In-House Laser Cutting Services, Built Into Every Part We Make
Precision laser cutting is the first operation for anything that needs to be formed at Buckeye Shapeform. You submit a drawing, our engineers build a CNC program from it, and the laser cuts your pattern into metal to within standard tolerances of ±0.005 - 0.010”. What happens next—surface finishing, forming, hardware, powder coat—is right down the hall.
±0.01
Sheet Metal Tolerance
In-House Since 2021
Full Process Control
4 Materials Stocked
Sheet Metal Tolerance
Zero Tooling Cost
Vs. Punch Press
WHY BUCKEYE
Why Choose Buckeye Shapeform for Sheet Metal Laser Cutting
No Tooling Cost
With a punch press, you need a specific tool for every hole type, which can cost several hundred or several thousand dollars per tool, depending on the job. With laser cutting, you program the pattern in software and cut. There's no tooling to buy, change, or wait on.
Cut Any Shape, Any Pattern
Unlike a punch press, laser cutting lets us cut any size and any pattern. That flexibility matters when customers come to us with complex hole patterns, tight cutouts for connectors and displays, or geometry that changes from one job to the next.
Better Unit Economics
Because there's no tooling cost and setup is handled in software, laser cutting is typically more cost-efficient on a per-unit basis than punch press work, and that efficiency carries through to your quote.
Automated First-Part Verification
Before running a full sheet, we cut one part first and verify it meets spec. Production runs only if everything checks out, so you're never paying for parts that aren't right.
Materials in Stock
We keep aluminum, steel, stainless, and galvanized steel on hand. If you're working with a material we stock, we can move faster, and the cost is lower than if we're sourcing something special for your job.
Truly In-House, One Stop
Our CNC laser cutting services have been in-house since 2021—not outsourced like many competitors. That means we control the timeline and quality on every cut, and the part never leaves the building for forming, finishing, or hardware. One facility, one point of contact.
MATERIALS
What We Cut
PRIMARY
Aluminum
Most common — all standard alloys
COMMON
Stainless
All standard grades
COMMON
Steel
Cold-rolled and galvanized
BY REQUEST
Other Materials
When volume and application make sense
INDUSTRIES
Industries We Serve
- Defense & Aerospace
- Medical Device & Diagnostic Equipment
- Data Centers & Telecommunications
- Industrial Automation & Capital Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Custom Laser Cutting Services
If you still need an answer to a question that is not covered here, please reach out to us!
Do you offer laser cutting as a standalone service, or only as part of a larger project?
Both. There are companies that come to us for laser cutting alone, and there are customers for whom it’s one step in a full enclosure build. We’re set up as a one-stop shop because we can do everything in-house. But if you need precision laser cutting on its own, we can do that too.
What tolerances do you hold for sheet metal laser cutting?
Our typical sheet metal tolerances are plus or minus 0.005-0.010”. That’s standard for the industry, and it’s what our customers building enclosures for electronics, defense hardware, and precision instrumentation need.
How does laser cutting compare to punch press for my project?
The punch press is an older technology, and it has its place. But for custom work, laser cutting is more flexible. A punch press requires a specific tool for each hole type, which adds tooling cost and setup time. With laser cutting, any size or pattern gets programmed in software, so there’s no tooling to buy, no tooling to change out between jobs. For projects with complex or varied hole patterns, or for customers who don’t want to carry tooling costs, laser cutting is usually the better fit.
What happens after the part is laser cut?
It moves right across the hall to surface finishing. We run it through an automated sander to remove any burrs from the cutting operation and clean up any marks from handling. After that, it’s ready for forming. Or, if it’s a flat panel going somewhere as-is, it’s ready to ship.
What do I need to provide to get a quote for custom laser cutting?
A drawing is the starting point. A model helps too, and having both gives us the best picture of what you need. We’ve also worked from hand sketches when that’s what a customer has. During quoting, our engineers review the design and will flag anything that might affect cost or manufacturability before we start cutting.
Ready to Get Started?
Send us your drawing and we’ll take a look. Whether laser cutting is one step in a larger build or the whole job, our team can review your design, flag any manufacturability considerations, and get you a quote.