Milling and turning services for electronics manufacturers

27 July 2005 Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

TGC Engineering was established in 1997 as a family run business, with a vision to serve the needs of the smaller electronics businesses.

TCG is a provider of high precision CNC (computer numerical controlled) milling and turning, and says it offers a fast turnaround time, whilst maintaining tight tolerances.

The company's specialised machines are operated in a controlled environment, and it offers its services cost-effectively for both small to larger runs. Some products and services on offer include:

* Faceplates for electronics.

* Enclosures made from solid aluminium.

* Machining of aluminium or plastic enclosures.

* Manufacture of special nuts and bolts specific to customer needs; earth bolts and bus bars; bushes and washers; spacers for PCBs, etc.

With a personalised service, the company can turn and mills from various materials, including:

* Titanium, aluminium, brass and bronze.

* Stainless steel, mild and tool steels, etc.

* Vesconite, Ertalyte, polyethylene and nylons.

For more information contact TGC Engineering, +27 (0)11 887 2256, [email protected]

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