Some of our clients provide us with engineering drawings for us to work from, but the majority of work is hand-sketched or drawn up by our own staff from discussions with the client. When required, Northern Sheetmetals can arrange for professional drawings to be produced – this most frequently is required when structures or apparatus need to meet safety or weight-bearing requirements, or if the unit under production is interfacing with complex electrical or mechanical devices.
The majority of our work involves fabricating the common metals: Mild Steel, Galvanised Steel, Stainless Steel, Colour Steel, Electro Galv (Zintex), Copper and Aluminium. We also bend plastic sheets such as Polycarbonate. We have a close relationship with businesses we outsource work to, such as Laser Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, Engineering, Machining and Powder Coating. Although the majority of our work is ‘one-offs’ or small runs which enable us to experience new challenges; runs of production-type work are also carried out efficiently and accurately, with a continuous focus on our customer’s needs.
Common work we perform includes the following: General & Commercial welding & fabrication MIG, TIG, ARC & Spot Welding Bending & Cutting Flashings – especially non-standard Fume Extraction & Ducting Machine Guards Tables, Trolleys, Cabinets, Stands, Brackets and Shelving Refitting of Commercial Premises |