Laser Cutting

We can cut mild steel from 0.5mm thick right up to 20mm thick and offer a powdercoating service when you require corrosion protection or for aesthetic purposes. If you want to know a bit more about mild steel, it’s explained below: Mild steel is a type of low carbon steel that is widely used in […]

Laser cutting is known for its high level of accuracy and precision. The accuracy of laser cutting depends on several factors, including the type of laser used, the quality of the equipment, the thickness and type of material being cut, and the expertise of the operator. Here are some key points to consider regarding the

Laser cut mild steel can be used for a multitude of different applications in engineering and general fabrication. Some of the areas to consider when using GF Laser for laser cutting mild steel are: 1. Material Thickness:Laser cutting is suitable for a range of material thicknesses. The thickness of the mild steel will affect the

axis laser Can you cut bevels with a 5 axis laser? If not why not? A 5-axis laser system typically refers to a machine that can move a laser head in five different axes of motion. These axes are usually defined as X, Y, Z, and two additional rotational axes (A and B). In theory

Do you have a minimum order charge for laser cutting? We get many enquiries each month about whether we have a minimum order charge for “one-offs” or low volume laser cutting. For Oxygen laser cutting we have a minimum order charge of £70.00 and for Nitrogen laser cutting we have a minimum order charge of

laser cutting Quite often at GF Laser we get asked to get involved with helping customers design parts at the laser cutting prototype phase. Here are some of the things to consider: Although sheet metal can be decoiled into various lengths most laser cutting companies stock material in three standard sizes: 3000mm x 1500mm; 2500mm

High Volume Laser Cutting available from GF Laser. The last few years have seen laser cutting machines take a massive step forward in speed and reliability. In many cases it is more cost effective to produce at volume using laser cutting rather than punching or traditional press tools. If you are looking for high volume

Mild Steel Forecast Prices 2024 Like most laser cutting companies our prices are dependant on the steel we provide as part of our overall laser cutting service. Whilst prices had been declining it now seems that, from January 2024, we will see an increase in mild steel of around £50.00 per tonne. Part of the

Laser Cutting Companies GF Laser are one of the top Laser Cutting Companies in Birmingham with 7 machines operating around the clock. Although we supply laser cutting services to companies throughout the UK, if you are looking for laser cutting in Birmingham we are based in the heart of the Black Country just a short

GF Laser have been providing a laser cutting service since 2006 starting with a single 5 axis laser machine. Since 2006 the business has grown to become one of the leading laser cutting companies in the UK providing a low and high volume laser cutting service around the clock. In addition to laser cutting we