CLA Tools offer expertise in the design and manufacture of fixtures to hold and ensure precision machining of castings. 5 axis simultaneous milling and bar feed turning with live tooling, allied to on-going investment in CAD and inspection systems, guarantee accuracy along with reduced costs and lead times. Quality and environmental management systems – ISO 9001 & 14001 – ensure compliance and reliability.
CNC Machining Company
CLA Tools Ltd is a CNC machining company dedicated to quality, service and value. Since 1974, the Coventry-based firm has built a reputation for precision engineering, specialising in machining cast and solid parts in a range of materials, from complex prototypes to volume production.

CNC Machining Company
CLA Tools Ltd is a CNC machining company dedicated to quality, service and value. Since 1974, the Coventry-based firm has built a reputation for precision engineering, specialising in machining cast and solid parts in a range of materials, from complex prototypes to volume production.
50 years of Quality, Speed, Flexibility and Reliability












- MACHINE CAPACITY
Our machine shop is being constantly upgraded across the milling and turning. We have machines spanning from 5 axis UMCs to bigger bed 3 axis machines.
- CNC MACHINING
CLA Tools offer expertise in the design and manufacture of fixtures to hold and ensure precision machining of castings. 5 axis simultaneous milling and bar feed turning with live tooling, allied to on-going investment in CAD and inspection systems, guarantee accuracy along with reduced costs and lead times. Quality and environmental management systems – ISO 9001 & 14001 – ensure compliance and reliability.
- CAD CAM
To ensure continuity from CAD room to the shop floor, each job will be programmed, machined and managed by one of our time-served engineers who has specialised training in CAD CAM.
- QUALITY
Our quality assurance is at the heart of everything we do at CLA Tools. Our quality control engineer works closely with our shop floor team, to ensure any special instructions are on route cards and customer requirements are being adhered to.
- MACHINE CAPACITY
Our machine shop is being constantly upgraded across the milling and turning. We have machines spanning from 5 axis UMCs to bigger bed 3 axis machines.
- CNC MACHINING
CLA Tools offer expertise in the design and manufacture of fixtures to hold and ensure precision machining of castings. 5 axis simultaneous milling and bar feed turning with live tooling, allied to on-going investment in CAD and inspection systems, guarantee accuracy along with reduced costs and lead times. Quality and environmental management systems – ISO 9001 & 14001 – ensure compliance and reliability.
Industries
CLA Tools often works for a wide range of customers on prototype projects, such as hydrogen engines, as well as parts for defense, agriculture, parts for Boris buses, trophy bases for sporting and arts awards. We also work in the motorsport sector, as well as providing parts for rail and the hydraulic and pneumatic sector, such as brake systems. This spread of customers across a variety of industries has led to 50 years of financial stability.
50 Years Experience
CLA Tools Ltd was founded 50 years ago by Geoff and Jacq Flinn. The third generation of the family has now joined the team of experienced, highly skilled engineers.
More than 50 years of financial stability enables investment, with continual improvements in processes and long-term sustainable growth. We have built an outstanding reputation in our half-century in the industry, specialising in machining cast and solid parts, from complex prototypes to pre-production volumes.
Why Choose CLA Tools
"CLA Tools have been our nominated machinists for many years. We have found them to be an ideal partner on prototype and low to medium volume production work. They are a company that responds positively, from RFQs through to finished parts, including quick reaction to engineering changes and dimensional reporting to specification. As a family run business of 40 years standing CLA are a company we can rely on. We look forward to many more years of close collaboration."
Anthony Evans Sarginsons Industries, Managing Director
" We have been impressed with the fast turnaround times, good communication and workmanship, our products demand exacting standards and quite often our delivery requirements are quite short, CLA have been very supportive and flexible and key to helping us achieve our goals"
Keith Homan - Raicam
"A first class company offering exceptional engineering knowledge and service - a pleasure to deal with."
Mark Jones - J&J Siddons
"CLA tools have been considered a reliable sub-contract machining supplier to Grainger & Worrell for a number of years and they consistently deliver in terms of quality, value and on time delivery. The team at CLA prove reactive and flexible to our needs in the challenging environment of tier one automotive and I look forward to us continuing to work together.
Paul Lanigan - Grainger & Worral
'Excellent service, very responsive and a great company to work with.'
Leah Pennington - Haworth Castings
"Thank you to you, and your team for the support on the recent OEM project. Although the lead times and casting design requirements were challenging, CLA tools again provided excellent support across the project, from initial fixturing, first off trial parts, through to VP build support. This has enabled Alucast Limited to mirror that performance through to our OEM customer and meet the target date aspirations, which Intern facilitates vehicle build MRD schedules. Can you pass on our thanks to the team, well done to everyone at CLA tools."
Tom Bruce Alucast Limited, Sales Executive
"CLA Tools have been our nominated machinists for many years. We have found them to be an ideal partner on prototype and low to medium volume production work. They are a company that responds positively, from RFQs through to finished parts, including quick reaction to engineering changes and dimensional reporting to specification. As a family run business of 40 years standing CLA are a company we can rely on. We look forward to many more years of close collaboration."
Anthony Evans Sarginsons Industries, Managing Director
" We have been impressed with the fast turnaround times, good communication and workmanship, our products demand exacting standards and quite often our delivery requirements are quite short, CLA have been very supportive and flexible and key to helping us achieve our goals"
Keith Homan - Raicam
"A first class company offering exceptional engineering knowledge and service - a pleasure to deal with."
Mark Jones - J&J Siddons
"CLA tools have been considered a reliable sub-contract machining supplier to Grainger & Worrell for a number of years and they consistently deliver in terms of quality, value and on time delivery. The team at CLA prove reactive and flexible to our needs in the challenging environment of tier one automotive and I look forward to us continuing to work together.
Paul Lanigan - Grainger & Worral
OUR MACHINES
The UMC-750 has an integrated high-speed, dual-axis trunnion table. In addition, its 500 mm platter features standard T-slots. Not to mention a precision pilot bore adds versatility for vices.
- 5-axis simultaneous machining
- Powerful inline direct-drive spindle
- High-speed trunnion table
- Includes Wireless Probing System
OUR MACHINES
- EUROMATIC DIGIBEND BENDER
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe strong structure combined with the unique control system and the specifically designed hydraulics ensure the repeatability accuracy (0,05 mm) even after thousands of bends.
The flexible and strong design of the Digibend table (with antimarking treatment) together with the easy to use control system (2 axis CNC controlled) allows any customer to create their own custom tools for special applications.
- HAAS UMC750 5 AXIS
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe UMC-750 has an integrated high-speed, dual-axis trunnion table. In addition, its 500 mm platter features standard T-slots. Not to mention a precision pilot bore adds versatility for vices.
- 5-axis simultaneous machining
- Powerful inline direct-drive spindle
- High-speed trunnion table
- Includes Wireless Probing System
- HAAS VF5SS 5 AXIS
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe Haas high-performance Super-Speed vertical machining centres provide the high spindle speeds, fast rapids, and quick tool changes necessary for high-volume production and reduced cycle times. Each SS machine features a 12,000-rpm, inline direct-drive spindle, an ultra-fast side-mount tool changer, and high-speed rapids on all axes.The VF-5SS offers more Y-axis travel than the VF-4SS.
- More Y-axis travel
- High-speed spindle
- Fast rapids
- Super-speed side-mount tool changer
- Made in the USA
- HAAS VF4SS 5 AXIS
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe Haas high-performance Super-Speed vertical machining centers provide the high spindle speeds, fast rapids, and quick tool changes necessary for high-volume production and reduced cycle times.
- High-speed spindle
- Fast rapids
- Super-speed side-mount tool changer
- More X- and Z-axis travel
- HAAS VM3 3 AXIS
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe Haas VM Series machines are high-performance VMCs that provide the accuracy, rigidity, and thermal stability required for mould making, tool & die work, and other high-precision industries. Standard features include the Haas high-speed control with full look-ahead, a side-mount tool changer, a programmable coolant nozzle, an automatic air gun, and much more.
- Inline direct-drive spindle
- Side-mount tool changer
- Multi-fixturing table
- High-speed machining software
- Made in the USA
- HURCO VMX24 3 AXIS
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYSignature line of VMX machining centers takes machining to the next level. These machines deliver high performance capabilities to any machining application.
- HURCO VMX25 4 AXIS
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe HURCO machining centers with 5 axes are equipped with the integrated WinMax control, which we have developed specifically for the practical requirements of your CNC production. Thanks to dialog-based programming, the HURCO CNC control responds ideally to the know-how of your operator and you can get from the drawing to the finished workpiece faster
- HAAS ST35 LATHE
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe Haas ST Series big bore CNC lathes were designed from the ground up to provide setup flexibility, extreme rigidity, and high thermal stability.
The ST-35 is a mid-size high-performance turning centre that provides a generous work envelope.
- Medium footprint
- Big-bore spindle
- Generous work envelope
- Made in the USA
- COLCHESTER-HARRISON ALPHA
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYEquipment & Features
- Fanuc 0iTC Mate Control
- 250mm 3 Jaw Chuck
- Quick Change Toolpost & Holders
- Alphalink Off-Line Programming Software
- Steadies, alternative toolposts etc available
- COLCHESTER STUDENT LATHE
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe Student / M300 is a full-function machine capable of the entire range of turning operations, and through the available range of accessories its scope and versatility can be increased even further. Quality, reliability and longevity make it one of the most outstanding lathes of its kind and is ideally suited for industry, the toolroom, training and secondary and tertiary education applications.
- HARDINGE ELITE8/51 MILL TURN
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYA multi-axis CNC turning centre with outstanding performance, the Hardinge Elite 8/51 Mill Turn is intended for intricate milling operations and precise machining. Its adaptability and increased efficiency for manufacturers stem from its wide variety of material and application handling capabilities.
- Built with cutting-edge equipment to do machining with extreme precision
- Reduces cycle time by providing intricate part geometries in a single configuration.
- Designed to deliver consistent and long-lasting performance.
- Able to easily handle difficult materials.
- Sophisticated software functions for optimum machining operations.
- Meets safety requirements set by the industry
- VICTOR V26 LATHE
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYFor heavy-duty machining and precise turning tasks, the Victor V26 Lathe is a sturdy, high-performance CNC lathe. This lathe is appropriate for settings involving small batches as well as mass production because it is designed to handle a broad variety of materials. It is renowned for its dependability, precision, and adaptability.
- Designed to perform accurate turning tasks with close tolerances
- Intended to reduce vibrations while in use, improving the precision of the machining process
- Large workpieces and hard materials can be handled by a high-torque spindle motor
- Fast-change tooling solution to minimise setup and tool replacement durations
- CNC control interface that is easy to use and has sophisticated programming capabilities
- Integrated cooling system and chip conveyor to keep the workspace tidy
- VICTOR V46 LATHE
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYBuilt-in 4-Step Gearbox for powerful heavy duty cutting!
- Genuine 60° slant bed for minimum distance from Z-axis ballscrew to the tool tip so as to reduce the chip build-up.
- Built-in 4-step gearbox inside the headstock further enhances the cutting torque 536.4kg-m at low spindle speed 67 rpm.
- Spindle nose A2-11 with hydraulic 15″ chuck is offered as standard and available with 18″/21″/24″ chucks.
- Z-axis ballscrew diameter 50mm.
- Maximum turning length 1650mm.
- Available with C-axis spindle and live tooling by Victor’s own VDI turret.
- BRIDGEPORT MANUAL MILL
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe most popular and versatile standard knee mill ever produced.
With over 370,000 machines built over the past 70 years and counting, the Bridgeport® Series 1 Standard Knee Mill is the most popular milling, drilling and boring machine available and continues to fulfill the industry’s need for an accurate, reliable, and versatile mill.
- PINNACLE MANUAL MILL
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYA top-notch, adaptable milling machine for precision machining applications is the Pinnacle Manual Mill. It is appropriate for use in workshops, classrooms, and small-scale manufacturing settings and is perfect for a range of milling tasks, from basic to complicated. A dependable option for machinists, the Pinnacle Manual Mill is renowned for its dependability, simplicity of operation, and accuracy.
- Ability to carry out a range of milling tasks, such as drilling, tapping, end milling, and face milling
- Dials with clear indications allow for accurate adjustments
- Perfect for those who would rather have human control over automated systems
- Little maintenance needs for lower running expenses
- Large work surface including T-slots for safe clamping of the workpiece
- JONES AND SHIPMAN 540 SURFACE GRINDER
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYFirst manufactured during World War Two, in 1941, the Jones & Shipman 540 surface grinder was to become the company's most widely sold individual type with over 25,000 examples made.
- POWERFIN 1070/40 BELT LINISHER
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYA high performance, heavy duty off-hand abrasive belt linisher with excellent versatility.
Standard features include:
- Longer belt for increased belt life
- Pneumatic belt tensioning
- Positive belt tracking by intermediate pulley
- Electrically interlocked belt guard
- EXCEL AUTOMATIC BANDSAW
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITY- Fully Automatic Bandsaw suitable for single or multiple cuts up to 99999
- Dovetail slide with take up gib Machine stops automatically after reaching the preselected number of cuts
- Adjustable Hydraulic Feed Variable Speed: No belt change. No time wasting. Speeds up production
- Automatic cut off Micro alignment of Blade through Ball Bearings and Carbide Blade Guides
- Variable speed
- Complate Coolant System
- EUROMATIC DIGIBEND BENDER
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe strong structure combined with the unique control system and the specifically designed hydraulics ensure the repeatability accuracy (0,05 mm) even after thousands of bends.
The flexible and strong design of the Digibend table (with antimarking treatment) together with the easy to use control system (2 axis CNC controlled) allows any customer to create their own custom tools for special applications.
- HAAS UMC750 5 AXIS
VIEW OUR MACHINE CAPACITYThe UMC-750 has an integrated high-speed, dual-axis trunnion table. In addition, its 500 mm platter features standard T-slots. Not to mention a precision pilot bore adds versatility for vices.
- 5-axis simultaneous machining
- Powerful inline direct-drive spindle
- High-speed trunnion table
- Includes Wireless Probing System