Recently one of our key customers subcontracted ourselves for another turnkey project which involved the design, supply and installation of a 2-tier mezzanine platform, the supply and installation of Aluminium daybins and the installation of all the material conveying, vacuum and silo pipework. The Director and draughtsman visited site on a number of occasions and […]
This week we paid a visit to a customer who has given us some fantastic projects over the years and this time they met us with the opportunity to create a show piece installation. They are continually investing in the factory and it is unrecognisable from when we started working with them many years ago! […]
It was 2020 when we added an extension to the front of our manufacturing facility in Chesterfield and expanding the factory creating a seamless environment in which our engineers can produce products to the highest possible standards. Well in 2021 we did it again… adding on a roof extension allowing us to increase our capacity […]
In these times of uncertainty we at Direct Engineering were wondering what we could do to offer our customers a better, more improved service, so we took the decision to extend our fabrication facility. After months of drawing up designs and planning, we are in the process of adding a purpose built 3000 sq ft […]
As we continue to expand we have some fantastic opportunities to join our growing Engineering business in Chesterfield. We are recruiting now for the following full time positions: CNC Turner – Skilled Machinist Fabricator Welder Apply now by sending your CV to – info@directeng.co.uk stating in the subject which position you are applying for. Call […]
Is your company experiencing problems with abrasive materials wearing out your bends??? If the answer to this is yes, then you really need to get in touch to discuss our Anti-Wear Bends. Made from 316 Stainless Steel, the innovative design enables material to flow quickly at 90 degrees without the constant need to replace […]
Are you looking for a new challenge? We have some fantastic opportunities to join our growing Engineering business in Chesterfield. We are recruiting now for the following full time positions: – CNC Machinist/Programmer – Mechanical Design Engineer – Sheet Metal Fabricator/TIG Welder – Trainee Mechanical Pipe Fitter – Stores Operative Click on the jobs […]
Last week saw Direct Engineering reach another milestone, for the first time we exhibited at the Interplas show held at the NEC in Birmingham. Alongside over 400 other exhibitors we could stand proud and present solutions, products and ideas to the UK manufacturing industry. Going strong for over 60 years Interplas is a forum where […]
Direct Engineering goes from strength to strength with our latest investment in a brand new Samsung PL45 MCY CNC Turning & Milling Centre enabling us to machine larger shafts and billets with the capability to mill both axial and radial planes. The new Samsung with live tooling can carry out drilling tapping and slotting operations […]
Owing to our rapid growth and increased demands for our services, we are in the process of moving to larger premises whereby all our respective services are now under one roof. Our company grew organically into several unconnected units, but demand is such that we are now streamlining our activities to be in one place. […]
An Introduction to CNC Machining 1. CNC stands for ‘Computer Numerical Control’ CNC machining is a process used in a wide range of manufacturing applications, but what exactly is it and how does it work? CNC stands for ‘Computer Numerical Control’ and refers to the use of a computer to control the action of a […]
CNC machining offers some important benefits over more traditional manual machining. CNC gives a level of precision, control and consistency that would be virtually impossible to achieve with a human operator machining by hand. Efficiency With manual machining, the machinist must manipulate the cutting tool and/or work-piece by hand in order to produce the desired […]