Laser Tube Cutting Services
High-quality tube laser cutting for metal rectangular, square, and round tubes. Free standard shipping on US and international orders.
International prototype pricing includes tariffs. ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, IATF 16949:2016, AS9100D certified. ITAR registered.
Tube Cutting with Artemis 3D
Laser tube cutting uses a precision laser to cut tube or pipe stock into custom shapes, holes, designs, or channels. The material is rotated in a controllable lathe as the laser cuts, allowing for features like through-holes as small as the wall thickness and channels for easier bending and welding.
Artemis 3D offers laser tube cutting services with instant online pricing, DFM feedback, and fast lead times. We use fiber and CO2 lasers to achieve tight tolerances and cut wall thicknesses up to 1/2".
Upload your 3D CAD to the Artemis 3D Instant Quoting Engine to get started and configure your quote easily. What you see is what you pay. Your price for prototypes includes tariffs and shipping for standard parcels.
Our team of experts is ready to support your project and ensure a smooth, fast manufacturing experience tailored to your needs.
Sizes and Tolerances
Our laser tube cutting service can cut round, square, or rectangular tubes with a variety of sizes and wall thicknesses. Kerf sizes vary based on the specific material, laser type, laser power, and operation parameters but are overall much thinner than traditional cutting methods, reducing material waste.
Size Specifications
Tolerances
Tolerances are outlined in Artemis 3D's Manufacturing Standards for Tube Cutting
Shapes and Materials
Laser tube cutting systems have settings for handling tubes of various shapes and profiles. These include round, square, and rectangular tubes.
| Material | Round Tube | Rectangular Tube | Square Tube |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 6061, Extruded6061, Drawn | 6061, Extruded | 6061, Extruded |
| Stainless Steel | SS 304, WeldedSS 304, SeamlessSS 316, WeldedSS 316, Seamless | SS 304, WeldedSS 316, Welded | SS 304, WeldedSS 316, Welded |
| Alloy Steel | Steel A513 Type 1, HREWSteel A513 Type 2, CREWSteel A513 Type 5, DOMSteel 4130 (Chromoly), Seamless | Steel A513Steel 4130 (Chromoly), Cold Drawn Seamless | Steel A513Steel 4130 (Chromoly), Cold Drawn Seamless |
See our standard tube sizes page for more details.
Types of Laser Tube Cutters
Different machine types for various applications and requirements
Combination Tube/Flat Sheet Laser Cutters
One of the most common machines used for laser tube cutting, but generally used for smaller jobs. These are multipurpose machines that can also cut flat sheet parts.
Self-Contained Laser Tube Cutters
Dedicated tube cutting systems that are only specified for tube cutting applications. Can work with nearly any tube shape (round, rectangular, octagonal, etc.) in long stock lengths (3+ feet or more).
Fiber Lasers
Compatible with a variety of materials and generally considered the most versatile laser type. Both laser types offer comparable power levels.
CO2 Lasers
Designed to be an upgrade from plasma cutters, and are best for niche materials such as titanium due to their enhanced gas coverage over fiber lasers.
Lasers are specified based on their wattage, where a higher wattage offers deeper and more sustained cuts. Laser tube cutters are also specified based on the size of material they can handle (max sheet/tube size, max material weight), the assist gas required (nitrogen, CO2, etc.), the motor electrical requirements (3-phase VAC, etc.), repeatability, and other model-specific criteria. Some laser tube cutters come with built-in conveyors or stock handling machinery which automatically feeds the tube into the cutting portion of the system, providing semi-to-fully automated operation.
Advantages
- Semi-to-fully automated process with high throughput
- Low/no material wastage
- Offers highly complex, clean, and repeatable cuts
- Works with nearly every metal
- Most/nearly all tube stock up to 6" is accepted
Disadvantages
- Some cut materials may show a small halo discoloration from the backsplash or overspray near the cut edges
- A small bump of material or a different edge condition may be present at the lead-in and lead-out in a cutting profile
- The process is generally reserved for thin-walled materials less than 0.500"-1.000" thick
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Learn MoreWhy Choose Artemis 3D for Tube Laser Cutting?
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Vetted Network
We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, IATF 16949:2016, and AS9100D certified. Only the top shops that apply to become network suppliers make it through our qualification process.
Expert Help
Our team of Solutions Engineers and Process Specialists are available to support you and provide answers to all of your fabrication and manufacturability questions.
Industries We Serve
Laser tube cutting serves diverse industries worldwide
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