In-House Fibre Laser Cutting • Milton Keynes
Fibre Laser Cutting Milton Keynes
6kW fibre laser cutting with a 4m x 2m sheet capacity.
Wards Welding & Fabrications provides professional laser cutting services from our Milton Keynes workshop using our 6kW Esprit Photon HD fibre laser. We produce accurate sheet metal components, plates, brackets, panels, guards, fabrication kits and production parts from customer drawings and DXF files.
From one-off prototypes to repeat production, our 4m x 2m fibre laser provides a direct route from drawing to cut component, with folding, welding, machining and fabrication also available through Wards.
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Whether you need a single bracket, a production run of sheet metal parts or laser cutting alongside folding and fabrication, find the right service below. Our in-house 6kW fibre laser operates from Milton Keynes.
Fibre Laser Cutting Milton Keynes
Overview of our 6kW laser, cutting capacity, materials and quotation process.
View Main Service → SHEET & PLATESheet Metal Laser Cutting
Flat profiles, panels, brackets, plates and precision cut-outs from sheet metal.
Explore Service → REPEAT MANUFACTURINGProduction Laser Cutting
Batch and repeat cutting for engineering, manufacturing and OEM requirements.
Explore Service → SUBCONTRACT SUPPLYSubcontract Laser Cutting
Laser cutting support for fabricators, manufacturers and trade customers.
Explore Service → MATERIAL SPECIALISMMild Steel Laser Cutting
Mild steel brackets, supports, plates and production components.
Explore Service → SECONDARY PROCESSINGLaser Cutting & Folding
Components laser cut and then formed using our press brake facilities.
Explore Service → COMPLETE COMPONENTSLaser Cutting & Fabrication
Laser cut blanks combined with welding, machining, assembly and fabrication.
Explore Service → OUR MACHINERYEsprit Photon HD 6kW Laser
Discover the specifications and capability of our large-format 4m x 2m fibre laser.
View Our Machine →6kW Fibre Laser Cutting Capabilities
Maximum Laser Cutting Thicknesses
We cut mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium for one-off parts and repeat production. The following table shows our maximum cutting thicknesses.
| Material | One-Off Parts Maximum Thickness | Production Runs Maximum Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel | 25 mm | 20 mm |
| Stainless Steel | 20 mm | 15 mm |
| Aluminium | 15 mm | 12.5 mm |
Send us your DXF files, material grade, thickness and required quantity.
Request a Laser Cutting Quote6kW Fibre Laser Cutting
4m x 2m Sheet Metal Laser Cutting at Wards
Our Esprit Photon HD provides dedicated in-house sheet metal laser cutting capability. The 4000 x 2000mm cutting area accommodates large profiles, longer components and efficient production nests containing multiple parts.
CNC programming allows accurate internal and external profiles, holes, slots, radii and repeat features to be produced directly from digital geometry.
Esprit Photon HD
Built Around Production
Our laser cutting service is designed for engineering, manufacturing and fabrication work.
Suitable for large sheets, long profiles and efficient nesting.
Industrial laser cutting capability for common engineering metals.
Accurate cutting from customer drawings and digital files.
Multiple components arranged across sheets to improve material utilisation.
Combine cutting with folding, welding, machining and assembly.
Machine Capability
Our 6kW Esprit Photon HD Fibre Laser
The Photon HD is the centre of our in-house CNC laser cutting service, supported by CAD/CAM programming and CNC nesting technology.
6kW
Industrial fibre laser source for metal cutting.
4m x 2m
Large-format sheet capacity.
CNC
CAD/CAM profiling and automated nesting.
1-Off to Batch
Prototypes, development and repeat manufacturing.
Workshop & Manufacturing Photography
From Digital Drawing to Finished Metalwork
Take a closer look at our workshop projects and manufacturing work. Our in-house laser cutting service is supported by folding, machining, welding and fabrication.
Machine Video
Watch the Esprit Fibre Laser in Action
See the Esprit fibre laser platform processing sheet metal and demonstrating the technology behind our cutting service.
Laser Cutting Services
Precision Metal Laser Cutting for Engineering & Manufacturing
Wards provides subcontract fibre laser cutting for customers requiring flat profiles as well as complete fabrication-ready components.
Sheet Metal Laser Cutting
CNC profiling of sheet metal parts, blanks, panels and detailed components from customer drawings.
Large 4m x 2m Profiles
Large-format laser cutting for long components, panels and profiles.
One-Off Laser Cut Parts
Replacement components, prototypes, development parts and bespoke profiles.
Repeat Production
Saved CNC programs support efficient repeat manufacturing and batch work.
Fabrication Kits
Plates, tabs, brackets and profiles cut together ready for welding, folding or assembly.
Cut, Fold, Weld & Machine
Laser cutting combined with our wider manufacturing and fabrication facilities.
What We Laser Cut
Laser Cut Parts for Real Manufacturing Work
Typical enquiries range from simple production plates to complete component sets ready for fabrication.
Laser Cutting Materials
Mild Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminium Laser Cutting
Our core production work focuses on common engineering metals. Material grade, condition and thickness influence the cutting process.
Mild Steel Laser Cutting
Mild steel laser cutting for fabrication, machinery, brackets, base plates, supports and production components.
Maximum 25mm for one-off parts and 20mm for production runs.
- Fabrication blanks
- Brackets and mounting plates
- Gussets and supports
- Machine components
- One-off and repeat parts
Stainless Steel Laser Cutting
Accurate stainless steel profiles for industrial, commercial and engineering components.
Maximum 20mm for one-off parts and 15mm for production runs.
- Panels and guards
- Brackets and plates
- Machine components
- Detailed profiles
- Fabrication-ready parts
Aluminium Laser Cutting
Fibre laser cutting for aluminium panels, mounting plates, brackets and lightweight engineered components.
Maximum 15mm for one-off parts and 12.5mm for production runs.
- Machine components
- Mounting plates
- Panels and brackets
- Detailed profiles
- Development and production parts
Send us the material grade, sheet thickness, drawing and required quantity. We will confirm suitability before quoting.
More Than Cutting
Laser Cut Parts Ready for Folding & Fabrication
A flat laser profile is often only the first stage of a finished component. Wards can continue the manufacturing route after cutting so customers do not need to move their work between multiple suppliers.
Components can move directly into folding, welding, machining or complete fabrication.
Laser Cut Components
Profiles, Plates, Slots & Fabrication-Ready Parts
Our 6kW fibre laser produces components directly from customer drawings and DXF files, with secondary manufacturing available.
Detailed Flat Profiles
Holes, slots, radii, contours, tabs and detailed profile geometry.
Engineering Components
Brackets, mounting plates, guards, panels and production parts.
Fabrication-Ready Parts
Cut blanks and component kits ready for folding, welding and assembly.
Precision Laser Cutting
Why Use Fibre Laser Cutting?
Fibre laser cutting provides a digital route from CAD geometry to cut metal components without dedicated profile tooling.
This makes the process suitable for prototypes, development work, production batches and design revisions.
Holes, slots, contours and detailed profiles.
CNC programs support consistent repeat production.
Multiple components organised across sheets to improve material utilisation.
Digital profiles can be revised without dedicated cutting dies.
Parts move directly into folding, machining, welding and assembly.
Industrial Laser Cutting
Supporting Manufacturers, Engineers & Fabricators
Our laser cutting service supports industrial businesses requiring reliable production of metal components.
Local Laser Cutting
Fibre Laser Cutting in Milton Keynes
Wards Welding & Fabrications operates from Newfield Farm, Chicheley Road, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes.
Our location provides manufacturers and engineering businesses across the surrounding region with access to an in-house laser cutting supplier.
We can also support suitable subcontract and production laser cutting work for customers across the wider UK.
Laser Cutting Quote
What to Send Us for a Fast Laser Cutting Quote
The better the information supplied, the faster we can assess materials, geometry, nesting and secondary processes.
Supply clean flat cutting geometry wherever possible.
Include dimensions, tolerances and manufacturing notes.
State grade, thickness, finish and certification requirements.
State required quantities and expected repeat orders.
Include any folding, welding, machining or assembly requirements.
Include the required delivery or collection date.
Send Us Your Laser Cutting Job
DXF + PDF + Material + Thickness + Quantity gives us the best starting point.
How It Works
From Drawing to Finished Laser Cut Parts
Send Your Files
Email your DXF, drawing, material, thickness, quantity and required date.
Technical Review
We review geometry, materials, dimensions and any secondary operations.
Quote
The job is priced according to the required manufacturing route.
Program & Nest
Parts are programmed and organised into an efficient production nest.
Laser Cut
Components are cut on our 6kW Esprit Photon HD fibre laser.
Finish & Dispatch
Parts are checked and either dispatched or moved into further Wards manufacturing processes.
Why Choose Wards?
More Than a Laser Cutting Company
A laser cut component often forms part of a larger manufactured item. Our advantage is having several manufacturing processes available in the same workshop.
This allows us to consider how parts will fold, weld, assemble and machine before they are cut.
Discuss Your ProjectIn-House Cutting
More direct control of production, revisions and communication.
Practical Engineering
We understand the fabrication processes required after cutting.
One-Off to Production
Development components, prototypes and repeat batches.
Connected Processes
Cutting, folding, machining, welding and fabrication through one supplier.
Related Wards Services
Take Your Laser Cut Parts Further
Sheet Metal Folding
Press brake folding for brackets, panels, guards, trays and formed profiles.
View Folding →Welding
MIG and TIG welding for laser cut assemblies and fabrication work.
View Welding →CNC Machining
Precision milling, turning, drilling and tapping.
View Machining →Fabrication
Complete brackets, guards, frames, assemblies and industrial metalwork.
View Fabrication →Structural Steel
Fabricated steelwork and associated engineering support.
View Structural Steel →3D Printing
Rapid prototyping and product development support.
View 3D Printing →Health & Safety Executive
UK guidance on metalworking, fumes and workshop safety.
View HSE Guidance ↗Laser Cutting FAQs
Fibre Laser Cutting Milton Keynes FAQs
Do Wards provide fibre laser cutting in Milton Keynes?
Yes. Our 6kW Esprit Photon HD fibre laser is installed, commissioned and operating from our workshop near Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes.
What size sheet can your laser cutter handle?
Our Photon HD has a 4m x 2m cutting area, providing capacity for sheets and profiles up to approximately 4000 x 2000mm, subject to job requirements.
What power is the Wards fibre laser?
The machine uses a 6kW fibre laser source.
What materials do you laser cut?
Our primary materials are mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. Send the grade, thickness and finish requirements for confirmation.
Can you laser cut one-off parts?
Yes. We can review one-off components, replacement parts, development projects, prototypes, small batches and repeat work.
Do you provide subcontract laser cutting?
Yes. We provide subcontract fibre laser cutting for manufacturers, engineering businesses, fabricators, contractors and industrial customers.
What drawing file should I send?
DXF is preferred for flat cutting geometry. A PDF drawing should also be supplied where dimensions, tolerances and manufacturing notes are important.
What thickness can your 6kW fibre laser cut?
For one-off parts: 25mm mild steel, 20mm stainless steel and 15mm aluminium. For production: 20mm mild steel, 15mm stainless steel and 12.5mm aluminium.
Can Wards fold parts after laser cutting?
Yes. Cut blanks can move directly into our press brake folding process.
Can you weld and fabricate laser cut parts?
Yes. We can quote cutting alone or include folding, machining, welding, fabrication and assembly.
Do you provide laser cutting outside Milton Keynes?
Yes. Milton Keynes and the surrounding region are our main local service area. Suitable subcontract and production work can also be supplied across the wider UK.
6kW • 4m x 2m • In-House
Need Laser Cut Metal Parts?
Send Wards your DXF files, drawings, material, thickness, quantities and required date.