Laser Cutting Brass
Laser Cutting Brass: Precision Parts, Fast Turnaround
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Instant Quote Service
Worldwide Delivery
Various Gauges/Thicknesses
What Is Laser Cutting Brass?
Here at Stephens Gaskets, we provide laser cutting brass as a service. Laser cutting brass involves using a high-powered laser beam to melt, cut, or vaporise brass sheet material into precision components.
At Stephens Gaskets, this process is CNC-controlled to ensure accurate results with clean edges and minimal waste.
- Shims
- Washers
- Gaskets
- Decorative panels
- Connectors
Key Benefits of Laser Cutting Brass
1. High Precision
Laser cutting enables intricate shapes and tight tolerances, which is essential for parts like spacers, shims, and electronic contacts.
2. Clean, Burr-Free Edges
The heat-focused beam creates a smooth finish straight off the machine, reducing or eliminating the need for secondary finishing.
3. Cost-Effective
Advanced nesting software maximises sheet usage and minimises scrap. There are no expensive tooling costs, which is ideal for custom jobs or short runs.
4. Fast Turnaround
With no physical tooling or manual setup required, we can begin cutting your parts almost immediately after receiving design files.
5. Repeatability
Once programmed, our machines can reproduce identical parts with pinpoint accuracy across hundreds or thousands of units.
6. Brass-Specific Advantages
Brass offers excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and a high-quality finish. Laser cutting protects the material integrity while avoiding thermal distortion or warping.
Applications of Laser Cut Brass
Brass’s unique properties make it suitable for a wide variety of industries. Here’s where laser cut brass is most often used:
- Used in aerospace, automotive, and engineering.
- Corrects alignment and manages tolerances in critical assemblies.
- Ideal for connectors, terminals, and contact strips.
- Brass’s conductivity pairs perfectly with the precision of laser cutting.
- Clean, high-end appearance makes it popular for signage, interiors, and branding elements.
- Laser allows intricate pattern cutting for bespoke finishes.
- Components like valve seats, washers, and fittings benefit from brass’s corrosion resistance and sealing performance.
- Easy design changes and no tooling mean rapid development of new parts or design iterations.
- Laser cut brass is often used for gaskets, bushings, mounts, and mechanical spacers that demand tight tolerances and material durability.
Material Compatibility and Capabilities
We can laser cut brass sheets in a wide range of:
- Thicknesses: From thin foil (~0.1mm) to several millimetres.
- Quantities: From one-off prototypes to high-volume batch runs.
- Formats: Custom shapes, holes, slots, curves, and branded engravings.
Manufacturing Materials and Comparison
While brass is a preferred option for many projects, we also offer laser cutting services for:
- Stainless Steel: For medical, food-safe, or marine components.
- Mild / Carbon Steel: Strong, durable, and cost-effective.
- Aluminium: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant.
- Copper: Excellent conductivity for electrical systems.
- Graphite & PTFE: Used in heat and chemical resistant environments.
- Plastics (Acrylic, Nylon, PVC): Suitable for lightweight, non-metal components.
We cut each material with a setup optimised for its specific thermal and reflective properties.
Solving Common Issues
We understand the challenges customers face when laser cutting brass:
1. High Reflectivity
Brass reflects laser beams, which can reduce cutting efficiency or damage equipment. We use calibrated fibre lasers and protective optics to ensure precision and safety.
2. Heat Conductivity
Brass disperses heat quickly, which can lead to warping. Our systems are optimised to reduce heat transfer and avoid thermal distortion.
3. Thin Material Sensitivity
Very thin brass sheets can be difficult to process. Our controlled cutting methods maintain edge quality without tearing or burning.
4. High Material Cost
Brass is a premium material, so waste is costly. Our software optimises material usage to reduce waste and lower per-unit costs.
5. Small Run Costs
We offer efficient pricing on prototypes and one-offs, not just large production orders. Our no-tooling process makes short runs more affordable.
6. Inconsistent Quality
Our machines are operated by experienced technicians and backed by in-house quality control, ensuring consistent results across batches.
Why Choose Stephens Gaskets?
As a leading laser cutting brass supplier, we bring over 70 years of manufacturing experience and a specialist approach to every order.
- UK-based production and technical support.
- Custom cutting with tight tolerances.
- No tooling costs and fast lead times.
- Small-batch or large-volume capability.
- Quality assurance on every component.
Whether you’re creating a single part or need thousands of custom brass pieces, we ensure every cut meets your exact specifications.
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Our team can guide you through material selection, file setup, tolerances, and delivery timeframes – ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.
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