Quality press tools and precision machining in Buckinghamshire
Established in 1975, our modern 15,000 square foot facility in High Wycombe, Bucks, is situated close to junction 4 of the M40.
Our Services
CAD CAM
Our CAD CAM service combines 2D/3D design (AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, VERO-VISI CAD 3D) and simulation with precision CNC machining: 3-axis milling on Bridgeport and Correa VMCs and high-accuracy turning on the XYZ Proturn lathe.
CMM Inspection
Our inspection suite features OGP Smartscope 500 optical scanning, Mitutoyo linear gauges and microscopes, Mitutoyo Euro M574 and DEA CNC A 001 CMMs, plus a full range of comparators, projectors and surface-measurement machines.
CNC Cylindrical Grinding
Our cylindrical grinding capability centres on the Jones & Shipman 1212 grinder supplemented by two Suprema CNC universal grinders for precision round finishes.
CNC Milling & Boring
Our CNC milling & boring suite comprises 1 × Bridgeport VMC 600, 2 × Bridgeport VMC 1000, 4 × XYZ DPM bedmills, the Bridgeport GX1600 machine centre, and Correa CF20 & CF22 bed mill/borers.
Drilling
Our drilling facilities comprise radial arm drills, precision pillar drills and dedicated EDM small-hole drilling units for ultra-fine work.
EDM Spark Erosion
Our EDM Spark Erosion suite features 3× AGIE Roboform 20 with C-axis, 3× AGIE E110+P25 with IsoCut, a JOEMARS 600, a JOEMARS CNC drill and a Mitsubishi EX22 die-sinker with auto tool changer.
EDM Wire Erosion
Our Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Wire Erosion capacity comprises 2 × Fanuc Robocut 2016 submerged-cut machines with a 600 × 400 mm envelope and 2 × Fanuc Alpha 1A units offering 520 × 370 × 400 mm cutting volumes.
Etching
Our etching service leverages the SINO-GALVO STJ-50F laser-etching system for high-speed, high-resolution surface marking.
Grinding
Our grinding facilities include cylindrical, jig, and surface/form grinding, using an extensive fleet of Jones & Shipman, Moore, and Okamoto machines housed in temperature-controlled bays for consistent precision.
Jig Boring
Our jig boring capacity is centred on Moore 2C jig borers, including CNC units with Heidenhain control and auxiliary equipment for high-rise components.
Metal Finishing
We provide metal finishing services to ensure tooling components meet functional and cosmetic requirements.
MRP System
We operate a comprehensive Manufacturing Resource Planning system to plan, track and control every stage of the manufacturing process, from raw material to finished tool.
Tool Try-Out Facility
Our tool try-out facility features an HME 300 ton air-cushion press, a Rhodes 150 ton press, an HME 100 ton air-cushion press and a manual flypress for comprehensive validation of every tool.
Turning
Our turning capacity includes XYZ Proturn CNC lathes for high-accuracy machining, supported by manual centre lathes for flexible component production.
⸻ About Us
With 50 years of experience, you're in safe hands.
Established in 1975, Alan Spargo Ltd has evolved into one of the UK’s premier Press Tool Makers and Precision Engineers.
Our goal is to offer top quality products, full support and backup services at competitive prices for the benefit of all our customers.
⸻ Futureproof
New equipment and technology keep us at the forefront.
Our Press Tool service offers feasibility and process advice, tool design consultation, tool manufacture, samples with ISIR and on-site commission as required.
Many of our customers are household names that cover a diverse range of industries.
Our sub-contract machining services cover a breadth of grinding, EDM/WEDM and CNC applications, with a prime user of this service is the very demanding Motorsport Industry.
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BBC News at MACH 2024
Our collaboration with Bruderer UK was featured on BBC News at MACH 2024. Watch the video above to learn more.
