C&F Millier provides a broad scope of manufacturing processes under one roof, creating a more seamless production cycle and ensuring total visibility of quality at every stage. Whether you require a complete or part assembly, a one-off development component, or high-volume production batches, C&F Millier can respond to your needs, on a national or international level.
Corvero maintains a comprehensive suite of blue-chip approvals, ensuring we are fit to supply OEM and Tier 1 customers across the global Aerospace & Defence industry:
CNC Mill-Turning
The ability to CNC turn and mill components on the same machine tool has afforded significant benefits to manufacturers for many years. The latest CNC Mill/Turn systems are highly capable, producing ever more complex components, often in a single “one-hit” operation. The addition of a ‘Y’ axis has allowed jobs traditionally viewed as “milled” to be integrated into our CNC Mill/Turning centres for a more streamlined approach. We utilise third-generation Yamazaki Mazak machines, supported by offline Mastercam programming to maximise efficiency.
Capacity: Maximum size diameter 420 mm; 1000 mm between centres; ‘Z’ travel 750 mm.
CNC Turning
We have utilised Yamazaki Mazak CNC turning centres for over 30 years to deliver high-quality components for the Aerospace & Defence industry. This world-class machine tool manufacturer provides us with equipment that delivers exceptional accuracy and high reliability. These machines are fitted with Mazatrol conversational programming systems and are fully integrated with our Mastercam computer-aided manufacturing software. This setup allows us to finish high-performance materials to the exact specifications required by global prime contractors.
Capacity: Maximum size diameter 420 mm; 1000 mm between centres; ‘Z’ travel 750 mm.
CNC Milling
We run a wide range of highly flexible 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centres that enable our team to machine a vast array of high-precision components. Our machine tools are capable of manufacturing highly complex 3D mouldings and aerostructures to meet the most demanding aerospace standards. We utilise Mastercam offline programming software to maximise our production efficiency and significantly reduce machine downtime during complex runs. This capability allows us to achieve extremely tight tolerances on high-performance materials like aluminium, steel, and nickel.
Capacity: Maximum work cube 1016 mm x 660 mm x 635 mm.
CNC Grinding
Our temperature-controlled grinding cell is equipped with highly capable Jones and Shipman Format 15 and high-rate, production-focused Toyoda GU4 three-head machines. The Toyoda systems can grind multiple internal and external forms without interrupting the cycle, ensuring high-speed accuracy. Many of our shaft-type components are hardened and subsequently finish-ground to exceptionally high tolerances within this specialised environment. This process is critical for components that must perform reliably in harsh and demanding operational domains.
Capacity: Maximum size diameter 220 mm; 1000 mm between centres.
Gear Cutting
We offer a specialised gear-cutting service to a wide variety of precision engineering companies, both nationally and internationally. We have been refining our gear-cutting expertise since 1946, making us one of the most established subject-matter experts in the UK. We can shape, hob, bevel, gear-cut, and broach a wide range of gear types, including spur, helical, and involute splines. This capability is integrated into our broader subassembly process, enabling us to deliver finished or semi-finished systems, such as airframe structures.
Capabilities: Expertise in shaping, hobbing, bevel cutting, and broaching for complex gear architectures.
Specialised Treatments and Subassembly
By bringing multiple production stages under one roof, we capture greater value and accelerate production schedules for our global customers. Our facility maintains in-house capabilities for surface and heat treatment, including hardening, anodising, and chemical etching to improve wear resistance. This seamless workflow transitions into an integrated subassembly, where individual components are developed into finished systems like landing gear and propulsion units. We also provide specialised painting and marking to ensure rigorous tracking throughout the asset’s lifecycle.
Process: Integrated workflow spanning treatment, subassembly, and final system certification.
Ready to discuss your requirements?
Whatever your requirements for precision components, we invite you to start a professional conversation with our team. We are available to discuss your project on or off-site to explore how our integrated offering can support your next-generation platforms.