Laser Cutting

Across automotive, aerospace and marine industries, batteries must be securely mounted, protected and stabilised to ensure safety, reliability and compliance with industry standards. At GF Laser, laser cutting plays a key role in the manufacture of battery enclosures, housings and retention components that prevent battery movement in demanding operating environments. Rather than manufacturing the battery […]

At GF Laser, 5 axis laser cutting allows us to deliver true 3D cutting with the precision and flexibility that modern automotive components demand. By processing intricate shapes, deep-drawn forms and complex angles in a single setup, we support everything from quick prototype work to reliable high-volume production. What is 5-Axis Laser Cutting? 5 axis

It can be very difficult to choose a laser cutting company given the large number of companies that provide a laser cutting service. Some of the areas you should consider are listed below: 1. Delivery Always check delivery time-scales before you place an order, many companies offer the cheapest price but offer two week lead

The team at gf laser were pleased to have their ISO 9001: 2008 accreditation renewed after a full audit. Although gf laser have had ISO approval in place since 2007, the company was due it’s full audit to ensure that the whole system met the ISO 9001:2008 criteria for laser cutting. The latest audit involved

Stainless Steel laser cutting Material cutting is a vital step in the manufacturing process so it is important that it is carried out to a high standard ensuring the cut is accurate and efficient.  Get it wrong and subsequent steps of the manufacturing process will go wrong and potentially be a resource and financial drain

Laser Cutting Steel with Nitrogen: Our Services Laser cutting steel with Nitrogen, as the assist gas, is becoming more commonplace for parts that require painting after cutting. GF Laser can cut steel using Nitrogen or Oxygen depending on customer requirements. Firstly, what is an assist gas? The assist gas helps the laser cutting process by

Laser Cutting of Stainless Steel Laser cutting is a popular method of profiling a range of materials, including stainless steel. The laser cutting of stainless steel produces precise metal products that are created, not only efficiently, but with a high quality finish. Stainless steel can be cut to meet exact specifications, in different thicknesses and with

Is buying a laser cutting machine viable for your business? Many organisations compare the cost of sub-contracting laser cutting to buying their own machine. However, here are some of the areas to consider: 1. Typically the high capital investment in a laser cutting machine means that the laser has to be run 24/7 to repay

GF Laser is pleased to announce further investment in laser cutting machinery with the purchase of a Trumpf Trulaser 3030. This new laser cutting machine utilises the latest technology to cut metals quickly, accurately and burr free. The laser is ideal for high volume production with its dual table configuration that allows cutting to continue whilst parts

The team at gf laser are pleased to announce that their internal systems have once again passed the ISO 9001:2008 Audit. The processes in place at gf laser cover everything from order intake through to inspection reports. Much of the order processing and tracking is carried out by gf laser’s internal software system that contains all the