Specialists in Hermetics and Plating

Pre-Tec Engineering

Specialist Engineering Capability to support our Hermetics and Plating divisions

Our Pre-Tec Engineering division supports our main Hermetics and Plating business in a number of ways, from custom tooling and metal stamping to specialist wire cutting and forming for use in glass-to-metal sealing applications.

Custom tooling

Our highly-skilled team of toolmakers gives us the in-house capability to manufacture a range of tools including progression tools, jigs and fixtures using CAD/CAM for design, and Fanuc wire erosion and CNC milling for production.

Metal stamping

Our in-house machines enable us to design and manufacture specialist components and pressings for use in our Hermetics and Plating products. 

Our range of punching machines can accommodate up to 8 tons, with a bending capacity of up to 2.5 tons, with our Finzer multi-slide machine giving accurate multi-million batch production of highly complex components to the highest degree of accuracy and precision.

Wire cutting and forming

Our Pre-Tec Engineering wire division gives SGA Technologies extensive capability for cutting and forming specialist wire products using a range of materials including:

  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Nickel alloys
  • Copper core alloys
  • Hastelloy

Precision manufacture means we’re able to attain a range of sizes from 0.25mm to 2.5mm, covering a range of manufacturing outputs including:

  • Wire forming
  • Wire cutting and straightening
  • Barrelling processes
  • Hand forming
  • Lapping
  • Cold heading

The Pre-Tec Engineering division supports our main activities to help SGA Technologies supply the highest quality products to our clients across our key sectors including marine, military and telecommunications.