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Precision Metal Cutting

At The Metal Shop, we provide precision cutting solutions for a wide range of materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, and copper. Our advanced equipment meets exact customer specifications — whether the requirement is a straight cut, intricate profile, or complex geometry.

Equipment & Capability

  • Fiber Laser — high-speed, high-precision cutting with exceptional edge quality on metals.
  • Tube Laser — specialized for round, square, and structural tubing with tight tolerances.
  • Waterjet — versatile cutting for metals, composites, plastics, and heat-sensitive materials.
  • Saws — efficient processing for straight cuts and high-volume bar or tube stock.

Why Choose These Services?

  • Material Versatility — ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic (via waterjet).
  • Accuracy — precision parts ready for downstream fabrication.
  • Efficiency — rapid turnaround supported by automation.
  • Scalability — one-off projects through high-volume production.
  • Cost-Effectiveness — competitive pricing without sacrificing quality.

Capabilities & Portfolio

Mild Steel, Tool Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Brass, and Copper materials. Table size is 60″ × 120″, up to 1″ mild steel and ¾″ aluminum plate can be cut. The laser is attached to an eight-shelf automation tower for continuous production without stopping for material change-over.

Equipment

6000 kW Fiber Laser · 4000 kW CO₂ Laser

Materials

Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Acrylic, Tool Steel, Titanium, Spring Steel

Sheet Size

60″ × 120″ tables — actual sheet processing sizes need to be slightly less than table size to account for the borders needed.

Thickness Range

  • Steel  .010″ – 1″
  • Aluminum  .020″ – .750″
  • Stainless  .010″ – 1″
  • Brass / Copper  .020″ – .375″
  • Acrylic  up to .250″
  • Special Materials  up to .375″

Tolerances

The fiber can hold .002″ — all dependent on the feature to be cut and material thickness. There is no such thing as +/- 0 on a laser. If you need closer tolerance, we can put parts on our CNC mills for a secondary process.

Automation

TMS has an 8-shelf automation tower which allows us to cut continuously without stopping to change material. If you have a large number of sheets, this allows our lead times to be quicker.

Required File Formats

STEP, DXF, Parasolid, DWG We do require a PDF drawing of the part or assembly with dimensions. This ensures the 3D file matches the 2D dimensions.
If you have critical dimensions or requirements, please highlight them in the drawing. Help us help you by providing all details upfront — this ensures success. We're good, but not mind readers.

Nesting

We use a program that nests the parts for our machines to get the best material usage and fastest cut times.

Post-Process Cutting

  • Press Brake Forming — up to 12′ and .75″ thickness
  • Welding — TIG, MIG, Laser
  • CNC Machining, Milling
  • Assembly
  • Edge finishing, deburring, sanding
  • PEM inserts, weld nuts
  • Hole reaming · Tap holes · Countersinking

Surface Etching

The fiber can etch numbers and logos. Works best on stainless; can be done on steel and aluminum to differing degrees.

Glossary

Explore The Capabilities

Browse the department and find exactly what your project needs.

Fiber Laser Fiber Laser
Tube Laser
Waterjet Waterjet
Saw Saw
Ready when you are

Let's Build Your Part

Send your files and specs — quotes come back by email, and our standard lead time is just four weeks, half the industry norm.

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