Fitting & Machining at Engineering Hub
01 / 05

Fitting & Machining

Delivering micron-level accuracy, flawless surface finishes, and dependable component fitting for New Zealand's industrial, manufacturing, and transport sectors.

At Engineering Hub Ltd, precision fitting and machining is our cornerstone trade discipline. Led by Mike Newton—a qualified tradesman with dual apprenticeships in fitting, turning, machining, and toolmaking—we tackle complex machining requirements with uncompromising standards.

Whether you require a one-off custom shaft, replacement bushes with precise interference fits, specialized thread cutting, or high-tolerance milling, we combine decades of practical craft with rigorous dimensional checks. We work across mild steel, high-tensile alloys, stainless steels, brass, bronze, aluminum, and engineering plastics.

Core Machining

Machining Capabilities

  • Precision Lathe Turning (Internal & External)
  • Vertical & Horizontal Milling Operations
  • Shaft & Spindle Machining, Keyways & Splines
  • Metric, Imperial, Acme & Special Threading
  • Surface Grinding & Close-Tolerance Finishing
Overhaul & Fitting

Fitting & Refurbishment

  • Bearing, Bushing & Housing Interference Fits
  • Industrial Gearbox, Pump & Drive Overhauls
  • Hydraulic Cylinder & Ram Resurfacing
  • Flange Facing, Re-Boring & Sleeving
  • Fast Breakdown Repair & One-Off Parts
±0.01mm

Strict Tolerance

20+ Yrs

Dual Trade Craft

100%

Inspected In Auckland

Precision Toolmaking at Engineering Hub
02 / 05

Toolmaking

Custom manufacturing tooling, punch & die sets, stamping tools, and high-repeatability machining fixtures designed to withstand rigorous, high-duty production cycles.

Toolmaking demands an elevated degree of precision beyond conventional machining. With formal trade qualifications in toolmaking, Mike Newton brings meticulous geometric understanding, tool steel metallurgy expertise, and precision heat-treating awareness to every project.

We design and manufacture high-performance jigs and fixtures that maximize part repeatability and eliminate human error in production environments. From complex stamping dies to specialized clamping setups for multi-axis machining, we utilize D2, O1, 4140, and hardened tool steels to deliver maximum wear resistance and repeatable accuracy.

Repeatability & Assembly

Jigs & Precision Fixtures

  • Repeatable Welding, Drilling & Assembly Jigs
  • CNC Milling Clamping Fixtures & Soft Jaws
  • Go / No-Go Gauges & Dimensional Inspection Tools
  • Pneumatic & Hydraulic Clamping Setup Rigs
  • Rapid Prototype Tooling & Low-Volume Guides
Stamping & Hardened Parts

Press Tools & Wear Parts

  • Blanking, Piercing & Forming Punch and Die Sets
  • Precision Tool Sharpening, Grinding & Resharpening
  • Hardened Wear Inserts in D2, O1 & 4140 Tool Steels
  • Tooling Modifications & Capacity Upgrades
  • Emergency Repair & Rebuilding of Worn Tool Sets
Zero Play

Repeatable Clamping

D2 / O1

Hardened Tool Steels

Custom

Built To Your Specs

SolidWorks Machine Design at Engineering Hub
03 / 05

SolidWorks Machine Design

Translating practical mechanical concepts into parametric 3D CAD models, motion simulations, and production-ready manufacturing drawing packages.

At Engineering Hub Ltd, our design process bridges the gap between digital CAD theory and workshop practicality. Because our designer is also the machinist who cuts the metal, every SolidWorks assembly is inherently engineered for manufacturing efficiency (DFM)—reducing cycle times, material waste, and machining complications.

Whether starting from a hand sketch, a broken legacy part that needs reverse engineering, or a complete machine concept, we model full parametric assemblies, check kinematic clearances, simulate motion paths, and output complete 2D manufacturing drawings with clear geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

CAD & Kinematics

SolidWorks 3D Modeling

  • Parametric 3D Parts & Multi-Component Assemblies
  • Kinematic Motion Simulation & Clash Detection
  • Sheet Metal Unfolding, Flat Patterns & DXF Export
  • Complete 2D Workshop Drawings with GD&T Specs
  • Exploded Views & Detailed Bill of Materials (BOM)
Legacy Parts & DFM

Reverse Engineering & DFM

  • Precision Measurement & Digitization of Worn Parts
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Cost Reduction
  • Modern Material Upgrades for Extended Part Life
  • 3D Printed Scale Prototypes for Fit Verification
  • Complete Digital CAD Archival of Legacy Machinery
Native 3D

SolidWorks Models

Verified

Kinematics & DFM

Complete

2D / 3D & BOM Pack

Certified Welding & Fabrication at Engineering Hub
04 / 05

Welding & Fabrication

Certified TIG AC/DC, MIG, and MMAW welding across aluminum, food-grade stainless steels, and structural steel frames built to demanding industrial standards.

Clean, high-integrity welding is essential for industrial equipment durability. Whether you require sanitary TIG welding on food and dairy stainless steel pipework, high-frequency AC TIG on aluminum marine components, or heavy MIG fabrication for structural machine frames, Engineering Hub delivers certified craftsmanship.

Every fabrication project is built from accurate cutting, squaring, and jigging to control heat distortion and preserve critical tolerances. We handle everything from one-off brackets and safety guarding to heavy machine chassis and skid assemblies.

Welding Standards

Specialized Welding Processes

  • TIG AC/DC Welding (Aluminum & Marine Alloys)
  • Sanitary Purge TIG for Food & Dairy Stainless Steel
  • Heavy MIG / MAG Structural & Machine Chassis Welding
  • MMAW Stick Welding for Field & Breakdown Repairs
  • Cast Iron Repair, Hard-Facing & Re-Building
Frames & Assemblies

Custom Metal Fabrication

  • Heavy Industrial Machine Bases, Chassis & Skids
  • Conveyor Frameworks, Chutes, Hoppers & Guards
  • Pipe Spools, Flanges, Manifolds & Sanitary Tubing
  • Custom Brackets, Motor Mounts & Structural Bracing
  • Workshop Distortion Control & Precision Pre-Machining
TIG AC/DC

Aluminum & Stainless

Sanitary

Food-Grade Purged

Structural

Heavy Machine Skids

Custom Machine Building at Engineering Hub
05 / 05

Custom Machine Building

End-to-end turnkey machinery development—combining mechanical fabrication, precision machining, pneumatics, drive systems, workshop FAT testing, and on-site commissioning.

Engineering Hub Ltd specializes in the complete design and manufacture of bespoke special purpose machinery. We don't just supply individual parts—we engineer integrated mechanical systems that resolve automation bottlenecks, increase throughput, and replace unreliable legacy setups.

Every custom machine is fully pre-assembled and tested right here in our Auckland workshop prior to delivery. We verify motor torque, pneumatic cycling, mechanical clearances, and safety interlocks, minimizing disruption to your ongoing production when the machine arrives on your floor.

Custom Automation

Equipment Types Built

  • Belt, Roller & Slat Conveyors & Transfer Units
  • Automated Rotary Indexing Tables & Feeders
  • Hydraulic & Pneumatic Pressing & Clamping Rigs
  • Packaging, Stacking & Material Handling Systems
  • Special Purpose Quality Testing Machines
Full Mechanical Build

Assembly & Commissioning

  • Drive Systems, Gearboxes, Motors & Couplings
  • Pneumatic Valves, Regulators & Cylinder Plumbing
  • Machinery Retrofits, Capacity Upgrades & Overhauls
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in Workshop
  • On-Site Installation, Alignment & Operator Training
Turnkey

Concept To Completion

Pre-Tested

Full FAT In Auckland

NZ Made

Built For NZ Industry

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