Our Major Clients

Altex Engineering is one of the leading sub-contract manufacturers of sheet metalwork and precision machining in the country. 

It has a broad customer base in a variety of market places and is an approved supplier to government agencies and several national and multi-national organisations. In-house processes, from design through to assembly and despatch, ensure that quality and control are maintained during manufacture. Powder coating is carried out by our sister company, Final Touch, located within our new factory extension. Specialist finishing, such as plating and anodising are sourced through our network of local, quality approved suppliers.

Altex is a family run business. Established in 1982, it has enjoyed sustained growth throughout the years

TDT Machine Tools has over 100 years of experience and over a quarter of a century of supplying machine tool solutions to the UK manufacturing industry.

Catering for the diverse needs of industry with CNC machining centres, turning and boring centres, multi-axis turning and milling machines, heavy duty and high speed technology from renowned brands such as Kafo, Feeler, Fidia, Pama, IMT and OMG.

TDT offer an extensive range of new technology, TDT whilst retaining its roots, in offering the very latest advances in rotary tables (LCM), tooling turrets (Duplomatic), drill and end mill sharpening (GSC), process monitoring (Brankamp), VDI Driven tooling (Algra) and precision surface grinding (Proth).

In 2018 TDT changed its name to TDT Machine Tools Limited to reflect the success the company has enjoyed over the last 3 years with the Kafo brand and other new partnerships that will further establish TDT as a machine tool supplier.

Arguably the cornerstone of the TDT offer is the Kafo range of 3-, 4- and 5- axis vertical, horizontal and double-column machining centres which are growing in popularity across the UK.

Underlining the growing popularity of Kafo machines were several key sales at MACH 2018. Among the models sold to show visitors were a double-column BMC2015 (displayed on the stand) and a KMC3127 CNC machining centre to a customer in the North West.

Supporting these marques are four brands from Italy: Fidia, IMT, OMG and Pama. TDT offers a range of Fidia 5-axis high-speed milling machines and 5-axis gantry machines, IMT vertical lathes, OMG heavy-duty lathes, and Pama boring/milling machines with table loading capacities up to 600 tonnes. Also available from TDT is the Proth series of precision surface-grinding machines.

TDT works with Repar2 and other leading machine guarding system manufacturers for over 15 years to supply one-stop-shop machinery safety solutions in line with PUWER 1998 regulations. A range of over 70 standard machine tool guards is currently available.

TDT Service specialise in offering a range of machine tool support services.

TDT have a team of engineers covering the UK for machine tool service support. From a simple service, mechanical breakdown or a full machine rebuild or laser calibration and realignment, TDT have the engineers and experience to undertake the job.

TDT is the fastest growing company in the UK supporting the machine tool sector. We have recently added two ex Asquith Butler engineers, one electrical, one mechanical with over 25 years’ experience and are always on the lookout for quality engineers to add to the team. TDT have recently invested over £35,000 in alignment and Renishaw laser calibration equipment. We are also proud to be ISO 9001 registered.

Services Include:

• Breakdown Support
• Laser and Ball-bar calibration services
• Mechanical Alignments
• Spindle recondition or repair
• Milling head recondition or repair
• Annual Servicing / Preventative Maintenance
• Service Package Agreements / Contracts
• Machine Moving and Commissioning
• CNC Retrofits
• Control Backup and Restore
• Extended Warranties
• ISO9001- 2015 registered

Agents and Distributors of some of the world’s leading manufacturers from Switzerland, Germany and Italy of Cylindrical and Centreless Grinding Machines, Coolant and Air Filtration, Face Drivers, Live & Dead Centres, Diamond Dressing Tools, Precision Tooling and Consumables.

This makes us the best place to come so we can work with you to help you stay ahead of the competition. Our good reputation is founded on the high quality products, excellent service and in-depth engineering knowledge.
We have the knowledge, expertise and the dedication to meet your Cylindrical and Centreless Grinding Machine, Coolant Filtration, Mist Extraction, Face Drivers for Lathes, Grinders or Gear Cutting Machines, Live Centres, Dead Centres, Tooling, Equipment and Consumable requirements and will work with you to solve your grinding and machining problems.

We are exclusive sales agents for STUDER (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/grinding-machines/fritz-studer) , SCHAUDT (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/grinding-machines/schaudt) & MIKROSA (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/grinding-machines/mikrosa) Cylindrical and Centreless Grinding Machines in the South UK & South Wales. Bringing you cutting edge Cylindrical, Universal, External, Internal and Centreless grinding technology.

To compliment the machine tools, we aim to be able to meet the needs of our customers by also supplying the full range of additional equipment, tooling and consumables not only to fit your Conventional and CNC Grinding machines but for all machine tools. To do this we have teamed up with the best companies to supply their complete ranges.

• We stock our own range of Natural Diamond & Synthetic Dressing Tools (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/tooling/dressing-tools) . These include Chisel type dressing tools, Cone type tools, CVD Fliese Blade type dressers, Grain & Needle Fliese (Fliesen) dressing tools and PCD or CVD Dixi style dressing tips to fit any machine
  
  
• We can manufacture Dressing Tools in any quantities to meet your individual requirements. This also includes replicating your existing tools or working with you to design a tool to suit your exact needs.
  
  
• Large stocks of the most popular sizes and grades of Coolant Filter Paper (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/filtration/filter-paper) to suit most coolant systems. We can also cut rolls to fit your particular system
  
  
• Suppliers of a full range of Abrasive (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/abrasives) products including Grinding wheels from the leading manufacturers like Norton, Flexovit, Winterthur, Hermes & Tyrolit. We stock and supply a wide range of Diamond & CBN Electroplated Grinding Pins (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/abrasives/electroplated-cbn-diamond-precision-internal-grinding-pins) . We can also offer technical advice and recommendations on the correct abrasive product to suit you applications
  
  
• Precision Chucks of all types including manual 2, 3, 4 & 6 Jaw Scroll Chucks, Pneumatic Sliding Jaw Chucks & Diaphragm Chucks either standard units or clamping systems to suit individual requirements for Grinding Machines, Lathes, Mills or Machining Centres
  
  
• A full range of Precision Live (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/tooling/tecnologie-frb/live-centres) & Dead Centres (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/tooling/tecnologie-frb/dead-centres) and Face Drivers from Technologies FRB (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/tooling/tecnologie-frb) . Either standard stocked items or we can work with you to design centres or face drivers to meet your individual needs
  
  
• Coolant Maintenance Equipment including Oil Skimmers (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/accessories/nimatic-coolant-management/nimatic-oil-skimmer-2430e) , Coolant Emulsion Mixers (https://www.adgrind.co.uk/accessories/nimatic-coolant-management/nimatic-emulsion-mixer) , Pumps and Refractometers

It was in 1938, that William Ramsay, a metallurgist working for a renowned tool steel manufacturer, established his firm nitram Metal Heat Treatment and Engineering Co Ltd, specialising in the skilled work of providing leading aircraft, motor manufacturers and engineers, with the hardening process required, by using gas and electric furnaces, salt baths and chrome solutions.

Over the year’s nitram has gained an enviable reputation for quality, price and service, by investing in vacuum heat treatment equipment, enabling the work to be treated, in isolation from any outside contaminants such as moisture, salt, oxygen and other gases.

The company’s specialist expertise is greatly enhanced with every job being fully traceable. Today the company offers a full range of vacuum treatments, with vacuum oil quench, over pressure quench, conventional quench and tempering to the ISO 9001: 2015 standard.

We offer total commitment to providing the latest and best performance available from vacuum heat treatment through honesty, integrity, investment and meticulous attention to detail.

As one of the pioneers of Vacuum Heat Treatment Subcontracting and holding approval to Ministry Standard, nitram became one of the first companies to be approved to ISO 9001: 2015. Registration no. FM 01049. Today, nitram is the Master Craftsmen of heat treatment, applying a personal service with pride, clear communication, realistic prompt turnaround and confidentiality. Embracing nitram in your supply chain will support your production efficiency and increase your competitive ability.

Care is taken over each individual job regardless of its size or value. All products are handled with the utmost care and attention, recognising their value to your company.

For all your specialist vacuum heat treatment solutions, from tiny electrical components to large die blocks… Nitram has the scope to harden, temper, stress relieve, anneal, marage, age, solution treat and normalise ferrous and non-ferrous materials. We provide sub-zero treatment and vacuum oil quenching to many market sectors.

The UK’s Premier Supplier Of Precision Waterjet Systems

Aquajet – Dedicated To Supplying The Latest & Most Innovative Technology.

Aquajet has been the UK distributor of OMAX Waterjet Machining and MAXIEM JetCutting Centres for the past 20 years. Established in 1993 to harness state-of-the-art technologies to make high-pressure abrasivejet machining practical, affordable, and easy to use – OMAX has become the world leader in abrasive waterjet systems, designing and producing its own machine controller, software, pump, and tables. Each JetMachining® centre is powered by the company’s innovative control software, bringing affordable abrasivejet technology to a diverse group of industries.

DualBRIDGE Waterjet Systems
OMAX recently released its new DualBRIDGE System option for large-table OMAX JetMachining Centers and the entry-level MAXIEM™ product line. The DualBRIDGE System configuration allows the inclusion of a second Y-bridge on the machine to boost efficiency and flexibility with abrasive waterjet cutting.
An operator can program the independent cutting heads to produce separate parts or work in tandem to cut one large part, significantly increasing the machine capacity. Such an increase allows more workshops, from sheet metal fabricators to trade schools, to benefit from industry-standard performance at an incredible value.
The latest high-performance, low-cost MAXIEM machines fall within the 2000 Series, 3000 Series and 4000 Series.

MAXIEM Expands Jetmachining Centers Lineup
The MAXIEM JetCutting machines all closely mimic OMAX’s premium JetMachining® Centers by applying the same extremely efficient ultra high pressure drive pump technology and sharing advanced features such as the robust Intelli-MAX® Software and Intelli-TRAX® linear drive technology for superior performance in harsh abrasive waterjet environments.

Other shared features among the 2000 and 3000 product lines include floor or tank mounting options for expanded configuration possibilities, easy access USB ports and power/pause controller interfaces, high-pressure track plumbing for additional X-axis coverage and DualBRIDGE System compatibility, which utilises two Y-bridges for increased productivity.

ProtoMAX Personal Abrasive Waterjet
ProtoMAX® is designed for prototyping, light industry, technical education, artists and the maker movement. The system brings all the versatility benefits of large abrasive waterjet cutters in a sleek and economic package that is perfect for small job shops, engineering classrooms, makerspaces and personal use. It is also a handy addition for large shops and fabricators that need occasional waterjet capabilities to complement their other cutting systems.

With a design that’s accomodating to educational facilities, the ProtoMAX is engineered to maximize instructional potential. Utilizing the same advanced cutting model and similar control software as OMAX industrial waterjet systems, the ProtoMAX can take students from the classroom to a production shop floor quickly and intelligently.

OMAX Technology Guarantee
Technology-GuaranteeOMAX provides free software upgrades for the life of the original ownership of the machine. This allows customers to take advantage of the latest updates and cost cutting techniques available. All new technologies are backward compatible, meaning the machine you buy today will be able to take advantage of any innovations made tomorrow.

LEADING UK SUPPLIERS OF EDM MACHINES, TOOLING & COMPONENTS

Dedicated EDM specialists based in Leicester in the East Midlands. We stock and supply new and pre-owned machines and brands including Hurco, Agemaspark and Eurospark EDM.

The only UK and Irish distributor for Joemars EDM and NSD Hankook, committed to the finest quality standards that do not stop at sales but continue to providing servicing, spares, training and a full aftercare or repair service for all Joemars and NSD EDM machines.

We also offer a full range of spare parts, consumables and tooling for your EDM machines, supporting Joemars, Eurospark, Agemaspark, and Hurco EDM machines. Including spare parts, and EDM filters, dielectric fluid, deionisation resin, brass wire and brass tube, ceramic guides.

HERE TO HELP YOU GET THE JOB DONE WITH MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY MARKET-LEADING NEW AND PRE-OWNED EDM MACHINES AND TOOLING - PLUS A WIDE RANGE OF CONSUMABLES.