What is the difference between welding and fabrication?

Date: 12/03/2021

Anyone involved in the UK metalworking industry will be familiar with the terms welding and fabrication. Out in the wider world people can sometimes use the two words interchangeably, but there are very distinct differences between them. So, what are the differences between fabrication and welding? Well, the best description is that fabrication refers to the [read more]


Made from metal? Versatile YLF can make it!

Date: 09/03/2021

VERSATILITY is the name of the game at Yorkshire Laser and Fabrication where no matter what your product is, or what size it may be, if it’s made from metal, we can make it! As Yorkshire’s premier bespoke laser cutters and sheet metal fabricators, we have a diverse customer base both in terms of the [read more]


How much does laser cutting cost?

Date: 16/02/2021

How much does laser cutting cost? No matter the size of the undertaking, from an individual’s passion project to a multi-million pound fabrication contract, the cost of laser-cut components is always important to you, the customer. There’s never an easy, straightforward answer to give clients when it comes to laser cutting pricing – and there [read more]


The important questions to ask before choosing a sheet metal fabrication company

Date: 16/02/2021

There are plenty of sheet metal fabrication companies out there, all vying for your business. It’s easy enough to search online and find a few promising-looking results, but to find the right one for your project, you may have to delve a little deeper as only a handful might meet your expectations. If you don’t [read more]


What is sheet metal punching?

Date: 20/01/2021

Do you want to pack a punch with your next project? If your business needs to cut sheet metal, you have two main options to do the job: laser cutting or CNC punching.  For many years the equipment of choice for sheet metal fabrication was the CNC punch. And while cutting by laser offers customers [read more]