Metal laser cutting is the first step in the sheet metal manufacturing process and involves using specialized laser equipment to cut a variety of materials. Metal laser cutting equipment is specialized to cut the flat part out of a sheet. At this stage in the metal cutting process, precision is especially relevant because it ensures the quality of the finished product. Learn more about our laser cutting services today!
Our Metal and Steel Laser Cutting Tools
At the core of our metal laser cutting and CNC punching capabilities are four advanced Amada machines, along with our 4,000-watt Mitsubishi CO₂ laser. Our Vipros, Apelio, and EM2510 systems excel at precision sheet metal cutting, handling materials up to 1/8″ thick steel while creating complex shapes and specialized forms with exceptional accuracy.
Our CNC machine shop is equipped for high-precision sheet metal cutting services, offering laser cutting for up to 1/4″ thick steel with our 1,500-watt Amada Pulsar laser and up to 1″ thick steel with our 4,000-watt Mitsubishi laser. Most of our cutting equipment features automated material loading and unloading, enabling efficient, lights-out manufacturing that ensures cost-effective production and fast turnaround times.
Our Metal Cutting Technology
All of the metal laser cutting at PMF is done in our Computer Numeric Control (CNC) department. Our advanced laser heads deliver precision cutting, while our CNC punch turrets handle complex perforations and custom shapes. With automated processing, loading, and unloading, our system operates efficiently through overnight production cycles, optimizing material usage and reducing waste with intelligent nesting software that arranges dissimilar parts for cost-effective manufacturing.
Materials We Cut & Precision Capabilities
At PMF, we provide high-precision metal laser cutting services for a variety of materials, ensuring clean edges and minimal waste. Our capabilities include:
- Mild Steel: Up to 1″ thick
- Stainless Steel: Up to ½″ thick
- Aluminum: Up to ⅜″ thick
- Other Metals: Contact us for custom material requests
With our state-of-the-art CNC-controlled lasers, we achieve tight tolerances for precision-cut parts, ensuring high repeatability for prototyping, small-batch, and full-scale production.
Why Choose PMF for Metal Laser Cutting in North Carolina?
We leverage cutting-edge CNC automation and decades of expertise to provide high-precision sheet metal cutting services tailored to your needs. Whether you require custom prototypes or large-scale production, our metal laser cutting process ensures accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings. Here’s what sets us apart:
- At PMF, we combine advanced CNC automation with decades of experience in sheet metal cutting services to deliver:
- High-Precision Cuts – Minimal heat-affected zones and tight tolerances
- Automated, Lights-Out Production – Faster turnaround times with 24/7 efficiency
- Custom & High-Volume Orders – From prototypes to large-scale production
- Cost-Effective Nesting Software – Reduced material waste for better pricing
Frequently Asked Questions about Metal Laser Cutting
What types of materials are compatible for laser cutting?
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- We have the ability to work with many varieties of aluminum, carbon steel, stainless, coated metals (galvanized, galvalume, aluminized, and pre-painted), copper, brass, and certain plastics.
What is the thickest metal or material you can cut?
With our laser cutting machine, there are limits to the thickness of materials that can be cut.
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- Carbon steel: 3/4″
- Stainless: 1/2″
- Aluminum: 3/8″
What are the maximum part sizes that can be handled by the metal cutting machine?
The laser cutting equipment can manage up to a 48″x 120″ sheet, so we are able to cut or punch anything under that blank size.
Which is better, laser or CNC?
Laser cutters have extra features but cost more than CNC cutters, which offer simpler cuts at a cheaper price.
What is the best metal to laser cut?
Stainless steel is well suited to laser cutting and results in a smooth finish without additional finishing processes.
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