01 / FABRICATION
Frames & structures
Fabricated steelwork for equipment, supports, skids, platforms and project-specific assemblies.
MACHINING & FABRICATION
Fabricate it.
Machine it.
Make it work.
Fabrication and welding are at the heart of this service. We build the frames, brackets, supports and fabricated assemblies needed for hydraulic and industrial engineering projects — with machining carried out where the project requires it.
BUILT IN OUR KEIGHLEY WORKSHOP
When the project needs something made, we build it.
Not every engineering project can be solved by selecting an off-the-shelf component. Sometimes a frame, bracket, support, enclosure or fabricated assembly has to be made around the equipment and the job.
That's where our fabrication and welding capability comes in. We can work from drawings, dimensions, photographs or the requirement in front of us, then combine fabrication with the hydraulic and engineering work around it.
Project-led machining.
We are not positioning this as a high-volume production machine shop. Machining is used where a project needs a component made, modified or finished as part of the wider engineering solution.
We are not positioning this as a high-volume production machine shop. Machining is used where a project needs a component made, modified or finished as part of the wider engineering solution.
FABRICATION & WELDING
Fabrication is the main service.
Our fabrication work supports the wider engineering project. The objective is not simply to make metalwork — it is to produce something that fits the application and works with the rest of the system.
02 / WELDING
Welded assemblies
Welded components and assemblies built around the dimensions, loads and practical requirements of the job.
03 / SUPPORT
Brackets & mounts
Project-specific brackets, mounts, guards and supports where standard parts do not provide the right solution.
04 / INTEGRATION
Built around the system
Fabrication can be developed alongside hydraulic equipment, pipework, controls and other project components.
MACHINING WHEN THE PROJECT NEEDS IT
Machining supports the fabrication and engineering work.
There are projects where a fabricated assembly also needs a machined component, accurately finished bore, turned part, spacer, shaft, flange or modified component.
Rather than separating that work from the rest of the job, we can use machining as part of the engineering process — helping keep the project moving from drawing and fabrication through to assembly.
One project. Connected engineering.
Fabrication, welding, machining and hydraulic integration can be considered together rather than as isolated tasks.
Fabrication, welding, machining and hydraulic integration can be considered together rather than as isolated tasks.
HOW WE APPROACH THE JOB
From requirement to finished fabrication.
The exact route depends on the project, but the process is built around understanding what the finished component or assembly needs to do.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Start with the requirement
Review the application, dimensions, drawings, photographs and what the finished item needs to achieve.
02 / PLAN
Work out the practical route
Determine the fabrication, welding, machining and assembly steps needed to produce the solution.
03 / BUILD
Fabricate & machine
Make the required components and assemblies in the workshop, adapting the route as the project develops.
04 / CHECK
Assemble & inspect
Check dimensions, fit and practical function before the finished work moves on to the next stage.
REAL PROJECT EXAMPLE
The Chiller Framework is exactly the kind of project this service supports.
The framework project is a useful example of how fabrication fits into a wider engineering requirement. The structure was built and fabricated in-house by our engineers rather than treated as a separate outsourced item.
As the case study develops, this section will become a visual project story showing the requirement, fabrication process, engineering decisions and finished result.
View the Chiller Framework case study →CASE STUDY IMAGE
Chiller Framework
Real project photography to be added as the case study is developed.
WHERE THIS SERVICE FITS
Fabrication rarely sits on its own.
Many of the projects we work on connect fabrication with another engineering requirement. That is where the wider Active Hydraulics workshop capability becomes useful.
HYDRAULICS
Hydraulic Hose Assemblies
Fabricated supports, brackets and assemblies can be developed around the hydraulic equipment they need to carry or connect.
Hydraulic hose assemblies →ENGINEERING
Bespoke Hydraulic Engineering
For larger projects, fabrication and machining can form part of a wider bespoke engineering solution.
Bespoke engineering →POWER
Hydraulic Power Packs
Fabricated frames, guards, mounts and supporting structures can be designed around power-pack projects where required.
Hydraulic power packs →SERVICE FAQ
Common questions about machining & fabrication.
Is fabrication the main part of this service?
Yes. Fabrication and welding are the main focus. Machining supports the wider project where a component needs to be made, modified or finished.
Do you offer machining as a standalone production service?
The focus is project-led engineering rather than high-volume production. If you need a machined component as part of a repair, fabrication or engineering project, talk to us about the requirement.
Can you work from a drawing?
Yes. Drawings, dimensions, photographs and existing components can all help us understand what needs to be produced.
Can you fabricate something to fit existing equipment?
That is often where fabrication is most useful. We can work from the equipment, dimensions and application to develop a practical fabricated solution.
Does fabrication connect with your hydraulic engineering work?
Yes. Fabricated frames, brackets, supports and assemblies can form part of hydraulic, power-pack and bespoke engineering projects.
What should I send when asking about a project?
Send photographs, drawings, dimensions, sketches, existing components and a short description of what the finished item needs to do. You do not need to have every detail worked out before contacting us.
HAVE SOMETHING THAT NEEDS MAKING?
Bring us the requirement. We'll work out the practical route.
Send a drawing, photographs or dimensions, or talk to the team about the project.