Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) are specialists in the production of CNC mill/turned components, operating advanced multi-axis sliding head and fixed head lathes to deliver complex, high-precision parts. With a strong focus on “one-hit” machining, we are able to produce components with exceptional accuracy, efficiency and consistency, reducing lead times and ensuring cost-effectiveness for our customers.
Over the years, YPEL has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable subcontract precision engineering services. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and customer service has positioned us as a trusted partner to companies across a wide range of industries, both in the UK and internationally.
Founded in 2001 by Michael Laybourne, a time-served engineer with nearly four decades of experience in the precision engineering sector, YPEL continues to grow as a family-owned business. We take pride in employing only apprentice-trained, highly skilled engineers whose combined knowledge and expertise form the foundation of our success.
Today, we operate from modern, well-equipped premises near Bradford, West Yorkshire, where we continue to invest in the latest machining technologies, CAD/CAM systems, and automation. This ongoing investment enables us to remain competitive, innovative, and committed to meeting the demanding requirements of our customers.
We offer CNC turning, CNC milling, clean-room assembly, and multi-material component manufacturing, delivering accurate, repeatable parts with consistent quality and strong production control across all batch sizes.
We machine aluminium, stainless steel, carbon and alloy steels, copper, brass, and engineering plastics, ensuring stable machining processes, clean finishes, and reliable dimensional accuracy across all materials.
We support agricultural, food, oil and gas, electronics, hydraulic, marine, pharmaceutical, and general engineering sectors with precise, high-integrity machined components manufactured to tight tolerances and consistent standards.