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
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Contract
FabricationOEM
Prototype
- Laser Type
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CO2 (Gaseous)
- Laser Configuration
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Flying Optics
- Cutting Axis
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2-Axis
4-Axis (Rotary)
- Maximum Output Power
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2000 to 2500 W
- Intended Cutting Material (Metal)
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Aluminum
Ferrous Metals
Heavy Plate
Inconel
MonelNon Ferrous Metals
Pipe
Stainless Steel
Steel
Thin Metal
- Intended Cutting Material (Non-Metal)
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Acrylic
Ceramic
Paper
PaperboardPlastic
Rubber
Wood
- 2D Cutting Thickness
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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
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Up to .375 in. (Mild Steel)
Up to .250 in. (Stainless Steel)
Up to .125 in. (Galvanized)
- 2D Cutting Length
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Up to 120 in.
- 2D Cutting Width
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Up to 60 in.
- 2D Cutting Diameter
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Up to 60 in.
- Kerf
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Minimum 10 mils
- Accuracy
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± 0.001 in.
- Analysis
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)Enterprise Product Data Management (ePDM)
Frequency / Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
- Inspection Services
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Faro Edge CMM
- Testing
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Computerized Hardness
Raw Material
- Quality
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Assurance
Control
- Documentation
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Inspection Report
Inspection Drawings
Job Traveler
- Additional Services
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Design
Engineering
Aqueous Degreasing
Priming
Platen Press
Welding
Metal FabricationAssembly
Labeling
Packaging
Storage / Handling
Shipping (99.4% On-Time Delivery)
Free Local Delivery (50 mile radius)
- Production Volume
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Specialty Production Shop
Prototype
Low Volume
Small RunHigh Volume
Large Run
Long Run
Large Scale Production Volume Run
- Lead Time
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1 to 2 weeks
Rush Services Available
Additional Information
- Industries Served
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Circular Saw Plate (Diamond & Carbide)
Automotive Infrastructure
Building
Signage
Mining
EngineDistribution
Military
Agriculture
Wood Products
Construction
- Intended Applications
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Brackets
Circular Plates
Disk Brakes
Clutch Plates
Window DeflectorsArchitectural Ornaments
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Signs
Structural Steel
Tubing
- Industry Standards Met
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Mil-Spec
ANSIISO
AWS
- Efficiency
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Lights Out Manufacturing (Laser & Grinding Services Only)
Lean Manufacturing
- Software Used
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SolidWorks
DriveWorks
GearTeqCamWorks
Sigma Nest
- Preferred Drawing File Formats
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DWG
DXF
IAM
IDW
IDE
IPTIPN
PDF
JPG
GIF
TIFF
BMP