Tube Laser Cutting Service

Online tube cutting allows you to get instant quotes for prototyping and low-volume orders under £2000. There are no limitations to the minimum order size. Just upload your 3D part files or DXF drawings onto the platform to receive an instant quote and lead time. After confirming, we take care of the manufacturing side of things, using state-of-the-art machinery.

Online laser cutting’s pricing algorithms make it possible to design parts keeping cost in mind already in the prototyping phase, facilitating scaling up the production later on. You’re able to see how the prices change when playing around with different quantities and materials.

We only display material and profile combinations readily available and are constantly adding new options. Should we not have what you are looking for, we can still most probably make it. Just submit your files for a manual quote or drop our project engineers an email.

UK-Wide Delivery

Fractory carries the admin burden for you, taking care of everything from quoting to manufacturing and delivery. We bring your ready-made cut tubes right to your selected address, so you can focus on the engineering side of things.

Fractory’s tube laser cutting service offers you a vast array of options. If used boldly, it greatly enhances the possibilities at your disposal. Hopefully, the video by Trumpf gives some ideas.

While there are some solutions that probably need a few tests before successful implementation, there are others that are more commonly used. Aside from the obvious bolt holes, using holes and tenons for detail orientation is an excellent way to create a weld prep.

Another cutting technique to keep an eye on is making cutouts for tube bending. If you master the right working methods there, you can order your frame in one part that can be bent by hand, without needing the help of tube bending machines.

We have talked about tube cutting engineering principles. One of them is the “cut to normal” rule, meaning that your 3D models should only include cuts that are normal to the metal surface. While it is the preferred design, it is possible to perform all kinds of cuts. The “cut to normal” design just has more capable producers, meaning a possibility for a lower price.

The capability to perform angled cuts depends on the cutting head. A traditional fixed head, which is still more common, can only execute normal cuts. State-of-the-art 3D cutting heads, though, are becoming more widely spread.

They make angular cuts possible. This can produce more snug fits, chamfers for welding, etc. Fractory’s network of partners includes various manufacturers with the capability of 3D tube cutting.

The machines use the same mechanics as traditional laser cutters. This means that they also use an amplified laser beam for cutting. Both CO2 and state of the art fibre lasers are available, so the use of gases depends on the exact method. Fractory’s manufacturing partners also have both options available.

It is important to keep in mind that some reflective materials are preferably cut using a fibre laser. Aluminium and stainless steel both require extra attention while mild steel achieves excellent quality also with CO2 cutting.