# Wilco Manufacturing Wilco Manufacturing Ltd is a subcontract manufacturer of precision-turned parts based in Tyseley, Birmingham, operating from a 30,000 sq ft facility in the West Midlands. Founded in the 1940s (originally as Midland Aeroquipment Ltd), Wilco specialises in high-volume CNC turned parts, running extensive CNC sliding head and fixed head turning capacity alongside CNC machining, mechanical assembly and free positive stock holding. The company machines parts from 2mm to 65mm in diameter in a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminium, and plastics, serving industries from automotive and medical to marine, electrical, and HVAC. Wilco's quality management system is certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV NORD. ## Company - [Home](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/): Overview of Wilco Manufacturing's cost-effective, high-volume CNC turned parts service from its Birmingham facility, using the latest sliding head and fixed head machining backed by a positive stockholding policy. - [About Us](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/about-us/): The history and approach of Wilco Manufacturing, from its 1940s origins as Midland Aeroquipment through decades of acquisitions and machine investment, with a philosophy of avoiding specialisation by maintaining a wide variety of machine types, technologies and materials. - [Quality](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/quality/): Wilco's quality management system, certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV NORD, including initial sample reports, in-process and final inspection, PPAP packs and SPC for critical components. - [Machine Capacity](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/machine-capacity/): Wilco's machining capacity, running over 30 CNC turning machines and lathes for turned parts from 2mm up to 65mm diameter across a wide range of materials and volumes. - [Making Components for Many Industries](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/making-components-for-many-industries/): How Wilco's turned parts serve a broad range of sectors, including automotive, medical, marine, hardware, electrical, industrial equipment and oil and gas. ## Services - [Our Services](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/services/): Overview of Wilco's services, spanning CNC turning, sliding head and fixed head machining, mechanical assembly and strategic stock management as a full-spectrum subcontract solution. - [Volume Turned Parts](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/services/turned-parts/): High-volume turned parts up to 65mm diameter, produced on over 30 CNC and conventional machines with fast turnaround, free stock holding and material grades from steel and stainless to brass, aluminium and plastics. - [CNC Fixed Head Turning](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/services/cnc-fixed-head-turning/): Fixed head CNC turning on 8 lathes, handling bars up to 65mm diameter and billets up to 250mm, suited to shorter parts with larger diameters and rough bar stock, with positive stock holding at no extra charge. - [CNC Sliding Head Machining](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/services/cnc-sliding-head-machining/): Sliding head CNC machining on 24 lathes with powered tooling and sub-spindles for one-hit machining of longer, slender precision parts up to 38mm diameter, run side by side for quick turnaround. - [CNC Machining](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/services/cnc-machining/): CNC machining from rapid prototyping and low-volume production to complex milled parts, with driven tooling for one-hit milling, cross drilling and tapping, plus vertical machining centres for billets up to 250mm. - [Mechanical Assembly](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/services/assembly/): Mechanical assembly services integrating turned parts, fasteners and additional components into finished units, handling small batch to high-volume assemblies as a single-source solution alongside machining and stockholding. - [Stock Holding](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/services/stock-holding/): Free positive stock holding service producing and storing product to the capacity required, from a single box to filled pallets, ensuring repeat parts are available even at short notice. ## Resources - [Latest News](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/news/): Wilco Manufacturing's latest news, updates and industry articles. - [Gallery](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/gallery/): A gallery of Wilco's precision machining, high-volume production and material capabilities. - [Fixed-Head vs Sliding-Head CNC Turning: Definitions and Uses](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/fixed-head-vs-sliding-head-cnc-turning-definitions-and-uses/): A guide explaining the differences between fixed-head and sliding-head CNC lathes and the best applications for each. - [Choosing Material for CNC Turning: Pros and Cons](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/choosing-material-for-cnc-turning-pros-and-cons/): A guide to selecting materials for CNC turning, weighing the pros and cons of different grades. - [Cost-Effective Solutions for High-Volume Turned Parts Production](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/cost-effective-solutions-for-high-volume-turned-parts-production/): An article on cost-effective approaches to high-volume turned parts production. - [Micro-Machining: How We Create Micro Machined Parts](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/micro-machining-how-we-create-micro-machined-parts/): An article on how Wilco produces micro-machined parts. - [Is Zero-Tolerance Machining Possible?](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/is-zero-tolerance-machining-possible/): An article discussing the realities of tolerance in precision machining. - [Solving Common Problems with Turning](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/solving-common-problems-with-turning/): An article on common CNC turning problems and how to solve them. - [CNC Milling: New Machines Added With Acquisition](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/cnc-milling-new-machines-added-with-acquisition/): A news article on new CNC milling machines added through a company acquisition. ## Policies - [Privacy Policy](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/privacy-policy/): How Wilco Manufacturing collects, uses and protects personal information provided through the website. - [Terms of Use](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/terms-of-use/): Terms and conditions governing use of the Wilco Manufacturing website. ## Contact - [Contact](https://wilcomanufacturing.co.uk/contact/): Contact details for Wilco Manufacturing Ltd, Tyseley Industrial Estate, Seeleys Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands B11 2LQ.