Laser Cutting

GF Laser are one of the UK’s premier providers of 5 Axis Laser Cutting services. 5 Axis Laser Cutting for Industry There are only a handful of laser cutting companies that offer 5 axis laser cutting services in the UK and only GF Laser offer a subcontract service which is backed up by the knowledge […]

The main difference between 5-axis laser cutting and flat laser cutting lies in the level of complexity and the types of cuts they can perform. Both methods utilize laser technology for cutting materials, but they are suitable for different applications and offer distinct advantages: Flat Laser Cutting: Flat laser cutting is the most common and

Scratch Free Laser Cutting Is it possible to produce scratch free laser cutting? In theory laser because laser cutting is a non-contact method of metal cutting it should be easy to produce parts which are scratch free. The reality is slightly different though as we discuss below: Plastic Coating It’s possible to specify material from

Laser Cutting Mild Steel We’re quite often asked why laser cutting stainless steel is more expensive than laser cutting mild steel. There are 3 main reasons for this: Higher Material Costs: Stainless steel is far more durable and has better resistance to rust than mild steel. For example, 316 stainless steel is used in the

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