We specialise in sheet metal fabrication and heavy fabrication, so you can be sure that whatever your needs, we can fulfil them. If you’re looking for something slightly more elaborate we are able to work with you to produce a bespoke design and product. We can also produce prototypes and also short run batch productions for you.

Being regular suppliers to those in the power management, electronic control and the printed circuit board industry you can be sure that we know what we are doing and can put all of our experience and skills to use.

With in-house laser cutting, folding, fabrication and powder coating, all working to the very highest standard, we can complete any job you require with a minimum of hassle to yourselves.

So if you’re looking for quality fabricators make sure ADS Laser is your first port of call. Contact us via our online form or call us on 0116 2444 999. Our friendly and experienced staff will be more than happy to answer and questions or queries you may have.

We offer Wet Painting and Powder Coating in a varied range of finishes as well as high specification painting for hazardous environments. We can wet paint custom made fabrications that are up to 12 metres in length and up to 16 tonnes in weight as well as painting aluminium, mild and stainless steel.

Whether you need larger batches of smaller profiles or large one offs we can cater for all of your needs with an internal stoving oven size of 4m x 2m x2.4m of powder coating capacity.

We are able to carry out full testing on depth and adhesion, as well as environmental testing to guarantee the correct procedures are being upheld.

For your convenience we offer a collection and delivery service for whatever suits you. So if you don’t want the hassle of going to a number of different places for one product then call us on 01162444999 or contact us via our online form.

We have a variety of vacancies that cover a range of departments and we’re looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic people to come on board. Our list of vacancies includes:

-    2D Laser CAD/CAM Programmer
-    Sheet Metal Worker: the ideal candidate will have experience in Ali and Stainless
-    General Workshop Labourer
-    Driver/Labourer
-    Trumpf Laser Operator
-    Company Accountant

 
We’re looking for skilled individuals with the necessary qualifications and experience to fit into our growing team and push our business forwards.

The ideal candidates will be committed and experienced with a strong work ethic. If you feel as though this describes you and you believe that you have the required skillset for one of these roles then we’d love to hear from you.

We’re extremely excited about this recent expansion that has come about as a result of just under £1 million of funding. Find out more about our expansion and our dynamic company in this recent newspaper article; click here to read.

If you would like more information about what we’re looking for in candidates for each of these roles or would like to put yourself forwards as a candidate then please get in touch. Send your CV to sales@adslaser.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.

Basics

A laser cutter is simply an apparatus that uses a laser beam to cut through material. The laser beam is usually no more than 0.2 millimetres in width at the cutting surface and is powered by a few hundred to several thousand watts. The traditional CO2 laser consists of an arrangement of mirrors that direct the laser beam into the material being cut, whereas the fibre laser sends the beam down a fibre optic cable meaning that there is no need for mirrors.

Laser Cutting Materials

Lasers are typically made to cut through materials like carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium. Other metals like brass and copper are more difficult to cut through because of their ability to reflect light, as well as conducting heat away from the cut. Our new powerful 5KW fibre laser however, is able to cut through these materials due to its different wave lengths.

The Benefits

There are several benefits that come with using laser cutting rather than a mechanical cutting tool. Using a laser cutter gives a fine tolerance to the finished item that has been cut over the entire surface of the sheet. The beam of light from the laser does not wear out like a blade does so that the first profile cut will be the same size as the last. The laser does not have restrictions on contour shapes or sizes requiring different tools for different profiles like mechanical cutting, making it much more versatile and cost effective on smaller quantity runs. As our laser machines have flying optics, the work piece material does not need to be clamped and just sits still on the cutting bed with no physical contact to any cutting head. This means that smaller thinner sheets can be processed or existing profiles can easily be modified without having to remake them should a design have to be changed slightly.

Here at ADS Laser we specialise in laser cutting, folding, painting and fabrication in Nottingham and Leicester the surrounding areas. With our latest 5KW  CO₂ and fibre lasers we are able to give you the best quality service around. For more information call us today on: 0116 2444 999 or contact us here.

• As the cut is made by the use of a laser beam, there is no direct contact with the work piece with any cutting instrument, thereby eliminating any risk of material contamination and surface marking and negating the need to deburr after.

• Fibre laser cutting machines use less energy for cutting metal sheets compared to other laser cutting technology, making it more environmentally friendly.

• Laser cutting is very versatile and can be used to cut or engrave simple to complex designs on a work piece.

• The cuts obtained are extremely precise and the entire process of cutting the material is accomplished in less time that is required with conventional cutting machines.

• This technology can be used to cut a number of materials like stainless steels, aluminium, brass copper and aeronautical materials like titanium.

• The new laser system with its full automation loading and unloading sheets and profiles will create a more efficient process.

• • As the laser cutting machines are fully enclosed units fully guarded, they do not require as much human involvement, except for maintenance and repairs, the incidence of accidents and injuries is also reduced.

Here at ADS Laser we are experts in fabrication and laser cutting in Leicester and the surrounding areas. We aim for excellence with every job. With the latest technology and the arrival of our new 5KW fibre laser in January, we are able to give you precision engineering and to the highest standard. For more information about our services call us today on: 0116 2444 999 or contact us here.

Our new cutting capacities are:

Mild steel – 25mm
Stainless Steel – 20mm
Aluminium – 20mm
Brass – 10mm
Copper – 10mm

In addition to these standard materials we can also cut various other materials such as tool steels like 01, D2, High speed steels etc, aeronautical materials like titanium, as well as plated materials such as zintec, hot dip galvanised and gold plated sheets.

The new laser system with its full automation loading and unloading sheets and profiles will also allow us to process sheets quicker with minimal down time allowing very competitive pricing for larger order quantities at shorter lead times.

If you would like any further information regarding our new laser or any of the other processes we provide from bending and welding through to painting please contact one of our friendly team who would be happy to help with any questions or give you a free quote on any work you may require.

The English language is a funny old thing, and undoubtedly you use words without even taking a moment to stop and think about what they truly mean or where they come from! The word laser is actually an acronym and stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, so now you have an understanding of the term itself let’s get down to the nitty gritty; how does laser cutting really work?

It all begins with a design, whether this is for a gate to finish off your garden at home or for a new piece of equipment to assist in the manufacturing side of your business, this design is generally created on a computer usually with  a CAD program or something similar. Once this design has been loaded in a computer it can then be read by the machinery which will guide the laser to cut a physical copy of said design!

It’s a fairly simple process once you know how it’s done and it has a whole host of benefits for you including a higher quality finish because you won’t experience wear and tear on the laser as you would on other pieces of machinery used for this purpose ensuring consistency throughout the production from the first to the very last profile.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us here at ADS Laser today if you wish to find out any more about how laser cutting works and the many applications that it can be utilised for.

Laser Precision

When it comes to steel fabrication or anything similar, we understand just how much things need to be right, to the very last fraction of a millimetre – meaning that absolute precision is a must and it is something that is at the forefront of everything we do here at ADS Laser Cutting.

Achieving this through the use of the latest technology so that no detail no matter how small is missed with complete repeatability when it comes to the fabrication of your steel materials. This technology including TRUMPF CO2 laser cutting and press break machines – exactly the kind of tools that are required to meet the needs of you and our many customers across the country.

The dedication to precision is then built upon with a skilled, committed workforce keeping turn arounds to a minimum by holding an extensive stock of all mild steel up to a thickness of 25mm, stainless steel with a thickness of up to 20mm and aluminium with a thickness up to 12mm as well as a host of other materials including shim and spring steels, brass, tool steels etc – with ADS Laser Cutting, any need can be met.

More than Just Steel Fabrication

You might just be here for steel fabrication and that’s fine, but if you are, you might be feeling a little bit left out of what we do. Well rest assured as we pride ourselves on doing much more than just steel fabrication, as the work we perform extends to aluminium and stainless fabrication and welding, precision bending, powder coating and painting services. Whatever it is you are here for, just follow the link to the contact page and get in touch!

There are many experts in our field and we understand that it takes a lot of time and research to find the right company for your needs. Of course, to help this decision, it is worthwhile understanding the techniques required to complete the project; whether this is metal fabrication & welding, precision bending or even painting.

So let’s have a look at the former; metal fabrication and welding. What does this entail?

Well, firstly, here at ADS Laser we use a variety of technologies to get a precise finish. Compared to steel welding, aluminium welding is a difficult process and needs the right experts to do the job correctly. Fortunately we are a versatile company, and as well as completing aluminium welding, our welders can provide the same level of service for any size project with both stainless steel and mild steel.

With any metal fabrication and welding there are different techniques which must be used to give the most effective results. We have various production capabilities discussed within our website but to reiterate a few of these;

• Guillotining up to 3 meters of length with accuracy of +/- 0.5mm on material up to 4mm thick
• Raw material test and conformity certification
• CNC folding of material lengths up to 3 metres to an accuracy of 0.5mm
• Plasma cutting.

And many, many more.

Have a look at our gallery to see some examples of projects we have previously completed and these will allow you to see the quality of work we can produce. If you need any further information, here is a video which shows you the techniques that we use at ADS Laser to get the desired results.

Our skilled team of fabrication specialists are experts at creating unfeasibly accurate, complex metallic creations using the highest quality sheets of mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and titanium. And we can guarantee our services through a host of rigorous manufacturing controls that define specific parameters that must be kept to, before you receive your order. This means we can be 100% that each piece of fabrication that leaves the unit is completed to the highest standards.

Whether it’s bespoke builds, prototypes or short run batch production, the team here have the ability and experience to deliver it with the precision you’d expect from such a revered company.

And no matter what else you need doing, we strive to meet every one of your requirements, so if you need paint, finish and packaging that can all be supplied to you as well.

With so many applications in which fabrication is necessary, and can help you get a job done with greater accuracy, we’re ready for whatever you require of us, and pride ourselves on our comprehensive, tailored customer service that listens to your requirements and carries them out, quickly and efficiently. Our quick-response manufacturing time can even get your order out to your industrial unit at the earliest possible convenience to you, meaning here at ADS Laser, we’re the company to call in an emergency.

If you’re looking for excellence in metal fabrication across Leicester and the surrounding area, there really is no substitute for the best, and ADS Laser are just that. Click through to our website for more, or give us a call today to arrange a quotation!

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