Get a Quote for Welding, Fabrication, Machining and 3D Printing
Send Wards your drawings, STEP files, STL files, 3MF files, sketches, photos, quantities, material details and deadlines. We can review welding, fabrication, CNC machining, sheet metal folding, structural steel, laser cutting support and industrial 3D printing enquiries from one place.
Upload Your File or Send Project Details
Use the quote form to send your project details to Wards Welding & Fabrications. For the fastest response, include drawings, STEP files, STL files, 3MF files, photos, quantities, material, finish, deadline and where the part will be used.
This quote page covers our main workshop services, including welding, fabrication, CNC machining, sheet metal folding, structural steel, laser cutting support and industrial 3D printing.
Send Files to Wards
Upload your file, add the material, quantity and project notes, then submit it for review.
Request a Quote
Need welding, fabrication, CNC machining, folding, 3D printing, repairs, site work or general metalwork? Upload your CAD file, drawing, photo, project document or zipped folder and send the details to Wards for a quote.
What this quote page covers
One quote route for real workshop projects
Wards Welding & Fabrications can review drawings, material lists, sketches, STEP files, STL files, 3MF files, site requirements and production information. The aim is simple: help you get the right manufacturing answer without losing time bouncing between separate suppliers.
Our quote process is useful for fabrication, welding, CNC machining, press brake folding, structural steel, laser cutting support and industrial 3D printing. If your job crosses several processes, Wards can look at the full requirement and suggest a practical route.
Quote every Wards service from one page
Customers often start with one requirement, then discover they also need cutting, folding, drilling, machining, finishing, assembly or design-for-manufacture advice. This quote page gives one route into the full Wards workshop.
Welding Services
MIG, TIG, stainless and aluminium welding for components, assemblies, repair work and production parts.
Fabrication Services
Bespoke fabrication for brackets, guards, frames, supports, platforms, panels and industrial assemblies.
CNC Machining
Milling, turning, drilling, tapping and precision machining support from drawings, samples and repeat work.
Sheet Metal Folding
Press brake folding for brackets, covers, trays, panels, guards, enclosures and formed components.
Structural Steel
Access steelwork, platforms, support frames, stairs, walkways and practical structural fabrication.
Industrial 3D Printing
Functional prototypes, PA6-GF parts, jigs, fixtures, production aids and engineering polymer components.
Laser Cutting Support
Profile cutting support for sheet, plate, brackets, tabs, panels and production blanks.
Machine Guards
Custom guards, covers and protection panels for machinery, production areas and industrial equipment.
Jigs and Fixtures
Welded, machined or 3D printed jigs and fixtures for repeatable production and workshop problem solving.
What you can request a quote for
Send us the work when it needs a practical workshop response. Typical enquiries include welded frames, stainless brackets, guards, platforms, machined parts, folded covers, mounting plates, laser cut profiles, repair components, access steelwork, jigs, fixtures and production support.
Materials, finishes and manufacturing routes
A good quote depends on more than a length and a width. Material grade, thickness, weld process, edge condition, tolerance, coating, inspection need and end use all affect the best production route.
Tell us whether the part is cosmetic, structural, load bearing, functional, food related, outdoor, painted, galvanised or used inside a machine. That information helps our team understand what matters and avoids pricing the wrong finish or process.
Industries Wards can support
Wards supports businesses that need reliable workshop capability, not vague brochure promises. Our team is used to practical industrial requirements, repeat production, one-off problem solving and mixed-process work.
Service areas
Wards is based near Milton Keynes and regularly supports local businesses, contractors and manufacturers across the surrounding area. We can also support wider UK projects where the job is suitable for delivery, collection or ongoing manufacturing supply.
How to get a faster and more accurate quote
A quote is only as good as the information behind it. Send drawings, quantities, material grade, finish, tolerance, deadline, delivery location and whether the job is one-off or repeat. For assemblies, include exploded views or photos. For repairs, include dimensions and clear images of the damage.
Drawings
PDF, DXF, STEP, STL, 3MF, sketches and samples help us understand size, features and tolerance.
Quantities
One-off, batch and repeat quantities change pricing, material planning and setup time.
Material
Tell us grade, thickness, finish, coating and whether material is supplied or required.
Deadline
Clear delivery dates help us review capacity and flag urgent requirements properly.
One workshop for welding, fabrication, machining and 3D printing
The advantage of Wards is the mix of skilled people, workshop machinery and practical communication. A customer can come to us with a drawing that needs cutting, folding, welding, machining, tapping, finishing and assembly.
Instead of splitting that work between several suppliers, we can review the manufacturing route as a joined-up project. That helps customers get from idea or drawing to finished component with fewer gaps.
- Industrial experience and practical workshop knowledge.
- Support for one-off work, prototypes and repeat production.
- Internal links between welding, fabrication, machining, folding and 3D printing.
- Clear buyer guidance before, during and after quotation.
Quick contact
Email drawings and quote packs to sales@wards-welding.com or use the quote form above.
For workplace safety information, see the UK Health and Safety Executive: HSE welding guidance.
From enquiry to finished work
The best quote process is simple, documented and realistic. We want to understand the job before pricing, then help move approved work through the right workshop route.
Send the job information
Send drawings, sketches, STEP files, STL files, 3MF files, photos, dimensions, quantities, material grade and any delivery deadline.
Technical review
We check material, tolerance, finish, welding access, cutting route, machining requirements, folding constraints and whether the job needs clarification.
Manufacturing route
Wards chooses the right mix of fabrication, welding, machining, folding, laser cutting, structural work or 3D printing.
Quotation
You receive a clear quotation based on the information supplied. Where useful, we flag options that may reduce cost or simplify production.
Production planning
Once approved, we schedule material, machines, labour, welding time, machining time, finishing and inspection.
Delivery or collection
Finished work can be collected or delivered depending on the project. Repeat work can be kept practical with saved information.
Get a Quote FAQs
What files can I send for a quote?
You can send PDF drawings, STEP files, STP files, STL files, 3MF files, DXF, DWG, sketches, photos or failed part samples. STEP files are best when design changes may be needed.
Can I request a quote without a formal drawing?
Yes. A proper drawing is best, but we can also review sketches, photos, dimensions, samples and written requirements. We will tell you if more information is needed before pricing.
What should I include for a 3D printing quote?
Send the STL, STEP, STP or 3MF file where possible. Include quantity, deadline, material preference, overall size, key dimensions and whether the part is cosmetic, functional, a prototype or a production part.
What should I include for a fabrication or welding quote?
Send drawings, material grade, thickness, finish, quantity, delivery date and any important tolerance or assembly details. For site or structural work, include access details and location.
Can Wards quote mixed-process work?
Yes. Many jobs need more than one process. We can review work that needs cutting, folding, CNC machining, drilling, tapping, welding, fabrication, assembly or 3D printing.
Do you quote one-off jobs and repeat batches?
Yes. We quote one-off repairs, prototypes, small batches, repeat production and larger industrial projects.
Where should I send drawings?
Use the quote form on this page or email sales@wards-welding.com. Include drawings, quantities, material, finish, due date, delivery address and any important manufacturing notes.
Send your project to Wards
Need welding, fabrication, CNC machining, sheet metal folding, structural steel, laser cutting support or industrial 3D printing? Upload your files above or send Wards your drawings, sketches, quantities, materials and deadline.