Welding & Fabrication Services | CNC, Pipe Fittings, Custom Brackets & More

Welding

Wards welding offers a variety of welding processes across an extensive range of materials and thicknesses. With over 30 years of welding experience, you can be assured our work is of the highest standard possible. With ability to optimise production runs and the quality for precision small batch work we can accommodate most jobs.

Wards Welding is certified to EN1090-Execution class 2 and can legally provide fabricated and welded steelwork to the construction industry. We have an array of welding procedures covering practically every type of joint.

Processes:

Mild Steel MIG | Mild Steel TIG | Stainless Steel MIG | Stainless Steel TIG | Aluminium MIG | Aluminium TIG

Fabrication

With our extensive range of machinery Wards Welding is able to fabricate and manufacture a wide variety of products to suit all of your needs. Using our saws, drills and presses Wards can deliver the most effective processing option to the jobs at hand. Utilising a variety of manual and CNC machines, We can process one off jobs and large scale productions runs. Through the use of CAD, we are able to quickly and effectively interpret the most complex projects and ensure repeatability across repeat orders.

Working with projects ranging from a few kilograms to many tons Wards are comfortable working with all sizes of fabrication.

Services:

Sawing | Drilling | Tapping | Welding | Folding And Rolling | Machining | Rivnut Instillation

Metal Fabrication Services

Wards Welding and Fabrications offers comprehensive metal fabrication solutions designed to meet your project's specific requirements. Using advanced equipment and expert craftsmanship, we provide precision forming, shearing, and bending of metal components for diverse industrial applications.

Sheet Metal Shearing & Folding

Hydraulic Guillotine Shear – 3m x 6mm Mild Steel / 3mm Stainless

High-precision guillotine shear for accurate straight-line cutting.
Capable of processing mild steel up to 6mm thick and stainless steel up to 3mm.
Essential for efficient sheet blanking and pre-bend preparation.

Hydraulic Press Brake – 3m x 120 Tonnes

Powerful press brake with a 3,000mm bending length and 120 tonnes of force.
Suitable for precise bending of stainless and mild steel up to 6mm thick.
Ideal for sheet metal folding, custom brackets, and forming box sections.

DigiBend CNC Horizontal Press Brakes – 40 Tonne & 15 Tonne

CNC-controlled horizontal press brakes offering high accuracy and versatility.
40-tonne model for robust forming, suitable for heavy-duty fabrication.
15-tonne model perfect for precision, lighter-gauge forming tasks.
Excellent for custom brackets, fixtures, and small batch production.

Materials We Fabricate:

Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminium
Brass & Copper

Industries Served:

Construction
Automotive
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Architectural & Decorative

Why Choose Our Fabrication Services?

Precision and quality in every fabrication.
Expert operators and state-of-the-art equipment.
Fast turnaround ensuring your projects stay on schedule.
Personalised service tailored to your unique requirements.

Structural Steels

With our accreditation Wards is able to provide CE and UKCA marked steels to the EN1090: EXC 2 classification for all your structural section needs. Utilising a wide range of suppliers, we can source a variety of sections in differing grades to support virtually any requirement. We provide a large range of structural steel sections to local industry, with a prompt turnaround time to meet site requirements.

Services:

I-Beam | Channels | Box Sections | Flats | Angles

Finishes:

Hot dip galvanized | Red Oxide primer paint | Grey Oxide primer paint | Polyester Powder coated

CNC Machining Services

At Wards Welding and Fabrications, we offer industry-leading CNC machining services tailored to your precise specifications. Our state-of-the-art CNC machinery and highly skilled machinists deliver exceptional accuracy, consistency, and speed, ensuring superior quality and rapid turnaround times.

CNC Turning & Lathe Capabilities

Colchester Magnum 1250mm Manual Lathe

Heavy-duty manual lathe ideal for large components and general-purpose turning.
Handles long shafts and large-diameter workpieces.
Swing over bed: approx. 630mm | Between centres: up to 3,000mm.
Perfect for custom shaft turning, thread cutting, and large diameter precision turning.

CMZ CNC Lathe – 310mm X, 300mm Z

High-performance CNC turning centre with rigid prismatic bed design.
Travel capacity: X-axis 310mm | Z-axis 300mm.
Suitable for batch production, tight tolerance machining, and precision bar turning.
Ideal for steel, stainless steel, and non-ferrous materials.

CNC Milling & Drilling

XYZ 2-OP Compact CNC Mill (With Tool Changer)

One-spindle, multi-tool compact CNC mill.
Designed for lean manufacturing, secondary operations, and production line support.
300mm × 300mm travel for small-to-medium parts.
Reduces operator idle time and accelerates low-volume production cycles.

XYZ LPM – Lean Production Machine

Fast-change, high-speed vertical CNC machining centre.
Ideal for prototype to production transitions, reducing fixturing and cycle times.
Perfect for repeated jobs requiring tight tolerances and consistent surface finishes.

XYZ SMX 2500 Bed Mill

3-axis CNC mill with ProtoTRAK SMX control.
Travel: approx. 780mm X | 380mm Y | 550mm Z.
Handles precision pocketing, contouring, and one-off component machining.
Great for low-to-mid volume production in steel and alloys.

XYZ SMX 5000 CNC Bed Mill

Large-format CNC milling machine with high weight capacity.
Travel: approx. 1524mm X | 596mm Y | 584mm Z.
Ideal for larger parts, complex plate machining, large fixtures, and custom jigs.
Suited to industries requiring precision fabrication of oversized components.

Manual Milling & Toolroom Services

2× Bridgeport Turret Mills

Classic vertical milling machines for manual milling, drilling, and reworking.
Ideal for toolroom applications, prototypes, and quick-turn custom jobs.
Used for slotting, keyways, drilling bolt circles, and small part modifications.

Materials We Work With:

Aluminium
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Brass & Copper
Super Alloys (titanium, hardened steel ETC)
Engineering Plastics (Delrin, Nylon, PTFE)

Industries Served:

Aerospace & Aviation
Automotive
Defence & Military
Construction
Medical & Pharmaceutical
Marine
Renewable Energy
General Engineering

Why Choose Wards Welding & Fabrications?

State-of-the-art CNC equipment for exceptional precision.
Experienced machinists delivering quality and reliability.
Fast turnaround times to keep your projects on schedule.
Competitive Pricing: Transparent and affordable rates tailored to your project requirements.
ISO 9001 Certified: Commitment to quality and excellence.

Finishing & Surface Treatment Services

At Wards Welding and Fabrications, we coordinate comprehensive finishing and surface treatment solutions through trusted industry partners. This ensures your components receive high-quality, professional finishing, ready for immediate use in various applications.