Mon–Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm · 24/7 machining available 01354 704616LinkedIn About Mission Statement Capabilities 5-Axis CNC MachiningManufacturingCAM ProgrammingReverse EngineeringDesign for Manufacture (DFM)CMM InspectionPrototype Machining3D Scanning & Technical Drawings24/7 CNC Machining Sectors F1MedicalAerospaceAutomotiveAutomationDefence Our WorkContact01354 704616 Request a Quote Home /Capabilities # 24/7 CNC Machining for UK & International Clients Overnight and weekend machining is available when deadlines demand it. Quick turnaround from design to finished part. Request a Quote 01354 704616 27 years' machining experience · NDA signed as standard 27 yrs Machining experience 5–10 µm Tolerances held ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified NDA Signed as standard 24/7 Machining available Overview ## What 24/7 Machining Means for Your Deadline Overnight and weekend machining is available when deadlines demand it. Extended machine running can provide additional machining hours. It does not remove material lead times, programming requirements or inspection work, and availability must be discussed for each job. 24/7 machining is not a 24-hour staffed office or telephone service. APT works with clients across the whole of the UK and internationally: send your models and files, we manufacture the parts in-house and deliver them by courier. Industries served include aerospace, defence, motorsport and medical, with a strong R&D and prototype focus. The risk ## Planning Your 24/7 CNC Machining Enquiry Extended machine running can provide additional machining hours. It does not remove material lead times, programming requirements or inspection work, and availability must be discussed for each job. 24/7 machining is not a 24-hour staffed office or telephone service. ### Drawing requirements Identify the dimensions and features that control fit and function. Include the drawing revision and material grade. ### Physical sample If drawings are unavailable, a physical part can be scanned and modelled to produce full drawings. Explain any known wear or damage. ### Required date Include your target date and discuss feasibility. Overnight and weekend machining is available when needed. ### Inspection requirements Specify whether you need CMM inspection and an inspection report. Reports are supplied on request. Our process ## How Your Job Runs, Step by Step - 01 ### Send your requirements Provide STEP, IGES or drawings, material, quantity and your required date. Send a physical part if you need reverse engineering. - 02 ### Discuss the scope Discuss machining suitability, design review and any inspection requirements with APT. An NDA is signed with every customer as standard. - 03 ### CAM programming Toolpath programming uses OPEN MIND hyperMILL and Autodesk Fusion. - 04 ### 5-axis machining DMG MORI CMX 70 U and Matsuura MX-520 milling machines; 24/7 running is available when needed. - 05 ### CMM inspection 5-axis scanning CMM inspection, with inspection reports supplied on request. What you get ## The Difference It Makes ### Small-batch focus One-offs, prototypes and typical batches of 1 to 100 parts. ### Machining experience Founded and wholly owned by Thomas White, a precision engineer with 27 years of machining experience. ### Confidentiality as standard An NDA is signed with every customer. ### Certified systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Cyber Essentials certified. ### Flexible capacity Additional specialist capacity and overnight and weekend machining are available when deadlines demand it. ### Inspection on request 5-axis scanning CMM inspection reports on request, including for parts made elsewhere. In detail ## 24/7 CNC Machining: Capability and Enquiries Confirmed equipment, capabilities and requirements for discussing your project. ### Planning for continuous running Jobs that run overnight need robust programs, reliable workholding and tooling planned for long cycles. Programs are simulated in hyperMILL or Autodesk Fusion before running, so the machine can work through the night without surprises. Part of this planning includes thinking through tool wear and material behaviour across a long unattended cycle, so a job started late in the day can continue safely without someone standing over the machine. ### Which jobs suit 24/7 running Long-cycle parts, batches of repeat parts and jobs with many machining hours benefit most. Even short jobs gain when they can start immediately rather than waiting for the next shift. If your part has a straightforward geometry but simply needs a lot of machine time, round-the-clock running is often the single biggest lever for pulling the delivery date forward, more so than any other change to the process. ### Inspection without delay Keeping inspection in-house removes one of the most common bottlenecks in a rushed job: sending a part out to a third party for measurement and waiting for its turn in their queue. ### Who uses our 24/7 service Motorsport teams, aerospace and defence suppliers, medical device developers and R&D teams across the UK and internationally use it when time is the deciding factor. ### How to brief an urgent job Call 01354 704616 first with your deadline, the part's material and size, and roughly how many are needed. A phone call gets a faster initial answer on feasibility than an email alone, especially outside normal hours. ### Comparing 24/7 running against splitting the job For some urgent orders, running continuously on one machine is faster than trying to split the batch across machines or suppliers, because it avoids the coordination overhead of matching programs, fixtures and inspection across more than one source. For larger batches, a combination can work well: start production immediately on one machine while a second is set up, so the first parts are ready sooner while total capacity still ramps up to meet the full quantity. ### Machining equipment and software APT uses DMG MORI CMX 70 U and Matsuura MX-520 5-axis milling machines, with OPEN MIND hyperMILL and Autodesk Fusion for CAM programming. Machining tolerances are 5 to 10 microns (0.005–0.010 mm). ### Machining size and batch range Maximum machining part size is 675 mm × 650 mm × 550 mm (X × Y × Z), with cylindrical parts up to 600 mm diameter. Typical batches are 1 to 100 parts; one-offs and prototypes are welcome. Contact APT about the suitability of your particular part. ### Materials Materials machined include aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, plastics and exotic alloys. APT has also machined glass and carbon. Please specify the material and grade in your enquiry so suitability can be discussed. ### Inspection and certification APT holds ISO 9001 quality management, ISO 14001 environmental management and Cyber Essentials certification. A 5-axis scanning CMM is used for inspection, with inspection reports supplied on request. Standalone inspection is also available for parts made elsewhere. ### Files and confidentiality STEP, IGES and technical drawings are accepted. An NDA is signed with every customer as standard. If no drawing exists, send a physical part for scanning, modelling from the scan and production of full drawings. ### Team and availability A trusted team of CNC programmers, machinists and inspectors, built up over 20 years, supports our in-house manufacturing capabilities. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, as previously confirmed for this website. 24/7 machining is available, including overnight and weekend running when needed. Contact APT to discuss your required date and availability; extended running does not mean every deadline can be met. ### Related capabilities 5-Axis CNC MachiningReverse EngineeringPrototype Machining FAQs ## Common Questions ### What tolerances can you hold? +Machining tolerances are 5 to 10 microns (0.005–0.010 mm). Your engineering team can discuss specified features with APT. ### What is the maximum machining part size? +Maximum machining part size is 675 mm × 650 mm × 550 mm (X × Y × Z), with cylindrical parts up to 600 mm diameter. Typical batches are 1 to 100 parts; one-offs and prototypes are welcome. Contact APT about the suitability of your particular part. ### What quantities do you machine? +Typical batches are 1 to 100 parts. One-offs and prototypes are welcome, with a strong R&D focus. ### Which materials have you machined? +Materials machined include aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, plastics and exotic alloys. APT has also machined glass and carbon. Please specify the material and grade in your enquiry so suitability can be discussed. ### Which files do you accept? +STEP, IGES and technical drawings are accepted. An NDA is signed with every customer as standard. If no drawing exists, send a physical part for scanning, modelling from the scan and production of full drawings. ### Can you inspect parts made elsewhere? +Yes. Standalone inspection on a 5-axis scanning CMM is available, with reports supplied on request. ### Is my design kept confidential? +An NDA is signed with every customer as standard. ### Is overnight or weekend machining available? +Yes. 24/7 machining is available when needed. Contact APT about your deadline and current availability. ## Discuss Your 24/7 CNC Machining Requirements Rapid lead times on prototypes and small batches. Engineering and procurement teams can send files or details of a physical part, with material, quantity and your required date. Call 01354 704616 or email info@aptechno.co.uk. Request a Quote 01354 704616 ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · Cyber Essentials · NDA signed as standard Precision 5-axis CNC machining for prototypes and low-volume parts, for clients across the UK and internationally, manufactured at our facility near Cambridge and couriered worldwide. ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · Cyber Essentials ### Capabilities - 5-Axis CNC Machining - Manufacturing - CAM Programming - Reverse Engineering - Design for Manufacture (DFM) - CMM Inspection - Prototype Machining - 3D Scanning & Technical Drawings - 24/7 CNC Machining ### Contact 01354 704616 info@aptechno.co.ukUnit 1, South Fens Enterprise Park, Fenton Way, Chatteris PE16 6WA Mon–Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm24/7 machining available LinkedInGoogle Business Profile © 2026 Advanced Precision Technologies. All rights reserved. AboutContactPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsCookie Policy Call 01354 704616Request a Quote