Fabrication & Laser Cutting Services

Richards Sheet Metal has been operating in Nelson, Lancashire since 1973. We are a limited company occupying 10,000 square foot of manufacturing area. Initially starting life as a sheet metal fabrication work shop we have evolved over the years and now concentrate and offer our customers precision laser cutting services as well as pressed and fabricated metal components.

When it comes to high quality laser cutting services, there are few companies that can boast more expertise than Richards Sheet Metal Ltd. Our customers know that when they ring us they’re going to be dealing immediately with someone who will be able to assist them with their enquiry.

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To further enhance and compliment the services we offer, we have invested in new, efficient, CNC folding and press technology. This in turn, has opened many new avenues of opportunity for us and our client base.

With almost forty years experience, we have built up an enviable reputation for our high quality and speed of service, delivered by our outstanding team of dedicated and loyal employees.

Our fabrication and laser cutting services are not just limited to the north west of England, in fact we’re proud to deliver to customers throughout the UK and also export components across Europe.

Richards Sheet Metal has moved with the times and heavy investment in the latest technology has put our business at the cutting edge of precision laser cutting engineering, offering a wide variety of services which include the laser cutting of aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel etc.

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Laser cutting is by far and away the most superior form of cutting various types of metal, providing a precision cutting edge, more intricate detail, more complex shapes and an altogether speedier service guaranteed.

Our state-of-the-art laser cutting machines allow us to undertake both large volume and small quantity jobs, completing them in rapid time with a level of precision that’s simply unmatched. Stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium – these materials present no problems for us. Being a non-contact tool, the laser beam allows for extremely fast and accurate cutting, resulting in a precise, burr-free edge that is remarkable for its smoothness.

The technology we use ensures greater part-to-part consistency, cleaner cuts, greater accuracy, faster production, and minimal operator intervention or human errors, meaning that you get the best possible laser cutting services around whilst saving money through reduced waste material.

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The most obvious benefit of laser cutting is the superior precision and accuracy this method provides – ensuring a smooth, clean edge each and every time. De-burring is no longer required, ensuring that we can operate much faster than with traditional cutting methods. What’s more, because laser cuts are so much more precise, the amount of waste material generated is kept to a minimum, saving your money in the long run.

Laser cutting makes it possible to add highly intricate details, including complex contours, sharp angles, small holes and narrow webs, quickly and economically to just about any kind of metal design. It’s due to this that laser cutting has rapidly become the method of choice for both artists and specialists who work with metal design. No matter how intricate or awkward the design, cutting out these designs is but child’s play for our high-precision lasers.

With traditional metal cutting methods, complex orders are often subject to huge delays due to the time it takes to retool the machinery. Our state-of-the-art laser cutting services do away with the need for retooling, allowing us to cut extremely complex shapes and complete your order in the fastest possible time, with absolutely no delays.

Our services can help your business to increase its productivity. Faster and more economical than traditional metal cutting methods, laser cutting techniques allow us to offer faster cutting speeds, higher capacity, improved quality and reduced costs, all of which translate to greater productivity and more profit for your organization.

The time has come to say goodbye to old fashioned metal cutting techniques. These days, it’s simply not necessary to wait days or even weeks for your order to be completed, when our laser cutting services can have the job done in the fastest possible time frame, to a much higher standard. Our laser cutting machines can be used to cut a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, mild steel, titanium, aluminium, zintec, brass and more, guaranteeing the smoothest possible edge and highly intricate detail, saving you both money and time.

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As well as dealing with high volume orders for businesses, we are glad to accept smaller orders for bespoke fabrications across a wide range of market sectors, including local artists and sculptors. Contact us today using the form at the top of the page and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

As well as laser cutting services, we also compliment this with our CNC Bending Services, utilizing the state-of-the-art Bystronic PR320 press brake which is ideal for both sheet metal and heavy gauge applications.

This high-end machine allows us to press components faster and more accurately than ever before, whilst being more cost-effective than traditional methods – a benefit that we are only too happy to pass onto our customers.