Laser Cutting Metals

What is Laser Cutting?

Laser cutting is a precision engineering service that uses a high-powered laser beam to cut through various metals with exceptional accuracy and speed. A computer-controlled laser beam is directed onto the metal surface, melting, burning, or vaporising the material along the designated cutting path. The intense heat of the laser beam allows for quick and clean cutting without the need for physical contact, minimizing the risk of material deformation or damage.

The Benefits of Laser Cutting Metals

Key benefits of laser cutting as an engineering service include:

Precision: Laser cutting offers high precision, allowing for intricate designs and complex geometries with tight tolerances. This makes it ideal for producing components with exact specifications.
Versatility: Laser cutting can be used with a wide range of metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and titanium. It can cut through various thicknesses, from thin sheets to thick plates, with ease.
Speed and Efficiency: Laser cutting is a fast and efficient process, with minimal setup time required. It allows for rapid prototyping and production, reducing lead times and improving overall efficiency.
Clean and Burr-Free Cuts: The non-contact nature of laser cutting results in clean, smooth edges without burrs or rough surfaces, eliminating the need for additional finishing processes in many cases.
Cost-Effectiveness: While initial setup costs for laser cutting equipment may be significant, the high speed and precision of the process can result in cost savings over time, especially for large production runs.
Customisation: Laser cutting offers flexibility in design and customisation, allowing for the production of unique, tailored components to meet specific engineering requirements.

Our Laser Cutting Expertise

When precision and accuracy are paramount, trust Wildebees for all your laser cutting needs. With our state-of-the-art equipment and experienced technicians, we deliver superior quality and efficiency on every project. Our laser cutting is a versatile and precise method for cutting a wide range of metals, plastics and our advanced laser cutting machines can handle complex designs and intricate patterns with ease, ensuring perfect results every time.

Whether you need prototypes, custom parts, or production runs, we have the technology and expertise to meet your needs. We'll work closely with you to understand your requirements and deliver solutions that exceed your expectations.

Types of Metal we Laser-Cut:

Stainless steel, Carbon steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Titanium, Galvanized steel, Mild steel, Alloy steel, Nickel alloys, Corten steel, Corrugated iron.

Laser Cutting Auckland and Beyond

Our service area for laser-cutting is nationwide although the size of the item to be laser-cut will factor into shipping costs.

Applications for Laser-cutting Metal

Aerospace Components: CNC machining is commonly used to produce complex parts such as engine components, turbine blades, brackets, and structural components for aircraft and spacecraft.
Automotive & Aerospace Parts: Laser cutting is used to produce parts for vehicles, including chassis components, engine mounts, brackets, interior fittings and body panels. Laser cutting ensures the accuracy and consistency required for manufacturing such parts.
Electronic Enclosures & Panels: Laser-cut metal is ideal for creating intricate enclosures and panels for electronic devices, providing durability and precise assembly.
Residential Privacy Screens: Residential privacy screens: Laser-cut metal is employed to craft decorative and functional privacy screens for residential properties, offering privacy while adding a touch of style and individuality to outdoor spaces.
Architectural Gates & Fences: Laser cutting is used to fabricate intricate gates and fences with custom designs for architectural projects, enhancing security and aesthetics for residential and commercial properties alike.
Signs & Lettering: Laser cutting allows for the creation of custom signage and lettering with intricate designs and precise detailing for advertising, branding, and wayfinding purposes.
Manufactured Product Aesthetics: Through laser cutting branding or other graphic elements can be added to items for branding, personality, design aesthetics or function.