QUTEC LASER CUTTING SERVICES
At QuTec, we strive to provide our customers with a metal fabrication and pressing service that will produce an end product that meets our client’s specifications perfectly.
We are therefore dedicated to providing our customers with the full range of services for their metal work projects. This includes our established laser cutting service, where we can accommodate a wide range of materials cut to varying thicknesses.
Our combination of the latest technology and a team of highly skilled professional engineers means we can provide our customers with a laser cutting sheet metal service to almost any requirement and specification, no matter how big or small. From a single prototype to mass production of large volumes, our facility can cater for any client’s needs.
Quality laser cutting service using the latest technology
Our fabrication operation is equipped with a state-of-the-art Amada FO MK11 4KW CNC laser cutting machine, which precisely cuts sheet metal into any shapes and sizes our customers require for their projects. We use some of the best technology in the industry so we can provide a metal laser cutting service for almost any requirement.
Our machines have the capacity to work with many different metals, including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. Our laser can also cut varying thicknesses from as little as 0.9mm up to 20.0mm sheet. Furthermore, the automated load and unload capabilities of our laser cutting machine enables us to provide quick turnaround times for any project. Our investment in the latest equipment means that any laser cutting we provide for our customers will always be of the highest quality, with a smooth finish and precise tolerances up to ± 0.1mm guaranteed.
Highly skilled professionals for an outstanding service
For over five decades, we have been dedicated to providing excellent metal fabrication for clients from a wide variety of industries, and this includes our laser cutting services. Our team of operators are fully qualified and highly skilled to deliver laser cutting solutions to the highest standards, every time. We pride ourselves on never settling for less than perfection for our customers, so our clients can rest assured they will always receive only the best service from our team.
Contact QuTec for laser cutting West Midlands
If you would like to find out more about our laser cutting services, and how our skilled engineers can deliver the solutions you need for your metal fabrication or engineering project, contact our team at QuTec who will be happy to discuss your requirements in more detail.
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What is laser cutting?
Laser cutting is one of the most precise methods of cutting a design from a variety of different materials. The CNC machine, which does the cutting, is programmed to cut whatever design the client wants. From simple rectangles to precise, intricately designed pieces, laser cutting is your best option for most applications.
What materials can we cut?
Lasers are an efficient and effective choice for cutting steel, stainless, and aluminium. Materials can be laser cut with high levels of accuracy; our laser-cutting equipment is capable of positioning tolerances +/- 0.1mm and repeatability +/- 0.025mm.
With sheet sizes up to 1500mm x 3000mm and thicknesses up thru 20mm for steel, 15mm for stainless steel, and 10mm for aluminium, we can accommodate most part requirements.
Advantages of Laser Cutting
Laser cutting has many benefits when it comes to the production of parts and products.
- Capable of cutting many materials and thicknesses
- Cutting narrow kerf widths, which promotes efficient part nesting, yielding better sheet utilisation and material savings
- Fast
- Easily and accurately repeatable
- Reliable
- Reduced time for set-up with the ability to react and adapt quickly to changing production needs that are market or quantity driven
- Efficient processing, as multiple jobs or parts can be nested and cut in a single program.
- No secondary clean-up process required for most materials and is usually ready for immediate shipment
Disadvantages of Laser Cutting
While some disadvantages to laser cutting exist, the benefits far outweigh the downsides, and in most cases, QuTec mitigates these disadvantages:
- High power consumption – QuTec continually invests in new equipment to utilize the latest technologies available
- Can be expensive vs. processes (plasma or punching)
- Rate of production depends on the material – QuTec utilises high wattage lasers to keep cutting speeds high, even for thicker materials
- Poorly adjust lasers can cause burning – QuTec has years of experience and modern technology to minimize this
- Difficulty cutting reflective metals (like copper, brass, and sometimes aluminium) – while our lasers cannot cut copper or brass, we are able to cut aluminium with excellent edge quality and high cutting speeds
QuTec has many years of experience with laser cutting. Our years of experience in the market allow us to know if laser cutting is the right solution for you. We focus on finding businesses that need a fabrication and metal cutting partner that is going to provide them with a great product and great service.
