CH Clarke Company Profile

CHC has been at the cutting edge of engineering development in the West Midlands since 1946, progressing from a manual machine shop to a fast, flexible, 24/7 CNC machining facility. With experience of manufacturing in a diverse range of materials to exacting specifications, CHC take projects from CAD/CAM design concept and prototype development through to complete turn-key manufacture. Providing full-service production for standard and bespoke components, the company has particular expertise in machining intricate, shaped parts that require innovative engineering and tooling. CHC works in partnership with its customers on every project, offering advice and consultancy when required and managing the process to ensure cost-effective solutions are delivered on time. Continuous investment in technology and training, a focus on quality and a ‘complete service’ approach has enabled CHC to establish a strong UK and international customer list. Providing a flexible, scalable service, the company’s ability to quickly deliver batches of precision components has helped secure contracts in a variety of sectors, including:

Agriculture Defence & Ammunition Heavy Industry Marine Aerospace Rail Petrochemical Renewable energy Medical

The successful growth and diversification of the business has enabled the directors to maintain an ongoing policy of investment in technology. The networked CAD system enables CHC engineers to offline program the company’s 13 multi-axis CNC machines with complex programmes written in-house or imported from client files sent via the secure internet connection. Inherent flexibility allows CHC to scale production up and down according to customer demands. For high-volume and quick turnaround runs, the company employs robotic billet loading to complement the efficiency of its multi-axis turning and milling equipment. CHC can also provide a quick response to customers’ requests for short-term assistance with unexpected production requirements, supplying pre-production samples (ISIR) for approval. CHC is committed to quality and customer service. Certified to BS EN: ISO9001-2008 standard and working towards AS9100 and SC21 compliance: the company employs the latest Lean Manufacturing Techniques and rigorous quality control processes to ensure the highest possible production standards and guarantee customer satisfaction. The company is also committed to achieving ISO14001 Environmental accreditation, having recognised the importance of minimising its impact on the environment and the growing movement of client companies towards achieving the same goal.

Additional information Core Competencies:

Manufacture of high quality precision engineered components Rapid Prototyping CAD/CAM design High speed multi-axis CNC machining Delivery of complex projects requiring innovative engineering and tooling

Additional Services:

Machining of castings and forgings TIG / MIG Welding Fabrication Anodising Brazing Broaching Chemical cleaning De-burring Gear Cutting Grinding – Cylindrical and Surface Heat Treatment – Annealing, Case / Through Hardening, Induction Hardening, Nitriding, Hard Chroming Honing Keyways Painting and Powder Coating Plastic coating Plating – Chrome, Zinc, Nickel, Cadmium, Phosphating Polishing Shot blasting Thread Locking and Patching

Materials Machined:

Mild and Alloy Steels Stainless Steels Titanium (and exotic high temperature alloys) Plastics Copper Brass Aluminium Phosphor Bronze (Gun-metal) Swedish Iron Silicon Iron

*Materials used in billet and bar form: also working from flame, water jet and laser cut blanks