Laser cutting is a service used by the sheet metal manufacturing industry for high speed cutting and continuous processing for high quality products.

 

The process starts with a computer programme directing a high power laser at a certain material to be cut. The material burns leaving a highly precise outline that can be replicated to the same standard time and time again. The cost effectiveness of materials used on lasers is high, as the computer linked to the machine can plan the best way to make the most of the material being used. There is very limited wastage with this technique, which in effect, keeps costs low.

 

  This service can be used to cut first stages of a component, which can then go on to further stages in development. Whether the profiled material needs folding into a certain design, or it requires rivets or welding to another part, it can be done seamlessly. This is due to the fact that the measurements used by the laser cutting computer are very accurate and precise. This is a huge benefit to companies in the aerospace and automotive industries where components for aircraft and vehicles are incredibly intricate.

 

Garrick Engineering Ltd is a company that prides itself on being at the forefront of technology in the sheet metal manufacturing industry. We have two cnc cutting machines so that the turnover of our work is high and consistent on a day to day basis.

 

Our main profiling equipment is our Axel Laser, which is linear and works on a bed of 3m x 1.5m. This laser gives the best results with the fastest out turn of work. We were the first company in Britain to invest in this state-of-the-art machinery and are still only one of three companies in the country that operate one on a day to day basis.

 

We have our Helius on site, which keeps work processes moving while our main laser is being re-programmed or loaded. This means that we have our CNC  profiling working consistently, 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to ensure customer satisfaction with our quality and service.

 

Not only do we have a consistent flow with our machines, but we are also completely self- sufficient with our laser fuel resources. We have our own nitron units that power the lasers, so there is no time wasted refuelling the machines.