Precision cutting, forming and finishing systems for handrails, balustrades, frames and decorative structures.

Architectural metalwork demands clean lines, accurate joints and a consistently high-quality finish — often in stainless steel or aluminium where every imperfection is visible. Whether you are producing handrails, balustrades, frames, gates or bespoke decorative components, the right machinery can make the difference between slow, labour-intensive processes and efficient, repeatable production.

Selmach supplies a complete range of machinery for architectural metalwork, from tube and section lasers through to press brakes, section rollers, and finishing equipment. This page explores how these technologies help solve industry challenges, and which models best suit different workshop environments.

Challenges in Architectural Metalwork Fabrication

Architectural fabricators commonly face:

Achieving precise mitres and joint fit-up without extensive grinding
Maintaining clean, consistent edges on stainless and aluminium
Handling awkward tube and section profiles with accuracy
Producing repeatable bends, brackets and formed components
Reducing distortion during cutting
Managing small-batch or bespoke workflows efficiently
Achieving decorative finishes with minimal secondary work

Traditional methods — saws, abrasive cutting, drilling, manual forming — struggle to deliver the precision and consistency needed in modern architectural metalwork.

Profiles & Materials Used in Architectural Fabrication

Architectural metalwork typically includes:

Round tube (stainless, mild steel, aluminium)
Square and rectangular box section (RHS/SHS)
Flat-sided or oval tube
Angle and channel sections
Flat bar and architectural plate components
Decorative or custom profiles
Thin- to medium-wall materials needing clean, accurate edges

This diversity of materials and geometries requires flexible machinery that can switch between tasks quickly and maintain consistent quality.

How Modern Machinery Improves Architectural Metalwork Production

Sheet Lasers

Flatbed fibre lasers are used for:

brackets
base plates
decorative components
façade elements
flat parts for railing systems

They provide tight tolerances, clean edges and the ability to nest complex shapes efficiently.

CNC Laser cutting of metal, modern industrial technology.

Close up of a Tube Laser Cutting out parts of a piece of square box section

Tube & Section Lasers

Tube lasers are ideal for architectural work due to their:

extremely accurate mitres and joint geometry
clean, consistent cuts requiring minimal finishing
repeatable results on stainless and aluminium
ability to cut holes, slots and notches in one operation
smooth integration with press brakes and rollers downstream
automation options that reduce manual handling

This significantly accelerates production compared with saws, grinders or plasma cutting.

Press Brakes

Press brakes are fundamental for forming:

brackets
stiffeners
support plates
architectural frames
bespoke decorative structures

Modern CNC controls ensure consistent results across batches.

Image of gloved hands holding a piece of metal on a pressbrake

Section Rollers

Section rollers support the production of:

curved handrails
circular balustrades
decorative curves
curved box section frames

They deliver predictable rolling results without distortion.

Finishing & Preparation Equipment

Finishing machines help:

polish stainless components
deburr laser-cut edges
prepare surfaces for architectural-quality presentation

This reduces manual polishing time and elevates final quality.

Morgan Rushworth DFR600 Deburring Wheels

Customer Case Studies

Hear from some of our customers about how our machinery has helped them.

Teknoroof – Expanding capacities and capabilities

Teknoroof is a specialist manufacturer of steel and aluminium roof and canopy products, to service the UK’s ever-growing construction industries, based in Northamptonshire.

We spoke to Adrian Stickley, the Operations Manager, about the various pieces of machinery and service they’ve been supplied by Selmach, including their Morgan Rushworth HSW60 Steelworker, HSGS Guillotine, PBSL Compact Press Brake and Hydraulic Decoiler.

MMK Engineering – Bringing Profiling In-House

MMK Engineering Ltd, based in Devon, work across the full spectrum of engineering, from designing small components to assembling entire end-use products and machinery. We spoke to Rob Jeffrey, Design Engineer, about the assortment of machinery they’ve received from us, including their Ajan CNC Plasma, Morgan Rushworth XL Fibre Laser, SBR Rolls, HSGS Guillotine and HFP H-Frame Press. Machinery brought in to enhance their in-house capabilities and save money and resources. “They are on the price, they are on the back up, it’s fantastic. Yeah. I’d recommend Selmach to anyone.”

MR Industrial Services continued success with the help of Selmach Machinery

MR Industrial Services, based in Corby, Northamptonshire supply a range of architectural and industrial steelwork to the construction industry. We spoke to Carl Peters, Martyn Nimmo and William Adams to discuss their experiences of working with Selmach Machinery over the years.

Facade and Cladding Solutions expand and upgrade their machinery

Our customer Facade and Cladding Solutions spoke to us about their experiences buying a range of machines from us here at Selmach, including a Press Brake, Guillotine, Steelworker and Corner Notcher.