Laser metal cutting at PROTEC delivers high-precision results, clean edges, and consistent repeatability for both prototypes and mass production – all within a tightly controlled lead-time and cost-efficient workflow. The service is part of our comprehensive Metalworking offer, ensuring smooth handover between design, cutting, bending, welding, and finishing.
Why Choose Laser Cutting at Protec?
Laser cutting is one of the most efficient sheet metal processing methods, producing smooth edges that often require no additional finishing while keeping tolerances tight for demanding applications. Clients benefit from short delivery times enabled by automation and a flexible approach to both single units and high-volume runs.
High precision with tolerance up to 0.02 mm, supporting intricate geometries and tight fits in assemblies.
Versatile materials: structural steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum – with process parameters tuned per alloy and thickness.
Fast order completion thanks to automated workflows, nesting optimization, and repeatable job setups that scale from samples to series.
Modern equipment supports both flat-sheet cutting and coil-fed cutting for thin materials and high volumes.
Fiber Laser Capabilities – Sheets
Our modern fiber laser cutter processes a wide spectrum of thicknesses and formats, safeguarding dimensional accuracy across entire nests and large parts. The 2000 × 4000 mm working area accommodates large sheets and optimized multi-part layouts to reduce waste.
Structural steel: from 0.1 mm to 20 mm – stable edges and reliable kerf across thin to thick sections.
Stainless steel: from 0.1 mm to 12 mm – clean cuts with controlled heat input to protect surface finish.
Aluminum: from 0.1 mm to 12 mm – accurate profiles with minimized burr and consistent cut quality.
Automated sheet loading improves throughput, reduces manual handling, and maintains consistent takt times for repetitive batches. Process repeatability supports quality assurance plans and downstream operations like bending or spot welding.
Coil-Fed Laser Cutting – Thin Materials
For high-repeatability production in thin materials, coil-fed laser cutting offers exceptional efficiency by minimizing setups and enabling continuous feed. This method excels for components with stable geometries, small footprints, and frequent repeats across extended production windows.
Thickness range: up to 3 mm – ideal for thin-gauge mild, galvanized, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Working area: 300 × 300 mm – optimized for compact, repeatable parts and dense nesting.
Positioning accuracy: up to 0.02 mm/m – supports consistent dimensional control over long runs.
The approach reduces scrap, shortens cycle times, and ensures that each unit meets the same quality specification—perfect for scalable orders and stable demand patterns.
Business Benefits – Efficiency and Cost Control
Laser metal cutting reduces material waste through intelligent nesting and precise kerf control, lowering cost per part without compromising quality or lead time. The process adapts rapidly to design updates, avoiding expensive retooling and enabling agile engineering changes.
Faster prototyping to production: the same setup strategy scales from the first article to full batch runs.
Consistent edges and tolerances minimize downstream deburring and fitting operations, saving labor.
Stable quality supports lean workflows and reduces rework risk across multi-step Metalworking chains.
Integrated Metalworking – End-to-End Delivery
Partnering with PROTEC means one team for CAD support, cutting, bending, welding, surface finishing, and final inspection—accelerating timelines and simplifying communication. This end-to-end Metalworking approach ensures each stage is aligned to your drawing tolerances and functional requirements.
Design for manufacturability (DFM) guidance helps refine geometries for laser cutting and downstream forming.
Controlled handoffs between operations preserve accuracy from flat pattern to finished assembly.
Documentation and measured results align with your QA expectations for serial deliveries.
Typical Applications and Industries
Laser metal cutting serves a broad cross-section of industries that demand precision, repeatability, and short lead times in both standard and custom parts. From enclosures and brackets to architectural details and machine components, the method adapts to diverse geometries.
Industrial equipment and machinery – structural brackets, guards, and precision plates ready for bending.
HVAC and electrical – enclosures, panels, and perforations aligned to mounting standards.
Construction and architecture – decorative patterns, profiles, and components prepared for finishing.
Technical Support and Fast Quotations
Send drawings, material specs, and batch sizes to receive a fast, transparent quotation that maps process, tolerances, and delivery windows. Our team advises on material choice, thickness, and bend allowances to streamline downstream steps and total cost.
Supported files: common CAD formats with clear tolerancing and material callouts.
Optional DFM review to optimize nesting, tabbing, and edge conditions before release.
Clear lead times aligned with production schedules and reorder forecasts.
Work With PROTEC
Choose PROTEC for precise laser metal cutting backed by integrated Metalworking capabilities and a production mindset focused on repeatability and cost control. Contact us to discuss prototypes, recurring batches, or full series production and align the process to your timeline.
Industrial and individual orders welcome – from single parts to serial runs.
Flexible cooperation terms tailored to your technical and commercial requirements.
Consistent quality backed by modern machinery and automated handling.
