Custom Laser Cutting Services in Townsville

We service a wide range of industries:

• Engineering
• Construction
• Mining
• Government
• Defence
• Automotive
• Commercial
• Farming
• Residential

Any custom projects for example:

• Frames and panels
• Commercial business signs and street address signs
• Street signs (Townsville City Council)
• Machine components and parts
• Customised door and window panels
• Gates
• Indoor and outdoor privacy/security screens
• Business logo plates
• Fire pits (collapsible and easy to transport)
• Truck custom bling fit outs (e.g., interior door light surrounds, guard infill pieces, personal signs)
• Decorative elements

These are just a few to list. Get in contact with us to see how we can bring your vision to life. We also have a range of ‘ready to purchase’ products.

A DXF file is a vector file short for Digital Interchange Format or Digital Exchange Format. The DXF file format is used for 2D and 3D drawings during the product design process. Just like a photo uses a .jpeg or a word document uses a .doc or .docx extension filename, our CAD software requires files to have a .dxf extension filename. Hence why we cannot use a photo or a screenshot of something a client provides us. We need to be given a DXF file. 

Having a DXF file makes the design process simplified at our end and that is why we often request this from clients. Without a DXF file, designs must be created from scratch, and this often takes many hours which ends up becoming costly for the client. 

For many businesses who don’t give us a DXF file, we are able to create your design e.g., your business logo using our CAD software. Once we create your design, we can then save this as a DXF file which then makes future projects for businesses quicker as we do not need to recreate the design again, unless the business wants to make changes. 

For clients who want a custom-made laser cut product, e.g., wall art, bar signs, fire pits just to name a few, we have a range of pre-designed files to choose from. We also have a range of ‘ready to purchase’ products.

For more complex designs, or for anything that we do not have on file, for example, a picture of your beloved pet that you may want on your pet’s tombstone, please provide a DXF file, rather than a photo of your pet. 

The best way to do this is to use Google. Simply type ‘DXF’ after your search word. You’ll be amazed at what you can find. Once you have chosen your design, please email us the URL link when you make your enquiry so that we can check to see if your design will work. This is because, some designs don’t turn out well once it has been laser cut. If there are too many cut outs, the finished product won’t look as good as you hoped for. Therefore, it is essential that you check with us first so that we can provide professional advice on whether the design will work when laser cut.  

For more enquiries, please email us via the ‘Contact Us’ page.

Our consultation process is very simplified. This is important to: 

a) Keep it streamlined for the customer.

b) Ensure a smooth processing system within the business.

1. New Enquiry

We direct all new enquiries to our website’s ‘Get in Touch’ page. This makes it easy to manage the high volume of messages we receive via calls, Facebook, and Instagram.

2. Liaise

Once we receive an enquiry via our website, we liaise and work with the customer to bring their vision or project to life.

3. Quote

Once it’s confirmed that we can help the customer, we provide a detailed quote, which includes designing, material costs, laser cutting machine time, volume, and other project intricacies.

4. Project Commences

With the customer’s quote approval, we commence the project, supplying the customer with design proofs to ensure we are on the right track to bringing the customer’s vision or project to life.

5. Project Completion

With the approval of design proofs, the project is brought to life.

6. Happy Customer

We take immense pride in our workmanship, and proudly hand over the project to the customer. It brings us immense joy when the customer can’t wipe the smile off their face!

To make an enquiry or to get a quote, Get in Touch with us today. 

Our most widely used materials are aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel.

The short answer is ‘Yes’. However, please check with us first as there are a few things we may need to consider before you bring in your own materials. Send us your enquiry via our ‘Contact Us’ page.

This is a nuanced question with various factors to take into account. While we would like to assist everyone, it may not be feasible from a business perspective. Nonetheless, we strive to listen to all customers and evaluate each project individually. Laser cutting machines thrive on high volume, and businesses typically perform better with larger jobs. Small one-off projects are usually not as profitable. However, there are other considerations besides profit margins, such as:

- Is the customer a repeat client?

- Is the task simple and quick?

- Can it be completed alongside another project?

- Is it related to laser cutting, welding, or fabrication?

- Are the necessary materials already on hand?

- Are there other jobs from customers that take precedence?

- Is the customer willing to pay the minimum fee?

These are just a few of the factors we take into consideration.

It's important to be mindful of business owners and their time. They are not obligated to take on small one-off jobs for free or at a loss, and their time is valuable, especially for small business owners. However, don't hesitate to inquire either. You won't know unless you ask.

When we quote laser cutting projects, it’s vital that we consider a variety of factors from the beginning stages to the final stages of manufacturing.  

Often, clients think that the only cost involved in quoting are materials and labour and often underestimate the final quote.

Here are some of the factors we consider when putting together quotes for customers:

1. Design Time

One of the longest stages of a project can be design time. We need to consider the complexities of the design and whether the machine will produce a quality finish for that design. To keep costs down, we often request the client to provide a DXF file of their design. (Please refer to FAQ "What is a DXF file?")

2. Material Costs

While this seems obvious, what most people don’t know is that materials are never a fixed price. Material costs fluctuate based on how the market is responding to production costs e.g., mining and processing, energy an the overall economy.

3. Laser Cutting Time

For every project, we can calculate the time it takes for the machine to do the work. The industry standard is to charge per minute the machine is in use.

4. Post Processing

Post processing includes the work required for project completion. E.g., additional fabrication work, welding, sanding, blasting, bending, powder coating, etc. This all takes extra time.

5. Other Project Complexities

Each project is unique. Laser cutting experts will factor in their quote any other complexities that are required to bring the project to life. Things like installation, delivery, volume, machine requirements and so on.

Want to know more? Get in touch today.

There is no simple answer to this question, but essentially, when we need to create a new design, we utilize specialized software commonly used by engineers, architects, and other technicians to create precise drawings and models of objects and structures, either in 2D or 3D.

This process is not always simple or easy and can be time-consuming. Once a design is created, a proof is sent to the customer for approval. Once approved, the laser cutting machine takes care of the rest. The finalised design is saved as a DXF file.

The easiest method we use is working with an existing DXF file, which requires minimal alterations unless the customer requests changes.

If you have a specific design in mind for any of your projects, check with us first to see if we already have a design available or if you can provide us with a DXF file yourself.

99% of our jobs are custom made, meaning, they are made to a customer’s unique specifications.

While it would be awesome to give you a quote there and then, we need to consider some factors for YOUR custom project.

These include:

 1. Design Time

 2. Material Costs

 3. Machine Time

 4. Consumables

 5. Post Processing

 6. Other Project Intricacies

This takes time. We aim to get you a quote within 12-24 hours (Business Days).

Want a quote? Get in touch today.

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Laser cutting is considered to be extremely accurate.

 It is faster and more precise than traditional sheet-metal cutting techniques.

The process leverages a computer-operated program to carefully cut materials within an acceptable accuracy range.

Minimal wastage!

And it is SAFER & environmentally friendlier!

Eliminate your sheet-metal cutting challenges and contact us today.