Intricate Laser Cutting Services

Established in 1930, Western Saw Inc. has become a byword for quality, customer service, and precision laser cutting services. Our reputation is built on applying cutting edge technology to provide customers with the highest quality and flexibility possible. Being at the fore front of emerging cutting technologies also allows us to provide innovative solutions to complex project requirements.

Our laser cutting services exemplify this culture with high accuracy cutting even on the hardest of engineered materials. We utilize state-of-the-art CO2 lasers that feature flying optics, 2000W to 2500W of power, and 2- and 4-axis rotary setups. This capability can deliver cutting tolerances to ±0.001″ on ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel, aluminum, Inconel, Monel, stainless steel, in heavy plate and pipe. The same precision can be applied to non-metals such as acrylics, ceramics, paper, paperboard, plastics, rubber, and wood. This precision process can accommodate work pieces up to 60″ in width, 60″ in diameter, and up to 120″ in length.

These services are backed up by a comprehensive quality program that includes analysis, inspection, quality testing, and complete documentation, verifying compliance with various Mil-Spec, ANSI, ISO, and AWS standards. We also provide design and engineering consultation as well as assembly, and logistical support such as warehousing and distribution.

From specialty and prototype to small and large volume orders, we can provide lead times averaging at one to two weeks with rush service available.

To learn more about our laser cutting services, or to learn about our other capabilities, see the table below or contact us directly.

Laser Cutting Project Showcase Examples

Laser Cutting Capabilities

General Capabilities

Contract
Fabrication

OEM
Prototype

Laser Type

CO2 (Gaseous)

Laser Configuration

Flying Optics

Cutting Axis

2-Axis
4-Axis (Rotary)

Maximum Output Power

2000 to 2500 W

Intended Cutting Material (Metal)

Aluminum
Ferrous Metals
Heavy Plate
Inconel
Monel

Non Ferrous Metals
Pipe
Stainless Steel
Steel
Thin Metal

Intended Cutting Material (Non-Metal)

Acrylic
Ceramic
Paper
Paperboard

Plastic
Rubber
Wood

2D Cutting Thickness

Up to .500 in. (Mild Steel)
Up to .250 in. (Stainless Steel)

Up to .187 in. (Galvanized)
Up to .250 in. (Aluminum)

4th Axis Rotary Cutting Thickness

Up to .375 in. (Mild Steel)
Up to .250 in. (Stainless Steel)
Up to .125 in. (Galvanized)

2D Cutting Length

Up to 120 in.

2D Cutting Width

Up to 60 in.

2D Cutting Diameter

Up to 60 in.

Kerf

Minimum 10 mils

Accuracy

± 0.001 in.

Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Enterprise Product Data Management (ePDM)
Frequency / Sound Pressure Level (SPL)

Inspection Services

Faro Edge CMM

Testing

Computerized Hardness
Raw Material

Quality

Assurance
Control

Documentation

Inspection Report
Inspection Drawings
Job Traveler

Additional Services

Design
Engineering
Aqueous Degreasing
Priming
Platen Press
Welding
Metal Fabrication

Assembly
Labeling
Packaging
Storage / Handling
Shipping (99.4% On-Time Delivery)
Free Local Delivery (50 mile radius)

Production Volume

Specialty Production Shop
Prototype
Low Volume
Small Run

High Volume
Large Run
Long Run
Large Scale Production Volume Run

Lead Time

1 to 2 weeks
Rush Services Available

Additional Information

Industries Served

Circular Saw Plate (Diamond & Carbide)
Automotive Infrastructure
Building
Signage
Mining
Engine

Distribution
Military
Agriculture
Wood Products
Construction

Intended Applications

Brackets
Circular Plates
Disk Brakes
Clutch Plates
Window Deflectors

Architectural Ornaments
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Signs
Structural Steel
Tubing

Industry Standards Met

Mil-Spec
ANSI

ISO
AWS

Efficiency

Lights Out Manufacturing (Laser & Grinding Services Only)
Lean Manufacturing

Software Used

SolidWorks
DriveWorks
GearTeq

CamWorks
Sigma Nest

Preferred Drawing File Formats

DWG
DXF
IAM
IDW
IDE
IPT

IPN
PDF
JPG
GIF
TIFF
BMP