Leaders in the precision machining of ultra-hard materials
Specialists in the supply of all the requirements of modern industry for complex precision machined parts in all hard and ultra-hard materials in both prototype and production quantities.
We have enormous expertise, fast turnaround times and manufacture parts to the highest quality.
Why choose Agate
Specialists in precision machining
Founded in 1946, we have over 70 years’ experience in the precision machining of ultra-hard materials making us one of the leaders in our industry. Our customer base is diverse and worldwide.
Vast experience of ultra-hard materials
We predominantly machine and supply parts in alumina, sapphire, silicon carbide and quartz but also a whole range of other materials. Many of the standard size materials are held in stock allowing us to offer faster lead times.
Multiple machining capabilities
Our substantial production facilities house large capacity surface, cylindrical and centreless grinders as well as a CNC department together with drilling, honing and lapping/polishing machines. We invariably machine to very complicated designs and tight tolerances.
Prototypes or larger production volumes
We are the company of choice for universities/R&D facilities who require low volume prototypes. However, our manufacturing facility is equally at ease with larger production volumes.
Friendly approachable company
We are happy to share our experience with our customers and advice is freely given to allow our customers to achieve their objectives feasibly and as economically as possible.
ISO accredited
Quality underlies our business. We are ISO accredited and operate within the framework of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. All incoming materials and outgoing products are inspected to the required standard.
Market sectors
Agate Products manufactures and supplies precision components to a wide range of industries and markets, including:
- Aerospace/Space
- Automotive/Formula One
- Defence/Nuclear
- Electronics
- Materials testing/measurement
- Optical and related industries
- Oil & Gas
- Semiconductor
- Universities/ R & D Facilities