The UK's leading flatbed laser cutting specialist since 1976
Benefits of Charles Day's Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Services
Quality Assured
ISO9001 and BS/EN 1090 EXC 4 accredited
Expertise
Economy through Technology since 1976
Rapid Reliability
Industry leading capacity operating 24/7
Unrivalled Capability
50mm thick material up to 6510mm x 2600mm
Quality Assured
ISO9001 and BS/EN 1090 EXC 4 accredited
Expertise
Economy through Technology since 1976
Rapid Reliability
Industry leading capacity operating 24/7
Unrivalled Capability
50mm thick material up to 6510mm x 2600mm
The Industries Supported by Flatbed Laser Cutting
Charles Day Steels provides flatbed and sheet metal laser cutting services to customers across several industries throughout the UK. Our advanced technology, combined with decades of industry expertise, enables us to manufacture precise components for projects of every size.
We support sectors including construction, engineering, automotive, rail, agriculture, aerospace, architecture, energy, general fabrication and more. Our team works closely alongside our customers to ensure each component is produced to the highest standard of accuracy, quality and consistency.
Unmatched Capability and Throughput
Bystronic 10kW
4000mm x 2000mm
Bystronic 20kW
4000mm x 2000mm
Bystronic 15kW
6000mm x 2500mm
LVD Phoenix 12kW Bevel
6510mm x 2600mm
Quality Assurance
The Charles Day Quality Promise.
From drawing to delivery, Charles Day takes pride in delivering quality profile cutting services to boost downstream efficiency and profitability. Factory production controls comply with construction product regulation BS EN 1090 EXC4 for intricate cutting of construction and nuclear regulation profiles. Certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for all profiling requirements.
High-Quality Flatbed and Sheet Metal Laser Cutting
Powered by four industry-leading flatbed lasers, delivering unmatched capacity and rapid turnaround.
Flatbed and sheet metal laser cutting stands as one of the most widely used processes, achieving exceptional results that are rapid, repeatable, and produce clean edges flawlessly.
At Charles Day Steels, we maintain state-of-the-art flatbed laser cutting machines that accommodate sheet sizes up to 6510mm x 2600mm. Our technology operates highly powered fibre lasers, offering the ability to cut materials with depths up to 50mm. Alongside our 24-hour lights-out cutting capability, we can ensure that even large projects benefit from fast turnaround, supported by our in-house design team, prototyping services, and range of secondary finishing options.
The output of our laser cutting beds allows us to produce clean, burr-free edges with built-in weld-preps, facilitating large- and small-scale projects with ease. Combined with automation and smart nesting techniques, our service offerings are comprehensive, ensuring customers benefit from a complete sheet metal laser cutting service at competitive prices.
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Why Work with Charles Day Steels for your Laser Cutting Project?
As one of the UK’s leading metal profiling companies, we are committed to continuously enhancing our flatbed and sheet metal laser cutting service. This commitment reflects our desire to reinvest in the latest technology, ensuring our customers benefit from top-range machines and exceptional quality.
At Charles Day Steels, we have over four decades of experience offering laser cutting services for a diverse range of sectors, backed by our extensive portfolio of cutting and profiling solutions. We can cut several materials on our flatbed machines, including stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, titanium, specialised alloys, and other ferrous metals.
Cyber Essentials Accredited
Demonstrating our commitment to strong cyber security and data protection.
Make UK Defence
Proud members of Make UK Defence, supporting the UK's defence supply chain with capability, quality and reliability you can trust.
Environmental Initiatives
Fully ISO 14001 accredited we are committed to making your power supply chain greener with solar laser power.
Quality
Operating to ISO 9001 and CE Marking BS/EN 1090-1 EXC4, we are proud to provide a second to none service.
See Our Quality Firsthand
Request a free cut part sample and experience the precision, edge quality, and finish that make us the UK’s trusted profile cutting partner.
- Laser & waterjet cutting
- Various materials and thicknesses available
- Clean edges, tight tolerances, no obligation
- Free stock sample or your own design
The Benefits of Sheet Metal Laser Cutting
Our flatbed and sheet metal cutting service offers several advantages, including:
High Efficiency
Our flatbed laser cutting solutions operate with 24-hour lights-out manufacturing and rapid lead times, ensuring a swift turnaround even for the most demanding projects. Automation helps minimise downtime and maximise productivity, helping you meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Exceptional Precision
Sheet metal laser cutting technology delivers outstanding accuracy thanks to advanced CNC systems that ensure high precision in every cut. This level of output is crucial for intricate designs and tight tolerances, allowing for consistent quality even when designs work within rigid specifications.
Cutting Versatility
Flatbed laser cutting can process a wide range of materials and thicknesses with ease. Whether it’s thin sheets or thicker plates, as well as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, our machines support needs across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics.
Superior Quality
Our high-powered fibre lasers produce clean, precise cuts with minimal heat-affected zones, resulting in burr-free edge quality and reduced distortion. This level of standard not only enhances aesthetics but also improves functionality and performance across repeatable results.
Cost-Effective
Advanced nesting techniques simplify workflow by minimising material waste and ensuring excellent value for each project budget, resulting in flatbed laser cutting remaining a cost-effective solution for metal fabrication.
Streamlined Production
Complex shapes, profiles and contours can be produced in a single operation, reducing the need for secondary machining and helping streamline your manufacturing process.
Sheet Metal Quality Assurance
We continue to invest in the latest laser cutting technology to offer the highest standards for our customers. Our flatbed laser machines are fully automated and can effortlessly profile components with minimised heat distortion, burr-free edges and greater downstream processes. Our machines process a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including coated and reflective sheet metals, backed by our ability to cut complex geometries and intricate designs.
Each component is carefully inspected throughout production, ensuring it meets customer specifications before leaving our site. Our quality control processes are supported by our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to consistency and accuracy to guarantee reliable quality on each project, whether it’s a one-off prototype or large-scale production.
Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Thicknesses
With a plethora of in-house laser cutting capabilities, we can laser cut sheet metal in a variety of thicknesses depending on the material selected.
Laser Cut Thickness (mm)
Got Questions? We have anwers
What materials can you laser cut?
Our flatbed laser cutting machines process a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and specialist alloys.
What is the maximum sheet size you can cut?
We can process sheet sizes up to 6510mm x 2600mm, making us well equipped to handle both standard and large-format laser cutting requirements.
What thicknesses can you cut on flatbed machines?
Our high-powered fibre laser technology can cut materials up to 50mm thick, depending on the material type and specification.
Can you produce prototype components?
Yes, we regularly manufacture prototype parts alongside production quantities with our CAD software, helping customers refine designs before moving into full-scale manufacture.
Do you offer additional processing services?
Yes. Alongside our flatbed laser cutting, we offer a range of secondary processing services to supply components that are ready for fabrication, welding or assembly.
For more information, contact the team at Charles Day Steels today.