Laser cutting – fast and reliable
Spanflug is your partner in laser cutting contract manufacturing. We manufacture your laser parts quickly and reliably with ISO 9001:2015 certified partners.
What is laser cutting?
Laser cutting is a thermal cutting process in which a focused laser beam cuts materials such as steel, stainless steel or aluminum along precise contours. Sheets and tubes up to a wall thickness of around 20 mm can be cut. In contrast to machining processes such as milling or turning, laser cutting is contactless and does not exert any mechanical forces on the part. This means that no clamping devices are required for the stocks the machines can cost-effectively machine very large and numerous parts. Complex and intricate two-dimensional contours can be produced with high repeat accuracy. The achievable tolerances and surfaces of the cut edges depend on the sheet thickness and are described in ISO 9013.
How does laser cutting work?
To cut the material, a laser heats it with pinpoint accuracy until it melts or vaporizes. With the aid of a cutting gas—usually nitrogen—the molten material is removed from the cut. The laser cutting system is controlled by a computer (CNC = Computerized Numerical Control). The cutting movements and geometries are defined by an NC program, which is typically generated from a CAD model (CAD = Computer-Aided Design, e.g., in .step or .dxf format) using programming software (CAM = Computer-Aided Manufacturing). While CAM software calculates complex toolpaths for turned and milled parts and optimizes parameters such as feed rate, spindle speed, and tool selection, in laser cutting it focuses on efficient cutting paths and optimal material utilization. Since the cutting contour is usually generated using two-dimensional motion, the programming process can be automated very effectively, further enhancing the cost-effectiveness of this manufacturing process.
Benefits of laser cutting
- Non-contact and therefore force-free separation process
- High precision for complex contours and thin sheets
- Low post-processing effort
- High cost-effectiveness for individual items and series production
Procure laser parts quickly and easily with Spanflug
The procurement of laser parts can be complex and time-consuming – from making inquiries with several contract manufacturers to obtaining quotes and processing orders. With Spanflug BUY, you can do this in just a few clicks.
Which laser parts can you order from Spanflug?
We manufacture your laser parts quickly and reliably from 5 working days. We deliver:
- Laser parts as well as bending and folding parts
- Prototypes and individual parts
- Small series
- Serial parts
- Over 16 materials can be ordered online
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Contract manufacturer laser cutting: Why is digital procurement worthwhile?
Contract manufacturing in laser cutting means that companies outsource the manufacturing of laser parts to specialized suppliers in order to save costs and resources. However, the challenge often lies in selecting the right, appropriately specialized partner, and quoting and coordinating order processing.
Spanflug eliminates this effort:
- No time-consuming supplier screening – we will find the optimal manufacturing partners for you.
- Reliable quality assurance – all parts meet the highest standards.
- Instant quote online in just a few seconds
- Easy ordering & fast delivery in as little as 5 working days
