Steel sheet metal work
The workhorse among sheet materials — stiff, readily weldable and economical. From individual parts to welded assemblies, with or without finishing.
- 25 mm
- max. sheet thickness, steel
- 4000 × 2000 mm
- max. sheet size
- 150 t
- press force
- 3100 mm
- bend length
About this operation
Steel is usually the starting point in sheet metal work. It is stiffer than aluminium at the same thickness, readily weldable and considerably cheaper than stainless steel. Where there is no corrosion or visible-surface requirement, steel is almost always the sensible choice.
Galvanised steel calls for a different approach: the zinc layer vaporises during cutting and welding. We adjust the cutting parameters accordingly and agree in advance whether the weld zones need to be restored afterwards.
Finishing is a choice with steel, not a given. We deburr in house — with steel that is a matter of workplace safety further down the line, not only of appearance. Protective coating goes to regular partners, so you keep a single point of contact.
If it concerns a welded steel structure rather than individual sheet parts, a different route applies; see our page on welded constructions. Our page on welding explains how we choose the process.
Materials: Steel (S235, S355) · Galvanised steel
From drawing
to delivery
- 01
Laser cutting
Steel 0.5–25 mm, sheet up to 4000 × 2000 mm.
- 02
Press braking
Up to 3100 mm, tolerances to ISO 2768.
- 03
Welding
MAG for steel, TIG for thin and visible work.
- 04
Finishing
We deburr in house; coating goes to partners.
Specifications
| Steel | 0.5 – 25 mm |
|---|---|
| Galvanised steel | 0.5 – 10 mm |
| Sheet size | up to 4000 × 2000 mm |
| Laser cutting | Trumpf TruLaser 3040 |
| Press braking | Safan Darley E-Brake 150-3100 T3, 150 tonnes, up to 3100 mm |
| Tolerances | to ISO 2768; put tighter dimensions to our production engineering |
| Welding | MAG for thicker material and series, TIG for thin and visible work |
| Deburring | by machine on the Timesavers 42 Series RB |
| Protective coating | powder coating, galvanising and wet painting via regular partners |
| Welded structures | ISO 3834-2 and EN 1090-1, up to 10 tonnes piece weight |
Applications
Machine building · Structural parts · Frames & supports · Industrial applications
Frequently asked questions
What steel thickness can you laser cut?
Steel from 0.5 to 25 mm and galvanised steel from 0.5 to 10 mm, on the Trumpf TruLaser 3040, a 4 kW fibre laser. Sheet may measure up to 4000 × 2000 mm.
What is the difference between MAG and MIG welding on steel?
Both are processes with filler wire; the difference is the shielding gas. MAG uses active gas and is the usual process for steel; MIG uses inert gas and is intended for stainless steel and aluminium. So for steel we weld with MAG, or with TIG where the seam has to be clean.
Do you also arrange powder coating or galvanising?
We arrange it but do not carry it out ourselves. Powder coating, galvanising and wet painting go to regular partners. Deburring we do in house, mechanically on the Timesavers 42 Series RB.
When do I choose steel and when stainless steel or aluminium?
Steel is stiffer than aluminium at the same thickness and considerably cheaper than stainless steel, but it corrodes without protection. If the part goes into moisture, outdoors or somewhere that is cleaned, stainless steel is the logical choice. If weight matters, aluminium. If neither applies, steel.
Can you process galvanised steel?
Yes, from 0.5 to 10 mm. One point to note: the zinc layer vaporises during cutting and welding. We adjust the cutting parameters accordingly and agree in advance whether the weld zones need restoring afterwards.
Discuss your drawing,
part or assembly.
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