CAPACITY
We also have a dedicated delivery service and also retain a courier / haulier for palletised and large loads.
One of the most frequently asked questions we have is do you have capacity today or tomorrow? Whilst the answer is invariably yes, how do we achieve this without unlimited resources?
24/7 Shift Patterns
Most laser cutters work round the clock, the reason for this is twofold. Firstly as a response to customer demand to cope with emergency work in the event of a tool failure. Secondly, laser cutting machines represent a large capital outlay so laser cutting companies look to maximise their return on investment.
Flexible Workforce
Whilst we have dedicated shift patterns we also have a flexible workforce that are happy to change working patterns at short notice to cope with spikes in customer demands.
Planned Maintenance
The laser cutting machines at GF Laser are maintained by the original equipment manufacturers in order to maximise the uptime as well as prolonging the lifetime of the laser. That said GFL is also committed to continual investment with 80% of our capital equipment being less than 5 years old.
Stock Material
GF Laser carry a wide range of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. This means that the majority of laser cutting requirements can be catered for without waiting for steel deliveries. If the material is of an unusual specification then we have next day delivery available from all the major steel stockholders.
Scheduling Technology
GF Laser use the latest cloud based scheduling software to ensure effective scheduling and rescheduling matching every available slot to an appropriate laser cutting slot.
Collection and Delivery Service
As well as operating their own delivery vehicles GF Laser use a dedicated courier company that can provide next day palletised delivery anywhere in the United Kingdom. For many customers we also collect free issue parts whilst delivering cut parts.
TRUMPF TLC 5030 FIBRE 4KW 5 AXIS
Typical application: Laser cutting of pressings, formed tube, extrusions, spinnings, box section & angle
iron; with the additional benefit of straight tube cutting capability.
Bed size: 3000mm x 1500mm x 700mm
Metals processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Copper & Brass
Typical Thicknesses: 10mm Mild Steel; 8mm Aluminium; 8mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium
TRUMPF 7040 C02 3.2KW SPLIT CABIN PRODUCTION 5 AXIS
Typical application: Production laser cutting of pressings, formed tube, extrusions, spinnings ,box section &
angle iron. Split cabin suitable for high volume production.
Bed size: 4000mm x 1500mm x 750mm
Metals Processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel & Titanium
Typical Thicknesses: 10mm Mild Steel; 8mm Aluminium; 8mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium
TRUMPF 3040 FIBRE TRUDISK 4001 3.2KW
Typical application: Laser cutting of sheet metal which can be bought from GF Laser or supplied free
issue by customer. Fibre Laser source is especially efficient at cutting thin gauge materials at high speed.
Bed size: 4000mm x 2000mm
Metals processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Copper & Brass
Typical Thicknesses: 20mm Mild Steel; 12mm Aluminium; 12mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium,
6mm Brass & 6mm Copper
TRUMPF 3030 FIBRE TRUDISK 4001 4KW
Typical application: Laser cutting of sheet metal which can be bought from GF Laser or supplied free
issue by customer. Fibre Laser source is especially efficient at cutting thin gauge materials at high speed.
Bed size: 3000mm x 1500mm
Metals processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Copper & Brass
Typical Thicknesses: 20mm Mild Steel; 12mm Aluminium; 12mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium,
6mm Brass & 6mm Copper
TRUMPF 3030 CO2 LASER 3.2KW
Typical application: Laser cutting of sheet metal which can be bought from GF Laser or supplied by customer.
Bed size: 3000mm x 1500mm
Metals processed: Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel & Titanium.
Typical Thicknesses: 20mm Mild Steel; 8mm Aluminium; 8mm Stainless Steel & 1mm Titanium
AMADA HFEII (X2)
Typical application: Folding of parts to meet customer requirements using standard and
bespoke tooling. Accompanied with Amada bend cam software.
Maximum bend length: 3000mm
Press capacity: 100 tonne
AMADA HFE3i
Typical application: Folding of parts to meet customer requirements using standard and
bespoke tooling. Accompanied by Amada bend cam software.
Maximum bend length: 4000mm
Press capacity: 220 tonne
QUANTUM HG 8106 CNC CMM
Typical Application: Checking of parts to provide inspection reports with a high degree of accuracy
Measuring range: 800mm x 1000mm 600mm
FARO SCANARM
Typical application: Checking of parts to provide inspection reports