How Tight Can You Bend It - Navigating Challenges and Achieving Precision
Barnshaws, a well-known name in metal fabrication, stands out for its expertise in bending to tight radii. This specialisation makes the company a trusted partner for industries that prioritise precision and accuracy in crafting components with intricate curves and specific designs. Tight-radius bending, commonly needed in sectors like metal fabrication, construction and manufacturing, brings both challenges and opportunities. Attaining precision in such bending involves carefully managing material characteristics, bending methods and the capabilities of the equipment used.
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Barnshaws team in Scotland helped restore the Maid of the Loch to her former splendour.
The Loch Lomond Steamship Company, widely recognized as the guardian of the iconic Paddle Steamer Maid of the Loch, stands as a testament to the power of community and determination. A Scottish charity, operated entirely by volunteers, has embarked on a noble mission to resurrect the historic ship and restore her to her former sailing glory on Loch Lomond.
The Barnshaws team based in Scotland provided invaluable assistance in the restoration of the Maid of the Loch.
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Barnshaws Curved Profiles: The Secret Ingredient behind the sleek beauty of Edge Hill University’s latest life sciences building
Established in 1885 teacher training college exclusively for women, Edge Hill College has evolved into a distinguished university. With a rich history spanning over a century, the institution is currently undergoing a transformative phase marked by substantial developments. One such milestone is the construction of the Life Sciences Building.
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Barnshaws beams: The Key to Space Maximisation
Barnshaws had the task of precision-curving over 300 beams the hard way (along the X-X axis). A critical consideration during the bending process was maintaining a uniform internal cross-section to ensure the highest level of structural integrity.
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HOW SECTION BENDING HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS PART 2
The recession of 1980 hit the UK's industry hard, particularly the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Businesses such as foundries and general fabrication companies saw a significant decline in demand, causing many to close down. Even bending companies were affected, leading to the search for alternative uses of steel rings and curved steel.
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