Laser Cutting Tips for the New Year 

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January 17, 2023

2023 is here – are you ready for a successful new year? It is time to take the reins on booming business and optimize your processes with laser cutting services. At Steelway Laser Cutting, we are excited to ring in the new year with you, and to help you with all your laser cutting needs.   

Today’s focus is on laser cutting – what it is, how it’s done, who can benefit from it, and more. So, whether you are new to the manufacturing industry and laser cutting, or just new to us, keep reading to learn more.  

What Laser Cutting Services Does Steelway Laser Cutting Offer? 

Let’s start with the basic offerings available to your business. Laser cutting creates mechanical or technical parts for a manufacturing project. Steelway Laser Cutting offers multiple services related to manufacturing and laser cutting needs. Our services include:  

  • Precision laser cutting 
  • Welding 
  • Bending 
  • Packaging 

Laser cutting is the actual cutting of the metal, and welding is the process of fusing metal pieces. Additionally, bending is the process of the metal substance changing its shape in different ways. Therefore, packaging is the act of preparing products for distribution.  

Sometimes (or let’s face it, most of the time), doing all this work in-house takes too much time, or you might not have all the resources necessary.  Outsourcing these services can help because it can save you a lot of money and stress. This is especially true if you run a small business or are looking to expand into products that could benefit from laser cutting services.  

What Different Types of Metals are Best for Laser Cutting? 

Selecting materials for your project can be tricky, but that is why we can help. The best types of metal for laser cutting are steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. However, we can also cut through brass, and copper.  

Steel: Steel is known to be the strongest in terms of metal types.  

Stainless Steel: Stainless steel is known to be rust-resistant.  

Aluminum: Aluminum, the third most found metal on earth, is known best for its strength in ratio to its weight.   

These are the most well-known metals used in laser cutting, but as mentioned before, we can cut other metals with CNC machines to complete many project types within different industries. The metal you select will really depend on the project and use of the metal post-cutting. We can advise you in that selection process, too.  

The Benefits of Laser Cutting 

Now that you understand what services are available to you and the different types of metals which are best for laser cutting, let’s explore the benefits.  

  1. Protect and preserve the metal – because the laser targets the surface for precision and accuracy in performing the actual cut, there is little to no damage to the quality of the metal. Laser cutting is a finite way to keep the metal intact for its best use and longevity. 
  2. Easy and secure method – why waste time and effort trying to cut metal yourself when you can use professional machines designed to do so in a quick and efficient manner?  
  3. Cost-effective – saving money is always at the top of every business goal list, and laser cutting is an excellent way to do that. Instead of wasting metal or products due to errors, materials, labor, etc., a CNC laser cutter can eliminate all barriers to getting the job done, which saves you money in the long run. Plus, you can cut higher volumes of metal rather than relying on alternative cutting methods.  
  4. Energy-efficient – not only can you be financially frugal using laser cutting services, but also environmentally conscious. CNC laser machines are power efficient by using nitrogen and oxygen.  
  5. Efficient Production – there is a major difference between laser cutting and alternative methods. The laser beam is so clean that the finish on the metal looks entirely unchanged. Laser cutting provides an unprecedented, seamless look for metals that alternative cutting methods simply cannot provide.  

Which Industries Benefit the Most from Laser Cutting? 

Aside from those businesses in manufacturing, laser cutting can benefit other companies and industries that don’t have the resources to perform these services in-house.

Those industries include:  

  • Construction 
  • Aerospace 
  • Military  
  • Agricultural 
  • Transportation and automotive 
  • Metalworking 
  • Medical 
  • HVAC 
  • Electronic  

The list goes on, so chances are your business can benefit in some way from outsourcing laser cutting processes to optimize your products and projects. The best way to get started is to contact us and start your free consultation and receive a quote. 

Plan Your Next Project with Steelway Laser Cutting 

Steelway Laser Cutting stands out from its competitors for many reasons. Here are our top three factors about how we provide the best laser cutting services.  

  1. Quality – quality and precision are one of our top priorities. We utilize an industrial CNC Laser Cutter (Computer Numeric Controller) for accuracy.  
  2. Experience – We have 50+ years of experience in manufacturing and CNC laser cutting. Our expertise has proven time and time again to satisfy customers with their laser cutting needs.  
  3. Relatability – As a family business, we make it our goal to treat you like that – family. Your concerns are our concerns, and we are ready to help implement the highest quality solutions for your needs.  

Partner with Steelway Laser Cutting for Business Success in 2023  

With over 50 years in the manufacturing industry and a family business, our team of experts at Steelway Laser Cutting can help with all of your manufacturing projects. We offer custom metal cutting as well as quotes specific to your needs. We prioritize only charging you for what you need with no hidden costs or surprises guaranteed.  

Contact us now to get started on your high-quality laser cutting needs today. Start achieving your business goals today! The solution is  just a click away