Professional Copper, Brass and Bronze Cutting Services
Cutting reflective ‘yellow metals’ such as copper, bronze, and brass posed significant challenges with traditional CO2 lasers due to their high reflectivity and heat conduction properties. However, our state-of-the-art fibre laser cutting machines have revolutionised this process. By utilising our advanced 3kW and 6kW fibre lasers, we cut these metals efficiently, quickly, and with exceptional precision, reducing costs and improving turnaround times.
Our fibre laser technology excels at cutting reflective metals, offering precise and clean cuts up to 20mm thick. This capability is particularly advantageous for industries requiring intricate and high-quality metalwork, such as electronics, aerospace, and decorative arts. The precision of our fibre lasers ensures minimal distortion and high repeatability, which is crucial for complex and high-volume projects.
Unlike many sub-contract laser cutting companies that avoid working with reflective metals due to the inherent difficulties, we embrace these challenges. Our investment in fibre laser technology allows us to handle projects that others cannot, providing our clients with a unique advantage. We can process sheet sizes up to 6m x 2.5m, accommodating a wide range of project requirements.
While waterjet cutting is often recommended for processing thicker sheets of copper, brass, and bronze, it is typically suggested only for sheets thicker than 10mm. Waterjet cutting, although effective, can be slower and more expensive for thinner sheets. Our fibre lasers offer a superior alternative for these thinner materials, ensuring high-quality cuts with faster processing times and lower costs.
Why Trust Charles Day Steels for Copper, Brass and Bronze Cutting?
As one of the UK’s leading metal profiling companies, we take immense pride in having some of the best facilities available in the industry. Our commitment to continuous self-reinvestment, informed by over four decades of metal profiling expertise, ensures we always exceed expectations. Our comprehensive range of in-house metal profiling services provides an efficient, dependable, and professional service every time.
Our dedication to quality assurance, diverse cutting and profiling capabilities, 24-hour production, extensive range of metals in varying sizes and thicknesses, and competitive pricing collectively demonstrate our commitment to excellence.
Benefits of Laser Cut Copper, Brass and Bronze by Charles Day Steels
Laser cutting reflective metals such as copper, brass, and bronze offers numerous advantages that make it a preferred method across various industries. Some of the key advantages of laser cut copper, brass and bronze include:
Precision Cutting
Our state-of-the-art fibre lasers provide precise cuts with minimal distortion, resulting in high-quality finished products. This precision meets the stringent requirements of various industries; always ensuring flawless execution of intricate designs.
Versatility
Our laser cutting services suit a wide range of applications across various industries. From electrical components to decorative architectural elements and intricate musical instrument parts, our capabilities handle different thicknesses and grades of copper, brass, and bronze, making our service adaptable to diverse project needs.
Clean Cutting Edge
Laser cutting produces clean, smooth edges, unlike mechanical methods that may leave burrs and rough edges. This superior finish often eliminates the need for secondary finishing, reducing post-processing time and labour costs, ensuring parts are ready for immediate use or further assembly.
No Surface Contact
The laser cutting process is non-contact, minimising the risk of surface damage and contamination. This is particularly advantageous for copper, brass, and bronze, resulting in clean, unmarred surfaces ideal for aesthetic and structural applications.
Complex Shapes
Our technology enables the fabrication of intricate and complex shapes with high precision. This is especially valuable for industries requiring detailed custom components, such as electronics, automotive, and decorative parts, setting laser cutting apart from traditional cutting methods.
Cost Effectiveness
Laser cutting offers significant cost advantages over traditional methods like milling or punching. Minimal setup time and reduced material waste lower production costs. Additionally, automation capabilities allow for mass production without compromising quality, leading to overall cost savings.
Copper, Brass and Bronze Cutting Applications
Typical Copper Cutting Applications
Copper is widely used for its excellent electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance. Typical applications include:
- Medical (antimicrobial copper)
- Electrical components and circuitry (components, earthing, earth bars)
- Heat exchangers
- Plumbing and piping systems
- Architectural elements
- Decorative panels
Typical Brass Cutting Applications
Brass is favoured for its machinability and aesthetic appeal. Common applications include:
- Musical instruments
- Decorative items and hardware
- Plumbing fittings
- Electrical connectors
- Marine hardware
Typical Bronze Cutting Applications
Bronze is valued for its strength and resistance to corrosion and wear. Typical applications include:
- Bearings and bushings
- Pump and valve components
- Marine hardware
- Sculptures and art pieces
- Architectural elements
In-House Bending & Pressing
Charles Day Steels provides in-house bending and pressing services to enhance our flatbed cutting capabilities. Our exceptional project turnaround and 24-hour production ensure that your project’s assembly process is efficient and of the highest quality.
We handle a wide variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, and more. For further details about our bending and pressing services, please get in touch with our team today.
Copper, Bronze and Brass Laser Cutting Capabilities
Maximum Cutting Size
6m x 2.5m (6000mm x 2500mm) (Larger requirement? We suggest waterjet cutting).
Maximum Material Thickness
20mm
Minimum Material Thickness
0.1mm
Complex Details
Our CNC driven laser cutting machines are able to process even the most complex and intricate designs. We can laser cut perforations in copper or brass sheet to your specification. We’re also able to cut flat, pre-perforated copper/brass/bronze sheet to any drawing you provide.
Cutting Tolerances
View our laser cutting tolerances here.
Cutting Edge Quality
Laser cutting yellow metals up to 5mm provides a smooth cut edge. As we shroud the laser in Nitrogen gases, it prevents oxidisation ensuring we achieve a clean, blemish free cut, ready for welding without any extra machining. This means ensuring your copper/brass/bronze part has no discolouration.
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)
Cutting Grades
We can laser cut a wide range of copper, brass and bronze grades and alloys. Below is a list of the most commonly asked for:
- PB103 – Bronze
- CZ108 – Brass
- CZ112 – Brass
- C101 – Copper
- C103 – Copper
- C106 – Copper
Antimicrobial Copper
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If the stainless steel grade you require is not in this list, we should still be able to source and cut it. Please contact us with your exact grade requirements.
