Capacity

The team at GF Laser operate around the clock, five days a week. We can offer laser cutting services on the same day when feasible.

We also have a dedicated delivery service and also retain a courier / haulier for palletised and large loads.

One of the most frequently asked questions we have is do you have capacity today or tomorrow? Whilst the answer is invariably yes, how do we achieve this without unlimited resources?

24/5 Shift Patterns

Most laser cutters work round the clock, the reason for this is twofold. Firstly as a response to customer demand to cope with emergency work in the event of a tool failure. Secondly, laser cutting machines represent a large capital outlay so laser cutting companies look to maximise their return on investment.

Flexible Workforce

Whilst we have dedicated shift patterns we also have a flexible workforce that are happy to change working patterns at short notice to cope with spikes in customer demands.

Planned Maintenance

The laser cutting machines at GF Laser are maintained by the original equipment manufacturers in order to maximise the uptime as well as prolonging the lifetime of the laser. That said GFL is also committed to continual investment with 80% of our capital equipment being less than 5 years old.

Stock Material

GF Laser carry a wide range of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. This means that the majority of laser cutting requirements can be catered for without waiting for steel deliveries. If the material is of an unusual specification then we have next day delivery available from all the major steel stockholders.

Scheduling Technology

GF Laser use the latest cloud based scheduling software to ensure effective scheduling and rescheduling matching every available slot to an appropriate laser cutting slot.

Collection and Delivery Service

As well as operating their own delivery vehicles GF Laser use a dedicated courier company that can provide next day palletised delivery anywhere in the United Kingdom. For many customers we also collect free issue parts whilst delivering cut parts.

Resources

Why We Sometimes Can’t Take on Smaller or Complex Jobs

While we’d love to help with every request, there are times when we’re unable to take on smaller or more complex jobs. Here’s why:

1. We’re Geared Up for Larger Batches and Volume Work Our setup is optimized for larger-scale projects and simple volume work, allowing us to deliver high-quality results efficiently. For smaller or highly detailed jobs, the process can become less efficient, taking up significant resources that are better suited for larger projects. This focus helps us keep our service fast, reliable, and cost-effective for our customers.

2. Analysis Can Be Time-Consuming Some jobs, especially those that require intricate analysis or custom setups, can take more time to plan and prepare than they do to actually cut. In these cases, the time spent on quoting, setup, and analysis can make the job commercially unviable, as it ends up costing more than the job itself.

3. Ensuring Cost-Effectiveness for Everyone Our goal is to provide value and quality in every project we take on. When a job requires extensive analysis or setup, it can become expensive, making it challenging for us to provide a quote that makes sense for both you and us. By focusing on larger, more straightforward jobs, we ensure that we’re offering services that are both high quality and economically viable.

4. Keeping Our Workflow Efficient Our processes are designed to handle bulk work smoothly, and taking on smaller or overly complex jobs can disrupt our workflow, leading to delays for other projects. By sticking to what we’re best at, we can keep our turnaround times short and our quality high.

Facilities

Typical application: Production laser cutting of pressings, formed tube, extrusions, spinnings ,box section &angle iron. Split cabin suitable for high volume production.Bed size: 4000mm x 1500mm x 750mmMetals Processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel & TitaniumTypical Thicknesses: 10mm Mild Steel; 8mm Aluminium; 8mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium

Typical application: Laser cutting of pressings, formed tube, extrusions, spinnings, box section & angleiron; with the additional benefit of straight tube cutting capability.Bed size: 3000mm x 1500mm x 700mmMetals processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Copper & BrassTypical Thicknesses: 10mm Mild Steel; 8mm Aluminium; 8mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium

Typical application: Laser cutting of sheet metal which can be bought from GF Laser or supplied freeissue by customer. Fibre Laser source is especially efficient at cutting thin gauge materials at high speed.Bed size: 4000mm x 2000mmMetals processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Copper & BrassTypical Thicknesses: 20mm Mild Steel; 12mm Aluminium; 12mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium,6mm Brass & 6mm Copper

Typical application: Laser cutting of sheet metal which can be bought from GF Laser or supplied freeissue by customer. Fibre Laser source is especially efficient at cutting thin gauge materials at high speed.Bed size: 3000mm x 1500mmMetals processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Copper & BrassTypical Thicknesses: 20mm Mild Steel; 12mm Aluminium; 12mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium,6mm Brass & 6mm Copper

Typical application: Laser cutting of sheet metal which can be bought from GF Laser or supplied by customer.Bed size: 3000mm x 1500mmMetals processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel & Titanium.Typical Thicknesses: 20mm Mild Steel; 8mm Aluminium; 8mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium

Typical application: Folding of parts to meet customer requirements using standard andbespoke tooling. Accompanied with Amada bend cam software.Maximum bend length: 3000mmPress capacity: 100 tonne

Typical application: Folding of parts to meet customer requirements using standard andbespoke tooling. Accompanied by Amada bend cam software.Maximum bend length: 4000mmPress capacity: 220 tonne

Typical Application: Checking of parts to provide inspection reports with a high degree of accuracyMeasuring range: 800mm x 1000mm 600mm

Typical application: Checking of parts to provide inspection reports