Tel: 01582 572582

Conventional Machining

For prototype, one-off and specialist machining we offer a complete set of conventional machining services including milling and turning. Not every job is suited to CNC machining. Conventional machining offers more appropriate machining options for a wide range of jobs including large awkward items, heavy items, rework of components associated with repairs, modifications and alterations.

Our primary conventional machines are an Ajax 3 axis turret mill and two Colchester lathes.

Conventional Milling

Conventional milling is carried out on our Ajax 3 axis turret mill with digital readout and conversational shop floor programming control. Mill capacity is:

Conventional Turning

Conventional turning is carried out using either of two Colchester lathes:

Colchester Master 2500 Gap Bed Centre Lathe

Colchester Student Mk 2

Bench work

As well as milling and turning we offer a full range of other conventional processes and bench work operations including:



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Markell Luton Ltd - Unit M - Cradock Road - Luton - Bedfordshire - LU4 0JF
Tel: 01582 572582 • E-mail: tom@markell-luton.co.uk or hazel@markell-luton.co.uk
Powder Coating - Stove Enamelling - CNC Machining - Sheet Metal Engineering - Fabrication