Structural Machining & Steel Processing Specialists
Precision-Cut Beams, Bespoke Fittings & On-Site Fabrication
Do you have plans drawn up for a new extension or industrial build that require precision-cut beams with bespoke fittings? Are you worried about structural steelwork fitting correctly upon arrival? At Hickman Engineering, we eliminate installation risks and measurement anxiety. We engineer bespoke fittings, custom fasteners, and modified beams to suit your exact property or project tolerances, ensuring painless construction and minimal downtime.
What is Structural Machining?
Structural machining is the precise cutting, shaping, drilling, and finishing of structural components, such as Universal Beams (UB) and Universal Columns (UC) to exact specifications. Rather than relying on standard, off-the-shelf steelwork that may not fit your unique operational environment, structural machining adapts the metal to your requirements. This is essential for creating custom connections, heavy-duty brackets, and infrastructure for the construction, marine, and industrial sectors.
Comprehensive Steel Machining Capabilities
We do not just cut metal, we engineer structural solutions. Our highly skilled engineers utilise advanced equipment to deliver results:
CNC Machining & Precision Drilling
We perform precision drilling, milling, and slotting on heavy structural metals, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, to create connections and bespoke fasteners.
Custom Beam Processing
We offer custom modifications to Universal Beams and Universal Columns, precision-cutting and shaping them to your exact required length and specification for immediate structural installation.
On-Site Verification & Modification
The Hickman Engineering team can visit your site to interpret structural plans and verify measurements before fabrication begins, spotting potential pitfalls often discovered only when construction begins.
Sectors & Case Studies
We apply our structural machining expertise across various industries, ensuring complete compliance:
We provide precision structural modifications to keep your building site moving, including the fabrication of bespoke brackets for heavy excavators and on-site beam drilling for new builds.
Our structural machining is well suited to the maritime sector. We manufacture and modify vessel guards, rails, and deck equipment like pad eyes and shackles to strict Lloyd’s Register standards.
We provide rapid response machining for factory infrastructure, creating bespoke maintenance components, fasteners, and safety guards to replace worn parts without enduring long supply chain delays.
The 24/7 Flat Rate Promise
We understand that delayed steelwork or ill-fitting structural components halt your entire project. That is why we operate a continuous response service with a highly 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 weekend. If you are within 20 miles of our Immingham base, we guarantee a 90-minute response time. Contact Hickman Engineering today to discuss your structural machining requirements.
