Laser cutting

[XTR2Turbo]

I need to get a small quantity of parts (only6) laser cut and possibly folded. 

 

I see a few companies advertise online. Wondered if anyone has used / could recommend ? 

 

David 

[TableLeg]

I haven't used any companies online but what I did was a search for local companies to me and then approached them and asked about doing small jobs.

 

I had many parts Laser cut now and more recently switched to Water jet cutting.

 

Might be worth trying, at least to get a comparison on prices.

 

 

[Mole]

What size, material spec and thickness?

[XTR2Turbo]

Material 2.5 or 3 mm galvanised steel sheet. 

 

about 500mm long x 200mm wide 

 

only looking for 6 or 8 pieces 

[Mark (smokey mow)]

I've been using cutting technology https://www.cut-tec.co.uk/ recently for all of mine, price wise they're the most competitive I've found but their minimum order charge is £150. For folding Essex laser has also been very good.

 

for a small quantity and if tolerance isn't so important you might find water jet cutting will work out cheaper for you.

[Howard]

I've used LaserMaster in Cornwall a number of times and can highly recommend them.  Last time I used them it was cheaper than I could buy the steel for. You can get a quote online depending on the complexity.  Definitely worth contacting. 

[XTR2Turbo]

thanks all

 

I will check the suggestions

 

David

 

[Plays-Kool]

I've not long had a relatively small batch of parts cut and folded by lakeland laser, did a cracking job, decent turn around time and were sensible on price

[cast iron]

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Galvanised may prove a problem as it quite toxic when burned

[Mole]

We regularly cut galvanised so shouldn't be an issue..with correct extraction..

[NickBW]

I have used L.S. Laser Cutting in basildon.  They were great and very well prices