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This page introduces our Laser Cutting Service for theatre sets and any application requiring larger area components that need to be seen and make an impression from a distance. We deal with many different clients ranging from specialist Set Production Companies through Charities to Wedding Planners.
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 large scale 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 one of the largest producers of laser cut sets 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!
Typical Laser Cut Set Applications include:-
| Theatre Sets | Exhibition Stands | Product Launches |
| Charity Balls | Private Parties | TV / Film Sets |
| Museum Displays | Murals | Garden Decoration |
| Science Displays | Shop Displays | Street Art |
| Band Stage Sets | Reception Displays | Many many more... |
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We've done work for many theatre set specialists, and worked on productions ranging from Oliver twist, through Mama Mia to The Little Mermaid. We regularly cut set parts in MDF, Plywood, Aluminium, Mild & Stainless Steel. We're used to interpreting set drawings, and can translate them into cut parts very quickly. Our service includes material supply and delivery, so we handle the whole thing for you.
We cut scenery and props for TV, Museum and Photographic sets. The huge range of materials combined with the level of detail we can produce means the sky's the limit as far as creative set production is concerned. We understand production deadlines and do everything in our power to help you meet them.
We've laser cut sets and scenery for charity balls, product launches, fashion shows and exhibition stands, whether for a major organisation, or a private individual. Do you want something really different for your reception area? Give us a call. We even do theme sets for parties and weddings! Get in touch if you have a great idea - we may be able to turn it into something special.
A very simple yet effective set developed for a travelling theatre production - this is laser cut ply and frosted acrylic allowing the lighting to be changed, and therefore alter the whole feel of the stage.
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 reception area to hundreds of pieces for a major production - 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 set look fantastic.
Although we're Laser Cutting Experts we also have many clients who specialise in other processes - need your set painted, formed, polished, fabricated? No problem!
We have years of experience of this type of work - ask us for our recommendation with regard to 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 Set Design |
Mild Steel / Stainless Steel / Aluminium / Galvanised Steel / Brass / MDF / Plywood / Acrylic / Wood |
Maximum Individual Part Size |
3000x1500mm |
Minimum Part 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 |
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! |