At NemCon, we know laser cutting can be highly technical — especially if it’s your first time outsourcing parts or components. Below, we’ve answered the most frequently asked questions about our precision laser cutting services for both flat sheet and tube/profile applications.

If you need tailored advice or a quote, feel free to [get in touch] — we’re happy to help.

Q: What is laser cutting and how does it work?
A: Laser cutting is a precise method of using a focused laser beam to cut or engrave materials, typically metal. CNC technology guides the laser to follow a programmed path, producing highly accurate, burr-free cuts with minimal waste.

Q: What types of laser cutting do you offer?
A: NEMcon offers:

• Flatbed laser cutting for sheet metals
   
• Tube laser cutting for round, square, and custom profile tubes
   
• Full CAD/CAM integration, fast turnaround, and UK-wide delivery
   

Q: What materials can you laser cut?
A: We cut a wide range of materials, including:

• Mild steel (up to 25mm)
   
• Stainless steel (up to 20mm)
   
• Aluminium (up to 15mm)
   
• Galvanised, zinc-coated, and pre-painted metal
   
• Copper, brass, and other alloys (upon request)
   

Q: Can you laser cut plastic, wood, or acrylic?
A: Our facility specialises in metal laser cutting only. For non-metallic materials, we may be able to recommend a specialist.

Q: What file types do you accept?
A: We accept most common CAD formats including DXF, DWG, STEP, and IGES. If you don’t have a file, our team can help create one based on your sketch or sample.

Q: What thicknesses can you cut?
A: Our standard capabilities are:

• Mild steel: up to 25mm
   
• Stainless steel: up to 20mm
   
• Aluminium: up to 15mm
   
• Tube thicknesses: up to 10mm (varies by profile)
   

Q: What’s the typical tolerance for laser cutting?
A: For most jobs, we hold a cutting tolerance of ±0.2 mm, depending on the material and part complexity.

Q: What’s your lead time for laser cutting orders?
A: Typical turnaround is 2–5 working days, depending on material availability and job complexity. We also offer express turnaround for urgent jobs.

Q: Can I order a one-off or do you only do batches?
A: We welcome one-off prototypes, low-volume runs, and high-volume production. No order is too small or too large.

Q: Do you deliver across the UK?
A: Yes — we offer UK-wide delivery and work with clients in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and design sectors across England, Scotland, and Wales.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch with our team for fast, expert advice. We’ll guide you from file upload to finished part.

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