What Can a 12kW Fibre Laser Do for Your Fabricated Parts?

How advanced laser cutting improves quality, efficiency and flexibility from prototype to production.

When you’re sourcing sheet metal fabrication, it’s easy to focus on price or lead time. But before a component is folded, machined, welded or assembled, it almost always starts with one critical process: laser cutting.

The quality of that first cut influences everything that follows.

That’s why we’ve invested in the latest Trumpf TruLaser Fibre 12kW. It gives us greater flexibility, faster processing and the ability to manufacture everything from one-off prototypes to production batches, all under one roof.

But what does a 12kW fibre laser actually mean for your project?

More Than Just Power

A higher-powered laser isn’t simply about cutting thicker material. It’s about efficiently processing a wider range of materials while maintaining the accuracy and edge quality required for downstream fabrication.

Our Trumpf TruLaser Fibre 12kW can process:

• Mild steel – up to 30mm
• Stainless steel – up to 40mm
• Aluminium – up to 30mm
• Brass – up to 12.7mm
• Copper – up to 12.7mm

With a 1500 x 3000mm bed size, it gives us the flexibility to manufacture components for industries including earthmoving, construction, medical, industrial equipment and many other sectors where precision engineering is essential.

Why Thick Laser Cutting Matters

One of the biggest advantages of a 12kW fibre laser is its ability to cut thick materials while maintaining excellent edge quality.

For customers, this means more than simply cutting thicker plate. It means components that are ready for the next stage of manufacture with minimal additional preparation.

The benefits include:

• Excellent dimensional accuracy
• Consistent edge quality
• Reduced secondary finishing
• Reliable repeatability
• Greater manufacturing efficiency

Whether we’re producing a single prototype or repeat production parts, those advantages help reduce delays further down the line.

Faster Processing, Better Productivity

Higher laser power also means improved productivity across a range of material thicknesses.

That allows us to process work more efficiently, helping customers who need rapid prototypes, flexible production schedules or dependable lead times.

Ultimately, it’s about delivering quality parts when they’re needed, while maintaining the consistency our customers expect.

More Than Laser Cutting Services

The laser may be where many projects begin, but it’s only one part of the manufacturing journey.

Our laser cutting services are supported by a complete range of in-house capabilities, including:

• Tube laser cutting
• CNC punching
• CNC press braking
• CNC machining
• MIG, TIG and robotic welding
• Assembly and inspection

Keeping these processes together means fewer handovers, better communication and greater control over quality from prototype to production.

Investing in Better Manufacturing

Investing in technology isn’t about having the biggest machine on the shop floor.

It’s about giving our customers greater capability, increased flexibility and confidence that every component starts with a high-quality foundation.

For engineers, that means accurate parts that perform as intended.

For buyers, it means working with a manufacturing partner that combines modern equipment with the experience to deliver reliable sheet metal fabrication from prototype to production.

Discuss Your Next Project

Whether you’re developing a new product or looking to improve an existing component, our engineering team can help you get the most from your design. From prototype to production, we combine advanced laser cutting with complete in-house fabrication to deliver accurate, high-quality components.

Send us your drawings or contact our engineering team to discuss your next project.