MS Machining provides custom laser cutting services for prototypes and production parts based on your drawings and technical specifications. We support one-off parts, small batches, and repeat production, with cutting requirements reviewed according to the material, thickness, geometry, and tolerances specified for each project.
MS Machining provides custom laser cutting services for parts manufactured to customer drawings and specifications. Using fiber, CO₂, and other laser cutting processes, we produce sheet metal components, plate parts, tubes, and structural profiles for prototypes and production orders. The cutting method is selected based on the material, thickness, part geometry, and required edge quality.
We manufacture flat components with complex external contours, internal openings, mounting holes, slots, and notches. Typical parts include mounting brackets, base plates, machine guards, enclosure panels, equipment covers, and blanks for further fabrication. External profiles and internal cutouts can generally be completed in the same cutting operation when the features are suitable for laser cutting.
Round, square, and rectangular tubes can be cut with straight or angled ends, contoured joint profiles, cross-holes, and slots. These features are commonly required for machine frames, equipment supports, and welded assemblies. End profiles and mating cutouts can be produced to suit the intended joint configuration.
Laser-cut parts can incorporate locating tabs, interlocking slots, bend reliefs, clearance openings, and repeated cutout patterns. These features serve component positioning, fastening, ventilation, and subsequent forming or assembly.
Small holes, narrow slots, and closely spaced features are assessed against material thickness, feature dimensions, and cutting conditions before production. Edge condition and cut quality are also considered for parts requiring subsequent forming, welding, or assembly.
Laser cutting produces custom profiles without dedicated stamping dies, making it suitable for prototypes, low-volume orders, and repeat production. Changes to external contours, hole locations, and cutouts can be incorporated into revised cutting files without new cutting dies.
As a non-contact process, laser cutting avoids direct mechanical cutting forces on the workpiece, although heat-related distortion must still be considered for thin sections and closely spaced features.
For sheet metal production, nesting multiple part profiles on the same sheet can improve material utilization and reduce offcut waste.
MS Machining provides laser cutting services for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper, brass, titanium, and selected non-metallic materials. We work with common sheet and plate grades as well as materials specified in customer drawings. Cutting feasibility depends on the material composition, thickness, part geometry, and required edge quality.
The following are reference thickness ranges for commonly requested laser-cut materials. Final availability and cutting limits depend on the equipment, material grade, and part requirements.
| Material | Common Grades | Reference Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon & Mild Steel | Q235, Q345, A36, SPCC | 1–12 mm |
| Stainless Steel | 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 430 | 1–12 mm |
| Aluminum Alloys | 5052, 5083, 6061, 7075 | 1–12 mm |
| Galvanized Steel | SGCC, DX51D+Z | 0.8–2 mm |
| Copper | C101, C110, T2 | 0.8–6 mm |
| Brass | C260, H62 | 1–6 mm |
| Titanium | Grade 2, Grade 5 | 1–6 mm |
| Acrylic (PMMA) | Cast, Extruded | 1.5–12 mm |
| Plywood & MDF | Laser-Compatible Grades | 3–12 mm |
Different materials require different cutting conditions, particularly where edge quality, dimensional stability, or subsequent fabrication is important.
Carbon Steel: Oxygen-assisted cutting may produce an oxide layer along the cut edge. Removal may be necessary before welding or certain surface finishes.
Stainless Steel: Nitrogen-assisted cutting is commonly used to obtain edges with minimal oxidation. Cut quality and dross formation depend on thickness and processing conditions.
Aluminum: High thermal conductivity and reflectivity require suitable laser settings. Thin sections and closely spaced cuts may be sensitive to heat-related distortion.
Copper & Brass: Reflective surfaces and rapid heat dissipation make these materials more demanding to cut, particularly at greater thicknesses.
Galvanized Steel: Cutting can damage the zinc coating near the edge. Exposed areas may require additional corrosion protection.
Titanium: Assist-gas selection and heat input must be controlled where oxidation and edge integrity are critical.
Acrylic & Wood-Based Sheets: CO₂ laser cutting is suitable for compatible grades. Edge appearance, discoloration, and charring depend on material type and thickness. Materials that release hazardous decomposition products are excluded.
Please specify the material grade, thickness, applicable standard, and any requirements for surface condition or cut-edge quality in your drawings.
For parts requiring subsequent bending, welding, or finishing, these requirements are considered during material and process selection. Special grades, coated sheets, and customer-supplied materials can be reviewed before quotation. Any proposed material substitution requires customer approval.
MS Machining provides secondary processing and finishing for laser-cut components, allowing customers to source finished parts through a single supplier.
Deburring & Edge Finishing
Removal of burrs, dross, and sharp edges as required for assembly or finishing.
Bending & Forming
Press brake bending to specified angles and dimensions.
Tapping & Machining
Drilling, tapping, countersinking, and CNC machining for features requiring additional processing.
Welding & Assembly
Joining components according to assembly drawings and welding requirements.
Surface Finishing
Powder coating, anodizing, plating, and passivation, as appropriate for the material and application.
Quality Inspection
Finished parts are inspected against customer drawings and agreed specifications, including critical dimensions, formed features, welds, and surface finish requirements. Inspection reports and material certificates can be provided when specified.
DXF and DWG files are commonly used for 2D laser-cut profiles. STEP files and dimensioned PDF drawings can provide additional information about part geometry, material requirements, and tolerances.
For accurate quotation and production, drawings should clearly identify the finished dimensions, units, material thickness, and critical features. Files containing open contours, overlapping lines, or duplicate cutting paths may require clarification before manufacturing.
MS Machining supports one-off prototypes, small batches, and repeat production orders. Order feasibility and pricing depend on the material, thickness, part dimensions, cutting complexity, and any additional processing requirements.
For small quantities, material procurement and machine setup may account for a larger proportion of the total cost.
Laser cutting costs depend on material type and thickness, part size, cutting path length, number of piercings, order quantity, and required edge quality.
Material utilization also affects pricing, particularly when multiple parts can be nested on the same sheet. Additional operations, inspection requirements, and delivery arrangements are considered separately when applicable.
Production lead time depends on material availability, part complexity, order quantity, production scheduling, and whether additional operations are required.
Straightforward laser-cut profiles generally require fewer manufacturing steps than parts involving bending, welding, machining, or finishing. The estimated lead time is confirmed after reviewing your drawings and order requirements.
Customer-supplied materials can be reviewed before quotation. Please provide the material grade, thickness, sheet dimensions, applicable specifications, and any relevant information about coatings or surface condition.
Material condition and suitability must be assessed before cutting. Additional material may be required for machine setup, test cuts, or processing allowances.
Yes. Depending on the drawing requirements, laser-cut parts may undergo bending, welding, CNC machining, deburring, or surface finishing.
Features requiring tighter dimensional control, specific edge conditions, or machined mating surfaces may need additional processing after laser cutting. These requirements should be identified during quotation.
Inspection requirements are determined by the customer drawing and the agreed specifications. Depending on the part, inspection may cover overall dimensions, hole and slot locations, profile accuracy, and cut-edge condition.
Critical dimensions and any required inspection documentation should be identified before production so that suitable inspection arrangements can be confirmed.
Please provide your drawings or CAD files, material grade, thickness, part dimensions, required quantity, and expected delivery date.
If applicable, include critical tolerances, surface finishing requirements, inspection documentation, and any subsequent fabrication or assembly operations. Complete specifications help reduce clarification during quotation and allow the manufacturing requirements to be evaluated more accurately.
