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  • TITANIUM’S UNIQUE QUALITIES DRIVE PRECISION ENGINEERING

    TITANIUM’S UNIQUE QUALITIES DRIVE PRECISION ENGINEERING

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: R E THOMPSON

    In the world of precision engineering, titanium has emerged as a game-changer. This remarkable metal, known for its exceptional properties,...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 27 Sep 23
  • CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT!

    CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT!

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: R E THOMPSON

    We are thrilled to announce that R E Thompson has emerged triumphant following an intensive 5-day recertification audit conducted by Alcumus...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 25 Aug 23
  • SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED - LEITZ REFERENCE HP 5.4.3

    SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED - LEITZ REFERENCE HP 5.4.3

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: Matthew Shaw

    RET are worklng with a major aerospace customer on gear skiving a component for the F-35 programme and that means we have to make a step-cha...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 21
  • GEAR SKIVING AT RET

    GEAR SKIVING AT RET

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: Richard Elvins

    In recent years, gear skiving, also known as power skiving, has been drawing increased attention as a productive and precise cutting method,...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 19 Apr 21
  • RET APPROVAL IN APRIL – APRIL 1959!

    RET APPROVAL IN APRIL – APRIL 1959!

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: Matthew Shaw

    Here at RET we have been in the aerospace business for over 50 years. To prove it, see our Air Registration Board approval from April 1959! ...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 12 Apr 21
  • INVESTMENT FOR THE LONG TERM – OKUMA U4000

    INVESTMENT FOR THE LONG TERM – OKUMA U4000

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: Matthew Shaw

    In April RET will receive their first Okuma machine for over 30 years – back to the future! We have worked with NCMT machine tools for...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 6 Apr 21
  • RET ARE READY FOR FURTHER EXPANSION: 13 YEARS OF 24/7 – LIGHTS OUT PAST AND FUTURE

    RET ARE READY FOR FURTHER EXPANSION: 13 YEARS OF 24/7 – LIGHTS OUT PAST AND FUTURE

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: Matthew Shaw

    RET have been working 24/5 with a night shift for over 30 years, but 13 years ago we made a major change to the way we worked. A ground-brea...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 29 Mar 21
  • A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR HELP OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS

    A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR HELP OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: Matthew Shaw

    On 24th March we were at the unwanted anniversary of the first COVID lockdown in the UK. This is very much not where we all anticipated we w...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 25 Mar 21
  • A NEW NTX1000 MOVES IN - DAY 1

    A NEW NTX1000 MOVES IN - DAY 1

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: Hannah Titcomb

    Today we saw the arrival of our new DMG Mori Seiki NTX1000 This 8.5 tonne Mill Turning Centre represents a £520,000 investment and ha...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 24 Mar 21
  • A NEW NTX1000 MOVES IN - DAY 2

    A NEW NTX1000 MOVES IN - DAY 2

    Whitchurch, Hampshire
    Article by: Hannah Titcomb

    Yesterday saw the arrival of our new DMG Mori Seiki NTX1000. Today, we saw progress as specialist technicians from Mori Seiki completed the...

    R E Thompson   |  
    Posted: 24 Mar 21