Bringing the latest in cutting edge laser

Technology To The Region

Catering to the region's stainless and aluminium fabrication needs since early 2017, things just got a whole lot hotter at the AllStainless workshop. With a smile like a kid at Christmas time, owner Chris Nielsen has a brand new Bodor PT-series Laser Cutting Machine installed, and his team are rearing to go.

One of the first companies in the Top of the South to have the state-of-theart machine installed, Chris says the award-winning machine will help the business exponentially by cutting down on fabrication time.

First setting out in the industry 33 years ago, Chris honed his craft in Denmark, completing apprenticeships in three trades; heating and cooling, automation and fabrication, and sheet metal, before becoming a contractor. Moving back to New Zealand and settling down in Nelson, Chris established AllStainless, initially on Bolt Road before moving to their current site on Ven- ice Place in 2020.

The spacious site houses two large workshops, one with ample space for the large Bodor laser cutters, a swing beam guillotine, CNC press brake and various other large-scale pieces of machinery, and the other a production line that consists of personal booths for each team member to work from.

“The installation of the new booths enables a space for each person to work from, streamlining the production line and enabling a more efficient and precise workspace. The huge workspaces give everyone space to keep the production flow running smoothly as there is nothing in their way, which in turn creates a safer and more efficient workflow.”

Chris has been awaiting the arrival of their newest machine for a wee while now, with shipping having been delayed by three months, but now that it is here, it is pretty hard to wipe the smile off his face. Providing a myriad of options to a multitude of industries, including commercial and residential, their newest addition to the workshop enables what can be weeks' worth of work to be completed in no time at all.

“It helps us out in the future, big time! Some jobs that would have taken days to complete now only takes a few minutes to a few hours, depending on the project. It uses cutting edge technology and can undertake any steel work, round, square or angled, and carve channels on up to 25ml thick sheet metal, and up to 230ml round on tubes.”

Bodor Laser was established in 2008 and is an international company committed to the research and development, production and marketing, of laser cutting machines.

The Bodor PT-Series is an all- around sheet fibre laser metal cutting machine that is equipped with automatic functions of nozzle changing and one-click processing, P-Series is competent for all cutting demands. Featuring ‘Active Anti-collision Function’, fibre laser heads are able to detect cutting obstacles to effectively reduce the damage rate and save the maintenance costs of a laser cutter.

AllStainless have the ability to undertake any stainless project imaginable for their clients.

From signs and balustrades to outdoor patio covers and privacy screens, contact AllStainless for your residential and commercial needs.

The software used is a high-end intelligent control system for a CNC laser cutter called BodorThinker, featuring reliable stability, convenient installation and adjustment, safe production, multiple functionalities, and robust performance. With BodorThinker, laser cutting solutions can be modular, customised, automated and information-based.

AllStainless have the ability to undertake any stainless-steel and aluminium work imaginable, completing a vast range of projects for restaurants and the commercial food industry, along with residential needs and architectural finishes including benchtops, splashbacks and balustrades, boat railings, welding work, tanks, pipework, privacy screens, outdoor fires and patio coverings. Chris is currently completing the paperwork to become certified in the medical and pharmaceutical fields as well, broadening the scope of the business. “You name it, we can do it.”

Having spent a lot of time in Denmark during the early part of his career helped Chris to stay one step ahead of the game in this country.

“When I came back to New Zealand in the earlier days, I quickly realised that we were about 30 years behind in terms of the technology that was being used. There is some amazingly innovative work being done. We are proud to be one of the first local companies to be bringing a laser of this calibre with this kind of technology to the region.” It is just this type of ever-evolving thinking that keeps the passion alive for Chris. “No two days are the same, and I love the different and exciting challenges that the industry enables. I have been doing this for 35 years and I still love the variety of work that we can do.”

The team at AllStainless take huge pride in their work, with Chris saying, “We are into quality and precision. Stainless steel is not very forgiving, you have to be very meticulous and accurate when working with it. If you make a mistake, it will show.” For more information, visit All Stainless Ltd at www.allstainless.nz or phone on 022 0922 193.