In-House Capability
Precision Laser Cutting
SPM’s laser cutting capabilities allow for the high-speed production of complex items that require precise shapes and cuts.
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What we do, who we do it for
SPM’s Laser Cutting capabilities allow for the high-speed production of complex items that require precise shapes and cuts. Our Lights Out Manufacturing helps drastically reduce lead times to get you the parts you need fast.
Laser Cutting is ideal for highly complex parts that require precise dimensions and cuts, and the ability to cut intricate shapes can also eliminate the need for additional operations. Laser cutting also causes no damage or warping — even to thin materials — and offers precise holes and edges.
Equipment & Process
Fiber laser, fully automated
Fiber laser technology
We utilize fiber laser technology, which cuts faster and more accurately than traditional CO2 lasers. Fiber lasers use a laser generator to produce a laser beam with high-power density. The beam heats the material to its boiling point as it travels across the part, and a high-pressure jet of gas blows the molten material out of the cuts.
Automation & nesting
Our laser department is fully automated with loading and unloading capabilities that enable us to offer Lights Out Manufacturing. We also have an experienced Engineering team that uses nesting to increase sheet utilization, which results in less waste and lower costs.
Specifications
Capability matrix
Quick-scan parameters for laser cutting projects. Contact us for project-specific tolerances and material capabilities beyond these ranges.
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Max sheet size | 5′ × 10′ | Larger formats quoted on request |
| Cutting capacity | 1/4″ steel, .125″ aluminum | Material-dependent |
| Hole diameters | ±.005″ | Standard; tighter on request |
| Flange dimensions | ±.010″ | Standard |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 | Certified company-wide |
Equipment Spotlight
On the laser floor
Cutting & Automation
Punch/laser combo machine
Our punch/laser combo machine pairs fiber laser cutting with punching in a single automated cell. A high-power-density beam cuts intricate shapes with clean holes and edges and no warping — even on thin materials — while automatic load and unload towers keep the cell fed for Lights Out Manufacturing. Nesting maximizes sheet utilization, driving down waste, cost, and lead time.
Industries We Serve
Where SPM’s laser-cut parts land
Industrial Automation
Cobot enclosures, robot bases, and integrator cell components.
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Hyperscale server racks, data center cabinets, and networking equipment chassis.
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NEMA enclosures and populated panels with passive devices in-house.
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Field equipment skids, control panels, and rugged enclosures.
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Sheet metal cabinets, plenums, and chassis for commercial HVAC equipment.
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Fixtures, frames, and enclosures for bench and production test.
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Pairs well with
Metal Punching
The most efficient, cost-effective method for adding holes and formed features — countersinks, embossments, louvers — to large production runs.
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Automated press brake technology, automatic tool-changing equipment, and experienced operators for complex, tight-tolerance parts.
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Certified spot, stud, and robotic welding to join laser-cut and formed components into finished assemblies.
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Frequently asked
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