Mon–Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm · 24/7 machining available 07717 694970LinkedIn About Reviews Services 5-Axis CNC MachiningManufacturingCAM ProgrammingReverse EngineeringDesign for Manufacture (DFM)CMM InspectionPrototype Machining3D Scanning & Technical Drawings24/7 CNC Machining Service Areas ChatterisCambridgePeterboroughHuntingdonNorthamptonSilverstoneBanburyOxfordLeicester Our WorkContact07717 694970Request a Quote Chatteris · Cambridgeshire # 5-Axis CNC Machining Specialists in Chatteris Prototypes and low-volume parts machined to 5–10 microns, with an NDA signed as standard and 24/7 machining available when needed. Request a Quote 07717 694970 Send your STEP, IGES or drawing, speak directly to the engineer who will machine your part. - ISO 9001 certified - ISO 14001 certified - Cyber Essentials - 27 years' experience - NDA as standard - 24/7 machining Enquire Today 27 yrs Machining experience 5–10 µm Tolerances held 1–100 Parts per batch 24/7 Machining available Services ## Everything You Need to Go from Drawing to Finished Part 5-axis machining, CAM programming and CMM inspection, supported by a trusted network of programmers and inspectors. 01 ### 5-Axis CNC Machining Specialist 5-axis milling on DMG MORI and Matsuura machines, holding 5–10 micron tolerances. Learn more 02 ### Manufacturing One-off parts, prototypes and small batches, typically 1 to 100 parts. Learn more 03 ### CAM Programming Toolpath programming in OPEN MIND hyperMILL and Autodesk Fusion. Learn more 04 ### Reverse Engineering Send a physical part. We scan it, model it from the scan and produce full drawings. Learn more 05 ### Design for Manufacture (DFM) Design reviews so your parts can be machined accurately and cost-effectively. Learn more 06 ### CMM Inspection 5-axis scanning CMM. Reports on request, including parts made elsewhere. Learn more 07 ### Prototype Machining One-off and prototype machining with a strong R&D focus. Learn more 08 ### 3D Scanning & Technical Drawings Accurate scans turned into models and production-ready drawings. Learn more 09 ### 24/7 CNC Machining Overnight and weekend running when your deadline demands it. Learn more About APT ## An Engineer-Led Workshop You Can Talk To Directly Founded and owned by Thomas White, a precision engineer with 27 years of machining experience, supported by a skilled team of machinists and a trusted network of programmers and inspectors. - Two in-house machinists run the machines - A trusted network of programmers and inspectors built over 20+ years - Consultants and contractors support busy periods, with 24/7 machining available when neededMeet the team Why Choose APT ## Precision You Can Rely On, From People You Can Talk To An engineer-led workshop with 5-axis milling machines, certified management systems and scanning CMM inspection. ### 27 years' experience Founder-led by a precision engineer who has spent his career machining complex parts. ### Certified quality ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Cyber Essentials certified. ### NDA as standard Your designs stay confidential; we sign an NDA with every customer. ### 24/7 machining Overnight and weekend running when your deadline demands it. 5-axis machining to 5–10 microns. Capabilities ## The Machines and Software Behind Every Part Machined in aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, plastics and exotic alloys, and we've machined glass and carbon too. 5-axis machiningDMG MORI CMX 70 U · Matsuura MX-520 CAM softwareOPEN MIND hyperMILL · Autodesk Fusion Max part size675 × 600 × 550 mm Max cylindrical600 mm diameter Tolerances5–10 microns Inspection5-axis scanning CMM How It Works ## Three Steps to Your Parts From drawing to inspected part, with one engineer looking after your job the whole way. 01 ### Send your files Upload STEP, IGES or drawings, or post us the physical part. NDA signed as standard. 02 ### Get a clear quote We review for manufacturability and come back with price and lead time. - 03 ### Receive inspected parts Machined, checked on our CMM, with an inspection report on request. Start With Step One Industries ## Trusted Where Accuracy Matters AerospaceDefenceMotorsportMedicalResearch & Development Service Areas ## Serving Four Counties Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Leicestershire. ChatterisCambridgePeterboroughHuntingdonNorthamptonSilverstoneBanburyOxfordLeicester FAQs ## Straight Answers Before You Ask Advanced Precision Technologies is a 5-axis CNC machining specialist based at South Fens Enterprise Park in Chatteris. We work with engineers and R&D teams across Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Leicestershire who need complex parts made accurately in small numbers. We use OPEN MIND hyperMILL and Autodesk Fusion for CAM programming, DMG MORI and Matsuura 5-axis milling machines, and a 5-axis scanning CMM for inspection. Inspection reports are supplied on request, including for parts made elsewhere. What tolerances can you hold?+We routinely hold 5 to 10 microns (0.005–0.010 mm) on our DMG MORI CMX 70 U and Matsuura MX-520 5-axis machines. What is the largest part you can machine?+Up to 675 mm × 600 mm × 550 mm (X × Y × Z), and cylindrical parts up to 600 mm diameter. Do you take one-off and prototype work?+Yes. One-offs and prototypes are our focus. Typical batches run from 1 to 100 parts. What files do you accept?+STEP, IGES and technical drawings. No drawing? Send the physical part and we can reverse engineer it. Is my design kept confidential?+Yes. We sign an NDA with every customer as standard. Which materials do you machine?+Aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, plastics and exotic alloys. We have also machined glass and carbon. Can you inspect parts made elsewhere?+Yes. Our 5-axis scanning CMM inspection is available as a standalone service, with reports supplied on request. ## Have a Part That Needs to Be Right? Send your STEP, IGES or drawings with material, quantity and your required date. Overnight and weekend machining is available when needed; contact us to discuss availability. 07717 694970 Enquire Today Precision 5-axis CNC machining for prototypes and low-volume parts, from our workshop in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · Cyber Essentials ### Services 5-Axis CNC Machining Cambridgeshire - Manufacturing Cambridgeshire - CAM Programming Cambridgeshire - Reverse Engineering Cambridgeshire - Design for Manufacture (DFM) Cambridgeshire - CMM Inspection Cambridgeshire - Prototype Machining Cambridgeshire - 3D Scanning & Technical Drawings Cambridgeshire - 24/7 CNC Machining Cambridgeshire ### Service Areas - CNC Machining Chatteris - CNC Machining Cambridge - CNC Machining Peterborough - CNC Machining Huntingdon - CNC Machining Northampton - CNC Machining Silverstone - CNC Machining Banbury - CNC Machining Oxford - CNC Machining Leicester ### Contact 07717 694970info@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. AboutReviewsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsCookie Policy Call NowRequest a Quote