Partner with us for precision engineering excellence
Forrest Precision Engineering is a leading precision engineering and special purpose machinery manufacturer based in Glasgow, Scotland, with over 25 years of experience serving companies throughout the UK. Our commitment to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses in various industries, including textiles, paper, leather, and more.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including gear cutting, machine shop fabrication, and reverse engineering. Our gear cutting shop specializes in one-offs and can tailor-make gears to exact specifications, with the capability to do small to medium production runs. We also offer hardening and plating as secondary operations. In our machine shop, we have a wide range of machinery, including CNC and conventional DRO machines, allowing us to work with a variety of materials from quality-approved suppliers.
Our reverse engineering services enable us to manufacture and refurbish vintage engineering parts for a wide range of transport vehicles. We can reproduce components based on damaged and worn parts, often without the need for drawings. Our skilled workforce can work with a multitude of industries, including paper, marine, textile, leather, printing, transmission, and oil.
Our Commitment to Customer Care
At Forrest Precision Engineering, we take great pride in the high level of customer care we deliver to each and every one of our customers throughout the UK. We consistently achieve high levels of customer satisfaction, gaining business through our reputation and recommendations from already happy customers. Our personnel are highly trained and knowledgeable, providing a high quality of workmanship in every part manufactured.
Capabilities
Our capabilities include:
- CNC Turning - 300mm DIA x 1m
- CNC Turning - 410mm DIA x 3m
- CON Turning (DRO) - 600mm DIA x 5m
- CON Turning (DRO) - 1400mm DIA x 600mm in GAP
- CNC Milling - 1m x 500mm x 500mm
- CONV Milling (DRO) - 1m x 300mm x 500mm
- VMC - 1400mm X 550mm X 550mm, 4th axis capacity
- Grinding (INT / EXT) - up to 250mm DIA x 1m
- Slotting - 360mm Stroke x 1.5m DIA x 600mm Depth
- Cam Cutting - Single / Double Tracked Cams up to 600mm DIA
- Gear Cutting - up to 1.5m DIA x 200mm Face
- Spline Cutting - up to 2m Long
Overall Experience
The reviews highlight the exceptional service provided by Forrest Precision, with customers praising the quality of work, attention to detail, and friendly communication.
Quality of Work
Customers rave about the precise and high-quality work delivered by Forrest Precision. From creating new parts for vintage cars to recreating complex components, the team's expertise and passion for precision shine through.
Customer Service
The reviews emphasize the friendly and accommodating nature of the staff, particularly Scot, who is commended for his experience and amiable demeanor. Customers appreciate the team's willingness to work around their schedules and availability.
Pricing and Turnaround
While some customers mention that they had to wait for their projects to be completed, the overall consensus is that the pricing is reasonable for the high-quality work delivered.
