Laser cutting is a versatile technique used in manufacturing to produce intricate designs, with clean, sharp edges. A high-powered laser beam is used to cut, shape, or engrave materials. While it’s commonly used with metal, it’s also possible to apply the technique to other materials. Whether it’s laser cut aluminium, tube laser cutting, sheet metal laser cutting, or laser cutting steel, laser cutting is an essential tool across a range of industries.

This process enables precise and intricate cuts across a range of materials, from metals like stainless steel and brass to aluminium and copper. Utilising technology such as the Bystronic Fiber Laser, the laser beam melts through materials, ensuring a fine, polished finish. In addition to cutting, it can also be employed for detailed engraving work. The adaptability and precision of laser cutting make it an invaluable asset in both manufacturing and design, with the capability to handle a variety of projects with high accuracy and efficiency.

Laser cutting fabrication uses a high-power laser system and motion control system to follow a CNC or G-code of the desired pattern. The focused laser beam causes the metal to heat up rapidly, melting, burning, or vaporising, along the desired cutting path. Mirrors or fibre optics focus on the work area, directing the beam through a lens which intensifies it. A gas such as oxygen, or nitrogen, is often used to blow away any molten material and to clear the cut. This ensures a clean edge.

Laser cutting doesn’t require tooling to finish the task, reducing the time it takes to set up and the overall cost. Laser cutting services are highly efficient, with minimal wastage, making the process more sustainable than some other techniques.

With its finely controlled output of power, laser cutting produces precise and clean edges in various materials. CAD files guide the laser’s path, ensuring exact cuts that match intricate designs. The process efficiently melts and removes the material in its path, resulting in a smooth finish. Known for its energy efficiency, laser cutting has become a popular manufacturing method in the UK, allowing for convenient online ordering through reputable companies like Grenville Engineering.

In the ever-growing field of engineering, laser cutting stands out as a widely used manufacturing process.  Laser cutting can be used for various jobs, creating instruments needed in fields such as automotive, the food industry, aerospace and electronics. Laser cutting is often used for small, elaborate detail that cannot be achieved by hand or other machinery. Small, fine cuts can be made by the laser piercing single or numerous layers in the material to create details in parts and instruments. Grenville engineering work with many high-profile companies offering laser cutting as the first step in their process with over 1000 different components including supply into Earthmoving. Grenville can cut within the area of 3m x 1.5m,and we can produce components as small as 3.5mm wide. Their high quality and reliable laser cutting produces parts for widely renowned and important sectors such as the food industry. In this field, processing machinery and equipment is in high demand; Grenville laser cutting offers a quality of service that is fast and reliable within this industry.

The most immediate benefit of laser cutting is its reliability, accuracy and precision. The intensity of heat output and duration can be controlled, to create a perfect finish without impairment. It is also a non-contact process, delivering a supreme standard to products as this reduces the likelihood of damage to materials during the process and avoids material wastage. The laser cutting process is also fast and cost-efficient due to its low maintenance costs and is far safer than any other cutters due to the beam being enclosed within a light box, to avoid damage to users and products.

Laser cutting techniques are widely used in very different fields and laser cutting companies work with a wide range of clients from diverse industries. Manufacturers routinely use a laser cutting service to create precise parts and components, whether automotive, aerospace, or electronics. Architects and designers use laser cutting techniques to produce intricate models, prototypes, and decorative elements. Laser cutting can also be used to create high-quality signage with clean edges and intricate designs. Craftspeople may also use laser cutting techniques for cutting and engraving materials for use in custom designs, art, jewellery, and crafts.

Many companies and industries rely on laser cutting for business purposes. Grenville specialises in cutting to specific customer requirements, ensuring that the initial phase of any manufacturing process is precise. By following strict dimensions and tolerances, Grenville delivers high-quality, accurate products tailored to client specifications. Laser cutting is also ideal for creating prototype models, providing a fast and efficient way to produce small, detailed representations of potential designs. The superior precision of laser cutting, compared to plasma cutting, allows for tighter tolerances and a polished finish. With less metal loss during profiling, laser cutting offers higher tolerance levels, which helps prevent metal distortion and enables the cutting or engraving of thinner metal sheets without damage. This makes Grenville’s flexible laser cutting services an excellent solution for manufacturers looking for precision, quality, and efficiency in their production process.

At Grenville Engineering, we provide industry-leading laser cutting services to a wide range of clients. Using advanced laser cutting machines, we have the capability to handle an extensive variety of materials. We’re also able to cut to practically any design specification.

Our highly efficient sheet metal and tube lasers combine power and speed, with very high levels of precision to deliver the superior finish that our clients demand. We use a range of high-tech laser cutting machines from leading manufacturers, such as Trumpf, Bison, and Bystronic.

Our capacity for tubular laser cutting services has been enhanced by the addition of the RVD SMARTFIBRE CNC Tube Laser cutter.

We provide laser cutting services for a variety of metals, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass and copper.

Grenville Engineering is a trusted and recommended company that continually strives to meet and exceed customer expectations, delivering the best possible products. Specialising in sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting is a key component of our complete Fabrication Solution. Based in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, we are the go-to UK-based laser cutting provider, offering top-quality products to businesses across various industries. Our skilled and welcoming team offers a variety of laser cutting options, including custom cutting, stencil cutting, and engraving. Grenville Engineering is committed to providing affordable, reliable, and high-quality laser cutting services, ready to support your manufacturing needs.

Grenville Engineering operates four on-site laser-cutting machines, with the latest addition being the Bison SMART FIBRE CNC Tube Laser 3kW. This advanced machine can cut tubes up to 8000mm and handle metal thicknesses ranging from 6mm to 22mm. The trio of fibre lasers, comprised of Bystronic and Trumpf, exhibit versatility by cutting copper and brass up to 10mm, as well as providing precise and rapid cutting of Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminium up to 25mm, with all bed sizes at 1500 x 3000mm.

Our dedicated and experienced team takes a collaborative approach with all our clients. They ensure that all manufacturing processes precisely align with your design specifications. We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering the very best results for your project.

Contact us to find out more about our industry-leading laser cutting services.