Bespoke Granite Artefacts
UKAS Certified | Complex Requirements | Critical Projects
As one of the UK’s few bespoke granite surface plate and artefact manufacturers, Eley Metrology provides expert craftsmanship and resurfacing for unique metrology challenges. All bespoke granite work can be manufactured or restored to the required specification, to the correct British Standard, and supplied with UKAS certification.
- Granite Surface Plates and Tables: Offered in grades 0, 1 and 2 to BS 817:2008.
- Granite Straight Edges: Standard & Master to BS 5204 Part 2: 1977.
- Granite Squares: Standard & Master to BS 939:2007 (Block Type).
- Granite Tri-Squares: Standard & Master to BS 939:2007 (Triangular).
- Granite Parallels: To BS 906:1972.
- Custom machine fixtures and tooling.
- Other specialised metrology artefacts for research, calibration labs, or exhibitions.
Why Choose Eley’s Bespoke Granite Solutions?
- Design Flexibility: Manufactured to your exact dimensions from giant tables and micro-fixtures without standard size limitations that constrain generic suppliers.
- Precision Hand-Lapped to Specification: Hand-lapped with diamond abrasives to Grade 0, 1 and 2, provides you with the accuracy that matches your workshop or project requirements. Our methods deliver a far superior finish and long term investment to machine-ground alternatives.
- Application-Engineered Design: Built-in threaded inserts, lightening holes, and custom geometries help eliminate any aftermarket modification, making installation and application faster and easier.
- UKAS Certification: Every bespoke artefact calibrated in our accredited laboratory (No. 30213) can include a UKAS certificate of calibration, providing full traceability and immediate use.
- 120+ Years of Combined Heritage: Eley Metrology by Crown Windley bring over a century of expertise producing granite metrology standards to various, traceable British standard certifications, giving us the knowledge to deliver complex metrology plates and standards to the highest level.
- Uniquely Large Measurements: Custom dimensions beyond standard catalogue sizes allow for large, complex component inspection and assembly.
- Lightweight Precision Artefacts: Custom thickness and carrying handles for portable inspection and field measurement.
- Matched Sets and Assemblies: Pairs or multi-piece granite systems designed to work together for complex measurement setups.
- Exhibition and Display Artefacts: Precision granite pieces manufactured to showcase premium quality and high standards in demonstrations.
- Restoration and Modification of Existing Equipment: Modifying, calibration and resurfacing of new or existing standard or bespoke granite standards.
- Hybrid Metrology Setups: Bespoke granite designed to integrate with CMM's, beds, machine tools, or custom inspection rigs.
Related Measurement Solutions
Digital Height Gauges
Pair your bespoke granite plate with digital height gauges to create a complete reference station for dimensional checks.
surface plate Calibration & Resurface
Maintain long‑term flatness and accuracy with our on‑site and in-house calibration and resurfacing of your standard and custom granite plates.
Industries We Serve
FAQs
What custom granite sizes can you manufacture?
We have no standard size limits; from small precision fixtures to multi-metre length granite surface tables. Our in-house manufacturing and hand-lapping capabilities allows us to produce granite artefacts to your exact dimensional and flatness requirements.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss calibration and maintenance packages.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475
Can you restore or resurface existing bespoke granite equipment?
Yes. We offer free calibration and resurfacing services for bespoke and legacy granite artefacts, whether originally manufactured by us or another supplier. On-site calibration is available to minimise downtime.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss calibration and maintenance packages.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475
How long does bespoke granite fabrication take?
Lead times depend on size, complexity, and current workload. Typical bespoke projects can range from 8-16 weeks from design approval to delivery with UKAS calibration.
Contact us to discuss your timeline and requirements.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475
Can you add threaded inserts or fixture slots to bespoke granite?
Yes. We can integrate threaded inserts, fixture slots, lifting holes, and other custom features during manufacture, eliminating the need for aftermarket modifications and preserving surface integrity.
Contact us for a quote or to discuss calibration and maintenance packages.
Email: sales@eleymet.com
Phone: 01332 367475
Do bespoke granite artefacts come with UKAS calibration?
Yes. Every bespoke piece can include a UKAS Certificate of Calibration (Lab No. 30213) as standard or optional, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality system requirements.