The flatbed laser is ideal for manufacturing components using sheet metal, such as base plates, top plates, brackets and solar shading bracketry. Often when dealing with sheet metal, press braking is required to fold the materials to the desired shape.

When it comes to manufacturing multiple parts for bigger frameworks and structures, such as balustrades and staircases, we use a combination of tube and flatbed laser cutting, as well as press braking. However, if we’re creating components using materials that are particularly sensitive to heat, for example, perforated cladding, then we would opt for the fibre laser, as less heat is generated during the cutting process.

The materials we use when manufacturing architectural parts also depends on the purpose of the component. Stainless steel, copper and brass all have high aesthetic qualities and are therefore suitable for decorative builds. Stainless steel is particularly well-suited for external decorative structures as it does not rust. Aluminium can also be used for decorative structures due to it’s lightweight, malleability and excellent corrosion resistance.

Many modern buildings use aluminium structures on the building’s exterior to create shapes and curves. All materials are coated with a protective finish or powder coat if being utilised for structural parts.