Laser Cutting Services
Astro Metal Craft provides precision CNC laser cutting services for projects that demand accuracy, consistency, and reliable quality. Using advanced laser cutting technology, we produce burr-free, high-precision components for applications ranging from machine frames and structural assemblies to food processing equipment, automation systems, and material handling equipment and more.
What is Precision Laser Cutting?
Laser cutting is a non-contact thermal cutting process that uses a focused, high-energy laser beam to produce precise cuts in sheet metal. CNC-controlled motion allows complex geometries, tight tolerances, and repeatable part production while minimizing material waste. Compared to conventional cutting methods, laser cutting delivers superior edge quality, excellent dimensional accuracy, and minimal heat-affected zones, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.
Advantages of Laser Cutting
Precision laser cutting offers numerous manufacturing advantages:
- Excellent dimensional accuracy
- Clean, burr-free edges
- Tight inside radii and intricate geometries
- Minimal material distortion
- Excellent repeatability
- Reduced secondary machining
- High material utilization through optimized nesting
- Fast production for prototypes and production quantities
In-House Fiber Laser Equipment
We maintain a robust in-house laser division featuring high-performance systems that include:
- CL 940 Cincinnati 4000W Fiber Laser
- CL840 Cincinnati 4000W CO2 Laser
- Mazak STX 510 HiPro
- Mazak Fabri Gear 150 Tube Laser
- Mazak Fabri Gear 300 Tube Laser
- TuMatic 1000 Punch Laser combo
The main difference between a fiber laser and a CO2 laser is how the beam in created. Maintaining both technologies allows us to optimize each job for cut quality, productivity, and cost.
Cincinnati CL-840 (4 kW CO₂)
The Cincinnati CL-840 generates its laser beam inside a gas-filled resonator containing carbon dioxide (CO₂), nitrogen, and helium. A high-voltage electrical discharge excites the gases, causing the CO₂ molecules to emit infrared light. Mirrors within the resonator amplify the light into a powerful laser beam, which is then directed to the cutting head through enclosed beam tubes.
Cincinnati CL-940 (4 kW Fiber)
The Cincinnati CL-940 generates its laser beam using semiconductor laser diodes that pump light into an ytterbium-doped optical fiber. The fiber amplifies the light into a coherent laser beam. Unlike a CO₂ laser, the beam remains contained within a fiber optic cable as it travels directly to the cutting head.
Mazak STX 510 HiPro
The Mazak STX 510 HiPro is a high-performance CO2 laser cutting system designed for precision sheet metal fabrication. Equipped with advanced motion control and automated cutting technology, it produces clean, accurate cuts with excellent edge quality across a wide range of materials and part geometries.
FG 150 and FG 300 Mazak Tube Laser
The Mazak Fabri Gear FG 150 and FG 300 fiber tube laser is a cutting systems designed to process round, square, rectangular, and structural tubing with high precision. A fiber laser beam is generated and delivered to the cutting head through a fiber optic cable, where it is focused onto the tube to produce clean, accurate cuts. The machine automatically rotates allowing for multiple cuts to be made in one operation.
Trumpf TruMatic 1000
The TRUMPF TruMatic 1000 combines CNC punching and fiber laser cutting into a single machine, allowing multiple manufacturing operations to be completed without repositioning the sheet.
Our Scope of Laser Machining Services
Our laser cutting systems process a wide variety of industrial metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, and specialty alloys. Whether producing structural components, sanitary equipment, machine frames, or brackets, we select the appropriate laser technology based on material type, thickness, and required edge quality.
We specialize in precision cutting across a vast array of materials and thicknesses, exceeding industry standard tolerances:
- Mild Steel: 3/4″
- Aluminum: 1/4″
- Stainless Steel: 3/8′
- Sheet size max: 2 meter x 4 meter
- Cutting Tolerance: within .005 or less depending on the part
- Ability to cut thicker materials
- Standard tolerance: Within ±0.005” (or less, depending on part geometry)
Integrated Manufacturing: From Laser Cutting to Finished Assembly
At Astro Metal Craft, we understand that a quality laser-cut part is only the beginning of a successful project. That’s why our laser cutting services are fully integrated with our in-house forming, machining, welding, assembly, and inspection capabilities. Instead of coordinating multiple vendors, you can rely on a single fabrication partner from start to finish.
Our team looks beyond the cut itself and considers how each part will move through the manufacturing process. By understanding the requirements of downstream operations, we help improve fit-up, reduce production challenges, and keep projects moving efficiently. Whether you need individual components or fully fabricated assemblies, our goal is to deliver parts that are accurate, consistent, and ready for the next stage of production.
Ready to see how our precision and experience can support your next project? Contact Astro Metal Craft to discuss your laser cutting needs.
