Laser Cutting

One of the most frequently asked questions we have is do you have capacity today or tomorrow? Whilst the answer is invariably yes, how do we achieve this without unlimited resources? 24/7 Shift Patterns Most laser cutters work round the clock, the reason for this is twofold. Firstly as a response to customer demand to cope […]

For many years car manufacturers have faced the challenge of building lighter vehicles to improve emissions whilst maintaining vehicle strength and safety. Many auto manufacturers such as Nissan and Volkswagen are using a combination of hot stamped pressing with 5 axis laser cutting to produce lightweight yet strong components. The reason that 5 axis laser

Most engineering companies that used metal tubing as part of their day to day manufacturing are aware of the ability to cut straight tube using a laser. What is less widely known is the ability to use a 5 axis laser to cut tube that is pre-formed. Why Not Laser Cut in a Straight Form and

On April 14th 2016 I wrote my views on the effects of Brexit, they say that a week in politics is a long time, well two months must be nearly a lifetime. It’s interesting to reflect how opinions have changed and how this might affect industry and more specifically laser cutting. The mood in the

If we thought last month’s vote on the Brexit would make things clearer then we were sadly mistaken!  If anything there are now more questions to answer: Should we activate Article 50 sooner or later? Who will be leading the two main political parties in the near future? Can I still go on holiday to France this

Many companies shy away from laser cutting aluminium sheet as it can be notoriously difficult to cut. There are a number of reasons for this: Assist Gases Many laser cutting companies only offer cutting using Oxygen, this means that they cannot successfully cut aluminium because Nitrogen gas has to be used to achieve an acceptable cut. Cutting with

GF Laser’s sister company Moseley Brothers have recently updated their website www.moseleybrothers.co.uk. Moseley Brothers are one of the UK’s leading toolmakers and press production companies. The teams at GF Laser and Moseley Brothers work together when appropriate to provide a complete engineering solution. An example of this collaboration is where the two companies work together in the Automotive Industry.

1. Flexibility Laser cutting is probably the most flexible manufacturing process in today’s modern engineering sector. If a part can be drawn it can generally be cut so no matter how bespoke or outlandish the requirement laser cutting can find a solution. 2. Materials The following material can be laser cut giving the retails sector

At GF Laser we understand the importance of being able to provide a fast turnaround service when required. Customers use us for relief work in the following circumstances: Coverage for delays in tool manufacture: When your customer wants parts but perhaps the tool is delayed or parts are required ahead of schedule then GFL can

What is CE Marking? Most of us are familiar with the CE logo, for many years products sold in the UK have displayed the CE logo to signify that the goods sold are of a certain quality and meet recognised industry safety standards. I Understand That, But How Does This Effect Laser Cutting? Many laser