Design
It all begins with an idea. After an initial consultation to ascertain that we can add value to your project, we will work up a concept drawing built around your initial ideas. This will help us start to understand your project in much greater detail, outlining any areas that may require prototyping before proceeding to fabrication.
Prototyping
This is the stage that can differentiate a project between a pedestrian product and something truly tailored. At this stage, clients can see physical samples of finishes, proportions, and textures of components and feel the action and movement of the objects they will be living with. This level of detail is achieved through prototyping before proceeding to final fabrication.
Fabrication
This is where all of our hard work comes together. By this stage we will have signed off on a full set of fabrication drawings and worked through a prototyping phase. All of your hard decisions will have been made. You can now sit back and watch the drawings that we have been discussing and deliberating over come to life.
Logistics & Installation
After the commissioned piece has been completely constructed and signed off by yourself, we can have it shipped to you or install it on your property. Depending on the complexity of the project, we may wish to agree to an install schedule with you and carry this out over any number of phases.
Satisfaction
We serve a limited number of clients each year and aim to produce the highest quality of craft and conceptual problem-solving available. We actively seek clients with whom we can work intensively to produce uncompromisingly bespoke pieces with a high level of craftsmanship and material integrity.
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Due to the bespoke nature of our work most of the projects we take on require some form of product design or solution development. This process of development is worked through using CAD software to produce:
Concept drawings and visualisations for approval
Detailed drawings for signoff by your structural engineer (where required)
Fabrication and assembly drawings
Machine files
We have a capacity to produce both 2D drawings used in standard drafting and signoff processes and 3D models. Our 3D models can be used for visitation purposes such as VR or working through a 3D design with you on ZOOM, estimating weights and volumes, or to create machine files for both additive and subtractive manufacture.
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It can often be challenging to take complex interior measurements for your project to fit perfectly with the existing architectural detail.
So that we can meet your needs without the normal limitations, we have invested in a large format 3D scanner. We can utilise this in projects such as spiral stair cases, contoured hand rails, etc.
Using a 3D scanner allows us to take a digital replica of your building interior. We can then bring this data into our CAD and machining process to generate bespoke solutions.
With real time visual 3D feedback we can verify and adjust projects to your specifications digitally before having to cut any material.
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Industrial grade 3D printer
Machine working envelope
300mm (W) x 250mm (D) x 300mm (H)
Printable Materials
Pla, Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, Nylon, Alloy Steel, Polylactic Acid, Carbon Fiber, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonate, Thermoplastic Polyurethane
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3 axis wet & dry bed CNC with 4th axis (rotary)
Capacity
Bed size 1500mm x 3000mm
Bed Z height 200mm
Rotary axis 300mm diameter 2 sided chuck can extend to bed length for larger stock
Machinable Material examples
Composite boards such as Dibond.
Timber and timber composite boards such as MDF, ply, walnut, etc
Soft metals such as Aluminium, Copper, etc
Stone such as sandstone, slate, limestone, etc
Cast materials such as Jesmonite, terrazzo, cast concrete, etc
Various machinable foams such as flight case foam, polystyrene, high density modelling foam
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3 axis CNC plasma cutter with oxy torch for extreme depth cutting
Capacity
Bed size 1500 x 3000mm
Plasma head will cut up to 20mm using pierce start mild steel
Oxy head will cut up to 150mm material dependant
Materials
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminium
(please note maximum cut depths may vary slightly depending on material grades and thermal property’s of material)
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Tradition blacksmithing and hand crafted form work is where we started.
We can offer traditional hand forged items such as balconies, chandeliers, railings along with more obscure items.
Due to the unique nature of this process we recommend creating a sample relating to your project first.
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We have capacity to form limited run steel in house working parameters:
Max width 1270mm
Max material thickness 6mm
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Whilst we are not a dedicated machine shop we are able to provide small run lathe work.
Lathe work is generally utilised in the shop whilst providing solutions to fabrication your projects such as custom hinges or in the creation of bespoke components where stock parts are unavailable.
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We have a variety of welding approaches to suit your needs utilising MIG, Tig and Arc we can weld just about whatever metal and thickness your project requires.
We generally specialise in one off projects that call for a detail orientated focus. However we are happy to look at production work where we think that we can add something to your project .
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We have a large bead blasting facility. Enclosure working envelope:
2400mm (L) , 780 mmm (W), 340mm
Material pass through access on both sides of unit for larger items.
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Whilst most steel fabricators will not want to take on surface detailing preferring to send items straight to powder coat or the paint shop. We see the final detailing as an important stage of producing a completely hand crafted product from start to finish.
Generally we specialise in variations of a black oxide finish which can be produced in numerous shades, surface textures and with varying options around corrosion inhibition. We recommend producing a tailored sample set based on your individual needs prior to commissioning the final work.