Laser Engineering UK

Laser Engineering was established in 1998 when the WEC Group decided to invest in the latest technological developments of the time and purchased their first lasr cutting machine to support their growing fabrication operation. The capacity of this first laser cutter was soon reached and a second machine was quickly purchased enabling the firm to provide a sub-contract laser cutting service externally.

Recognising that the technological requirements of the industry are ever increasing, Laser Engineering has continously invested heavily in the latest laser cutting technology available in today's market ever since. In 2010 alone, over £1.5 million in new laser cutting machines have been acquired to cater for the needs of our growing customer base.

Our capability enables us to laser cut up to 30mm thick in stainless and mild steel and 20mm aluminium with a bed size of 4000mm x 2000mm using numerous laser machines.

Our 2D laser system uses flying optics which enables the machine to cut metal to very tight tolerances on large components; +/-0.1mm generally. Information can be received electronically, scanned or just simply drawn to your requirements. Small to large batch quantities of complex laser cut shapes can be achieved at cost-effective prices. We can process customer enquiries in any format, be it DXF, CAD/CAM, or hand drawn. Our experienced design team will bring your product to life, regardless of how complex it is.

Laser Engineering benefits from 6 press brakes that have the capability to fold up to 4m long using our 250 tonne brake press. Laser Engineering was also one of the first companies in the UK to invest in Laser Tube Cutting technology and we have recently taken receipt of our second tube cutting machine, substantially increasing our available capacity. This new laser tube cutting machine has enabled us to offer our customers new opportunities, quicker turn-around and more cost-effective laser cutting solutions for tube cutting, box cutting and angle section.

The company has also recently taken receipt of a new 4m x 2m 7Kw laser cutting machine, the first of its kind in the UK along with a new press brake with a 3m x 130 tonne capability. The new 7Kw laser cutting machine adopts single-head technology leading to reduced set-up times, increased productivity and ultimately cost-reduction for the customer. The 7Kw also enables the machine to laser cut thicker material; up to 30mm on mild steel and stainless steel and 20mm on aluminium. With new software and linear drive technology in place, the new laser cutter has generated a clear increase in laser cutting speeds.

The capacity at 5750 Components, Laser Engineering's sister company in Liverpool, has also benefited from recent investments, having moved from 2 to 3 flat beds and a new single-head laser. This has led to an increase in capacity and the move from a two shift system to three, enabling us to respond quickly to all our customers' laser cutting needs.