All parts are manufactured to order, our average lead time is 3-5 working days but this does change due to demand and lead times vary on different materials. You will be advised of current lead times when you contact us or place your order.

All parts are manufactured to order, with a lead time of around 3-5 working days.

We only offer one speed of service for all customers and orders, if however, you need to discuss your timeline with us then please contact us for a more accurate lead time based on your requirements.

We deliver laser cut metal components all over the UK mainland.

Please confirm your delivery address when ordering so that we can select the most suitable service and provide you with an accurate price.

We can manufacture parts for Ireland and Northern Ireland but we cannot deliver using our network. You are welcome to arrange your own courier service to collect your order.

We supply and keep on file all material certificates for all parts and orders in materials, S275JR, S355JR & S355J2 and all stainless steel.

Yes we supply the material for all components from our reputable suppliers so our customers are able to have an all inclusive quote for ease and transparency with our pricing.

We don’t usually accept any free issue material. We stock all the materials that we cut and use our purchasing power to pass savings onto our customers.

Yes if required, we can provide material test certificates for applicable materials. We offer full traceability on every part and every order as standard.

Most of our materials are supplied in a maximum sheet size of 3000 x 1500mm, but the laser cutting process requires a 10mm border around the sheet, so the maximum part size we can cut is 2980 x 1480mm.

Along with the 3000 x 1500mm sheet size the other generic sheet sizes available are 2500 x 1250mm and 2000 x 10000mm and so the largest part we could cut from these would be 2480 x 1230mm and 1980 x 980mm. The standard sheet sizes vary between material grades, finishes and thicknesses and availability.

As a rough guide, the smallest parts we are able to cut are around the size of a 5p piece in our thinnest materials or a £2 coin in our thickest materials. To ensure a good quality final product, minimum part sizes often need reviewing by production as it is dependant on the component design, material type and thickness.

To ensure we keep to specified tolerances, as a general rule, the smallest hole we can laser cut is to match the thickness of the plate, ie 10mm plate, 10mm hole. We can cut much smaller than this but the tolerance cannot be guaranteed. If you’d like a smaller hole cut on a part, you’ll be asked to confirm that you understand that this might effect the hole cut quality and tolerance. Our team will be able to provide you with photos of what you might expect upon request.

One of the main advantages of laser cutting is the accuracy, our laser cutting tolerances are +/-0.25mm.

For 35mm and 40mm, our tolerances are + / -0.50mm, this is in line with ISO guidelines.

Find out more about our laser cutting technology here: https://lasered.co.uk/our-technology/

We do not offer any secondary processes, so your components will be sent to you as they come off the laser. Care is taken when processing the parts, so they will be as scratch free as possible, but if you need a bit more reassurance, some of our grades of stainless steel can be ordered with protective film on for some protection during the cutting process, however this can sometimes get vaporised away by the laser itself.

Most materials naturally will have some blemishes on them and are not entirely scratch free, this is because material needs to be handled throughout the production process. We do take great care when handling your parts but the nature of laser cutting means that no item can be 100% guaranteed to be scratch free. Some parts may need minor linishing to remove any molten slag which could have occurred during the cutting process and some materials will have been sprayed with with a light coating of anti-splatter to aid in the cutting process.

Metal by nature does rust quickly when it encounters any moisture, so this is much more prevalent in the winter months. Lasered Components never stores any of our stock material outside and when it arrives on our premises, it is quickly stored appropriately in our dry and warm warehouse. Sometimes, customers will receive a part with surface marks on, which are hardly visible, this usually wipes off easily, and it isn’t rejectable.

We do not offer any secondary processes, so your components will be sent to you as they come off the laser. Care is taken when processing the parts, so they will be as scratch free as possible, but if you need a bit more reassurance, some of our grades of stainless steel can be ordered with protective film on for some protection during the cutting process, however this can sometimes get vaporised away by the laser itself.

Most materials naturally will have some blemishes on them and are not entirely scratch free, this is because material needs to be handled throughout the production process. We do take great care when handling your parts but the nature of laser cutting means that no item can be 100% guaranteed to be scratch free. Some parts may need minor linishing to remove any molten slag which could have occurred during the cutting process and some materials will have been sprayed with with a light coating of anti-splatter to aid in the cutting process.

Metal by nature does rust quickly when it encounters any moisture, so this is much more prevalent in the winter months. Lasered Components never stores any of our stock material outside and when it arrives on our premises, it is quickly stored appropriately in our dry and warm warehouse. Sometimes, customers will receive a part with surface marks on, which are hardly visible, this usually wipes off easily, and it isn’t rejectable.

A laser beam can be created in many ways, at Lasered Components we use the Trumpf TruDisk technology, this uses pump modules along with a series of mirrors to generate a high powered laser beam. Fibre optic cables are used to transmit the laser beam, allowing it to reach the cutting head efficiently and accurately. At the cutting head, the laser beam passes through a focusing lens. This lens concentrates the laser energy into a small intense spot, this high energy density then enables precise cutting.

When the laser beam hits with the material, it rapidly heats and vapourises the material and the intense heat causes the material to be expelled. To help with the cutting process and remove molten material, an assist gas, such as nitrogen or oxygen, is simultaneously directed onto the material surface. The laser beam follows a predetermined cutting path on the material which considers various factors such as the shape, thickness, and material composition.

Lasered Components uses reliable and reputable suppliers for all our material, it is imperative that we know and understand the origins of our material to ensure that we have full traceability and can provide mill certificates upon request to our customers. Please note that we do not use any Russian origin material. All our material comes from the EU, and other recognised world wide suppliers to ensure that our pricing remains competitive and of prime quality.

Warping is the unwanted bending or miss-shapening of your parts. Whether you intend your parts to be flat, square, curved, round, etc., if it bends or twists unintentionally, that’s warping. Unintentional/undesirable warping can inconsistently happen to all parts.

We don’t remove the plastic coating before or after the laser cutting process on sheet metal, the plastic coating serves as a protective layer during the cutting process. It helps prevent scratches, marks, and other damage to the surface of the sheet metal. Removing it before cutting will likely result in surface imperfections. The plastic coating makes it easier to handle and transport the sheet metal, especially for large or thin pieces. The coating adds a layer of grip and stability, making it less likely to slip or be damaged during handling. Plastic coating is standard on Dull Polished and Mirror Polished finishes and is available on other materials upon request.

Anti splatter refers to a protective lubricant coating which is applied prior to the laser cutting process for all Stainless steel. It is designed to prevent or minimise the occurrence of molten splatter during cutting. Molten splatter is the small molten metal particles or sparks that are produced when a laser beam melts and vaporises the metal sheet. The main purpose of using an anti-splatter is to improve the overall efficiency and quality of the laser cutting process and to reduce molten which remains on our customers parts. Splatter can cause unwanted marks, dents, or scratches on the metal surface. By using an anti-splatter agent, the formation of splatter is reduced, ensuring that the sheet metal remains intact and undamaged during cutting.

Steel isn’t naturally flat. There are multiple reasons a laser cut part could warp, but fundamentally it happens because internal stresses inside the part become unbalanced. Most materials hold whatever shape they’re in (whether that’s flat or bent) because of the way they’re stressed. Imbalance can be caused by increasing or decreasing stresses in the part unevenly. Or it can be caused by removing partial sections of stressed material. We’ll do our best to let you know if parts in your order are likely to warp during the auditing stage and will highlight this risk within our email communication to you. If you choose to proceed with the risk and your parts do end up warping or bowing during laser cutting, we may reach out to you to discuss what can be done, however, the parts may not be rejectable, and recuts may have the same outcome.

Some materials by composition are softer than others and these are prone to surface scratches when being handled and loaded onto the bed of the laser. Deep gouges refer to significant indentations or cuts in the sheet metal surface. These gouges often appear when on thicker materials where a forklift is required due to the weight, we do have trained forklift drivers that do their best to limit issue.

Light scratches are superficial marks on the surface of sheet metal. They are usually shallow and do not penetrate deeply. While light scratches may affect the aesthetic appearance, they do not pose significant structural concerns and depending on the secondary process applied afterwards, they wouldn’t be noticeable to the eye.

Pickling and oiling is a coating applied onto steel and some other metals to protect the surface from the mill. It slows down surface rust and is desirable when parts need fabricating as it gives a better surface for paints / coatings to sit on.

Etching consists of a light marking to the surface of the material without cutting through the material completely, this is achieved by using a lower power setting. Usually used for identification purposes. Engraving is a similar technique to etching but generally the cut is deeper and will last longer in the material, used for more decorative pieces. This is not something Lasered Components offer despite lots of customers use terminology interchangeably.

You will need to thoroughly check your quote before finalising your order. Once this has been approved by our auditing team and payment has been made, no changes will be able to be made.

We are unable to offer refunds should the thickness or material be incorrect. It is your responsibility to select the correct thickness and material at the quoting stage. We are unable to amend this once an order is processed or offer a refund once the order has been accepted.

We cannot offer a refund for any intricate or small details not being cut as expected. At quotation stage you will have received a warning of those cut outs appearing to small for processing. It is your responsibility to acknowledge those and accept the risks before proceeding with an order.

We want to ensure that all parts arrive with our customers in the best possible condition. If you receive any parts which fall below your expectations, please ensure that you notify us of this by the next working day with images and as much information on this as possible.

Ordering repeat parts is easy and can be done by viewing your previous orders from the dashboard or from the Parts Library.

We of course will always ensure that it is the best price possible but sometimes our prices slightly increase or decrease with the markets. We advise that all customer commit to their desired quote price as early as possible, and discuss with us options to delay delivery if it’s not quite ready to be received to ensure your price is valid.

Ordering repeat parts is easy and can be done by viewing your previous orders from the dashboard or from the Parts Library.

We of course will always ensure that it is the best price possible but sometimes our prices slightly increase or decrease with the markets. We advise that all customer commit to their desired quote price as early as possible, and discuss with us options to delay delivery if it’s not quite ready to be received to ensure your price is valid.

Ordering repeat parts is easy and can be done by viewing your previous orders from the dashboard or from the Parts Library.

We of course will always ensure that it is the best price possible but sometimes our prices slightly increase or decrease with the markets. We advise that all customer commit to their desired quote price as early as possible, and discuss with us options to delay delivery if it’s not quite ready to be received to ensure your price is valid.