Services
Laser & metal cutting
Laser-cut parts and blanks from sheet and plate, plus bar, tube, and structural shapes cut to length, all ready for forming, welding, or machining.
Every good part starts with an accurate cut
Cutting sets up everything that comes after it. A blank that's square and true makes forming predictable, a clean edge makes a better weld, and an accurate hole location saves time at assembly. We laser cut flat parts and blanks to your print, and cut bar, tube, and structural stock to length, matching the method to the material, the thickness, and the accuracy your part needs.
Because cutting happens in the same shop as forming, welding, and machining, we cut with the next operation in mind: adding weld prep, leaving stock where a part will be machined, and nesting parts to save you material.
What we cut
- Laser-cut flat parts, blanks, and profiles from sheet and plate
- Cut-to-length bar, flat bar, angle, channel, tube, and pipe
- Flat blanks, plates, gussets, and base plates
- Profiles and shapes from a DXF, a drawing, or a template
- Holes, slots, and notches
- Bevels and weld prep
Typical parts
Design tips for cut parts
These general guidelines help parts cut cleanly and keep costs down. Final values depend on the material and method, so ask us if you're unsure.
For profile cuts, a DXF drawn at 1:1 scale, with the units noted, lets us cut exactly what you designed.
Holes smaller than about the material thickness are hard to cut cleanly. We'll drill those instead.
Keep holes at least 1 to 1.5 times the material thickness from an edge so the edge doesn't bulge or tear.
A small radius on inside corners and notches, about half the material thickness, cuts cleaner and resists cracking.
What to send for a quote
For profile parts, send a DXF or a dimensioned drawing. For stock cuts, a simple cut list (size, length, and quantity) is all we need. Include the material, thickness, quantity, and when you need the parts.
What file formats do you accept?
PDF drawings, DXF and DWG files for flat and cut parts, and STEP files for 3D parts. Photos (JPG or PNG) and hand sketches are fine too. For cut parts, a 1:1-scale DXF with the units noted works best.
Can you copy a part if I don't have a drawing?
Often, yes. Bring in the original part, or send clear photos with a tape measure in the frame. We'll measure it and confirm the details with you before we build.
What should I send for an accurate quote?
A drawing or CAD file (PDF, DXF, DWG, or STEP) is ideal, but a clear sketch or photo with key dimensions works too. Include the material and thickness, the quantity, any finish requirements, and when you need the parts.
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