Subcontract CNC machining, Tool & Cutter GRINDING, Hydraulic Ram and Plant repairs, Welding and Fabrication.

Our Story

DS Machining Services was established in 1994, by Dennis Smith. Dennis has over 30 years of expertise in engineering. The company began trading from The Old Forge on The Parade, at Chipping Sodbury. Dennis was the sole engineer, with the building shared with a local fabricator. As the Business grew, new machinery, engineers and employees were drawn in to take on projects, as the business grew beyond Dennis’ sole capabilities.

In it’s early days, DS Machining Services began as a jobbing shop. But Dennis’ love of engineering meant he would effortlessly turn his hand to pretty much anything that involved milling and turning. The refurbishment of Hydraulic Rams was, and still is, a big part of the business. Dennis and the team earned a reputation for being reliable, when called upon to turn projects around quickly and dealing with the sort of jobs that other local companies were declining, adopting a ‘no project is too big’ approach. 

Combined with competitive prices and Dennis' experience, DS was always destined to progress and develop. In 1996, Dennis was joined by his son Paul, an engineer, who worked for Renishaw and daughter, Dianne who anchored admin and sales. As the business continued to expand, DS shortly took their first venture into the CNC marketplace. The first machine was a Bridgeport Knee mill with Boss 7 control. DS Machining Services now proudly have 9 CNC machines. 

In line with growth, they outgrew The Old Forge and moved to their current address; The Engineering Works. The building was converted by Dennis, as he tirelessly spent 3 months preparing the new work-shop. Since then, the company has expanded steadily, while always pledging to invest in new machinery and equipment, culminating in the refurbishment and extension of the original building. This family business has successfully grown from a small jobbing shop, into a major component production facility and today serves as a host of machining services.

  • Our Timeline

    humble beginnings

    1994

    Our Humble Beginnings

    DS Machining Services was established in 1994 by Dennis Smith who has over thirty years experience in engineering.
    The company began trading from The Old Forge on The Parade, at Chipping Sodbury

  • company growth

    1996

    Growth

    Paul and Dianne join the company to work along side Dennis.
     

  • machinery

    2000

    Relocation

    The company relocate from The Parade to The Engineering Works.
     

  • cnc machining services

    June 2006

    Extension

    Extension of the work shops carried out to accomadate new machinery and expand our fabrication facility. Extendiing the premises from 3,613 sq ft to over 7000 sq ft of purpose built workspace.

  • large machining

    Dec 2009 - Apr 2010

    New Machinery

    Haas SL30 and Haas SL10, equipped with a magazine barfeed purchased.
     

  • certification

    May 2010

    Certification

    BS EN ISO 9001: 2008, awarded. Certificate number; 1728.
     

  • apprenticeship

    Sept 2012

    1st Apprentice

    Our first Apprentice employed.
     

     

  • large cnc mill

    Apr - Jul 2013

    More Equipment

    XYZ LPM Vertical cnc mill purchased. HUGE step forward in the manufacture of milled parts. EWM ACDC TIG Set purchased.

  • Apprentice fabrication

    July 2014

    2nd Apprentice

    Our second Apprentice employed.

      

  • Mig and tig welding

    Apr - Sept 2015

    New Equipment

    Haas Minimill purchased.
    EWM Synergic Mig Set purchased.
    ISO certificate retained.
     

  • XYZ LMP cnc machining

    2016

    More Equipment

    Second XYZ LPM purchased.
     

  • new accreitation

    2017

    Accreditation

    Company is awarded the new BS EN ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.
     

  • machining inspection

    2018

    Inspection Equipment

    Company invests in a B & S Etalon Derby CMM to help meet customers inspection requirements.
     

  • New XYZ 555 to increase turning capacity

    March 2019

    Turning Capacity

    Company purchases an XYZ 555 in aid of increasing the turning capacity. 

     

  • new XYZ HD1100

    December 2019

    Machining Capacity

    To support existing machines, New XYZ HD1100 installed. Excellent specification machine to ensure quality manufacture of parts.

  • Increased turning capacity bristol

    December 2019

    Turning Capacity

    Haas TL15 Lathe with Subspindle, C axis and Magazine Barfeed. Another quality Haas machine to support our existing Haas Lathes.

  • new XYZ HD1100

    November 2020

    Grinding Services

    DS Machining (Grinding) is established to run alongside DS Machining Services to expand the existing services and knowledge.

  • Increased turning capacity bristol

    September 2020

    New Apprentices

    Despite the pandemic, the Company starts 2 new apprentices. George and Drew start their training at the Swatpro/Bema academy on a 4 year journey to becoming Engineers.

  • new XYZ HD1100

    May 2022

    Directorship

    Paul and Dianne complete the purchase of shares from other Directors. As a part of the deal they also secure Title of The Engineering Works and thus ensure the security of The Company for the future.