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When The Expanded Metal Company recognised its costs for external subcontract laser cutting services were escalating in line with output, the Hartlepool manufacturer investigated the market for a fiber laser machine to help manage costs and enhance process control. The solution was a Lincoln Electric® Linc-Cut™1530A 6kW fiber laser machine from Kerf Developments, and the benefits […]
Introduction Plasma cutting stands as a revolutionary force in the metal fabrication industry, offering precision and versatility since its inception in the 1960s. Adopted across diverse industries, including automotive, metal fabrication, and artistic metalwork, plasma cutting continues to evolve, adapting to new challenges and expanding its applications. The role of a plasma cutting machine has […]
After working in the sheet metal profiling industry for over 20 years, Mark Derbyshire admirably wanted to build his own family business to provide a better future for his young family. Starting with nothing but industry contacts and experience, Mr Derbyshire formed Made Profiles in March and only a matter of months later, the company […]
When subcontract profile cutting company Patrick Steel Limited was looking at possible ways to expand its well established business, the Coventry company investigated the potential benefits of acquiring a plasma cutting machine to complement its existing cutting, grinding and fabrication capacity. As a company established in 1986, Patrick Steel has the expertise, experience and industry […]
When Adam May was working for a steel profiling company, the young engineer was disillusioned by the poor quality and lead times of the supply chain. Mr May spotted a gap in the market for a reputable company to deliver high quality steel profiles to tight delivery schedules; so he set up AEM Steel Profiles […]
Ten years ago, Hopwood Gear Limited invested in an Oxy-Propane gas cutting machine from Kerf Developments. Owning a machine that run like a dream with exemplary service support for over a decade was two of the key reasons why the Oldham based subcontractor went back to Kerf for its latest machine, a twin-head waterjet machine. […]
A PES report By Ed Hill - reprinted from Production Engineering Solutions Although a well-established technology for cutting sheet metal, plasma cutting can seem overshadowed by lasers. However, the latest advances from Kerf Developments demonstrate that this process can compete, not only in cutting speed and quality but importantly on cost as well. Ed Hill […]
Founded over 30 years ago in a small ‘shed’, CLH Trailers has grown into one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of trailers for the agricultural, fishing, marine, sport, leisure and farming industries. As the product range has grown, so has the factory, staff levels and investment in technology – with the latest addition to the […]
When BSK Engineering opened its doors for business in 2002, the family owned subcontract manufacturer was primarily serving the architectural steel industry with the design and production of gates, railings, staircases and other innovative design structures. However, a change of direction in 2012 propelled the Dungannon Company onto a path of exponential growth; something that […]
