High-Quality Tube Laser Cutting For Metal Rectangular, Square, And Round Tubes
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Laser tube cutting utilizes a precision laser to cut tube or pipe stock into custom shapes, holes, designs, or channels. As the laser performs the cutting, the material is rotated in a controllable lathe. This enables the creation of features such as through-holes as small as the wall thickness and channels that facilitate easier bending and welding.
EPTAHUB provides laser tube cutting services with instant online pricing, DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback, and fast lead times. We employ fiber and CO2 lasers to achieve tight tolerances and can cut wall thicknesses up to 1/2 inch. Simply upload your 3D CAD file to the EPTAHUB Instant Quoting Engine® to get started and easily configure your quote. What you see is exactly what you pay. The price for your prototypes includes tariffs and shipping for standard parcels.
Our team of experts is ready to support your project and ensure a smooth, fast manufacturing experience that is tailored to your specific needs.
Our laser tube cutting service is capable of cutting round, square, or rectangular tubes in a wide range of sizes and wall thicknesses. Kerf sizes differ depending on the specific material, laser type, laser power, and operation parameters. However, overall, they are much thinner than those produced by traditional cutting methods, which helps reduce material waste.
For a comprehensive list of available tube stock, review EPTAHUB's Standard Tube Sizes.
Tolerances are detailed in EPTAHUB's Manufacturing Standards for Tube Cutting.
Laser tube cutting systems are equipped with settings to handle tubes of various shapes and profiles, including round, square, and rectangular tubes.
The following materials are available for tube cutting:
Standard Profile and Material Options for Laser Tube Cutting Services
| Material | Round Tube | Rectangular Tube | Square Tube |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 6061, Extruded 6061, Drawn |
6061, Extruded | 6061, Extruded |
| Stainless Steel | SS 304, Welded SS 304, Seamless SS 316, Welded SS 316, Seamless |
SS 304, Welded SS 316, Welded |
SS 304, Welded SS 316, Welded |
| Alloy Steel | Steel A513 Type 1, HREW Steel A513 Type 2, CREW Steel A513 Type 5, DOM Steel 4130(Chromoly), Seamless |
SS 304, Welded SS 316, Welded |
SS 304, Welded SS 316, Welded |
The main types of laser tube cutting machines vary according to application and laser type. Combination tube/flat sheet laser cutters are among the most commonly used machines for laser tube cutting. However, they are typically used for smaller jobs and are multipurpose machines (meaning they can also cut flat sheet parts). Self-contained laser tube cutters are dedicated tube cutting systems that are designed exclusively for tube cutting applications. They can work with nearly any tube shape (such as round, rectangular, octagonal, etc.) in long stock lengths (3+ feet or more).
Laser tube cutters can use either fiber lasers or CO2 lasers based on the requirements of a project. Fiber lasers are compatible with a variety of materials and are generally regarded as the most versatile type of laser. On the other hand, CO2 lasers are designed as an upgrade from plasma cutters and are most suitable for niche materials like titanium. This is because they provide enhanced gas coverage compared to fiber lasers. Both types of lasers offer comparable power levels. In either case, both cutting processes are well-suited for metal fabrication and can eliminate the need for secondary operations.
Lasers are specified based on their wattage, with higher wattage enabling deeper and more sustained cuts. Laser tube cutters are also specified based on the size of the material they can handle (maximum sheet/tube size, maximum material weight), the assist gas required (such as nitrogen, CO2, etc.), the motor electrical requirements (like 3-phase VAC, etc.), repeatability, and other model-specific criteria. Some laser tube cutters come with built-in conveyors or stock handling machinery. This equipment automatically feeds the tube into the cutting part of the system, enabling semi-to-fully automated operation.
The following are the advantages of the laser tube cutting process:
The disadvantages or limitations of laser tube cutting are as follows:
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We hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, IATF 16949:2016, and AS9100D certifications.
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