{"id":8645,"date":"2025-03-10T16:46:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emn.org.uk\/?p=8645"},"modified":"2025-03-10T16:46:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T16:46:41","slug":"katmex-your-single-source-provider-for-precision-engineering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emn.org.uk\/2025\/03\/10\/katmex-your-single-source-provider-for-precision-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Katmex: Your Single Source Provider for Precision Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8648\" src=\"https:\/\/emn.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/110A1922-Katmex.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"623\" height=\"415\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to steel processing and fabrication, Katmex provides a complete end to end service, ensuring that every aspect of your product is handled with expertise, precision, and efficiency. From initial quotation to final despatch, our comprehensive range of services makes us the trusted partner for businesses seeking reliability and quality at every stage of production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quotation &amp; CAD Processing: The Foundation of Precision<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Understanding your requirements is our priority. Our Commercial team responds promptly to all enquiries, ensuring that every quotation is competitive and tailored to your exact needs. Once an order is placed, our skilled CAD Technicians create detailed CAD drawings and nesting data, setting the foundation for accurate cutting and fabrication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cutting: Precision and Efficiency at Scale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We offer a variety of cutting solutions to meet the most demanding specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oxy Fuel Cutting<\/strong> with multi head simultaneous cutting processes thick plates up to 200mm efficiently, making large scale production seamless.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plasma Cutting<\/strong> includes high definition plasma cutting with bevelling capability, handling plates up to 40mm thick and ensuring intricate, precise cuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Surface Preparation: Ensuring Durability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shot Blasting<\/strong> removes rust and mill scale from materials, preparing surfaces for the next stage of production, ensuring a flawless finish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plate Edge Bevel<\/strong> uses a custom built robotic solution for superior edge quality with accuracy and repeatability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Machining: Complex Fabrication Made Simple<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using advanced vertical machining centres, we offer a full range of machining services, including drilling, tapping, and deep hole boring. Our equipment allows full perimeter machining without the need for clamps, providing efficiency and precision in one process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forming: Shaping Steel to Perfection<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8649 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/emn.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/323T8505.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"261\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Press Brake<\/strong> with CNC controlled press brakes of up to 600 tons ensures accurate and repeatable bending for both small and large batches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plate Rolls<\/strong> use CNC controlled machines to process plates up to 48mm thick and 3000mm wide, delivering everything from basic rolled plates to fully closed cylinders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Welding: Combining Strength and Speed<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manual Welding<\/strong> uses calibrated jigs and fixtures to create precise and high quality welded assemblies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robotic Welding<\/strong> provides high volume, consistent production with robotic welding cells that deliver up to five times the speed of manual welding while maintaining exceptional quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Quality Assurance: Excellence in Every Detail<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quality is at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated Quality team ensures that all parts meet the highest standards before leaving our facility. From initial production checks to final inspections, we uphold stringent quality control measures to guarantee products of the highest standard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Despatch: Seamless Delivery to Your Doorstep<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We understand that delivery timelines matter. With an on-site finished goods area and an undercover loading facility, we efficiently manage the despatch process to ensure your products arrive on time and in excellent condition. Whether you require palletised shipments or bespoke stillaging, we tailor our delivery solutions to your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose Katmex<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our ability to offer a complete manufacturing solution under one roof sets us apart. With industry leading equipment, a skilled workforce, and a commitment to quality, Katmex is the trusted partner for businesses looking for a seamless, high quality manufacturing process. Whatever your steel processing and fabrication needs, we have the expertise to deliver at every stage of the process.<\/p>\n<p>Get in touch today to see how we can support your next project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8650\" src=\"https:\/\/emn.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/quality.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"824\" height=\"381\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to steel processing and fabrication, Katmex provides a complete end to end service, ensuring that every aspect of your product is handled with expertise, precision, and efficiency. 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