Laser Tube Cutting Services
Fuming provides laser cutting services for metal and non-metal tubing and piping of various geometries.
Precision, High-Quality Tube Laser Cutting with Fast Turnaround and Competitive Pricing
Fuming stands as a leading provider of pipe laser cutting services in China, operating an advanced, state-of-the-art laser cutting machine suite 24 hours a day. Supported by an in-house design team and comprehensive end-to-end processing capabilities, our tube laser cutting services deliver unmatched quality and efficiency.
Whether your cutting requirements are large or small, simple or complex, Fuming ensures a completely worry-free project experience. Laser cutting of tubes—also known as 3D cutting—has proven to reduce material costs, increase downstream productivity, and provide a distinct competitive advantage. Our multi-axis tube lasers unlock new design possibilities and optimize parts for efficient manufacturing.
Fuming continuously expands its processing capabilities to deliver efficient and cost-effective results for customers. We are pleased to announce that our factory is now equipped with an advanced fiber optic tube laser cutting machine that eliminates the need for secondary processing. Using state-of-the-art technology, these machines can cut, groove, chamfer, etch, add holes, and complete complex designs in a single continuous operation. Our experienced team of estimators and account managers provides comprehensive support from start to finish, ensuring timely, high-quality results every time—with completed components shipped directly to your loading dock or facility.
Laser Tube Cutting Services – Online Quote
Using Fuming’s online quote engine, initiating a quote for your next laser tube cutting project is simple and straightforward. Our project managers and technical experts personally review and manually quote each laser tube cutting project to ensure we meet your unique requirements while delivering a fast and seamless manufacturing experience.
Efficiency
CNC fiber laser cutting machines operate 24 hours a day, ensuring rapid lead times at competitive prices.
Quality
Our ISO 9001 and BS/EN 1090-1 accredited service delivers reliable quality on even the largest and most complex projects.
Experience
With over 20 years of laser profiling experience using the latest cutting technologies, our investments become your advantage.
What is Laser Tube Cutting？
Laser tube cutting is a technique where tubular stock material is precisely cut to create various shapes, holes, designs, or channels using a controllable, high-precision laser. The tube or pipe is secured in a computer-controlled lathe, which rotates the material according to design specifications while the laser performs the cuts. This process can produce through-holes of any shape, with minimum dimensions as small as the material’s wall thickness. Laser tube cutting is also commonly used to cut channels that facilitate easier bending and welding of tubes for angular configurations.
Laser Tube Cutting Material Options
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Summary of Tube Laser Cutting Tolerances
| Parameter | Tolerance |
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Facet-to-feature | ±0.005” |
Feature-to-feature | ±0.003” |
Hole/Slot diameter | ±0.003” |
Minimum feature size | No smaller than wall thickness |
Tolerances
Fuming’s tube laser services maintain precise tolerances: Tube laser cutting achieves a tolerance of ±0.005 inches from the tube quadrants (facets) to the feature. This ±0.005-inch specification also applies to feature-to-feature cutting. Hole and slot diameter tolerances can be held more tightly, within ±0.003 inches. The minimum achievable feature size is determined by the material and its thickness; generally, features cannot be smaller than the wall thickness—for example, a through-hole diameter must be at least as large as the material wall thickness.
Maintain a Competitive Edge with Our Tube Laser Cutting Services
Wall Thickness
In general, laser tube cutting services provided by Fuming can achieve standard cuts up to 3/16 of an inch. However, deeper cuts reaching up to ⅝ of an inch are possible using a water-assisted cutting (WAC) system in conjunction with the laser tube cutter. Kerf dimensions vary depending on the specific material, laser type, power settings, and operational parameters, but are consistently much narrower than those produced by conventional cutting methods, thereby reducing material waste.
For laser tube cutters equipped with angled cutting heads—such as 5-axis systems—it is important to note that angled cuts alter the effective wall thickness of the tube. Therefore, it is essential to select a tubing thickness that will not exceed the maximum effective wall thickness when angled cuts are required.
Structural Shapes / Profiles
When discussing structural shapes, it is important to distinguish between pipe and tubing: pipe is measured by schedule (for example, ½-inch schedule 80 pipe, commonly used in standardized applications), while tube is measured by its wall thickness (typically expressed as outer diameter and inner diameter). In both cases, laser tube cutting systems generally include settings for both measurement standards and can accommodate custom configurations for unique or non-standard profiles.
Fuming provides laser pipe cutting services for a variety of tube and pipe profiles, including:
- Rectangular tube
- Round tube
- Square tube
- Square tube with a radius corner
6 Reasons to Choose Fuming Tubes for Tube Laser Cutting
- Precision: Laser tube cutting not only eliminates human error but also spares you from paying premium rates for highly experienced manual workers.
- Speed: Before advanced systems like the Mazak 3D Fabri Gear 400 II and the BLM LT8, tubes had to be processed by hand. Achieving precision required workers to cut very slowly, often taking hours to complete a single tube. Fuming is excited to offer in-house laser processing for mechanical and structural tubing and pipe. With the Mazak 3D Fabri Gear 400 II and BLM LT8, processing time has been reduced to just minutes.
- Efficiency: Our laser tube cutting services deliver ready-to-assemble, turnkey components. We can laser cut parts with integrated tabs and slots, allowing them to snap together for welding without the need for custom jigs or fixtures.
- Eliminate Deburring: The precision achieved with laser tube cutting extends beyond meeting print specifications. Our laser tube cutting tools produce exceptionally clean cuts, eliminating the need for secondary deburring operations.
- Free Up Capital: We invested in the Mazak 3D Fabri Gear 400 II so you don’t have to. Fuming’s laser tube cutting services free up your capital—instead of investing in bringing this technology in-house, you can allocate funds toward other important upgrades or expenses.
- Depth of Inventory: At other shops, you might face delays if you require a size not kept in stock. Fuming maintains an extensive inventory of round, square, and rectangular steel tubing in a wide variety of sizes and lengths, saving you from waiting or sourcing materials yourself. View our steel tube stock list here.