Business Details
49 Years
experience
Expert Sheet Metal Contractors Barnstaple
Established in 1977, Alford Engineering Ltd has built a reputation as a trusted family-run sheet metal contractor serving businesses and the general public nationwide. Founded by Brian Alford and now led by his daughter Hannah, our Barnstaple-based team combines over four decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver precision components and bespoke solutions. Holding ISO 9001 certification since 2008, we maintain rigorous quality standards while investing in advanced machinery like our Trumpf CNC press and Nordson powder coating plant.Our commitment to excellence extends to sourcing UK materials with full traceability and CE approval, ensuring reliability for both one-off projects and large-scale production. With most team members having decades of tenure, we pride ourselves on combining technical mastery with personalized service to meet diverse client needs.
Services
CNC Punching
Powder Coating
Welding
CNC Bending
CNC Cutting
Machining
Polishing
Tube Bending
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in sheet metal fabrication since 1977
- Our ISO 9001 certification guarantees quality management standards
- We operate a large in-house Nordson powder coating facility
- Our team includes long-serving engineers with specialist welding capabilities
- We source all materials from UK suppliers with CE approval
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
CNC Punching
Our Trumpf Trumatic TC500R CNC punch press delivers precision components using extensive tooling. Capable of handling sheets up to 3085mm x 1650mm x 8mm, we produce complex shapes through punching and nibbling techniques. Advanced Radan CAD/CAM software ensures accurate conversion of client drawings into finished products.
Powder Coating
Our Nordson powder coating system provides durable, heat-resistant finishes for metal components. With a 4000mm x 2500mm x 2500mm curing oven, we handle both small and large batches. Available in BS and RAL colour ranges, this electrostatic process creates tougher finishes than conventional paint for items like bike parts and industrial equipment.
Welding
Specialist welding services include MIG, TIG, plasma, stainless steel, and aluminium welding using Fronius equipment. Our skilled engineers handle both production work and bespoke projects, maintaining material integrity across diverse metal types. Capabilities cover structural components to intricate fabrications requiring precision welds.
CNC Bending
Safan CNC press brakes form sheet metal components up to 3000mm x 6mm thickness. This precision process creates complex bends and shapes for industrial enclosures, architectural elements, and machinery parts. Computer-controlled accuracy ensures consistent results across production runs.
CNC Cutting
High-precision guillotine cutting processes sheet metal blanks for subsequent forming operations. Our Safan HT310-6 machine achieves tight tolerances on materials up to 3000mm x 6mm, preparing components for fabrication into casings, panels, and structural elements.
Questions
What sheet metal services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive sheet metal solutions including CNC punching, bending, cutting, MIG/TIG welding, powder coating, and custom fabrication for one-off items or bulk production.
Are you ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, we have held ISO 9001 quality management certification since 2008, ensuring consistent quality across all our manufacturing processes and customer service.
What materials do you work with?
We handle stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel with thicknesses from 0.5mm to 8mm, using CE-approved UK-sourced materials with full traceability from certified suppliers.
Can you handle large-scale production?
Our Barnstaple facility supports both prototype development and high-volume manufacturing, with equipment capacity for sheets up to 3500mm in length and specialist forming capabilities.
Do you offer custom stove manufacturing?
Yes, we design and produce bespoke Wessex Woodburning Stoves with custom options including leg height, flue positioning, and heat-resistant powder-coated finishes.
