I've used Lasermasters a few times

I've used Microkerf for a few years now with complete satisfaction. The best part as far as I am concerned is that the quoting is online 24/7 and its interactive. Its easy to make changes to thickness, material, profile or part quantity and immediately see the difference in cost.

No connection other than a satisfied customer

Only downside is their website is a bit quirky!

Link below

Microkerf

Ian P

Model Engineers' Laser.

Phil

I've had projects that would benefit from some laser cut parts in the past but I've never looked into it fearing what it might cost. For those of you that have had parts made, what kind of prices should one expect? Obviously it depends on the job and material but lets say an a4 sized peice of 1/4 mild steel, are we talking tens of pounds, hundreds or even  thousands? Would they even bother with a one off small job?

Edited By Hollowpoint on 10/02/2023 10:18:21

Edited By Hollowpoint on 10/02/2023 10:19:14

Sometimes cheaper than buying a sheet of metal yourself.

Size does nor give a good indication of cost. Machine time and the number of holes is what costs so just cutting a rectangular A4 sheet would be a lot less than a complex part that would fit within the same overall size piece of metal. they are unlikely to be cutting from imperial sheet these days

The link I posted has quick pricing of basic shapes on line so have a try, you can send files of more detailed items for a quote. They are happy to do one off jobs and have run adverts in the mag in the past so are used to dealing with MEs

EDIT, just tried it out to show it is not size that matters, 300x200x6 solid is £17 same sheet with a 250 x 150 cut out is almost double at £31

Edited By JasonB on 10/02/2023 10:34:20

I agree. Actually its NOT providing a DXF or dwg file that puts the price up.

Ian P