Excellent Around The Clock Production
Enabling us to reduce lead times and meet client expectations.
Smart Laser Cutting
We work to reduce costs, work efficiently and supply the best quality products.
Flexible Sheet Metal Solutions
We only use the best technology to deliver the finest quality sheet metal.
Delivering Energy Efficient Laser Cutting
Producing quality sheet metal products that do not cost the world.
State Of The Art Laser Cutting Service
Our Amada Laser Cutting and Tower Scheduling Machine provide excellent round-the-clock production enabling us to reduce lead times.
Since 2003 we’ve been delivering a sheet metal laser cutting service using equipment that is able to cut to extremely fine tolerances.
Throughout this time we’ve invested in the latest CNC technology as it emerges, enabling us to deliver for clients in highly specialised sectors who need to be able to rely on the precision and consistency of the results.
Quality Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Equipment
Our Amada LC F1 NT Series and VENTIS-AJ fibre laser cutting equipment combines with a Tower Scheduling on both Machines to deliver lights-out manufacturing, using the power of automation to work around the clock and meet the tightest possible lead times without risking any drop in quality.
Sheet Metal Laser Cutting FAQs
As the name suggests, sheet metal laser cutting uses a laser to cut different shapes in different materials. The laser beam is generated by a high-powered laser system and is directed at the sheet metal by a computer-controlled system. Heat from the laser beam melts the metal, which is then blown away by a stream of compressed air.
There are a huge range of applications for laser-cut metal panels. They can be used in everything from signage and artwork to architectural cladding and even as structural elements in buildings.
Also there are many different buildings where laser cut panels are used, this includes, but in no ways limited to: luxury hotels, restaurants, offices, apartments and houses.
Other Panel products could be for industries such as, Auto mechanical, agricultural, Refrigeration, Medical and other OEM’s.
Sheet metal laser cutting machines are used for metal fabrication because they offer a number of advantages over other methods of cutting sheet metal. These advantages include:
- Increased accuracy
- Faster cutting speeds
- The ability to cut complex shapes
- A cleaner, smoother cut edge
- Reduced set-up time and costs
High powered laser beam is used during laser cutting to cut steel sheet. The laser is directed through optics and the use of cnc helps guide the beam or material. Heat from the laser melts the steel, which is then blown away by a stream of compressed air. This leaves a clean, smooth-cut edge with very little need for secondary machining operations.
Materials that can be laser cut include:
- Metals. Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass
- Wood. Plywood, MDF, walnut and pine
- Plastics. Acrylic, polyester film, polypropylene
Some of the materials that cannot be laser cut include PVC, fibreglass, ABS (acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene).
The advantages of laser cutting sheet metal include:
- Increased accuracy
- Flexibility. The same tools can be used to cut different shapes.
- Faster cutting speeds
- The ability to cut complex shapes without the need of any tooling.
- A cleaner, smoother cut edge
- Reduced set-up time and costs
The disadvantages of laser cutting include:
- The high initial investment cost
- The need for specialist skills and training
- The sensitivity of the equipment to dust and other contaminants
Laser cutting is accurate because the laser beam is generated by a high-powered laser system and is directed at the sheet metal by a computer-controlled system. This means that the laser can be precisely controlled to cut intricate shapes with a high level of accuracy.
The thickness of metal that can be cut by a laser depends on the power of the laser. Low-power lasers can cut through thin sheets of metal, while high-power lasers can cut through thicker sheets.
The three main types of laser for cutting metal are:
- CO₂ lasers
- Fiber lasers
- Nd: YAG lasers
Still have questions? Email us on sales@wrekinsheetmetal.co.uk
