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Sheet Metal Fabrication & Coded Welding Services

WEC Laser provide a fast, flexible and economical sheet metalwork and plate fabrication service. Using profiles produced by our Laser Cutting division, we can weld and fabricate materials including Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Brass and Copper to name but a few. With over 200 skilled welders and 13 robotic welding cells, we are the UK's largest fabrication company and can cater for both small orders and large volume production requirements.

sheet metal fabrication capability at wec laser including press brake bending and welding
SHEET METAL FABRICATION

Our Capabilities

With over 45 years’ experience in the sheet metalwork market, our highly-skilled team of in-house sheet metal fabricators and coded welders enable us to have complete control over lead time and quality.

Quality is at the heart of our operations, and we are accredited to all the latest welding & fabrication standards including EN1090 (CE and UKCA marking), EN 3834 (fusion welding), EN 15085 (rolling stock welding), and we have segregated clean welding areas for stainless steel and aluminium fabrication. 

Whether it’s a prototype or a large batch production, we can manufacture it for you. We offer a comprehensive range of in-house facilities including laser and waterjet cutting, CNC bending, punching, pressing, rolling, forming, grinding, polishing, and robotic welding. We also offer a variety of finishing techniques such as vaqua blasting, powder coating, painting and polishing, making us a true one-stop-shop for all your sheet metalwork requirements.

Not only that, but WEC Laser offer Box section fabrication using profiles cut on our laser tube cutting machines. Box Sections and Tubes are seam welded, and we can supply this material in Cold Rolled, Hot Rolled and S355 for more critical applications. 

OUR CAPACITY

Our Sheet Metal Fabrication Capacity:

MIG and TIG Welding

QTY MACHINE
200+ Highly skilled coded welders
13 Robotic MIG & TIG welding cells
SHEET METAL FABRICATION

Why Choose WEC Laser?

Established in 1998 as part of WEC Group's ongoing expansion into the laser cutting market, WEC Laser (previously known as Laser Engineering) was one of the very first companies in the UK to invest in a laser cutting machine. Soon, a second machine followed to meet growing demand, enabling external subcontract services. Continuously adapting to industry advancements, Laser Engineering has since invested significantly in state-of-the-art laser cutting technology, with WEC Group committing over £11 million since 2015 to enhance its manufacturing capabilities.

WEC Laser is now one of the UK's largest laser cutting companies, with a workforce of more than 900 dedicated professionals in laser cuttingtube cutting, fabrication, powder coating, CNC machining, plasma cutting, and waterjet cutting divisions. WEC Laser provides a comprehensive one-stop-shop service to all of its clients and we can cater for any manufacturing needs, from small one off brackets to ongoing £multi-million contract manufacturing projects. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Sheet metal fabrication is the process of transforming flat sheets of metal into finished products or components through cutting, bending, shaping, and assembling. This versatile manufacturing method is used to create a wide range of products across industries, from simple brackets to complex machinery parts. 

It involves various techniques such as laser cutting, CNC bending, punching, welding, and finishing processes like coating or polishing. Sheet metal fabrication offers flexibility, precision, and cost-effectiveness in producing custom parts with different metals like steel, aluminum, or copper, catering to diverse applications and requirements.

Sheet metal fabrication offers several advantages: it’s cost-effective for both prototyping and mass production, allows for high precision and repeatability, offers a wide range of material options including steel, aluminum, and copper, enables complex designs and shapes through techniques like bending and welding, provides fast turnaround times, and ensures durability and strength in the finished products.

Additionally, it allows for integration with other components and technologies, making it suitable for a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction.

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SERVICES

Our Additional Services

Laser Box Section Cutting

WEC Laser is also able to laser cut box section and most open profiles

Contract Manufacturing Services

WEC Laser is able to offer a genuine one-stop-shop service to their customers.

Bevel Plasma Cutting

Hi-def bevel plasma cutting up to 10m x 2.5m x 50mm thick.

Waterjet Cutting

Waterjet cutting of any material up to 300mm thick, with no heat affected zone.

Powder Coating Services

Offering a high-end powder coating service for any RAL colours.

Sheet Metalwork and Fabrication

Providing a fast, flexible and high quality Sheet Metalwork and Plate Fabrication service.

Metal Bending and Folding

Metal bending process using hydraulic force and specialised tooling.

Angle, Channel & Open Profile Cutting

We also offer a quality angle laser cutting and channel laser cutting service.

Laser Tube Cutting

We have four state-of-the-art tube laser cutting machines working 24/7.

Laser Cutting

21 x flat bed fibre lasers, up to 24Kw with full production automation.
Testimonials

What our Customers have to say about WEC Laser...

"Met with Stephen today who showed me around the facilities and helped me with an ongoing project. The machinery and level of organisation is honestly breathtaking, having seen much of the work in progress I am very much looking forward to working with WEC."

Frank Spear

"Just called to enquire about a replacement part for a post. Don't know much about them but John quickly pointed out what I needed and said he'd get one sent out in the post. Too easy. Thanks."

Lewis Foster

"Reliability and competitive prices plus helpful staff is why we work with WEC Laser"

“Delivery standards are always excellent. They are always on time."

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WEC Laser is one of the UK's leading laser cutting company offering flat-bed, tube and box section laser cutting services throughout the UK. With 25+ lasers we are one of Europe's largest laser cutting operations