General Engineering

Operating from a 367,000 sq. ft. modern manufacturing facility, we offer large format laser cutting and bending service to the General Engineering sector. We keep extensive material stock for all standard grades of mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel, enabling us to offer short leadtimes. We also specialise in the processing and fabrication of wear resistant steel such as Hardox and high strength steels such as Strenx and S690QL.

MTL specialises in the laser cutting and bending of profiles and sub-assemblies in all grades of material, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, wear-resistant steel, corten steel, and high-strength steel. We are proud to be part of the Hardox Wearpart Centre and the Strenx Fabricator Network, ensuring high standards in quality and performance across our capabilities.

Profiling

Our impressive 50,000 sq ft bay is dedicated exclusively to cutting and houses 6 industry-leading fibre laser cutting machines operating around the clock. The new LVD Taurus, the first of its kind in the UK, features a substantial 14m x 3.3m bed and boasts 12kW cutting power. Its bevel cutting head enables bevel cuts of up to 50 degrees, allowing for a variety of shapes and profiles while reducing weld prep times. This enhances efficiency and productivity, ultimately lowering costs and lead times for our customers. Our lasers offer high-speed precision cutting, capable of tackling thick plates up to 30mm, and are particularly effective on tough metals, including Hardox® and Strenx®.

Press Braking

MTL Advanced boasts a comprehensive range of large-format CNC press braking equipment, capable of pressing components up to 8m wide. Our investment includes two 640-tonne CNC press brakes, one with a 600kg robotic handling system. This advanced setup allows us to produce components with enhanced accuracy and efficiency, handling high tensile materials and complex shapes. Over 25 years, we have developed specialised tooling for high-strength steel and wear plate, ensuring tight radii. With our extensive capacity, we cater to both one-off prototypes and high-volume production runs, utilising cutting-edge CNC technology for consistent, detailed manufacturing.

CNC Machining

Our facility features a diverse range of CNC machines capable of milling, drilling, planing, boring, and tapping, with the ability to work on high Brinell materials like Hardox and Armoured Steel up to 600 HB. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, competitively priced services with fast turnaround times, supporting everything from prototype development to high-volume production. Our experienced team ensures tailored solutions and reliable service at every stage of the manufacturing process.

Fabrication

With over 90 skilled welders and 16 robotic welding cells available, we are able to offer a complete welding and fabrication service. From the welding of stainless steel and aluminium to armoured steels and abrasive resistant steels, our skilled workforce is recognised as a leading global supplier of fabricated components.

Finishing Services

MTL Advanced boasts state-of-the-art finishing facilities that work in-line to reduce operational costs, with the capability to shot blast and paint components up to 20m long, 6m wide, and 4m high. Our metal finishing services are ideal for large components, offering safe protection against corrosion with painting and drying completed in one room, resulting in reduced energy costs. We provide in-house wet painting services for various industries, including defence, rail, automotive, oil and gas, and recycling, and are an approved supplier for military products compliant with Defstan 80-225 and 03-32. Utilising the latest automation technology, our paint line is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. 

Our Manufacturing Capabilities

Our policy is to invest in the latest state of the art technology, continuously improving our laser cutting, automated robotic bending and welding capabilities. These improvements allow us to offer our customers an enhanced value proposition.
Metal fabrication

Fabrication & Assembly

MTL is recognised as a leading global supplier of fabricated components and holds an impressive range of approvals/standards for various grades of carbon steels and aluminium.

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Laser Cutting

MTL are experts in laser cutting and have become a reputable global supplier of laser cut parts. Starting as a laser cutting company, it has remained at our core as we have gradually expanded to offer a wide range of services.

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cnc machining

CNC Machining

MTL is a large scale manufacturing specialist with a wide range of capabilities. We continually invest in the highest quality CNC machinery throughout our facility.

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Press braking hardox

Press Braking/Folding

MTL are experts in laser cutting and have become a reputable global supplier of laser cut parts. Starting as a laser cutting company, it has remained at our core as we have gradually expanded to offer a wide range of services.

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shotblasting

Shotblasting

We provide in-house wet painting, shot blasting and powder coating services to a range of industries including defence, rail, automotive, oil and gas, recycling and many more.

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Wet Painting

We offer professional in-house wet painting, shot blasting, and powder coating services to a diverse range of industries such as defense, rail, automotive, oil and gas, recycling and many others.

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