Laser Cutting Post Processing
Complete Finishing with Laser Cutting: Tapping, Drilling & More
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Various Gauges/Thicknesses
Bespoke Manufacturing
Instant Quote Service
Worldwide Delivery
Various Gauges/Thicknesses
Why Add Post-Processing to Your Laser Cut Parts?
Many customers need more than a laser cut blank. Adding features like tapped holes or formed edges can eliminate extra suppliers, save time, and reduce cost.
Our services include:
- Drilling and Tapping: Add internal threads to any suitable laser cut hole.
- Bending and Folding: Turn flat parts into functional forms.
- Surface Finishing: Deburring, polishing, plating, and coating options.
- Assembly or Kitting: Group multiple parts into ready-to-use kits.
Laser Cutting with Tapping – A Core Specialism
Need threads in your laser-cut parts? We provide high-quality tapping after laser cutting, directly from your CAD file or specification.
Tapping Capabilities
- M2 to M12 (larger sizes available on request).
- Metric or imperial threading.
- Automated or manual tapping depending on volume.
- Tapped holes in mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and more.
Whether you require a single M6 tapped hole or complex multi-threaded components, we offer repeatable accuracy and clean threads ready for fasteners.
Drilling and Countersinking Services
Sometimes a cut hole isn’t enough. For high-precision applications.
We offer post-laser drilling, reaming, and countersinking:
- Achieve tighter tolerance than laser alone.
- Prepare holes for fasteners, alignment pins or fixings.
- Add angled or recessed features post-laser.
Our skilled team ensures each drilled hole meets exact spec, with smooth internal finishes and no distortion.
Bending & Folding Laser Cut Components
For many assemblies, flat parts must be bent into shape. We offer precision press brake services to form components to tight tolerances.
Typical Applications
- Mounting flanges.
- Box profiles.
- Tabs and hooks.
We work with CAD files or technical drawings and can offer prototyping for complex folds.
Common Applications for Laser Cutting with Post-Processing
Our complete laser cutting and finishing services serve a wide range of industries:
- Automotive & Motorsports: Brackets, shims, covers with tapped holes.
- Electronics: Enclosures with cutouts and threaded mounts.
- Construction: Folded plates with fixing holes.
- Aerospace: Weight-saving structures with countersunk fasteners.
- Signage & Displays: Folded panels with tapped rear fixings.
Benefits of In-House Post-Processing
At Stephens Gaskets, we offer all laser cutting post-processing services under one roof. This means:
- Shorter lead times: no delays from third-party shops.
- Better accuracy: consistent part quality throughout.
- Lower costs: reduced handling and transportation.
- Less project risk: one point of accountability.
It also means your parts arrive clean, finished, and ready to install.
Material Compatibility
Our post-processing services are compatible with:
- Mild Steel.
- Stainless Steel.
- Aluminium.
- Brass & Copper.
- Plastics (in select cases).
We will advise on any material limitations, such as tapping torque or bend radius, during quoting.
Why Choose Stephens Gaskets?
As a leading UK-based laser cutting expert, Stephens Gaskets offers more than cutting – we provide complete manufacturing solutions.
Whether it’s a single prototype or a large production run, we support every part of the process.
- Over 70 years of engineering experience.
- ISO 9001-certified quality.
- Fast turnaround.
- Dedicated account management.
- In-house CAD, cutting, forming, and finishing.
FAQs
Can I provide my own material?
What's the lead time for tapping or bending?
Can I get both tapping and powder coating?
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Get a Quote for Laser Cutting with Tapping or Finishing
Let us turn your flat parts into finished products – all from a single trusted source.