Carrs Welding Technologies Ltd

Carr's Welding Technologies Ltd provides high quality laser welding services for the aerospace, automotive and medical industries, as well as a number of other specialist engineering sectors. Our 'right first time' approach to laser welding makes us one of the industry's favourite suppliers.

Our services include:

• Laser welds to stainless and high grade nickel alloys

• Laser clad repairs to moulds and tools

• Laser clad repairs to guns

• Laser welding trials and procedures

• 6-axis robot production laser welding.

Whether you need a single intricate repair on a mould tool or a complete weld production job in large batches, Carr's has the tools, skills and experience to help.

Carr's Welding Technologies has full ISO 9001/2000 accreditation, the hallmark of a quality service. Customer satisfaction is of paramount importance to us, which is why our engineers and management staff work so hard to maintain excellent standards with each and every project. We continually invest in the very latest laser welding technologies so that we're able to cater for the changing demands of modern industry, and we check and monitor all of our material suppliers so that component quality is upheld. This dedication to quality has seen us win prestigious contracts with blue chip clients such as MK Electric, Weston Aerospace, RPC Containers, Nissan Manufacturing UK, and the Rexam Group.

So if you're looking for a high quality laser welding service and an engineering partner that strives for excellence, look no further than Carr's Welding Technologies. Listed below are some of the services that we offer - please head to our website to find out more, or give our friendly team a call to discuss the project you have in mind.

Production

Carr's produces laser weld components that end up in all sorts of places; cars, hospitals, aircraft, and even space. In the automotive sector, we've worked on everything from dash board tools to technical mouldings for gearbox mechanisms, and have become an integral part of the production supply chain for companies like Bentley, Honda, GM, Ford, Jaguar and Toyota. Aerospace is one of the most demanding industries out there, and the quality of the component, as well as the quality of the weld job, is vital for success. The Medical industry is equally as demanding, since the slightest worn edge on a mould could produce a life-threatening flash on a component. Laser technologies offer the most precise weld capability, which is why Carr's has been called upon to laser weld surgeon's tools, knifing assemblies, and other medical assemblies. And of course, we also work with the Electronics industry, for which laser welding technologies were originally developed!

Injection Mould Tools

For over 14 years, Carr's has been welding and repairing tools, and over that time we've accumulated specialist knowledge on the steels that are used, why they wear out, and what can be done about it. We're able to laser weld the area of the tool that has been damaged or eroded by impact and/or gas. After restoration, the tools can then be re-machined. To find out more, please head to the Carr's Welding Technologies website.

Blow Moulds

Carr's Welding Technologies has been repairing blow moulds in stainless steel and aluminium for over a decade. For a good, clean moulding, it's essential that the knifing edge remains keen and well-maintained. We use precise laser welding techniques to restore or repair even the most intricate of moulding details, leaving only minimal after-work to finish the tool and get it running again.

Precision Components

Metal components are often too valuable to scrap, so there is no room for error when it comes to the welding process: if a single tolerance is wrong on inspection, the whole component might be rendered useless. Using laser welding techniques, we're able to join aluminium or steel parts in such a fashion that the weld is invisible and the filler is matched to the component. We get the job done right first time. Carr's Welding Technologies hold approvals for laser welding defects, which are accepted in production cars.

Firearms and Shotguns

Carr's Welding Technologies now provides its laser welding services for gunsmiths all over the UK and the USA. Whether the weld is needed on a cosmetic surface or a functional gun component, we can match the metal and finish to an exceptional standard. Triggers, guards, firing pins and sears can all be welded. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch.

Laser Brazing

Brazing is the most commonly used metal fusing technique when a water tight or air tight seal is required. This process is usually carried out in a furnace or with a large burner. We're able to use a laser with a large, defocused spot size to braze a small area or to repair existing brazing. The laser provides a heat source which, when applied to a local area for the right period of time, brings the metal to melting point.

Robotic Laser Welding

Carr's Welding has always recognised the potential of laser weld technologies, and since we began using them back in 1998, the company has continually invested in the very latest equipment. Our Trumf 1006D Laser welds titanium and steel at an unprecedented rate, and is able to fuse joints and seams with a highly precise, keyhole weld. Its 6-axis robotic arm delivers the laser to 3D assemblies with the accuracy and repeatability that cannot be achieved manually. The condition of the weld is often so neat and precise that there is no need for after welding or fettling, and because Robotic lasers are so fast and efficient, the unit is produced at a significantly lower cost - ideal for small batch projects.

Racing

We're very proud to have served some of the world's most demanding industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, and also racing. Carr's have welded everything from steering racks to suspension arms, delivering excellent components for an industry where only the very best will do. We have worked with some of the best F1 and Rally teams to get their drivers to pole position.