Material & Finishing Expertise - Regina Precision Engineering

Precision Machining — Materials & Finishing Capabilities

At Regina Precision Engineering, we work with a wide range of engineering materials to deliver components that meet the strength, durability and performance requirements of your application. From stainless steels and lightweight alloys to engineering plastics and specialist metals, our machining expertise ensures every part is produced to the highest quality. Our finishing capabilities further enhance accuracy, reliability and overall appearance.

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Our engineers have extensive experience machining materials across multiple sectors, allowing us to recommend the most suitable option for your design, environment and performance requirements. We regularly machine:

Metals

Stainless steels (multiple grades)
Mild & mixed steels
Aluminium & aluminium alloys
Brass, bronze & copper
Tool steels & hardened materials

Engineering Plastics

Acetal (POM)
Nylon
PTFE
PEEK
Polycarbonate
Other specialised polymers

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Precision Machining for All Material Types

Different materials behave differently under machining conditions. Our in-house processes — including CNC turning, milling, grinding and EDM — are optimised to handle everything from soft polymers to hardened steels with:

Controlled dimensional accuracy
High surface finish quality
Repeatable geometry
Stable machining conditions
Efficient cutting strategies

This ensures every component, regardless of material, meets your exact production requirements.

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Finishing & Secondary Processes

To ensure components perform exactly as intended, we offer a range of finishing services and secondary operations, including:

Deburring & surface finishing
Heat treatment (via trusted partners)
Anodising & plating
Bead blasting
Threading, tapping & assembly support
Inspection and measurement reporting

These finishing operations enhance durability, corrosion resistance, appearance and dimensional accuracy.

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Material Selection Support

Choosing the right material is essential to achieving the best balance of strength, machinability and cost. We help you:

Compare material options
Understand tolerance and stability differences
Evaluate how materials behave during machining
Select the best material for prototypes or production
Ensure long-term reliability in your end-use environment

Our engineering team will review your drawings or CAD models and make practical recommendations tailored to your application.

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Why Choose Regina for Material & Finishing Expertise?

Skilled machinists experienced across metals and engineering plastics
Consistent quality across all material types
Industry-standard finishing services for production-ready components
End-to-end support from material selection to final inspection
Reliable local service from our Staffordshire facility

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If you need support choosing materials or require components with specialist finishes, our team is ready to help.
Send us your drawing or specification and we’ll provide clear advice and a fast quotation.

Reginas precision machining industries we support:

Our Material & Finishing Expertise is widely used across:

Automotive and motorsport
Medical and healthcare engineering
Robotics and automation
Industrial machinery
Electronics & sensor technology
General precision engineering

If your sector requires dependable, ultra-precise manufacturing, our team can help.

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Our Machines

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Hurco VM20i

Regina Industries largest Milling Centre, purchased in 2023, Regina are building for the future in sub-contract Precision Machining.

Machine Capabilities

3-Axis Machining Centre
12,000 RPM Spindle / CAT 40 Big Plus.
1,100x508mm Travel
4 Post Indexer for a multitude of tools

Hurco TM8i

The newest edition of Regina’s Turning Centres. Equipped with a fully automated bar-feeder, Regina has invested in the ability to auto-run large quantity turned parts. With the ability to run over-night, Regina can be very competitive with high-volume turned parts up to 58mm in bar width.

Machine Capabilities

Equipped with a bar feeder for automation
525mm turning length
63.5mm bar capacity
4,000 rpm spindle speed

The Hurco VMX60Ti

The Hurco VMX60Ti is one of Regina’s flagship milling centres — a high-performance machine that strengthens our commitment to future-ready, sub-contract precision machining. With its superior rigidity, thermal stability and large working envelope, it allows us to deliver exceptional accuracy on complex, high-tolerance components.

Machine Capabilities — Hurco VMX60Ti

3-Axis High-Performance Machining Centre
12,000 RPM Spindle / CAT 40 Big Plus Interface
1,524 x 660 mm Travel Capacity
High-Rigidity Construction for Superior Accuracy
Thermally Stable Frame for Consistent Tolerances
Large Work Envelope for Complex or Oversized Components

XYZ CT 65 HD

The XYZ CT 65 HD is one of Regina’s key turning centres — a powerful, heavy-duty machine that reinforces our commitment to high-precision, sub-contract machining. With exceptional rigidity, spindle performance and stable machining capability, it enables us to produce complex, tight-tolerance turned components with outstanding consistency and efficiency.

Machine Capabilities — XYZ CT 65 HD