In July, we enhanced our operations by installing a second “Nitrocube” system, boosting our on-site Nitrogen gas production. For those unfamiliar with the industry, here’s why this matters. Why Nitrogen Gas is Essential Nitrogen gas is a significant expense in laser cutting due to its multiple crucial roles: Environmental Impact of Liquid Nitrogen Traditionally, Nitrogen […]
When you think of York, your first thoughts are probably of the grand York Minster, ancient walls, tourists, boutique shops and Vikings. You’d be forgiven for overlooking the vast number of businesses which contribute to the economy by way of manufacturing. With all the recent news coverage of the steel sector collapsing, you’d also be forgiven […]
In the 55 years since its discovery, the laser has become indispensable and plays a significant role in our daily lives, even if we don’t realise it. From catching a vehicle travelling over the speed limit, through surgical applications, to cutting sheets of steel, lasers are used in a variety of industries to improve the […]
At Yorkshire Profiles our favoured method of sheet metal profiling is laser cutting. With an Amada F1 Co2 laser installed and the intention to install a faster, more efficient and environmentally friendly fibre laser in the near future, we are a fast growing laser cutting company. But, laser cutting isn’t all there is in sheet […]
Laser cutting is an incredibly versatile process that can, and is, used in most sectors. Sometimes people don’t even realise that the metal tool they’re using, the beams across the ceiling or the table on which they’re eating were cut using a laser just like ours. Whether you’re a designer of fashion, interiors or tools, […]
Prototyping is incredibly important in the world of invention and design. Creating product prototypes offers the opportunity to assess the functionality of an item, as well as providing the chance to discuss room for improvement. And the art of creating effective prototypes is one that has only grown in terms of efficiency and quality with […]
Laser cutting has proven to be a vital process for a variety of industries, but there are still businesses out there that don’t understand why it should be utilised. The broad use of laser cutting technology is astounding. From the mass-manufacturing of car engines, to bespoke, one-off customer projects, laser-cutting is at the heart of […]
It’s not often that a question arises which can cause chaos in the ranks at Yorkshire Profiles but during the processing of a large order an interesting issue came to light which required a bit of external advice. The material in question is 4003 Grade Stainless Steel, also known as 3CR12. This material is supplied with […]
Our latest investment has now been installed and will begin to benefit our clients immediately. The “NitroCube” nitrogen generation and storage system will be used to create the assist gases required for our laser. This gives us more control over the amount of gasses used and the main benefits will be for our clients and […]
We often work on prototype products which are about to enter the market and some catch our eye more than others. This product required us to produce an accurate radius bend and a presentable tight fitting case. We just love the colour the inventor has chosen for his designs! The fact that this product is made […]
