Cutting & Sawing

Cutting and sawing is a service that cuts bar, plate and pipe to a length or shape. It covers sawing, laser cutting and rethreading of cut ends. A Seller cuts the material to the size the job calls for.

The stock is measured and marked to the required length or profile. A saw blade or laser head follows the cut line. Cut edges can be left as cut or prepared for the next operation.

Mild steel, high tensile steel, brass, stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel and PTFE are often cut. High tensile steel and stainless steel are harder on blades and need slower feed. PTFE sheet and rod need care to avoid chipping or distortion.

Ask about the largest section or plate size the saw or laser can take. Ask about the maximum thickness for each material. Ask about the cut length tolerance and the finish on the cut face.