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Profile Cutting Services For The Aerospace Industry
Precision Steel Components For Modern Vehicle Manufacturing
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At Patrick Steel Ltd, we support the automotive industry by delivering precision-cut steel plates that meet the demanding requirements of modern vehicle production. Our comprehensive profile cutting services include CNC plasma cutting, flame cutting and Lumsden grinding.
The automotive sector requires components manufactured to exact specifications with consistent quality and fast turnaround times. Our Engineers work with leading vehi... -
Profile Cutting Services For The Automotive Industry
Precision Steel Components For Modern Vehicle Manufacturing
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At Patrick Steel Ltd, we support the automotive industry by delivering precision-cut steel plates that meet the demanding requirements of modern vehicle production. Our comprehensive profile cutting services include CNC plasma cutting, flame cutting and Lumsden grinding.
The automotive sector requires components manufactured to exact specifications with consistent quality and fast turnaround times. Our Engineers work with leading vehi... -
Profile Cutting Services For The Construction Industry
Supplying Essential Steel Parts To UK Construction Projects
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At Patrick Steel Ltd, we support the construction industry by supplying key fabricated steel components. Our core services include profile cutting, welding, surface preparation and precision grinding. These services are used to create base plates, end plates and other structural steel parts that are vital to the safe and effective assembly of steel frameworks.
Most of our customers are active in the UK construction sector. We supply t... -
Profile Cutting: Methods, Materials & Applications
Profile cutting is an essential process in the steel fabrication industry. It involves cutting precise shapes and components from sheet or plate metal, usually for use in construction, engineering or manufacturing.
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At Patrick Steel Ltd, we offer a wide range of profile cutting services from our facility in Coventry, delivering high-quality results for clients across the Midlands and the rest of the UK.
What Is Profile Cutting?
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Lumsden Grinding: Why It’s Essential For Steel Fabrication
What Is Lumsden Grinding?
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Lumsden grinding, also known as rotary surface grinding, is a method used to remove material from the surface of steel plates. This process is carried out using large rotary grinding machines equipped with abrasive stones that grind down the material to achieve a uniform and precise finish.
Unlike other grinding techniques, Lumsden grinding is specifically designed to create flat and parallel surfaces on steel components. It is widely used across various industries, i... -
How Lantek Software Optimises CNC Cutting Precision
At Patrick Steel Ltd, precision is at the heart of every CNC cutting project. As a leader in steel cutting and grinding services, our company leverages advanced technologies to deliver results that meet exacting standards. One such technology is Lantek software, a powerful CAD/CAM system that enhances CNC cutting accuracy and efficiency. But how exactly does this technology achieve consistent, high-quality results for every project?
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What Is Lantek Software?
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ISO 9001 Certification – Full Traceability & Quality Assurance
Patrick Steel Ltd is renowned for delivering exceptional steel services, including CNC plasma cutting, flame cutting, and Lumsden grinding. Central to this reputation is the company's commitment to ISO 9001, a globally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). By adhering to ISO 9001 principles, Patrick Steel Ltd ensures consistent quality, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across all its services. But what exactly is ISO 9001, and why is it vital for the steel cut...
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Flame Cutting vs. Plasma Cutting: Which Method Is Right For Your Project?
Choosing the right cutting method is crucial when it comes to steel fabrication. At Patrick Steel Ltd, we specialise in both CNC flame cutting and high-definition plasma cutting, serving Coventry and the wider Midlands area. In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between these two techniques to help you decide which method best suits your specific project requirements.
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Flame Cutting
Flame cutting, also known as oxy-fuel cutting, is a tried-and-tested method used to cut thick stee... -
5 Advantages Of High-Definition Plasma Cutting
Precision and speed are vital in industrial metal cutting, where efficiency and quality directly impact project success. High-definition plasma cutting has emerged as a leading technology in the industry, delivering superior results for various applications. In this article, we explore the top 5 advantages of using high-definition plasma cutting for industrial projects.
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What Is High-Definition Plasma Cutting?
High-definition plasma cutting is an advanced method of metal cutting that utilises a... -
Rolling Recycling Unit Replacement
At Patrick Steel Ltd, we recently embarked on a project to replace the rolling recycling unit of a waste processing and recycling company. This project is significant as it involves upgrading the current system to improve efficiency in filtering out smaller fragments from their recycling processes.
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Initial Assessment & Consultation
The project began with a thorough assessment of the existing recycling unit by our good customer ‘PMC Welding Services’ who provides welding and fabricating ser... -
Plasma Cutting Machine Adapted
At Patrick Steel Ltd, we continually strive to meet the evolving needs of our clients. The recent modification of our plasma cutting machine highlights our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
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Previously configured to handle box sections of 300mm square, our state-of-the-art plasma cutting machine has been upgraded to accept larger box sections of up to 400mm square. This change was initiated to accommodate a specific request from a client, showcasing our flexibility and dedica... -
Engineering Delivery Driver Retires
The time has finally arrived for Jim to retire. We would like to thank Jim for his 48 years of service.
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Jim originally worked for Coventry Profiles and joined us here at Patrick Steel when the two companies merged in 2002.
We wish Jim all the best in his retirement and hope his potato farming venture takes off.
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Going Green With Solar Panels
As a busy and expanding workshop we rely heavily on electricity to power everything from our plasma cutting machines, to the lighting in the workshop, to the kettle in the canteen which make endless cups of tea for our workforce. Conscious of our carbon footprint and the rising costs of electricity, we have just finished the installation of a 33kWh solar panel system.
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The new installation consists of 88 375w Longi Solar Panels installed on the roof of our workshop.
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Plasma Cuts For A Crazy Golf Course
Great to be involved in a fun project for once and definitely a change from our normal type of work.
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Working closely along side a local steel fabrication company, Metal-X Ltd, who did all the metal fabrication work, we were tasked with the plasma cuts for the new crazy golf course obstacles.
These plasma cuts ranged from cutting out large arches to individual cut-outs of ducks! All made easy work by our plasma cutter.
You have to admit, the cut-out ducks do look cute once painted and set up i... -
Heavy Duty Box Section Cutting
With a view to increasing and improving the range of plasma cutting services we offer; we now have the capability to undertake heavy duty box section cutting for customers within a short turnaround.
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We have created a working jig on our new Fineline Plasma Cutting Machine by adapting the cutting bed to be able to cut box section up to 6 meters long.
These are commonly used for making large bi fold gates.
A regular size we cut is 300x300x8mm.
Our Fineline Plasma Cutting Machine offers many ben... -
2 x New RUR 3500G Oxy Fuel Cutting Machines installed.
At the same time of replacing our old plasma cutting machine (click here to read all about it) we also replaced our 2 ageing Oxy-Fuel Profile Cutting machines with state of the art RUR 3500G machines from Kerf Developments Ltd.
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Oxy-fuel cutting it is extremely accurate. If you’re looking for pinpoint precision to create your cut, an oxy-fuel cutting machine will certainly give it to you, offering you the excellent cut quality and ultimately the cut edge you’ve been looking for.
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For more information about our CNC flame cutting, CNC profile cutting or Lumsden grinding services, contact Patrick Steel Ltd today on: 02476 645 422 /
