A plasma cutter uses compressed gas to profile/cut material in accordance with the required design. The gas is rapidly concentrated on the required cut area through the use of a fine nozzle, which results in it turning to plasma - an electrically-conductive gas that, when used in conjunction with a live electrode, produces enough heat to cut the material accordingly. The electrode is usually positioned inside the nozzle, allowing it to heat the plasma continuously. Plasma cutting is generally suited to thicker materials, whilst laser cutting is ideal for profiling intricate designs from thinner sheet. Whilst laser cutting can be used to profile various materials, plasma cutting is restricted to producing exclusively metal components. It is used as a profiling process within many industries, including marine, oil & gas, automotive, industrial machinery and excavation to name but a few.
Post project to suppliers with Plasma Cutting capabilities
Various sizes of plate are currently required to be profiled from mild steel. This buyer specialises in the manufacture of material handling equipment, outsourcing over £100,000 worth of fabrication work every year. They are looking for suppliers who have immediate capacity to undertake this one-off requirement and in turn, they may look to place similar orders with the successful supplier moving forward. The sizes range from 90mm up to 640mm in length, with each plate required in varying quantities.
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This Qimtek member urgently seeks quotes from supplier who are able to produce the attached 40mm plates from mild steel. There is an immediate order to place for 2 off of these plates with the possibility of ongoing batches to follow.
This company has an annual spend of over £500,000 on bespoke fabricated designs and has an order to place for the attached aluminium mount plates. These will be used for mounting pneumatic equipment within industrial machinery, in a factory environment. These plates are usually made in-house but due to a capacity issue, the buyer is currently looking for an external supplier. Quotes are sought for 20 off, with scope for ongoing and similar work to be made available once the initial enquiry is complete. Reliable delivery is of the most importance within this enquiry, with pricing and quality also being key.
This new client is looking for a supplier to profile UK maps from fine limit sheet metal, ranging from 0.5mm to 1mm thick, which will be finished in-house and used to create personalised gifts on sale to the general public. Pricing is vitally important, and the client is very happy to work with the chosen supplier to discuss the most suitable process to use, whether that's plasma or water jet cutting or another process; the best material to use, as well as the material thickness to get the best result. An initial order will be placed for 1 off, with a view to placing an order of approximately 30 off once the initial sample has been tested, with more orders to be placed on an ongoing basis should the end product sell well.
ISO 9001 & CE Approved Sheet Metal Specialists, Sandy
Dutton Engineerng (Woodside)Limited is a subcontract sheet metal working company, based in Sandy in Bedfordshire and currently employing 50 people. Dutton specialises in the fabrication of stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium. It offers a full design to manufacture service, and production of prototypes, small batches and volume production.
We pride ourselves on a reputation for the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. As an established company with many years' experience in fabrication and specialised laser cutting, we have developed and maintained an excellent working relationship with many repeat customers across the UK.
By striving for excellence at every turn, we have earned our reputation as industry leading engineers of specialist construction equipment, who can achieve a consistently high quality end result.We take pride in our history as it has shaped the forward-thinking and passionate company we are today. Our extensive industry experience and collaborative, long-term relationships with our customers has meant we have continued to grow and deliver a high-quality level of service.
High Speed Lasers are at the cutting edge of flat part laser profiling, specialising in the supply of laser cut and folded parts to UK industry.
Our goal is to be the best, and we achieve this through continual investment in the latest technology and in our people. We have forged long standing partnerships with our customers by providing the most effective and efficient service in the industry today.
First Components Ltd based in the West Midlands UK, is a privately owned specialist precision engineering company with processing capabilities which include CNC turning, CNC milling, presswork, laser cutting, pressbrake, wire erosion,toolmaking and CAD design.
Whilst delivering precision engineering backed by ISO 9001/2000 and QS9000 First Components Ltd have achieved world class partnerships.
Nubold Group is a multi-sector engineering solutions provider.
We Specialise in providing manufacturing solutions by bringing together the knowledge and expertise of the individual companies from within the group. This enables us to provides the following services - all from one point of contact.
Laser Cutting, profile cutting based in Sandown, Isle of Wight. 'Welcome to a world where you can cut any material, thick or thin, without heat affecting the material, and little or no set up costs.'
Hydromar delivers to its customers the best that this technology has to offer. Continually investing in the latest technology means we cut at a water pressure of 94,000 psi, nearly 50% above industry standard, with exceptional cut quality that is taper free.
ISO 9001 Approved CNC Machining Specialists, Portland
Portland Engineering Co. Ltd is a family run business and was originally founded in 1946 specialising in the manufacture of small gears. Since then they have expoanded and are now in a purpose built 39,000 sq. ft factory on a 6 acre site. The plant and machinery has evolved with the company who now specialise in the design and manufacture of components and assemblies, including suspension and braking assemblies.
