Manufacturing Services for UK Buyers and Suppliers
Qimtek: Covering a Wide Range of Engineering Processes and Services
Qimtekβs network includes over 200 UK-based subcontract suppliers offering extensive manufacturing capabilities. From CNC machining and fabrication to welding, sheet metal work and laser cutting, our suppliers support a wide range of metal and plastic custom parts and assemblies. More than 75% of our suppliers hold ISO 9001 or higher certifications, giving buyers confidence in quality and reliability.
CNC Machining
Buyers can source CNC machining services for custom parts, precision turning, milling and multi-axis work in metals and plastics. Machining specialists can promote their equipment, tolerances and production capacity to support prototype and batch requirements.
Sheet Metal Forming
Buyers can find sheet metal forming services including bending, punching, folding and assembly for brackets, enclosures, panels and structural parts. Service providers can highlight their material range, equipment and finishing options.
Fabrication & Welding
Buyers can connect with fabrication services offering welded assemblies, frames, platforms and structural metalwork. Fabricators can showcase their welding skills, certifications and ability to deliver full metal assemblies.
Profile Cutting
Buyers can compare profile cutting services including laser cutting services, waterjet cutting, plasma cutting and tube laser cutting. Ideal for accurate profiles in sheet, plate and tube. Cutting services can present their capability across steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other materials.
3D Printing
Buyers can source 3D printing services for rapid prototypes and custom parts using SLA, SLS, FDM, metal printing and other additive processes. Additive manufacturers can highlight materials, accuracy and turnaround times.
Plastic Moulding
Buyers can source plastic moulding services such as injection moulding and vacuum forming for custom parts in a wide range of thermoplastics. Moulding specialists can highlight tooling expertise, production volumes and material knowledge.
Casting
Buyers can find casting services for aluminium, iron, steel and other alloys including sand casting, die casting, investment casting and gravity casting. Foundries can detail their casting methods, tooling support and post-processing options.
Electronics
Buyers can access electronics manufacturing services including PCB assembly, wiring, harnessing and full electronic assembly. Providers can promote SMT, through-hole, testing and box build capability for prototypes and production runs.
Extrusions
Buyers can find extrusion services for aluminium, plastic and rubber profiles. Suitable for bespoke shapes, channels and complex custom parts. Extrusion providers can present tooling options, tolerances and finishing support.
Surface Finishing
Buyers can access surface finishing services including anodising, plating, coating, painting and polishing for metals and plastics. Finishers can highlight quality control, certifications and compatibility with various manufacturing processes.