gauging, tool setting and broken tool detection allowing us to reduce set-up times and improve process control.
Better for the environment
The CNC machines used in precision engineering produce less material wastage and a greater efficiency of materials.
Saving money
Automated CNC machinery creates greater efficiency and therefore quicker turn around times, reduced material wastage all lend itself to reducing costs for the customer.
Pushing innovation
Advancing developments in programming and machinery allow us to push the boundaries on what is capable from a manufacturing perspective.
Please do not hesitate to give us a call on 01274 595 808. We would be delighted to speak to you whether you have a potential project in the pipeline or you are just looking for some advice on any aspect of manufacturing. Our experts are on hand to help.
Our Plant
See our plant list, featuring state-of-the-art machinery and software, including ERP systems and offline programming, ensuring exceptional quality.
Plant List
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Please do not hesitate to contact us as we would be delighted to help you.
Phone: 01274 595 808




The values that drive everything we do
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Re-investment
Investing in DES from purchasing new machinery and tooling to supporting our small team provides our customers with high quality products and great service.
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Innovation
Using our experience and expertise to offer new ideas and improve machining efficiencies for the customer wherever possible.
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Collaboration
Always working in partnership with our customer’s engineering teams to deliver their required final product.
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Quality
Our top priority is the quality of the finished product. Always inspected rigorously before delivering to our customers.
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Integrity
Some of our customers have been coming back to DES for over 20 years. Read some of our 5 star customer reviews.