Precision Fabrication & Assembly for Industry
When standard off-the-shelf components fail or you require a unique structural solution, Hickman Engineering delivers professional, custom metal fabrication. We cater to various industrial sectors, manufacturing everything from structural steel beams to bespoke safety guards and marine pipework. Whether we are building from your exact specifications or reverse-engineering an obsolete part, we provide high-quality structural integrity that minimises your downtime.
What is Custom Metal Fabrication?
Custom metal fabrication is the complete process of designing, cutting, bending, and assembling metal structures from raw materials to create bespoke components. Unlike mass production, custom fabrication is tailored to the exact requirements of your machinery or infrastructure. This process allows industries to replace obsolete parts, reinforce weak structural points, and install bespoke operational equipment that perfectly fits their unique environment.
Comprehensive Fabrication Capabilities
Our team of fabricators, including specialists like Max Burton and Kameron Cullen, execute complex fabrications both in our Immingham workshop and directly on your site:
Metal Fabrication & Assembly
We utilise advanced techniques to cut, bend, and assemble complete structural components, from machinery parts and tools to full assemblies, ensuring compliance with industry tolerances.
Coded Welding Integration
Fabrication is only as strong as its joints. We integrate our expert Welding Services to provide TIG, MIG, and ARC welding across a range of materials, including stainless steel, aluminium, and carbon steel.
CAD Design & Prototyping
If you do not have drawings, our in-house Computer Aided Design (CAD) team provides complete design consultancy. We can reverse-engineer broken parts or create new designs to improve component tolerancing, fits, and overall machinability.
Sectors & Case Studies
We carry out comprehensive fabrication services across multiple heavy industries, working both on and off-site:
We manufacture Lloyds-registered vessel structures, marine fixings, and bespoke equipment, such as our design and fabrication of an EPIRB pedestal bracket for Custom Fabrication with Casper Shipping.
We fabricate and erect structural steel beams, frames, and bespoke brackets for building infrastructure, demonstrated by our extensive work in our Facility Infrastructure Welding and Fabrication project for a leading UK Timber Specialist.
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
We understand the hygiene and speed requirements of the FMCG sector, fabricating bespoke stainless steel table and line equipment, production rollers, and hoppers to optimise factory operations.
The 24/7 Flat Rate Promise
Downtime is expensive, especially in the FMCG sector, which is why we operate a continuous response service with a transparent pricing structure. We charge a flat rate regardless of the time or day, meaning a Tuesday afternoon costs the exact same as a Bank Holiday. If you are within 20 miles of our Immingham base, we guarantee a 90-minute response time. Contact Hickman Engineering today to discuss your fabrication requirements.
