Laser Cutting

Precision Cutting, Built on Decades of Experience

From single prototypes to full OEM production runs, TAB Industries laser cutting delivers metal parts to spec and on schedule, backed by a team with decades of metalworking experience. Every job is nested for efficient material use, minimizing scrap and keeping raw material costs down.

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TAB Industries Laser Cutter Up Close with Sparks

Laser Cutting Equipment

Bescutter 6000W Fiber Laser (model FLY3015), for sheet stock up to 5' wide x 10' long
Bescutter 3000W Fiber Laser (model FLY3015), for sheet stock up to 5' wide x 10' long

Sheet Cutting Capabilities

Carbon steel: 22 gauge up to 1 inch thick
Stainless steel: up to 3/4 inch thick
Aluminum: up to 1/2 inch thick
Also cuts brass, copper, and other metals

Can Tab Cut It?

Andy Brizek using Laser Cutter at TAB Industries

Quality and Consistency

Automated, high-speed fiber laser cutting delivers cleaner edges than waterjet or plasma cutting, often eliminating the need for secondary deburring. Every completed order is saved to a digital library at the laser cutter, so repeat orders, even years apart, are cut to identical specifications. That consistency matters most on small, thin, or sensitive components used in medical or electronic equipment where repeatable, exacting tolerances need to hold on every run.

TAB’s Production Capacity

Large-quantity production runs can operate 24/7 to meet high-volume OEM schedules
No minimum order: TAB cuts a single prototype as readily as a full production run

What Affects Laser Cutting Price and Lead Time

Material type and thickness: different metals and gauges cut at different speeds
Part quantity: larger runs spread setup costs across more parts
Part complexity and nesting efficiency: intricate geometry and how tightly parts nest on a sheet affect material usage and cut time
Secondary operations needed: forming, welding, powder coating, or assembly added after cutting extend the overall timeline
Current shop scheduling: 24/7 capacity is available for large runs; contact TAB for a project-specific timeline

Service Area

TAB's laser cutting center in southeastern Pennsylvania is positioned near major highways, allowing TAB to keep freight costs and transit time down for customers throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Massachusetts, and across the U.S. and Canada.

TAB Industries Facility Exterior, Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is laser cutting better than waterjet or plasma cutting for my project?

For most sheet metal jobs, yes. TAB's fiber laser cutting produces cleaner, more precise cuts than plasma or waterjet cutting and typically eliminates the need for deburring or other secondary cleanup — a real time and cost savings on the back end.

Can TAB turn around a rush laser-cut prototype quickly?

TAB keeps an extensive on-site inventory of steel sheet and tubing specifically so it can start cutting immediately rather than waiting on a material order, which has let TAB step in same-day when a customer's other vendor fell through before a launch. Exact turnaround still depends on the part and current shop schedule, so it's worth a call for a project-specific timeline.

Does TAB laser cut round tube and pipe, or only flat sheet?

Flat laser cutting material consists of carbon steel, galvanized/galvannealed steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. We also cut vinyl-coated material. Material thicknesses we cut are up to 1” carbon steel, .750” stainless steel, and .500” aluminum. The same goes for the tube laser. Material thicknesses we cut on the tube laser are up to .625” carbon steel, .375” stainless steel, and .250” aluminum.

What file format do I need to send for a laser cutting quote?

TAB's engineering team works with nearly any file type, including .jpg, .png, .pdf, .dxf, .dwg, .sldprt, .slddrw, .sldasm, .iges, and .step. A finished CAD file, a scanned drawing, or even a photo of a sketch is enough to get started.

Does TAB offer volume-based pricing breaks on laser cutting?

TAB will accept orders for one-piece prototypes to thousands of parts per release. The larger the run size, the better the price.

Can TAB laser cut and then complete the rest of my part in-house (forming, welding, coating) so I only work with one vendor?

Yes. Laser cutting is one step in TAB's full-service fabrication process, which also includes forming, MIG/TIG welding, powder coating, and assembly, so a part can move from raw sheet to finished, coated product without leaving TAB's facility.