To increase capacity in our turning services, we added a Nakamura-Tome AS-200 with full milling capability, plus bar feed for lights-out production.

To increase our routing capability further, we introduced a Haas VF6 to our inventory, with a larger working envelope and 50 station tool changer.

To assist in our ever-growing 5-axis demands, we invested in a second Fanuc Robodrill VMC.

As part of our ongoing process of upgrading to the latest machinery, we added a Haas VF2SSYT vertical machining centre with additional vacuum table and 30 station tool changer to supercharge our routing capabilities.

As our company expanded, we invested in software to aid in streamlining our production from initial enquiry to final invoice, and PSL Datatrack was the key to help us work more efficiently. (https://www.psldatatrack.com/)

Invested in a 5-axis Fanuc Robodrill VMC to give us the capacity to do 3+2 machining and open the way for full simultaneous 5-axis machining in the future.

Upgraded extraction system to a Donaldson DFPRO, future-proofing our extraction.

Had 84 solar panels installed across 50% of our roof space to make use of the sun’s energy and give back to the National Grid.

After renting for 30 years, we invested in a new, much larger unit in Harlow to allow for current and future expansion.

Invested in our first Fanuc Robodrill VMC which for the first time gave us the ability to machine in 3 and 4-axis.

Purchased an Altendorf F45 panel saw.

Purchased our first turning centre, a Colchester Tornado 110.

With the purchase of our first Rye Gemini 1500 router, we entered the computer-aided machining age.

After outgrowing the small Harlow unit, we moved into larger premises – a converted chicken shed – in Matching, Essex.

Moved into a small industrial unit in Harlow, which allowed us to expand and take on much needed staff.

Father and son Ted and Keith Howlett formed TK Fabrications, working out of Ted’s garage at his house.