Laser cutting for Singapore manufacturers
Sheet metal laser cutting is the first operation in almost everything we build. We cut clean, accurate profiles straight from your drawings on a 4kW CNC laser, then form them on press brakes for repeatable bends, part after part. Because the cutting, forming, welding and finishing all happen under one roof in Ang Mo Kio, your parts do not sit in a queue between suppliers and nothing gets lost in the handover.
We cut one-off prototypes and ongoing production batches for precision engineering, electronics, semiconductor and industrial automation customers across Singapore.
Materials and thicknesses we cut
| Material | Grades | Common range | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel | 304, 316 | 1mm to 6mm | 12mm |
| Mild steel | Commercial grades | 1mm to 6mm | 22mm |
| Aluminium | 5052, 6061 | 1mm to 6mm | 12.7mm |
Most jobs land in the 1mm to 6mm range, which is what enclosures, brackets, panels and machine covers usually call for. Heavier gauges up to the maximums above are quoted on request and depend on stock. Tell us the grade and thickness and we will confirm suitability before you commit.
Machine and part size
AMADA 4kW CO2 CNC laser
Our FO MII 3015 NT cuts sheet and plate in stainless, mild steel and aluminium.
Sheet up to 1525 x 3050 mm
A full 5 ft x 10 ft bed, so large panels and nested parts run in one setup.
100-ton CNC press brake
Bends up to 2m long, formed to the dimensions on your print.
Complex profiles and fine detail
Vent slots, hole patterns and tight internal radii cut in a single pass.
If your part is larger than the bed or longer than 2m, send the drawing anyway. Many oversized assemblies are better built as cut sections joined by welding, and we will tell you if that is the case.
Accuracy and repeatability
We cut and form to the tolerances on your drawing. What is achievable depends on the material, the thickness and the feature, so send the print and we will confirm what we can hold before quoting rather than promise a blanket figure that does not survive contact with 12mm stainless.
Three things carry most of the accuracy on a laser-cut part: nesting the profile so heat input stays even and the part does not pull, holding kerf compensation consistent across the sheet, and controlling bend allowance at the press brake so a flat pattern folds up to the dimensions you drew. Getting that right at the cutting stage is what makes assemblies fit first time downstream.
In our Singapore workshop
Laser cutting compared with other cutting methods
| Method | Best for | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|
| CNC laser cutting | Sheet and plate, complex profiles, one-offs through to batches | Thickness ceiling, and highly reflective alloys need care |
| Turret punching | Simple repeating hole patterns in high volume | Tooling cost and lead time, limited on arbitrary shapes |
| Plasma cutting | Thick plate at low cost | Wider kerf, rougher edge, more secondary finishing |
| Waterjet | Heat-sensitive materials, very thick sections or non-metals | Slower and typically dearer per part on thin sheet |
| Sawing and machining | Solid stock and 3D features | Impractical for flat profiles, far more material removed |
For most sheet metal work in the 1mm to 6mm range, laser cutting wins on edge quality, on how little finishing the part needs afterwards, and on the fact that changing the part means changing a file rather than buying tooling. That last point is why prototype iterations are cheap here.
File formats and what we need
We work from DXF, DWG, STEP and PDF. If your drawing is in another format, send it over and we will confirm whether we can open it.
A quote moves fastest when the file includes material and grade, thickness, quantity, bend directions or a folded 3D model, hole and thread callouts including any PEM hardware, and the finish you want. If you only have a sketch or a sample part, that is still a starting point.
Prototypes and production batches
One-off prototypes
Single parts cut from your file with no tooling to pay for, so design changes stay cheap.
Production batches
Nested for material yield and run with consistent setups from batch to batch.
Repeat orders
Your proven file and setup stay on record, so a re-order comes back the same as the last run.
Prototype to production
The same process scales, so the part you approved is the part you receive at volume.
Turnaround depends on quantity, material availability and what finishing the job needs. We confirm a lead time with the quote rather than publish one that will not hold for your job.
What happens after cutting
Laser cutting is one step. Most parts leaving our floor have been through several:
CNC bending and forming
Repeatable bends on press brakes, up to 2m long.
Welding
Fibre laser welding for clean, low-distortion seams, plus TIG, MIG and spot welding.
PEM insertion
Self-clinching nuts and standoffs pressed in house.
Finishing
Deburring, polishing, engraving, hairline and non-directional buffing in house.
Assembly
Cut and formed parts brought together into finished sub-assemblies.
One supplier
Cut to finished part without shipping work between vendors.
Powder coating, silkscreen and surface treatment are arranged through trusted partners, so parts come back ready to install.
What we laser cut
- Brackets, mounting plates and gussets
- Panels, covers and enclosures
- Chassis and frame components
- Perforated sheets and dense hole patterns
- Gaskets, shims and spacers
- One-off prototypes and production batches
For material-specific detail, see our stainless steel fabrication and aluminium fabrication pages, or the full sheet metal fabrication service. We also run CNC laser tube cutting for round, square and rectangular profiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the thickest material you can laser cut?
Mild steel up to 22mm, stainless steel up to 12mm and aluminium up to 12.7mm. Most work runs from 1mm to 6mm. Heavier gauges are quoted on request and depend on stock.
What size sheet can you cut?
Our laser takes sheet up to 5 ft x 10 ft (1525 x 3050 mm), and we bend up to 2m long. For larger assemblies, send your drawing and we will advise on how best to build it.
What file formats do you accept?
DXF, DWG, STEP and PDF. If your drawing is in another format, get in touch and we will confirm.
Do you bend the parts as well as cut them?
Yes. We laser cut and then form on CNC press brakes, so you receive finished, bent parts from a single supplier rather than coordinating two.
Can you weld and finish the parts too?
Yes. Welding, PEM insertion, deburring, polishing, engraving and assembly are all in house. Powder coating, silkscreen and surface treatment are arranged through trusted partners.
What tolerances can you hold?
We work to the tolerances on your drawing. Achievable tolerance depends on material, thickness and feature, so send the print and we will confirm before quoting.
Do you take one-off parts and small batches?
Yes, from a single prototype through to ongoing production. There is no tooling to pay for on a laser-cut part, which is what makes low quantities practical.
How quickly can you turn parts around?
Turnaround depends on quantity, material and finishing. Send your drawings and we will confirm a lead time with the quote.
Where are you located?
Our workshop is at 5 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2A, #06-20, Singapore 567760. You are welcome to arrange a visit.
Get a quote
Send your DXF, DWG, STEP or PDF files through our contact page and we will respond with a quote. Singapore based, in operation since 1991.