Laser Cutting
Unrivalled capacity and profiling capabilities
Here at Charles Day Steels, our suite of 7 state-of-the-art laser cutting machines, including the UK’s first 20kW fibre laser, ensures our customers benefit from the short lead times and high quality parts we are well-known for. Our extensive laser cutting experience and expertise means we are committed to maintaining the highest levels of productivity without compromising on cut quality.
With a diverse selection of metal profiling and finishing services on offer, including tube Laser Cutting, Sheet Metal Laser Cutting, Structural Steel Open Section Cutting and much more, we are well-equipped to take on a variety of projects ranging in scale and complexity. Take advantage of aggregated material prices, short lead times, and superior capabilities with Charles Day Steels’ laser cutting service.
Maximum cutting thickness
- Steel – 50mm
- Stainless steel – 50mm
- Aluminum – 40mm
- Brass – 20mm
- Copper – 20mm
Enhancing Our Laser Cutting Services with the Bystar 15kw Fibre Laser Cutting Machine
Capable of laser cutting parts up to 6 metres long from material up to 50mm thick, our new ByStar 15kw Fibre laser bolsters Charles Day Steels’ position in the market as an absolute industry leader for laser profiling in the UK.
Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Thicknesses
With a plethora of in-house laser cutting capabilities, we can laser cut sheet metal in a variety of thicknesses depending on the material selected.
Laser Cut Thickness (mm)
Fibre Laser Cutting
Fibre lasers excel at profiling thin sheet metal and reflective materials such as aluminium, copper, brass and bronze.
Key features of our fibre laser service include:
- Handle sheet sizes up to 6m x 2.5m
- Metal cutting up to 50mm thick
- Faster than CO2 with exceptional precision and output
- Minimal distortion due to low heat generation
- 7 fibre lasers cutting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Competitive price per part.
Unmatched Laser Cutting Capacity
We deliver economy through technology, ensuring Charles Day Steels can consistently deliver maximum cut quality, competitive prices per part, stable lead times during periods of peak demand and fast turnaround of large and complex parts and projects.
Our continuous investment in the very best and latest laser technology provides customers with the latest cutting capabilities with the ability to reduce customers’ downstream production time and costs by 50%. Unrivalled laser cutting capacity delivers rapid turnaround of both high volume and high complexity orders.
Laser Cutting Machines
- 1 x 20kW Fibre Laser
- 1 x 15kW Fibre Laser 6m x 2.5m cutting bed
- 3 x 10kW Fibre Laser 4m x 2m cutting beds
- 1 x 6kW Fibre Laser 4m x 2m cutting beds
What metals can be laser cut?
Charles Day Steels has the capacity and flexibility to cut projects of all sizes with short lead times and competitive part pricing. Materials can be handled in plate sizes up to 6 metres x 2.5 metres.
Maximum cutting thickness differs between materials. Furthermore, depending on material thickness and length, the profiling tolerance of laser cutting is +/- 0.12mm to +/-0.75mm.
Our Laser Cut Materials Include:
Learn more about our laser cutting tolerances for different materials
Quality Assurance
Quality. Accuracy. Compliance.
From drawing to delivery, Charles Day take pride in delivering quality profile cutting services to boost downstream efficiency and profitability.
Factory production controls comply with construction product regulation BS EN 1090 EXC4 for intricate cutting of construction and nuclear regulation profiles.
Certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 for all profiling requirements.
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Laser Cutting FAQs
How Does Laser Cutting Work?
Laser cutting is a non-contact process that uses a high-powered focused beam to rapidly heat the material and create thermal separation. It is applicable to various materials and projects and offers meticulous tolerances and complex designs.
What Are the Capabilities of Laser Cutting?
Laser cutting ensures precise results across diverse metal profiling and finishing services. Capable of conducting tube laser cutting, sheet metal laser cutting, structural steel open-section cutting, and many more projects, regardless of scale and complexity.
What is the Maximum Thickness That Laser Can Cut?
Our laser cutting machines can cut sheet metal across various thicknesses with a profiling tolerance between +/- 0.12mm to +/- 0.75mm. Typical metal cutting abilities include:
- Steel – 50mm
- Stainless Steel – 50mm
- Aluminium – 40mm
- Brass – 20mm
- Copper – 20mm
How Precise is Laser Cutting?
Our laser cutting services offer high precision; with tolerances between +/-0.12mm and +/-0.25mm (depending on material thickness). This level of accuracy makes it suitable for intricate designs and precise cutting requirements.
What Does Kerf Mean in Laser Cutting?
Kerf is the result of how much material is removed during the laser cutting process and the measurement of the width between each cut. Although this typically has a minuscule impact, it’s imperative to consider kerf laser cutting across the overall dimension of your project.
How Long Does Laser Cutting Take?
Fibre laser cutting provides rapid results, handling sheet sizes up to 6m x 2.5m with the ability to pre-program cutting paths, ensuring consistency across the project. Charles Day Steels operates 7 fibre laser machines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How is laser cutting quality ensured?
Charles Day Steels ensures quality through efficient machine setup and frequent maintenance. Our team takes special care to adhere to stringent operating parameters relevant to the material and desired outcome. Additionally, we conduct regular visual and dimensional inspections throughout the production process, whilst ensuring we maintain BS/EN IS0 9001:2015 Quality Accreditation.
What materials can be laser cut?
Our in-house capabilities mean that we can cut and process a spectrum of materials, including stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, copper, brass, bronze and titanium.
What is the difference between laser and waterjet cutting?
Waterjet cutting utilises a high-pressure stream of water that is combined with an abrasive medium to cut through material without the use of heat. Also known as a cold-cutting process, waterjet cutting is perfect for heat-sensitive materials. Alternatively, laser cutting generates heat to create clean edges, minimal post-processing and rapid lead times for a large majority of metals.
How can I get a quote for laser cutting services?
You can request a quote for our laser cutting services by contacting us directly with your project details, including material type, thickness, and design specifications. Get in touch with Charles Day Steels today and our team will provide a detailed and competitive quote.
For more information, contact the team at Charles Day Steels today.
