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This page is here to try and cover applications we're regularly involved in, but don't really have lots of information about - for example we get involved in Laser Cutting for Military Applications, but we're not allowed to show photos or say a lot about them!

Laser Cut Military ApplicationsWe have substantial production capacity to ensure your parts are cut on time - whatever the application. We have three laser systems running 24 hours per day to meet your deadlines, so you don't need to carry large stocks. We understand that in many industries confidentiality and security are essential - we regularly sign confidentiality agreements, and even have "no visitor" days when particularly sensitive work is being done. Examples of the type of Applications we currently get involved with, but don't necessarily have permission to give more information about include:-

Military / Defence Work Security Components Medical Equipt
New Product Devpt Government Contracts Religious Art
Nuclear Components Computers Many many more..

Click on the tabs to learn more about why our Laser Cutting Service is an ideal fit for virtually any Application:-

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Information about why our Laser Cutting Service is second to none -

We're competitive (surprisingly so sometimes!). Our processes are designed to minimise overhead so our prices are great, allowing you to maximise your margin.
We do everything to try to keep our prices stable - we understand you might issue a price list that's very difficult to change.
We don't mind quoting for multiple quantities, and cutting everything from prototypes to high volumes -we understand there's a design process to get your product to market.
We're reliable - we deliver when we say we will so we don't hold up your production; we're quick - our lead times are short so you don't have to hold stocks.
Our Quality System is solid - we use a visual system to let everyone in the production chain know your requirements - we don't rely on a dusty manual stuck on a shelf! We track everything from material source through issue levels to who cut your parts.
We buy the best material and use the best lasers to ensure you get the best quality component; we make your production easier, and improve your end product.
Although we don't fabricate in-house we have many clients who are experts - we can offer you fully finished assemblies, including everything from folding through plating to powder coating.
We control part issue levels - order to the latest issue for production, or order an earlier version for spares replacement.
Our service is country-wide. Although we're based in Barnsley our main customers are in London, Scotland, Cumbria, Nottingham & Manchester
We deliver - we use a local company to do a same-day service; we use overnight carriers and couriers for next day. Standard delivery is included in our quoted price - you don't get a nasty shock when you receive the invoice.
We keep all your part details on file - you can place a repeat order years after we've done a job and we'll have the information.

We can't list all our advantages here - the page would be too long! Hopefully the above gives you a flavour. We think we're just about perfect, but then we would wouldn't we! Try us and see what you think - Contact us now...

Common Materials Laser Cut

Mild Steel / Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel / Aluminium / Galvanised Steel / Zintec / Brass / Copper / Tool Steel / Spring Steel / Wear Plate / MDF / Ply / Acrylic / Nylon / Polypropylene - the list goes on!

Maximum Component Size

3000x1500mm

Minimum Component Size

Very Small - It depends on the material type & thickness

Maximum Thickness

It depends on material type, but examples are: Mild Steel - 20mm; Stainless Steel - 15mm; Aluminium - 10mm

Minimum Thickness

<0.5mm

Minimum Detail

Again it depends on material type - see the material section for more details

General Cutting Tolerance

>3mm - +/-0.1mm
3-6mm - +/-0.15mm
6-12mm - +/-0.2mm
>12mm - +/-0.3mm

Effects of Thermal Cutting

It depends on the material type, but laser cutting generally gives an excellent cut edge with a minor heat affected zone

Common Materials Stocked

Mild Steel / Stainless Steel / Aluminium / Brass. Most other materials are available on a short lead-time.

Common Sheet Sizes

2000x1000mm / 2500x1250mm / 3000x1500mm

Drawing Files Used

DXF / DWG / Solidworks / Illustrator / Coreldraw / PDF / JPG / Sketch / Fag Packet / Component / Vague Dream!