Barnshaws installed a new laser cutting facility at the Anchor Lane Works in Coseley

This is part of our continuous investment in modern technology. The machine has a cutting capacity of 12 x 3.2 metres, and has a 3kw cutting head; this enables us to cut exceptionally long lengths up to 15mm thick in Mild Steel.

The laser cutting facility compliments our 12 metre, 1000 tonne press braking machine, enabling us to offer unrivalled long length laser cut and folded components, all from a single source.

All of our cutting and bending processes are Cad/Cam controlled; this ensures efficient material utilization and flexible programming solutions.

We accept most cad file formats, including dxf/dwg.

For more information about Barnshaws metal bending and cutting services please visit the website.

Barnshaws shape the elegant Haynes Motor Museum building

Barnshaws Structural division in Coseley had a great influence in the £4.2 million Haynes Motor Museum redevelopment, which started in September 2011.

The contractor – Pitney Fabrications- awarded Barnshaws this project due to their vast experience working with construction companies as well as the innovative solutions presented to their client; who was previously unaware that two-plane bending was an option.

Barnshaws’ proposal saved a lot of fabrication and the customer was provided with quality bending within a required timescale.

Barnshaws attention to detail was evaluated during the design meeting to ensure that client’s requirements are met and liason with Pitney’s draughtsmen to realize the proposals.

The redevelopment project involved the replacement of the museum frontage with new entrance, gift shop and restaurant as well as more exhibition space and improved visitor facilities. Barnshaws Structural Division provided the project with 2 plane bending of box sections (200 x 200 SHS; 200x 150 RHS and various UB sections), which delivered a beautiful wave design for the entrance to the building.

Find out more about section bending on Barnshaws website.

For more information about the Haynes Motor Museum redevelopment please click here.

Barnshaws continue to improve children’s playground experience

Barnshaws latest and many years repeat project- cantilever swings produced to company Safe and Sound Playgrounds, which are later sold to councils and enjoyed by children all over the UK.

Cantilever swing was manufactured from zinc-sprayed and powder-coated mild steel with steel core rope. Barnshaws specialist benders supplied 200 x 120 x 8 RHS rolled to 4600 RAD, 5529 arc + 1090 straight one end and 120 x 120 x 8 SHS curved to 3248 RAD, 1934 arc + 800 straight one end.

Barnshaws has bent a number of these large boxes to tight radii and is continuously receiving orders due to great customer service and excellent bending service provided.

For more information about the swings and their design please visit www.safeandsoundplaygrounds.co.uk.

Find out more about Barnshaws section bending capabilities by clicking here.

Popular mosque in Sheffield shaped by Barnshaws expert benders

Barnshaw Section Benders were awarded the Al Emaan Mosque bending work this January. The job contracted by company App Steel Structures involved Barnshaws experts forming the main frame ribs and curving the support steelwork in 2 planes (canted).

Barnshaws benders received the structural project due to excellent technical expertise of ‘canting’ the 100 x 60 RHS and mandrel forming of 200 x 100 RHS to minimize distortion.

Barnshaws supplied the mosque with 200 x 100 x 6.3 RHS and 100 x 60 x 3 RHS, which were approximately 4 tonnes.

Find out more about Barnshaws steel bending capabilities by clicking here.

Beautifully bent architectural decoration for St. Elizabeth primary school in London

Shelmar Engineering approached Barnshaws benders with the job earlier this year, as the customer required the bends very quickly and without any deformation.

These were 76.1 o/DIA x 6mm CHS bent to 600 m/Radius.  The separate bends will be welded together to form a tree-shaped architectural piece to decorate the interior of St. Elizabeth primary school in London.

For more information about pipe bending and to see our work in action please click here.