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Please send us an email to sales@essexlaser.co.uk Or Fax to 01708 865433 with a CAD file, a drawing or a sketch. REMEMBER: Include material type, thickness and quantity you require.

We need a written order for all jobs. Please state our Quotation number on your order. It is acceptable to reply to our quotation with an “Ok to proceed” instruction on email or fax, as long as our quotation number is on your reply.

Yes. We accept all major Credit and Debit cards (except American Express).

Yes. This is our preferred method. We accept DXF or DWG files.

Yes. We will need a fully dimensioned drawing.

Yes. However, there may be an additional programming charge.

Yes. This software is very handy and from the makers of SolidWorks. They are not associated to Essex Laser in any way: http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/overview/

This is the process of using a CNC Laser (Computer Numerically Controlled) to cut sheet material.

Laser Cutting is:

• Fast and efficient way to manufacture parts.
• Faster and cheaper than Milling, Wire Eroding or Waterjet Cutting.
• More accurate than CNC Plasma, Gas or Flame Cutting.
• Can cut smooth curves and any shaped aperture in parts.

All sorts of materials can be Laser Cut using different types of lasers. The Lasers at Essex Laser Job Shop Limited can cut:

Mild Steels

Common Grades:

Finishes:

All Mild Steel comes “As Is” of “mill finish” straight from the steel mill.

Mild Steels

Common Grades:

Finishes:

Aluminium

Common Grades:

Please be aware aluminium always has a light burr when it is laser cut due to it being
a soft material.

Our general tolerance is +/- 0.2mm depending on the material thickness

0.3mm is a good approximation, it depends on material type thickness

A good rule of thumb is, material thickness = smallest diameter i.e. in 6mm Mild
Steel the smallest hole we could Laser Cut would be 6mm diameter

4000 x 2000mm is the largest part we can Laser Cut

Yes. Our minimum order value is £100 + VAT

No. We can Laser Cut 1off to thousands off.
However, we do have a minimum order value of £100 + VAT.

Yes. We can supply Mild Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium.
If you want to use something more exotic, you can Free Issue it to us.

Yes. We can Laser Cut your Free Issue material.
PLEASE NOTE: This is cut at customers risk.
We would normally advise you to send in 10% more material than required to allow for setup and losses.

Allow 10mm between all parts on material up to 10mm thick.
For 10mm thick materials and above, allow material thickness between parts
e.g. for 15mm thick, allow 15mm between parts. We use an advanced nesting package to reduce waste material and to save you time & money.