Engineering & Fabrication

Flat laser cut parts and CNC routered components for engineering workshops, fabricators and OEMs. Mild steel, stainless, aluminium and engineering plastics — ready for welding, bolting and assembly. Upload DXF for instant pricing from our Sydney-based laser cutting team.

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Flat parts only — no folding Typical sheet up to 3000 × 1500 mm 1–5 days dispatch
Engineering & Fabrication

What we cut for engineering & fabrication

We support busy engineering workshops, steel fabricators, OEM manufacturers and maintenance teams with flat laser cut parts that drop straight into welding and assembly. Ideal for production runs, jigs and one-off problem solvers.

  • Base plates, cleats & gussets
  • Mounting, fixing & mending plates
  • Tabs, brackets & connection plates
  • Stiffeners, ribs & flanges
  • Machine guards & covers (flat)
  • Chassis & frame components
  • Hoisting, lifting & tie-down plates
  • Templates, jigs & drill guides
  • Shim packs & spacer plates
  • Conveyor parts & wear plates
  • OEM replacement parts (flat)
  • Custom project components

Materials & thickness guide

Typical in-house materials we cut for engineering and fabrication projects.

Internal production limits for flat cutting

Metals

  • Mild steel — sweet spot 3–16 mm (project dependent)
  • Galvanised steel — typical 1.6–10 mm
  • Stainless steel — typical 1.5–10 mm
  • Aluminium — typical 2–10 mm
  • Corten / weathering steel
  • Checker plate (thin gauges)

For very thick plate or specialised alloys, talk to us about feasibility before ordering.

Engineering plastics

  • HDPE & UHMWPE wear strips
  • Acetal / Delrin
  • Nylon plate (router cut)
  • Polycarbonate (router cut)
  • Industrial acrylics

Router-cut materials are processed on our CNC router where laser is not suitable.

Gaskets, shims & others

  • Gasket sheet (laser-safe grades)
  • Rubber & cork (knife / laser)
  • Stainless & brass shim stock
  • Thin aluminium shim packs
  • Templates in MDF or acrylic

Capabilities at a Glance

Materials & Processes

  • Fiber laser cutting for steel, stainless & aluminium
  • CO₂ laser cutting for plastics, gaskets & templates
  • CNC router cutting for thick plastics & boards
  • Digital knife cutting for gaskets and softer sheet

Typical Thickness Range

  • Mild steel — 3–16 mm typical
  • Stainless steel — 1.5–10 mm typical
  • Aluminium — 2–10 mm typical
  • Engineering plastics — up to ~25 mm
  • Gaskets & shims — 0.2–10 mm

Values shown are our normal production window for consistent edge quality and reasonable lead times.

Accuracy

  • Dimensional tolerance: ±0.2 mm typical on laser cut metals
  • Kerf: ~0.1–0.3 mm depending on material and thickness
  • Kerf compensation applied so parts match the CAD

Finish

  • Clean edges ready for welding or assembly
  • Tabbing for small parts to keep nests stable
  • Deburring and light cleanup available on request

Sheet Size

Up to 3000 × 1500 mm for metals. Plastics and boards typically up to 2440 × 1220 mm. Larger projects can be tiled, spliced or jointed.

Why engineering & fabrication teams use us

Flat parts only — fast and focused

We specialise in flat laser cut parts, not full fabrication. That means quick turnaround on plates, brackets, gussets and shims that you weld, bolt and assemble in-house.

Trade-first workflow

Drawings in, nests prepared, parts cut and clearly labelled. We understand site dates, shutdowns and maintenance windows — and quote realistic lead times up front.

Smart nesting & repeatability

We optimise material usage across plates and jobs wherever practical. Once dialled in, parts can be reordered from the same DXF and nest for consistent fit-up between batches.

Material supply or cut-only

Use our stock of common sheet sizes for most engineering steels, or send your own plate where suitable. Either way, you get a single cutting partner that learns your standards.

Local support in Sydney

Based in Botany, we ship across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Phone, email or visit the workshop to discuss tricky parts before you commit to a full run.

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1–5 days dispatch Australia-wide delivery Pickup: Botany NSW

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Simple plates and brackets can often be drawn and quoted the same day.

More about laser cutting for engineering & fabrication

Laser Cutting Experts is set up as a trade partner for engineering and fabrication, not a retail metal shop. Our focus is flat laser cut parts and CNC-routed components that drop into your own fabrication workflow with minimal drama.

We produce flat components that engineers and fabricators use every day — base plates, stiffeners, gussets, tabs, brackets and more. Jobs can be one-off problem solvers, prototype assemblies or ongoing production runs for OEM equipment. Once we have your drawings and tolerances sorted, reordering is as simple as sending a PO with your part references.

For structural work, mild steel in the 6–12 mm range is the most common choice, balancing strength, weight and cost. Stainless is used for food, architectural or corrosive environments, while aluminium suits lighter fabrications, covers and brackets. We also cut engineering plastics, gaskets and shims where needed to support your builds and maintenance jobs.

Good laser cut parts are easy to weld and assemble. That usually means sensible hole sizes, adequate edge distances, aligned slots and realistic tolerances. For general fabrication, ±0.5 mm is usually fine, while critical mating features may need tighter control. Talk to us early if you are unsure — small drawing tweaks can save a lot of time on the shop floor.

DXF and DWG are ideal for flat part profiles. Export in millimetres at 1:1 scale, keep each part on its own layer or colour and remove any hidden or construction geometry. Holes, slots and internal cut-outs should be shown as closed polylines wherever possible. If you work from SolidWorks, Inventor or similar, a clean 2D DXF export of the flat pattern is perfect.

Pricing for engineering and fabrication work is driven by material, thickness, cut length, pierce count and quantity. Mixed nests with multiple part numbers are often more efficient than many small jobs, especially for repeat work. For most jobs we work on a 1–5 business day dispatch after drawings are approved, with rush options available when capacity allows.

Our laser cutting service in Sydney is built for long-term relationships with engineering and fabrication clients. We keep communication tight, explain what is and isn't realistic, and remember your preferences on corner relief, tabbing, marking and labelling. The aim is simple: parts that arrive when you expect them and fit the way you drew them.

Typical jobs range from small bracket packs and gusset kits through to full plate sets for frames, platforms and machinery. We also help with maintenance and breakdown work where a worn or damaged part needs to be replicated quickly from a sketch or sample.

If you have upcoming work in engineering, structural steel, metal fabrication or OEM manufacturing, send through your DXFs or a brief. We can advise on material choice, plate thickness and small drawing tweaks that will help your job run smoother through both our machines and your workshop.

FAQ

Yes. We specialise in flat parts — plates, brackets, gussets, shims, guards and similar. We do not offer folding or full fabrication in-house, but our parts are supplied ready for your own welding and assembly.

DXF and DWG are ideal for plate work. We also accept AI, SVG and vector PDF where needed. Keep geometry clean, closed and in millimetres at full size.

Yes, we cut many grades of galvanised steel within sensible thickness ranges. For very heavy gal or specialised coatings, we may suggest alternatives — share the datasheet if you are unsure.

For most engineering work, ±0.2–0.5 mm is realistic depending on thickness and part size. Let us know if you have critical fits so we can confirm what is achievable before cutting.

Yes. We regularly reverse-engineer plates and brackets from samples or sketches. There is a small drawing charge, after which we can save the DXF for future repeat orders.

We cut and ship from Botany in Sydney, supplying engineering and fabrication clients across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and other major centres. Pickup is available from the workshop for local customers.

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