Garmet
St.Helen's Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1HG
About
Established in 1972 and based in Thetford, Norfolk, UK, Garmet Limited is a highly experienced contract manufacturer offering comprehensive tube manipulation and fabrication services, with nearly five decades of expertise. They provide end-to-end solutions from design and technical support, including 3D modelling, through to finished products, leveraging significant investment in new equipment for rapid production lead-times. Garmet's extensive capabilities encompass CNC tube bending, mandrel bending, ring rolling, and CNC machining for tubes, alongside CNC punching, sheet metal bending, laser profiling, and sheet rolling for sheet metal, with 12 welding bays for Tig, Mig, brazing, and soldering. They work with a wide range of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and plastics, and offer a full suite of finishing services from powder coating and lacquers to plating and passivation. Garmet's strongest differentiator lies in their collaborative approach to new projects and prototypes, consistently meeting exact specifications and deadlines, supported by responsive customer service and guaranteed confidentiality.
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Garmet Limited, established in 1972 and based in Thetford, Norfolk, UK, is a highly experienced contract manufacturer specialising in comprehensive tube manipulation and fabrication services. With nearly five decades of expertise, Garmet offers a complete end-to-end solution, from initial design and technical support, including 3D modelling and various file format compatibility, through to the finished product. Their significant investment in new equipment ensures enhanced capacity and efficiency, enabling rapid production lead-times of just a few days.
The company boasts extensive manufacturing capabilities across both tube and sheet metal processing. This includes CNC tube bending, mandrel bending, ring rolling, and CNC machining for tubes, alongside CNC punching, sheet metal bending, laser profiling, and sheet rolling for sheet metal. Garmet's fabrication department features 12 welding bays equipped for Tig, Mig, brazing, and soldering, supported by extensive jigging facilities. They work with a wide range of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and plastics, in various forms such as ERW and seamless tubes, and steel sheets.
Garmet provides a full suite of finishing services, from "self-colour" to diverse powder coating options, decorative lacquers, and high-specification primers with architectural top coats. They also offer polished stainless steel finishes and various plating services including chrome and zinc plating, as well as passivation. Customer feedback consistently praises Garmet's collaborative approach to new projects and prototypes, their ability to meet exact specifications and deadlines, and their responsive support. The company also guarantees complete confidentiality, offering non-disclosure agreements upon request.
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CNC capability3
- CAM software
- OneCNC
- CAD software
- SolidWorks
- Lead time (weeks)
- 0-1
Materials & sectors1
- Materials
- Mild steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Plastics
Welding & fabrication2
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
- Fabrication sub-categories
- Sheet metal
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CNC capability: Sub-process · Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · Aerospace-grade CAM · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch)
Materials & sectors: Industries served
Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: DFM support · In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)