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Machining for industrial components

APEX ETG offers comprehensive machining services deliver precision components in a broad range of sizes, weights, or geometry. With advanced equipment and quick turnaround times, we transform your specifications into reality.

Industrial machining applications

Our machining capabilities serve critical applications across heavy industry. From mining equipment requiring precise dimensional restoration to hydraulic components demanding tight tolerances, we deliver exceptional results. Manufacture new components in a broad range of sizes, weights and geometries.

  • Manual and CNC Milling Machines with 1.8m beds
  • Manual and CNC lathes – 1 to 4 meters between centres and up to 2200 mm swing
  • Cylindrical grinder 3.5m between centres with 650mm swing
  • Linisher 5.5m between centres with 1600mm swing with diamond belts
  • VTL 1800mm swing with a height of 2200mm
  • Accuracy up to +/- 0.01mm
  • Surface Finish capabilities up to 0.05Ra

Precision Machining Benefits

Experience comprehensive machining solutions that complement our surface engineering services. Our integrated approach ensures optimal results for every component.

  • Unique one-offs to large batch production
  • Large capacity equipment
  • Complete service integration for optimal surface preparation and finishing in one location
  • Quick response for turnaround times in workshop

Pre and post machining services

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Metallurgical Laboratory Services

(NDT) and Metallurgical Laboratory Services are essential complements to a machine shop because they ensure quality, safety, and reliability of manufactured components without compromising their integrity.

Metallurgical labs analyze material composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties to verify that materials meet specifications. NDT ensures parts are free from cracks, voids, or inclusions that could lead to failure. Our in-house capabilities can help you meet all quality control requirements.

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Machining Services FAQ

What materials and component types can you machine?

APEX ETG machines a wide range of materials and industrial components using manual and CNC milling machines (up to 2.0 m beds), CNC lathes (1–6 m between centres with up to 2200 mm swing), cylindrical grinders (5 m between centres), linishers (5 m between centres), and vertical turning lathes (1800 mm swing × 2600 mm height). These capabilities allow machining of mining components, hydraulic parts, drivetrain elements, shafts, pulleys, gears, pump housings, and custom heavy‑industry hardware in a variety of steels, alloys, and engineered materials.

Can you restore worn components to original OEM dimensions and tolerances?

Yes. APEX ETG specialises in precision dimensional restoration, supported by CNC lathes, mills, grinders, and integrated pre‑ and post‑machining services that return worn parts to OEM tolerances with accuracy up to ±0.01 mm, enabling full reclamation of shafts, bores, bearing seats, seal lands, and mating surfaces while meeting or exceeding original specifications.

How do you maintain metallurgical integrity after machining?

Metallurgical integrity is maintained through our in‑house metallurgical laboratory and NDT services, which verify material structure, hardness, and surface quality after machining. Techniques include microstructural analysis, hardness checks, and crack detection to ensure that machining does not introduce micro‑defects or compromise the component’s engineered properties.

Do your machining services integrate with your other surface engineering solutions, like laser cladding?

Yes. The machining division is fully integrated with APEX ETG’s laser cladding, laser heat treatment, and welding services, allowing components to be pre‑machined for surface preparation, laser‑processed, and then machine‑finished in a single facility. This integration ensures optimal adhesion, geometry control, and final dimensional accuracy for refurbished industrial components.

What is your typical turnaround time for machining, and how does component size affect that?

Typical Turnaround times at APEX ETG are between 10 and 15 days. Our turnaround times are accelerated because APEX ETG maintains large‑capacity machines and a workshop optimised for fast response, allowing quick processing of both small and large components. Larger or heavier components may require additional setup or handling time, but the facility is designed to minimise delays through high‑capacity lathes, mills, grinders, and vertical turning lathes capable of processing substantial geometries efficiently.

How do you ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish specifications are met?

APEX ETG achieves accuracy up to ±0.01 mm and surface finishes down to 0.1 Ra, validated through precision machining equipment and supported by metallurgical and NDT inspections. Dimensional quality is verified using calibrated measurement tools and process‑controlled machining workflows to ensure components meet all specified tolerances and finish requirements.

Can you handle reverse engineering or custom rebuilds of components with worn geometry?

Yes. The combination of 3D scanning, CAD/CAM design, machining capability, metallurgical laboratory, and NDT services allows us to reverse‑engineer or rebuild worn or damaged components even when OEM drawings are unavailable. Dimensional analysis and engineered surface restoration enable accurate reproduction or enhancement of existing components.

What are your surface finish and tolerance capabilities?

APEX ETG achieves accuracy up to ±0.01 mm and surface finishes down to 0.1 Ra.

Do you offer machining services for both new component manufacturing and repair work?

Yes. APEX ETG manufactures new components in a wide range of sizes, weights, and geometries, and also performs high‑precision repair and dimensional restoration work. Our services are suitable for OEM production, spare‑part manufacture, and refurbishment of industrial components.

Do you provide machining services for one-off prototypes, or only for batch production?

APEX ETG supports unique one‑off machining, custom repairs, and large‑batch production, offering flexibility for prototype development, specialised rebuilds, or high‑volume industrial manufacturing, all within an integrated surface‑engineering workflow.

Ready to get started?

Get in touch for a free consultation with one of our experienced team members. APEX ETG has all of your application needs covered.