Net zero isn't just a government target, it's increasingly a commercial reality. More and more UK manufacturers are being asked by their customers to demonstrate their environmental credentials, and fabrication businesses that can't answer that question are starting to lose work to those that can.
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General fabrication is the foundation of countless industries – structural steel, mechanical engineering, plant maintenance, vehicle production and artisan metalwork to name just a few. From clean drilling to controlled bending, from rugged sawing to precise finishing, every step of the fabrication process is shaped by the quality of the equipment used.
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A metal cutting guillotine? A guillotine shear? A sheet metal shear? A power shear? Known by many names these machines shear carbon and non-ferrous metals by means of a pair of blades set one above another, with either a fixed or adjustable blade gap, and driven mechanically, pneumatically or hydraulically.
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Sheet metal fabrication is the cornerstone of many manufacturing industries and involves the cutting, forming, shaping, drilling and finishing of metal sheets into usable parts. Behind every successful fabrication project is a suite of specialised machines
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In recent years, welding fumes have been under increased scrutiny from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), with scientific evidence linking them to various health issues, including lung cancer, neurological disorders, and asthma. All employers have a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees, including implementing effective measures to control exposure to welding fumes, as general ventilation alone is not sufficient to mitigate the risks. While the welders themselves may be sufficiently protected by PPE, a particular focus of the HSE is on other employees sharing the same environment.
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