Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Services
Since 1983, Dynamic Design and Manufacturing has operated as a precision sheet metal fabricator on Colorado's Front Range, serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. Our metal laser cutting services anchor the front end of that fabrication sequence, producing flat blanks, internal features, and contoured profiles that feed into forming, welding, machining, and assembly under one roof.
Our CNC laser cutting services support both prototype iteration and recurring production volumes from the same shop floor, under the same quality management system, and against the same documentation standards. Quality systems are certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015, and our company is ITAR-registered with the U.S. Department of State.
Advantages of Precision Laser Cutting
Compared to mechanical punching, plasma cutting, or sawing, CNC laser cutting offers measurable advantages on parts with complex geometry or tight feature tolerances:
- Complex internal cutouts, slots, and contours produced in a single setup
- Narrow kerf width, which preserves material and supports tight nesting
- Localized heat input, with a minimal heat-affected zone on the surrounding material
- Low mechanical stress on the workpiece, which reduces work hardening and post-process straightening
- High repeatability across prototype quantities and production runs
- No dedicated tooling, so design revisions move through engineering without die changes
- Fast cycle times on both small batches and high-volume orders
These characteristics make laser cutting the preferred process for sheet metal parts that require clean edges, accurate hole patterns, and consistent dimensional control across production lots.
Metals We Cut
Precision laser cutting is the ideal choice for a range of metals used in regulated industries:
- Stainless steel, including 304, 316, and 400 series
- Carbon steel and tool steels
- Aluminum, including aerospace alloys
- Titanium
- Brass and copper
- Nickel and nickel-based alloys
- Galvanized and pre-coated sheet stock
Material thickness, alloy, and surface condition affect cutting parameters, edge quality, and the size of the heat-affected zone. Our engineering team will review submitted geometry and recommend material handling, nesting, and process settings that match the part's functional requirements.
Types of Laser Cutting Available
The three laser sources commonly used in industrial cutting are CO2, fiber, and Nd:YAG.
- CO2 lasers generate a beam in the far infrared range and are well established for cutting, boring, and engraving across a wide range of materials and thicknesses. They offer high power output and good energy efficiency on mid-range sheet thicknesses.
- Fiber lasers generate the beam through a doped optical fiber and emit at a shorter wavelength than CO2. They cut thinner sheets faster, operate at a lower cost per hour, and handle reflective materials such as brass and copper that are difficult to process with CO2.
- Nd:YAG lasers offer high peak power suited to thicker sections and certain specialized applications, with higher operating costs than CO2 or fiber systems.
Material, thickness, edge quality, and production volume drive the selection of a laser source for a given part.
View a complete listing of our precision sheet metal fabrication and machining equipment.
Laser Processing Capabilities
| Laser Processing Equipment Listing | Equipment Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| IPG Laser Cube | ||
| Maximum Plate Cutting Thickness | ||
| Stainless Steel | 0.25 | |
| Aluminum | 0.25 | |
| Copper/Brass |
0.125 |
|
| Titanium |
0.125 |
|
| Maximum Work Size | ||
| Without Repositioning | 48"x48" | |
| With Repositioning | 48"x48" | |
| Combo Processing (Laser & Punch) Equipment Listing | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpf TruMatic 6000 LF w/ Sheet Loader | TruFlow 3200 Watt CO2 Laser | |
| Punch Capacity: | 25 Ton, 18 Station | |
| Strokes: | 9,000 per Minute | |
| Max Sheet Thk: | .300" | |
| Max Sheet Size: | 121" x 68" | |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 506 lbs | |
| Positioning Accuracy | ± .004" | |
| Avg Repeatability | ± .001" | |
Our Laser Cutting Certifications
Our CNC laser cutting services operate under a quality management system aligned with the requirements of regulated industries:
- AS9100D certification for aerospace and defense manufacturing
- ISO 9001:2015 certification for general quality management
- ITAR registration with the U.S. Department of State
- Certificates of conformance and material certifications available on request
- First article inspection reporting per AS9102 on aerospace programs
Documentation requirements are reviewed during quoting, so traceability and inspection deliverables are scoped into the order before production starts.
Additional Sheet Metal Fabrication Services
Industries We Serve
Customers using our metal laser cutting services include aerospace primes and Tier 1 suppliers, satellite manufacturers, defense contractors, medical device and instrumentation OEMs, oil and gas flow measurement companies, telecommunications equipment manufacturers, and industrial automation builders. Most projects begin in the Colorado Front Range and expand into national and international supply chains as programs scale.
Request a Quote on Your Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Project
Submit drawings, STEP files, or a written specification, and our team will respond with a detailed quote, lead time, and any design-for-manufacturability feedback relevant to the part. For ongoing programs, we can establish standing pricing, blanket orders, and Kanban schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, and PDF drawings. STEP files are preferred for parts with bend features or downstream forming, since they preserve full 3D geometry and bend line data. Sketches and sample parts can be reverse-engineered into production documentation when CAD data is unavailable.
Our equipment accommodates standard sheet sizes up to 5 feet by 10 feet. Parts larger than this footprint can often be addressed through splicing, segmented assemblies, or welded subassemblies.
Yes. Press brake forming, welding (including laser welding), hardware insertion, CNC machining, deburring, and surface finishing are available in-house. Most customers use us as a single source for the full fabrication sequence, which reduces handling, vendor coordination, and the risk of dimensional drift between operations.
Laser Welding
We offer high-quality precision laser welding services for stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium, enhancing our full range of metal fabrication capabilities.
Metal Punching
The highest quality precision metal punching capabilities for both standard and custom shapes.
Hardware Installation
We specialize in parts for process control instrumentation, medical, aerospace, and more.
Press Brake Forming
Precision press brake forming is used to form / bend sheet metal.
Metal Rolling
For a variety of industries and applications, including medical, aerospace, and national defense.
Welding
We offer high-quality precision welding services as part of our comprehensive metal fabricating capabilities.