Laser Cutting
We offer quick-turn laser cutting service.
We can cut many types and thicknesses of materials including steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
We can etch lines and text into the surface of the material.
Our 60 x 120-inch 6kW Mitsubishi 3015 GX-F Advanced fiber laser is highly capable yet easy to use.
The heart of the system is the zoom cutting head that automatically adjusts the beam size and focal length to achieve the best quality cut on each material. The cut is continuously monitored by an internal AI system that adjusts the cutting parameters if abnormal conditions are encountered.
The machine has full nesting capabilities and automatically changes the gas and nozzle according to the material to be cut.
An augmented reality system makes it easy to cut parts from remnants or partial sheets.
Cutting 1” steel
Cutting 3/16” hot rolled HRPO steel.
Cutting 16 gauge galvanized steel
Cutting 1/4” aluminum
We maintain an on-hand inventory of sheets in a variety of thicknesses to allow us to rapidly respond to common requests:
HRPO steel
CR Steel
Galvanized Steel
Aluminum
How to get your parts cut?
Don’t worry about formalities – we know how to work off of a napkin drawing.
We can estimate costs from your print, pencil sketch or CAD file. All we need to know is the material type, thickness and quantity needed.
When it comes time to cut, we can accept your CAD file or we can make a CAD model from your print. We will create the file as a courtesy for simple parts. We may include an estimate for creating the file for complex parts. If we create the file, you will be supplied with a dimensioned print and asked to confirm it is correct before we cut metal.
How long does it take?
For a few simple parts from stocked material, you can expect the parts to be ready for pickup the same day. Additional operations may add time.
We include a time estimate in quotes for larger quantities or parts from material that is not stocked.
We can usually get special materials in a few business days.
We do provide immediate services when needed. Walk-in request are available upon appointment.
If you have an urgent request, please call 440-214-9018 first to discuss how we can help.
Tabs
Small parts must be "tabbed" to keep them from falling out of the sheet into the scrap bin. This photo shows .38" x 1.2" squares cut from 16 gauge galvanized steel. The tab is visible in the center of the part.
Larger parts less than about six inches in the smallest dimension must be tabbed to keep the part from "tipping up" on the laser table. The laser could hit parts if they tip up.
Tabs leave a small burr on the part when it is detached. Unless specified, we will allow the laser software to automatically place the tabs. If the burr is troublesome on a critical edge, the designer can specify the least important edges to locate the tabs.
We welcome your CAD file if you have one
There are some advantages if you prepare and submit the file because you will know exactly what was cut and have a record for the future.
Please adhere to these conventions:
Attach your CAD file in .dxf ASCII format
All CUT lines must be on Level 0
All ETCH lines must be on Level 1.
All other levels are ignored.
“Clutter” on Levels 0 or 1 will result in cutting errors.
The part must be a closed shape.
The laser will faithfully cut the part as drawn – missed corners, hanging lines, extraneous dots, etc. will be cut as drawn.
Do NOT combine multiple parts into a single cut file. If multiple parts are needed, supply a separate CAD file for each. We will nest the files together to cut the required quantity of each part. The nester will optimize the material usage and will utilize larger wasted spaces like the center of circular cutouts for smaller parts.