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Welcome to Trade Cutting Services, your precision cutting and routing specialists, proudly serving as the sister company to Dublin’s renowned Shadow Creations.
A Legacy of Craftsmanship
With over 25 years of experience, Shadow Creations Ltd has been delivering exceptional craftsmanship in the construction of sets, props, and models for the TV, film, event, and advertising industries shadowcreations.ie. Trade Cutting Services builds on this legacy—bringing the same dedication, precision, and quality to specialised cutting operations.
State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities
Trade Cutting Services operates from top-tier facilities equipped with:
- Five advanced CNC routing machines, alongside line benders, flame polishers, and diamond polishers—making us one of Ireland’s largest trade routing providers.
- Capability to handle full 2D and 3D cuts across a wide variety of materials, including PVC, ply, MDF, acrylic, polycarbonate, chipboard, twin-wall roofing, aluminium, and polystyrene.
Precision Meets Innovation
Our services extend to cutting-edge offerings such as:
- A 5-axis hot-wire CNC system, delivering precision cuts for complex, three-dimensional forms in polystyrene—trusted by clients like Ardmore Studios for architectural set features.
- In-house 3D scanning for artists, enabling the reproduction of sculptures at any scale in polystyrene.
- A Trade 3D printing service capable of prints up to one cubic meter in size, with more than 300 material options available.
Rooted in Vision
Trade Cutting Services is founded by Kevin Murphy, who brings the same visionary leadership and commitment to excellence that has propelled Shadow Creations for over a quarter-century.
Why Choose Us?
Proven heritage
Backed by 25+ years of industry-leading service
Advanced technology
Cutting-edge CNC, hot-wire, scanning, and 3D printing capabilities
Material versatility
Expert handling of a vast range of materials for diverse project needs
Quality approach
Detail-oriented workflow from design to delivery
Founded on experience
Led by Kevin Murphy, with decades of industry insight and innovation