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Cutting Technologies laser cuts decorative panels for many different applications and customers. Also known as laser cut fretwork this section covers everything from a single laser cut MDF screen for a restaurant to a series of Aluminium panels to completely clad the exterior of a building.
The huge variety of materials we're able to laser cut, combined with the infinite number of patterns means we can offer solution for almost any application. Add to this our expertise in converting just about any type of image into a laser cut solution and you can see why Cutting Technologies is perhaps the largest producer of lasered fretwork in the UK. We have three laser systems running 24 hours per day to meet demand, so you can be certain of a fast efficient service, and the fact we employ the latest laser technology means our prices aren't bad either! Don't forget we also produce laser engraved decorative panels - take a look at our Dedicated Page
Typical Laser Cut Decorative Panel applications include:-
| Interior Screens | Balcony Panels | Window Screens |
| Building Cladding | Acoustic Panels | Garden Screens |
| Fence Panels | Furniture | Radiator Covers |
| Ceiling Panels | Vent Grilles | Restoration |
| Marine | Wall Panels | Many many more... |
Click on the tabs to learn more about why our Laser Cut Fretwork Service is second to none:-
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A Laser Cut MDF Panel with a distinctly Moroccan theme - we do screens like this for hotels, restaurants, bars, theatre sets and balls. We even cut these as garden panels to shield unsightly tanks etc. This is 18mm fire retardent MDF, but we could cut these in natural wood, Ply, Metal or Acrylic..
We cut a series of panels for a Christmas display at Chatsworth House - these are multiple layered panels and were created from PDF files - we converted the images into something the laser could understand. MDF is a tough material, meaning these panels will be re-used for years.
A Laser Cut 6mm thick mild steel panel. We do lots of these for applications ranging from building cladding to inserts for stairs and balconies. These can be up to 3000x1500mm overall, and we can cut from 0.5mm to 20mm thick material.
A close up image of the same pattern, this time cut in 10mm thick clear acrylic. Acrylic is really popular for window screens, table separators, and general decorative panels for interior design.
A close-up image of an 18mm Fire Retardent MDF Decorative Panel. Laser Cutting is excellent for this type of application as, unlike routing, internal detail can have sharp corners - it gives a much crisper overall effect. More or less anything that can be drawn can be cut, and once again panels like this could be cut in Metal or Plastic, as well as wood-based materials.
A laser cut and painted plywood garden screen, used in this case to hide an unsightly tank storing heating oil. Although custom designed and made for the client, the price was very good as materials like ply are inexpensive. Although complex, the cutting was quick and straightforward allowing low production costs.
A small panel laser cut in acrylic to show you the flexibility of the laser process. This is about the size of a standard envelope, so the detail achievable is very high!
We offer a very cost-effective service. Our processes are designed to minimise overhead so you're able to afford a completely unique design at volume prices.
We're able to work with most image types to turn your ideas into a finished Laser Cut design - you don't have to have intimate knowledge of CAD design to get the product you want!
We offer a complete service from sourcing the material, through programming the work, to the laser cutting and then delivery - leave it to us to handle the project.
We cut everything from a one-off panel for a private individual to thousands of grilles for a new hotel - our service is flexible enough and our capacity sufficient to cope with any size order.
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 product; we make your decorative panel look fantastic.
Although we're Laser Cutting Experts we also have many clients who specialise in other processes - need you panel painted, formed, polished, fabricated? No problem!
We have years of experience of this type of work - ask us for our recommendation with regard to pattern type, material, size, colour - you name it!
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're actually really nice people to deal with - we may be great at what we do, but it doesn't go to our heads!
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 for Decorative Panels |
Mild Steel / Stainless Steel / Aluminium / Galvanised Steel / Brass / MDF / Plywood / Acrylic / Wood |
Maximum Panel Size |
3000x1500mm |
Minimum Panel 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; Wood - 25mm, Aluminium - 10mm; MDF - 25mm; Acrylic - 20mm |
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 |
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 Finishes Available |
It depends on the material but - "Mill" Finish; Brush Polished; Mirror Polished; Plated; Powder-Coated; Engraved are common |
Common Sheet Sizes |
2000x1000mm / 2500x1250mm / 3000x1500mm |
Drawing Files Used |
DXF / DWG / Solidworks / Illustrator / Coreldraw / PDF / JPG / Sketch / Fag Packet / Component / Vague Dream! |