Laser Cutting
Precision cuts with clean edges - no tooling, no limits on complexity.
CNC laser cutting delivers precise profiles with clean, burr-free edges, from single prototypes to full production batches.
Overview
Laser cutting uses a CNC-controlled high-energy laser beam to melt or vapor-cut metal sheet along programmed paths. Assisted by auxiliary gases such as oxygen and nitrogen to blow away molten slag, it produces a clean kerf with no contact and no tooling throughout the process. Compared with conventional blanking, it delivers high precision and burr-free edges while eliminating tooling investment. It can form any complex profile directly from CAD data, making it the preferred blanking method for prototyping, low-volume production and custom-shaped parts. It can also pre-form blanks for high-volume stamped components.
Production Process
CAD programming from DXF, DWG or other design files
Select the sheet specification to drawing; inspect the surface, then position and clamp the workpiece
Set power, speed and gas pressure; run a first-article test cut to confirm kerf and edge quality
CNC automatic cutting along the programmed path - fully numerically controlled
Unload parts, sort them by part number, and deburr or edge-finish as required
Sampling inspection of dimensions and edges; accepted parts proceed to stamping
Key Advantages
- Micron-level precision - CNC controlled, accurate dimensions and consistent batches
- Clean, burr-free edges - no secondary deburring operation required
- Complex geometry - any custom contour or shaped hole, with no tooling constraints
- Small heat-affected zone - localized heating minimizes distortion in thin sheet and preserves the dimensions needed for subsequent stamping
- No tooling required - change the program to change the part, with no die development lead time or cost
- Ideal for prototyping and low volume - fast, cost-effective response for samples, pilot runs and small orders
- High material utilization - nesting maximizes sheet usage and minimizes scrap
- No tooling amortization - no die cost, ideal for product ranges with many variants and modest volumes
- Highly automated - fully CNC controlled, one operator can tend several machines, and cutting can run unattended
Materials We Process
Carbon steel and stainless steel
Aluminum and aluminum alloys
Galvanized steel and pre-coated sheet
Brass, copper and other non-ferrous metals
Typical Applications
Brackets, plates and machine guards
Enclosures, cabinets and panel components
Decorative and architectural metal panels
Gaskets, shims and precision blanks
Structural and chassis components
Prototype and pilot-run parts for fast design validation
Capability at a Glance
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Parameter |
Details |
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Laser systems |
Fiber and CO2 CNC laser cutting machines |
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Typical positioning accuracy |
Part-dependent; commonly ±0.1 mm - confirm with our engineers |
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Cutting thickness |
Varies with material and machine power; from thin sheet to plate |
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Edge quality |
Clean, burr-minimized edges; secondary deburring available |
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Design input |
DXF, DWG, SolidWorks and other common CAD formats |
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Batch flexibility |
One-off prototypes to full production quantities |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum sheet thickness you can cut?
A: It depends on machine power. For typical fibre laser cutting, around 1–20 mm; thicker material can be cut in carbon steel
Q: What cutting accuracy can you achieve?
A: CNC laser cutting achieves micron-level accuracy, with precise dimensions and consistent batches
Q: Will the cut edges have burrs?
A: No. Laser-cut edges are clean and burr-free, with no secondary deburring required
Q: Can you cut complex, custom-shaped parts?
A: Yes. Any complex contour or shaped hole can be cut directly, with no tooling constraints.
Q: Can you handle small batches or prototypes?
A: Yes. Laser cutting requires no tooling - changing the program changes the part - so prototyping and low-volume runs are fast and cost-effective
Work With Us
Upload your CAD files or drawings for a fast quotation and free nesting review. We will confirm the most efficient cutting strategy for your material and quantity.