Experience in metalworking

In the world of metalworking, Metallbau Nick sets new standards with state-of-the-art CNC sheet metal processing. Our machinery, including flatbed lasers, fully automated bending and CNC press brakes, enables us to meet a wide range of sheet metal processing requirements with the highest quality. Whether it’s complex shapes or cuts, our fully automated bending centers and various forming and processing machines are designed to serve your specific needs efficiently and effectively.

This area has machines for most sheet metal processing operations. Our high-speed laser cutting machine achieves travel speeds of up to 170m/min and uses a 6kW laser to cut steel, stainless steel, aluminum and copper up to a thickness of 15mm, depending on the material. At the same time, the fiber laser technology used has significantly reduced energy consumption.

When bending, we can form the laser-cut sheets up to a length of 3000mm with a pressing force of 1500kN. Our high degree of automation allows us to manufacture around the clock using unmanned shifts.

Modern tube laser technology opens the door to unimagined design possibilities, such as positioning aids for welding, puzzle joints, folding cuts and much more. Our advanced tube laser systems enable impressive flexibility in processing. No matter how complex or challenging – we set new standards in productivity and precision. With our laser systems and the ability to process a wide range of tube profiles, we are perfectly equipped to meet your specific requirements.

Modern tube laser technology makes it possible to cut/cut out, drill holes, connections and other features in a single operation at maximum speed. Round and rectangular tubes and many other geometries can be processed, up to a maximum length of 6,500 mm and tube dimensions of up to 150 mm enveloping circle. With the help of laser power of up to 2.5 kW, we cut effortlessly through steel tubes up to 8 mm thick.

Metallbau Nick’s strengths lie in the production of a wide variety of laser-cut tube parts, including advising customers on cost reduction, technical design and simplification of components. For example, if you look at a foulding cut, the welded component can be produced in an average of 49% less time. With an average workpiece mix, this leads to a reduction in manufacturing costs of around 31%.

We can also use our three machining centers, which are equipped with automatic tool changers. They are able to efficiently process a wide range of aluminum and steel profiles. Our systems enable a processing length of up to 6,000 mm and are ideal for milling and drilling work. We also offer flow drilling and thread forming. This ensures a standard-compliant screw-in depth for screws, even in thin-walled tubes.

Metallbau Nick combines know-how with state-of-the-art technology to produce cost-optimized batches of welded assemblies according to your requirements. Our welding expertise includes both manual welding stations and efficient robot welding for higher quantities. This is supplemented by the option of spot welding.

The MIG/MAG and TIG welding processes are available. These can be applied manually by our experienced and certified welders or by our robot welding systems. Our highly qualified welders are regularly certified in accordance with ISO 9606-1.

We rely on innovative laser welding to achieve deep, stable and smooth seams. This technology makes it possible to weld almost all materials, such as aluminum, stainless steel or structural steel, flexibly and with virtually no distortion. Our laser welding systems produce high-precision components both with and without wire feeding using a 6-axis robot and a laser power of 4kW. Discover the efficiency and quality of our laser welding in action (source videos & images: © Trumpf):

Laser welding uses the laser beam to join metallic components together. The high energy density produces connections with very high strength and virtually no distortion. The robot’s accuracy guarantees consistent, visually appealing welded seams for all common materials.

• Welding a counter segment (YouTube video)
• Time comparison of laser vs. MAG robot welding (YouTube video)

Depending on customer requirements, the components can be further processed on our sanding machines before coating. Sanding with horizontal and vertical belt machines enables an optimum finish. This is especially important as many of our customers are looking for a particularly aesthetic appearance of the component.

We provide you with high-quality powder coating services that not only protect your metal parts from corrosion but also enhance their appearance. Our in-house powder coating facility is equipped with the latest technology, including a continuous line with pre-treatment and three changable powder booths, two of which enable automatic coating. This advanced technology guarantees a uniform and durable coating for a wide range of applications. For large series, we offer customized solutions to meet your specific requirements.

We have been using this environmentally friendly surface coating process since the 1970s. Components up to 2,800 mm in length can be coated in our powder coating facility in almost any color, even with different color effects, according to customer requirements.

The individual parts manufactured by us and other purchased parts can be joined together into complete assemblies or even finished components. All important quality requirements are checked and documented. Your product leaves our company either pre-commissioned for further processing or fully packaged. Additional purchased parts, documentation etc. can also be packed. Environmentally friendly packaging is important for us; where possible, we do not use disposable packaging at all.