Custom Precision Manufactured Components
Welcome to Halifax Rack and Screw — Specialists in Custom-Machined Precision Parts
Halifax Rack and Screw manufactures high-precision machined components engineered to meet the performance and durability demands of modern industrial equipment. Each part is tailored to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime and support the long-term reliability of your systems.
Tailored Engineering for High-Performance Solutions
Our approach is collaborative and focused on application-specific needs. We do not provide generic custom precision parts, we machine precision custom components to match exact equipment configurations and operational requirements. Whether supporting heavy-load environments or high-specification assemblies, our production capabilities adapt to a wide range of materials and part geometries.
Built for Strength, Accuracy and Repeatability
Manufactured using advanced CNC technologies and high-grade materials, our parts deliver exceptional wear resistance, dimensional accuracy and performance consistency. With every batch, we prioritise production quality, inspection and traceability to ensure the finished components perform exactly as intended, from one-off prototypes to repeat production orders.
Explore Our Precision Engineered Parts
Discover our range of custom precision machined components and see how they can transform your operational efficiency and productivity. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs for custom precision parts and experience the difference in precision and quality that Halifax Rack and Screw offers.
CNC Turning and Milling Capabilities
Our advanced CNC machines deliver precision machining for both simple and complex geometries, ensuring consistency, reliability and exceptional surface finishes.
Key Capabilities of Our CNC Turning Department:
- Large-part capacity up to 750mm diameter and 5 metres in length using steady rests
- Live tooling, Y-axis, tailstock and automatic steady rest integration for complex features
- Multi-axis machines (including 5-axis) for simultaneous turning and milling operations
- KUKA robotic automation on key lathes for high-volume, repeatable output
- Ideal for shafts, hubs, flanges and stepped components across demanding industries
Key Capabilities of Our CNC Milling Department:
- Machining capacity up to X 6000mm × Y 800mm × Z 800mm — ideal for long structural parts
- 4th-axis machining for multi-face accuracy without repositioning
- High-torque spindles for heavy metal removal on hardened or alloyed materials
- Large bed Ibarmia and Haas machines with full enclosure and digital control
Capacity & Processes
Halifax Rack and Screw operates one of the most comprehensive machining floors in the UK, with advanced capabilities across rack milling, CNC turning, milling, gear cutting, thread whirling and EDM. The following highlights the scale, versatility and technical precision we offer.
Rack Milling
With six large-scale Kesel RMX and L93 machines, we produce rack gears up to 10 metres in length and 32 module in size. Both magnetic chuck and hydraulic vice setups are used depending on the part geometry and holding requirements.
Thread Whirling
We use both Leistritz and CNC Whirler equipment to machine difficult materials to exacting tolerances — up to 100mm diameter and 6 metres in length — ideal for lead screws, worm shafts and threaded bars.
CNC Turning
Our turning capacity includes diameters up to 750mm and lengths up to 5 metres, with through-steady support. Machines include multi-axis CNC lathes with live tooling, Y-axis, tailstock support and automated bar feeding for high-throughput runs.
CNC Milling
Using Ibarmia and Haas machining centres, we cover part sizes from 500mm up to 6,000mm (X-axis) with integrated 4th axis and high torque heads where required. Our setups are designed for both large flat components and complex multi-face parts.
Gear Cutting
Precision internal and external gear cutting is supported by power skiving and custom gear milling on DMG and Okuma systems, offering rapid turnaround and one-off capability where needed.
EDM & Inspection
For intricate forms and heat-treated materials, our Makino H.E.A.T. wire EDM machine handles table workpieces up to 1000mm x 800mm x 400mm. All components are checked using our Mitutoyo CNC CMM and shadowgraph systems for complete quality assurance.
Subcontract Services
We also manage subcontract operations including heat treatment, zinc plating, anodising, Xylan coating and painting — ensuring parts are finished and ready for assembly.
Request a Quote Today
Discuss your next project with our engineers and receive a fast, accurate quotation.
Contact Us