One Stop Cutting Shop

02/11/2026

Sun out, smoker on and a long weekend coming up. Last Friday’s BBQ War cook up at MCL Engineering couldn’t have been better timed!

Congratulations again to MCL, thanks for having us, and a big thanks to everyone who got an order in for round two.

26/10/2026

Check out our waterjet in action 💧

This grill is being cut with a bevelled edge, all in a single pass straight off the machine. Waterjet is a cold cutting process, so there’s no heat-affected zone and no warping, which keeps the material true right through to the finished edge.

If you’ve got a job that needs clean bevels or heat-sensitive material, send your drawings through to [email protected] or give us a call on 09 421 9073.

13/10/2026

Most of the time rust is the enemy, but weathering steel (often called Corten) is made to rust. As it weathers, the surface forms a tight, stable patina that slows further corrosion, so it can sit outside unpainted and hold that deep orange-brown look.

It’s a go-to for garden edging, planter boxes and sculptures. People love the rustic look and low maintenance.

Got an outdoor project in mind? It's worth knowing: the protective layer needs regular wet/dry cycles to form. Near the coast, or anywhere it stays constantly damp (buried in soil, under wet leaves, sitting in water), it can keep corroding instead of stabilising. Early run-off can also stain concrete and paving.

Not sure it suits your site? Talk to us first.

01/10/2026

This part started as a large flat sheet, making it an awkward job for the press brake.

Each fold is usually lined up by pushing the sheet against back stops at the rear of the machine, but on a part this big and flimsy that can be problematic. Instead, we etched fold lines onto the sheet so our folder could see exactly where each fold goes and line it up by eye. The finished parts show how well that works, with two cleanly formed transition pieces.

Got a large or awkward part that needs folding? Get in touch.

27/09/2026

And the winner is... MCL Conveyors!

Our second BBQ War giveaway has been drawn, and the crew at MCL are in for an epic feed with meats cooked low and slow by the BBQ War team.

Thanks to everyone who entered, and if you missed out this time, watch this space.

23/09/2026

Ready for a productive spring? So are we.

Our new LVD Easyform 9 170/30 press brake arrived from Belgium in July, folding up to 3m with laser angle measurement for accurate bends first time, every time. That's straight-up extra folding capacity on top of what we already had.

Add laser, tube laser, plasma, gas and waterjet cutting, plus flatbed lasers running around the clock, and your job goes from file to finished part without leaving the building.

Got a concept but not sure how to make it efficiently? Our technical sales team are happy to come and have a look. Get in touch.

31/08/2026

Rock beats scissors, but no one mentioned water beats rock!

Our client wanted a clean rectangle cut out of this piece of rock, and our waterjet stepped up to the challenge.

Stone doesn't give in easily, so the cut took the best part of half an hour, but we've spared you the boring bits.

If you’ve got a job you think sounds impossible, talk to us – chances are we can help.

Call now to connect with business.

21/08/2026

You asked, we delivered.

We're teaming up again with our mates at Team Bbqwar to send another lucky client's crew a feast – smoker on site, meats low and slow, plates in hand.

Confirm an order over $2,000+GST before Friday 4th September, and you're in the draw!

17/08/2026

Rough around the edges? We can fix that.

Our surface finishing service removes burrs, sharp edges and imperfections left from cutting, machining and drilling.

The result? Safer handling, smoother surfaces and a finish ready for powdercoating or paint.

06/08/2026

Manson Engineering won our recent BBQ giveaway, so as promised, we got in touch with Team Bbqwar and headed out to site to feed the crew.

The bbq was fired up around lunchtime, with meats cooked low and slow over a few hours ready for a feast for the whole team that afternoon. A few of the OSCS boys headed out to join them (plate in hand!).

A big thanks to Manson Engineering for having us – great crew, good yarns, and not a lot left on the trays by the end of it.

Round two, anyone?