Laser Cutting

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As part of our precision sheet metal fabrication capabilities, at Fab-Tech, Inc. we offer laser cutting services for the production of quality parts and fabricated assemblies. We’re equipped with an advanced flying optic laser cutter that is one of the most efficient machines on the market today and allows us to process a wide variety of materials with low operating costs. The versatility of this system makes it possible to produce parts of all shapes and sizes that have finely detailed features and complex curves and angles. With 4000 watts of power, we can cut through up to 0.50” mild steel and 0.25” thick stainless and aluminum. A high-precision motion control system and state-of-the-art optics enable this machine to produce clean cuts with close tolerance precision.

We process sheet material measuring up to 60.0” in width x 120.0” in length. Nesting software combined with a focused beam that makes narrow kerf cuts enable us to maximize material yield. Programmable operation allows for an exceptional degree of accuracy and part-to-part consistency while nitrogen-assist cutting produces clean, striation-free and burr-free edges that improve the appearance of the workpiece and minimize the need for secondary finishing operations.

As a solutions-oriented metal fabrication company, we offer a number of additional services, including welding, hardware installation, and finishing to meet your end-to-end production requirements. With our ability to perform these secondary processes in-house, we maintain control of quality and can guarantee timely delivery of your finished goods. To learn more about our ISO 9001:2008 compliant laser cutting services or request a quote, contact us directly.

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Laser Cutting Highlights

General Capabilities

Custom Contract

Fabrication

Custom Light Gauge Metal Fabrication

In-House Finishing Services

Laser Type

CO2 (Gaseous)

Laser Configuration

Flying Optics

Flying optics lasers feature a stationary table and a cutting head (with a laser beam) that moves over the work piece in both of the horizontal

dimensions. Flying-optics cutters keep the workpiece stationary during processing and often don't require material clamping.

Cutting Axis

3-Axis

Intended Cutting Material (Metal)

Aluminum

Inconel

Monel

NonFerrous Metals

Stainless Steel

Steel

Thin Metal

Cutting Thickness

Max:5"

Cutting Width

Max: 60"

Cutting Diameter

Stainless Steel

Steel

Thin Metal

Kerf

Kerf is the width of the cut or groove.

Min: 10 mils

Maximum Output Power

Min: 10 mils

Accuracy

(+/-) .0004"/20"

Laser Cutting Machine

Amada FO-3015NT

  • 4000-watt laser cutting system
  • Rapid Process of 18 gauge CRS
  • 16 gauge Stainless Steel
  • Rapid Pierce of ¼" CRS
  • Water Assisted Cutting (WACS) of ¾" CRS

Specifications:

  • Flying Optic Design
  • Max Sheet Size for 3015 – 60" x 120"
  • 4kW Standard
  • 4 Programmable Assist Gas Ports
  • Automatic Focus Control
  • Dust Collector
  • Chiller
  • Beam Purge Device

Secondary Services

  • In-House Finishing Service
  • Hardware Installation
  • Precision Welding
  • Powder Coating and Painting
  • Printing/Silk Screening
  • Electro Plating
  • Anodizing
  • Kitting
  • Light Assembly

Production Volume

Low Volume

High Volume

Blanket Orders

Lead Times

Quoted on job by job basis

Efficiency

Lights Out Manufacturing

Additional Information

Industries Focus

  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural
  • Telecommunications
  • Medical Equipment
  • Security
  • High Tech
  • Military/Defense
  • Transportation
  • Law Enforcement/Public Safety
  • Oil/Gas Industry
  • Vending Machines
  • Marine
  • Electronic
  • Pharmaceutical

Industry Standards

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

AWS - American Welding Society

ISO 9001:2008 - International Organization for Standardization (Compliant)

Mil-Spec - Military Specifications (Compliant)

RoHS - Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Compliant)

File Formats

AutoCAD (DWG, DWZ)

BMP - Bit Mapped Graphics

DXF - Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format

GIF - Graphics Interchange Format

IGES - Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, ANSI file format.

Inventor (IDW, IPT)

JPG or JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group

MasterCam (MDX, MC8, MC9, SET)

PDES - Product Data Exchange using STEP, Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data. A standard format for exchanging data between Advanced CAD and CAM Programs.

PDF - Portable Document Format

Pro-E or Pro/Engineer (DRW, PRT, XPR)

SAT

3D ACIS Model File

SolidWorks (SLDPRT, SLDDRW, SLDDRT)

STEP - Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data

TIFF - Tagged Image File Format