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CNC steel profiling services in London and Kent.

CNC profiling and laser cutting of steel plates and sections to your drawings, with drilling, milling, scribing and marking, from our Gravesend workshop. For builders, contractors and steel fabricators across London, Kent and the South East.

Processes
CNC profiling and laser cutting
Preparation
Drilling, milling, scribing and marking
Materials
Mild steel, stainless steel and Hardox
Production
One-off parts and production runs
Coverage
London, Kent and the South East

Steel plates and sections,
cut to your drawings.

At MAH Steel, we operate as a structural steel fabricator using advanced CNC steel profiling to deliver accurate, consistent cutting for both structural and bespoke steelwork. Our CNC machines process steel plates and sections with precision, helping reduce errors.

CNC profiling allows us to produce clean, repeatable cuts across a wide range of projects, from one-off components to large production runs. We also carry out drilling, milling, scribing, and marking, ensuring all steel arrives ready for fabrication or installation.

Need drawings first? Our 3D steel modelling and CAD services can help prepare the job.

  • Plates and sections cut to drawings
  • Drilling, milling, scribing and marking
  • One-off parts and production runs
  • Cut in the Gravesend workshop

What CNC profiling
is used for.

Plates, brackets and bespoke components cut to the drawings, with the preparation done in the same workshop.

Steel channel sections with cut and drilled end plates stacked together on a workshop floor, with job numbers in white chalk

Plate profiling and cutting

Steel plates, brackets and connection details cut to your drawings, with the holes in place where the drawing needs them.

Used for plates, brackets and bespoke components

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Complex profiles and one-off parts

Custom steel profiles and bespoke shapes, made as single pieces or repeated across a batch.

Used for one-off components and production runs

A cup milled from a solid steel billet standing on a workbench beside a grey steel stand in the MAH Steel workshop

Drilling and milling

Holes and machined details prepared in the workshop for later assembly, including a cup milled from a solid steel billet on one MAH job.

Used for holes, fixings and milled details

Three small box-section steel pieces on steel plates marked with white chalk lines and writing, lying on a workshop floor

Scribing and marking

Layout marks and component marks, so each piece is identified and ready for the next stage of fabrication.

Used for identifying and laying out parts for fabrication

CNC profiling
capabilities.

We use CNC machines to carry out a range of cutting and preparation work, including:

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High-precision steel cutting and shaping

CNC steel profiling uses computer-controlled machines to cut steel plates and sections to exact shapes and sizes, following digital drawings. Typical parts are plates, brackets and connection details for structural steel fabrication.

Drilling, milling, scribing and marking

We also carry out drilling, milling, scribing and marking, ensuring all steel arrives ready for fabrication or installation. See steel beam drilling and steel plate punching for the hole-making services.

Batch production and one-off components

CNC profiling allows us to produce clean, repeatable cuts across a wide range of projects, from one-off components to large production runs.

Complex and custom steel profiles

CNC profiling is ideal for complex shapes and detailed fabrication work. Manual cutting methods rely on operator skill and are typically used for simpler or on-site adjustments.

Materials, thickness and plate size

We work with mild steel, stainless steel and Hardox, and with specialist materials depending on your project requirements. A wide range of thicknesses is available on request, and the maximum plate size depends on the project.

Accuracy

Using CNC technology reduces human error and ensures every cut is consistent, so components fit as expected and the need for rework on site is reduced.

Material availability

We keep a wide range of steel thicknesses in stock and can source specific grades, so we can respond to both standard and specialised requirements. Tell us the grade and size you need.

Where we work

We provide CNC steel profiling services across Kent, London, Essex, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex, supporting contractors, fabricators, and builders. See all the areas we cover.

From drawing to cut steel.

CNC profiling is one stage in a longer fabrication sequence. Which stages apply depends on the steel, the drawings and the services agreed with MAH.

Review

Send the drawings, material, size and quantity, and we review what the job needs.

Cut

Cut the plates and sections on the CNC machines, following the digital drawings.

Prepare

Drill, mill, scribe and mark the parts where the drawing calls for it.

Check and carry on

Check the parts against the drawings, then carry on with fabrication, welding, finishing and delivery.

CNC steel profiling questions and answers.

Accurate and consistent steel cutting is essential for efficient fabrication and assembly, and CNC profiling together with laser cutting enables detailed component production across a wide range of applications. This section explains how our CNC steel profiling and laser cutting services operate, covering common questions about cutting processes, material suitability and how these methods support project delivery.

What is CNC steel profiling and how does it work?

CNC steel profiling is a precision cutting process that uses computer-controlled machines to cut steel plates and sections to exact shapes and sizes. The process follows digital drawings, ensuring consistent accuracy and repeatability across all components.

What is the difference between CNC steel profiling and manual steel cutting?

CNC steel profiling is automated and guided by programmed designs, allowing for highly accurate and repeatable cuts. Manual cutting methods rely on operator skill and are typically used for simpler or on-site adjustments, whereas CNC profiling is ideal for complex shapes and detailed fabrication work.

Why is CNC profiling used in structural steel fabrication?

CNC profiling is used to achieve clean, precise cuts for structural components such as plates, brackets, and connection details. It improves accuracy, reduces material waste, and ensures all parts fit correctly during assembly and installation.

What materials can MAH profile?

We work with mild steel, stainless steel and Hardox, and with specialist materials depending on your project requirements. Send the grade, thickness and size so the team can advise.

Can MAH make one-off parts and repeat batches?

Yes. CNC profiling produces clean, repeatable cuts across a wide range of projects, from one-off components to large production runs. Send the drawings and the quantity you need.

What do you need to price CNC profiling work?

Send the drawings, the material and thickness, the sizes, the quantities, and whether drilling, milling, scribing or marking are needed too. The team can advise what else is useful.

See all our FAQs

Have steel to profile?

Send MAH the drawings, material and quantity. We can advise on the CNC profiling and on any drilling, milling, marking, fabrication or delivery that goes with it, and quote for it all together.

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