// capability 07 · joined and built in-house
Welding & fabrication
Our skilled team MIG, TIG and laser weld every material we work in, from small parts to larger fabrications, in our Andover, Hampshire workshop.
What we weld
Work ranges from a simple seam or welded bracket to frames, cabinets, guards, trays, bases and multi-part assemblies. We weld mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, selecting MIG, TIG or laser welding to suit the material, joint, production requirement and expected appearance.
Cutting and bending the component in the same workshop gives the welding stage consistent parts, and reduces the need to correct fit-up problems at the bench.
When welding is the right route
Welding suits permanent joints, structural frames, sealed or continuous seams, complex assemblies and parts that cannot be formed as a single piece. It also allows sheet, plate and sections to be combined into one finished item.
Where a tab, fold, mechanical fixing or fitted insert would make assembly simpler or more serviceable, we can discuss that before manufacture rather than defaulting every joint to weld.
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MIG, TIG or laser: the right process for the right parts
Designing for welding and assembly
Need guidance? Our experienced technical team can advise on design and the best routes for welding.
Give the welder access
Allow room for the torch, filler and a sensible sequence. Deep closed corners and hidden seams may be difficult to reach or inspect after surrounding parts are fitted.
Define weld and appearance
Use weld symbols or clear notes for location, length and continuity. Identify cosmetic faces and say whether welds should remain as laid, be dressed locally or blended for finish.
Control heat and distortion
Long continuous welds add heat and can move thin material. Stiffening folds, balanced joints, tabs and slots, sensible weld lengths and a planned sequence can all help.
Fit-up, datums and tolerances
Show the dimensions that control how the assembly interfaces with the next item: mounting holes, overall envelope, squareness, contact faces and datum points. We can then focus fixturing and inspection on what matters in use.
If a particular welding qualification, inspection method or documentation standard is required, state it at enquiry stage so suitability can be confirmed before quotation.
Finish after fabrication
The required finish affects joint design and dressing. A visible stainless assembly has different needs from a mild-steel frame that will be powder coated. State surface direction, visible faces, masking points and acceptable weld appearance on the drawing.
Avoid unnecessary grinding. Dressing every weld can add time, heat and surface variation. Mark only the areas that truly need to be flush or cosmetic.
One process or many
Laser-cut components →
Consistent profiles, slots and locating features produced from approved geometry.
Formed components →
Folds can stiffen the part, reduce piece count and locate the assembly before welding.
Finished assemblies →
Powder coat or agreed mechanical finish applied after fabrication and inspection.
Send an assembly drawing
Include material, quantity, weld requirements, critical dimensions, visible faces and final finish. We will review the full manufacturing sequence before quoting.
We deliver across Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and Dorset, and nationwide by parcel and pallet.
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