Laser Cutting

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

CNC laser cutting is a less commonly used term for the laser cutting we offer but essentially all laser cutting in the UK is CNC controlled. What is CNC Laser Cutting? CNC stands for Computerised Numerical Control. It is a computerised manufacturing process in which pre-programmed software and code controls the movement of, in our

Are you keen to get something laser cut but want to know about the costs? Here are some details to consider: Material Factors affecting how much is it to get something to laser cut? Material generally makes up around 50% of the cost of laser cutting for simple jobs. At GF Laser we laser cut

  Is laser cutting speed important? The speed that a laser can cut is important to laser cutting subcontractors such as GF Laser. However, there are many other factors that we considered when we undertook a recent study looking at how to improve lead times. Scheduling System There are many varied scheduling systems available for

Thinking of using a laser cutting service but not sure of the benefits? Here are 5 reasons to choose laser cutting over traditional methods. Speed: Before laser cutting machines became commonplace in manufacturing the preferred way of cutting metal would have been using a specialist tool. Toolmakers still exist in the UK but laser cutting…

Understanding Mild Steel Mild steel, a carbon steel variant with a relatively low carbon content, is renowned for its formability and weldability. Compared to other metals like stainless steel or aluminium, mild steel is easier to work with, making it a popular choice in construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Its magnetic properties also add to

What is Laser Cutting? Laser cutting is a manufacturing technique that uses a high-power laser beam, directed through optics and computer numerical control (CNC) to create a high-quality and dimensionally accurate design on sheet metal. Laser cutting is a form of non-contact fabrication. It uses a small laser to burn, melt, or vaporise a design