CNC Cutting · Smithfield NSW Workshop
From single insert plates for a vessel alongside to full production runs of brackets, flanges and gussets — cut clean, cut to certificate, cut on time. Pierce cutting up to 150mm, in our workshop or on-site at your vessel.
DNV Approved Lloyd's Register Approved ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001 Certified Up to 150mm pierce cutting On-site CNC cutting availableMachine Capability
Our workshop runs a CN-Seamless Mach 1 CNC plasma cutting system — a high-definition table delivering smooth, near-vertical cut edges with minimal dross, ready for weld prep with little to no secondary grinding, with pierce cutting capability up to 150mm thick plate. Every profile is cut directly from your DXF or DWG file, or drafted in-house from your drawing, sketch or template. And when the job can't come to us, our portable CNC cutting equipment comes to you — on board, on the wharf or on your site.
| Material | Pierce Cutting | Edge-Start / Severance | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild / Structural Steel | up to 150mm | up to 150mm | Insert plates, doublers, brackets, heavy base plates |
| Shipbuilding Plate (Gr A, AH36, DH36, EH36) | up to 150mm | up to 150mm | Class-approved hull & deck repairs |
| Stainless Steel | up to 100mm | up to 100mm | Flanges, marine fittings, tank components |
| Aluminium | up to 100mm | up to 100mm | Superstructure parts, brackets, covers |
Capacities indicative — final cut quality depends on grade, condition and finish requirements. Contact us to confirm your job.
What We Cut
Cropped and renewed hull, deck and tank-top plating cut to surveyor-approved dimensions, with full mill certificate traceability for DNV, LR, BV and ABS class repairs.
Structural brackets, tripping brackets, gussets and web stiffeners profiled to drawing — single pieces or nested production runs with minimal material waste.
Pipe flanges, backing rings, blind flanges and spade blanks cut to ANSI, DIN or custom dimensions in mild steel, stainless and aluminium.
Tank access covers, manhole covers and bolted inspection plates cut, drilled and dressed — supplied bare or fully fabricated with gasket faces.
Engine seat chocks, pump base plates, crane pedestal plates and foundation components cut to templated or CAD dimensions.
Wear plates, chafe plates, cutting templates and one-off custom parts — if it can be drawn, it can be cut.
Portable CNC cutting deployed to your vessel, wharf or facility — precision-cut insert openings, cropping of damaged structure and profiling in place where removal isn't practical.
Why Qualships
Most cutting shops hand you a stack of profiles. We hand you a finished, certified outcome — because cutting is only the first operation in our workshop, not the last.
DNV and Lloyd's Register approved workshop. Cut parts flow straight into qualified welding and fabrication under survey.
Plasma profiling, bevelling, fit-up, coded welding and NDT under one roof — one purchase order, one point of accountability.
Shipbuilding and structural plate supplied with mill certificates. Full traceability from plate number to installed repair.
Cut in our Smithfield workshop or on board your vessel — portable CNC cutting equipment mobilised to Sydney ports, with national coverage via Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
How It Works
Email a DXF/DWG, PDF drawing, hand sketch or physical template. No CAD file? We'll draft it for you.
We confirm grade, thickness, quantity and certification needs, then quote with lead time — often same day.
Parts are nested for material efficiency and cut on our high-definition CNC plasma table.
Edges dressed, bevels prepped, parts marked and delivered — or carried through to full fabrication and installation.
Industries Served
Our CNC cutting service supports ship managers, superintendents, chief engineers and industrial maintenance teams across Australia.
FAQ
Our CNC plasma system pierce cuts plate up to 150mm thick — covering the heaviest structural sections, machinery seats and marine plate. Stainless steel and aluminium capacities are subject to grade and finish requirements.
Yes. Alongside our Smithfield workshop, we deploy portable CNC cutting equipment to vessels, wharves and industrial sites — ideal for cutting insert plate openings, cropping damaged structure and profiling parts in place where removal is impractical.
Yes. Qualships is DNV and Lloyd's Register approved. We regularly cut Grade A, AH36, DH36 and EH36 shipbuilding plate with full mill certificate traceability for class-surveyed hull and structural repairs.
DXF and DWG CAD files load directly to the machine. We also work from PDF drawings, hand sketches and physical templates — our team drafts the cutting profile in-house at no fuss.
For vessels alongside in Sydney, we offer same-day cutting of insert plates, doublers and brackets from our Smithfield workshop with direct delivery to the wharf. Interstate ports are supported through freight and our local partner network.
Both. Cutting is the front end of a complete workflow: bevelling, fit-up, coded welding, NDT, coating and on-site installation under class survey. One supplier from plate to sign-off.
Send us your drawing for a fast, no-obligation quote. Urgent vessel jobs prioritised.
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