Tube Laser Cutting Services UK
What Is Tube Laser Cutting?
Tube laser cutting is a specialist manufacturing process that uses laser technology to cut and profile hollow sections, structural tubes and open metal profiles with exceptional accuracy. Unlike traditional fabrication methods such as sawing, drilling or manual notching, tube laser systems securely clamp and rotate the material during processing. This allows the laser to cut across multiple faces of a section in a single automated cycle, producing complex geometries, mitres and interlocking features without the need for repositioning. The result is a clean, consistent edge with minimal heat distortion and far greater repeatability than conventional cutting methods.
Because the laser can process round tube, square and rectangular sections (CHS, SHS & RHS profiles) tube laser cutting is widely used in structural steelwork, architectural metalwork and engineered assemblies. By combining cutting, slotting, coping and hole creation into one streamlined operation, manufacturers can significantly reduce fabrication time and improve fit up accuracy during assembly. This integration of multiple processes into a single, computer controlled system not only improves efficiency but also lowers overall production costs while maintaining high levels of precision and quality across batch runs.
Reduced Secondary Operations
Tube laser cutting combines cutting, slotting and hole creation in one process, eliminating the need for additional drilling, folding, sawing or manual notching.
Accuracy
Computer controlled rotation and positioning deliver precise tolerances and consistent joint geometry, ensuring repeatable results across prototypes and high volume production runs.
Repeatability
Once programmed, the laser cutting process delivers consistent results every time, ensuring each part matches the original specification across production runs.
Edge Quality
Fibre laser technology produces smooth, low burr edges with minimal heat distortion, reducing finishing work and improving weld preparation and assembly quality.
Our Tube Laser Cutting Capability
Our advanced tube laser cutting capability is powered by both the Adige LT8.10 and the Bystronic ByTube 130 Fibre Tube Laser, giving us exceptional flexibility, precision and capacity. These multi-axis 3D tube laser systems allow us to cut complex profiles in round, square and rectangular sections, as well as channel, angle, flat and irregular profiles. With programmable precision, we can produce straight cuts, intricate slots, detailed holes and angled part offs for weld preparation in a single automated cycle. This level of control allows us to support structural steelwork, architectural fabrication and engineered assemblies requiring accurate fit up and repeatable geometry.
Our capability covers a wide dimensional range, from 10mm outside diameter on the ByTube system up to 240mm diameter on the Adige machine. We can process round tube up to 219mm, square box sections up to 200mm and manufacture components up to 8.5 metres in length. The introduction of fibre laser technology has significantly expanded our material offering, enabling us to cut reflective materials such as aluminium, brass and copper with improved speed and efficiency. With dual tube laser systems in operation, we provide increased production capacity, shorter lead times and consistent quality across both prototype and high volume manufacturing projects throughout the UK.
Materials We Laser Cut
We combine years of fabrication experience with advanced tube laser cutting technology to deliver outstanding accuracy and finish across a wide range of tubular and structural materials. From stainless steel and aluminium to complex hollow sections, every profile is cut with consistent quality and finish.
Mild steel
Max thickness: 15mm
Max size: 8500x240
Structural tube components for frameworks, supports, brackets and general welded assemblies.
Stainless steel
Max thickness: 6.35mm
Max size: 8500x240
Corrosion resistant tube components for food, pharmaceutical, marine and hygienic applications.
Aluminium
Max thickness: 6.35mm
Max size: 6000x130
Lightweight tubular structures for architectural, transport and performance based assemblies.
Brass
Max thickness: 6.35mm
Max size: 6000x130
Decorative and conductive tube components for architectural features and specialist fabrications.
Copper
Max thickness:6.35mm
Max size: 6000x130
Conductive tubular components for electrical, thermal and specialist engineering applications.
Titanium
Max thickness: 6.35mm
Max size: 6000x130
High strength to weight tube components for aerospace and performance critical applications.
Profiles We Laser Cut
Our tube laser cutting systems process a wide range of structural profiles with high precision, including round, square and rectangular tube, as well as angles, channels and oval sections. The specifications below outline the profile types and size ranges our machines can accommodate.
Angle Sections
L-profiles: up to 200 x 200mm
40kg per metre max weight
L-profiles: 19.05 x 19.05mm up to 120 x 90mm
17kg per metre max weight
Oval Sections
Inscribed up to a 280mm diameter circle (Max side 200mm)
40kg per metre max weight
Circumscribed up to a 10mm diameter circle min to Inscribed in a 130mm diameter circle
17kg per metre max weight
Channel Sections
U-profiles: up to 200 x 200mm
40kg per metre max weight
UPE-profiles: 19.05 x 19.05mm up to 120 x 90mm
UPN-profiles: 25 x 12mm up to 127 x 51mm
17kg per metre max weight
Circular Hollow Sections
Circular profiles: 12 to 240mm diameter
40kg per metre max weight
Circular profiles: 10 to 130mm diameter
17kg per metre max weight
Square Hollow Sections
Square profiles: 12 to 200mm
40kg per metre max weight
Square profiles: 10 to 130mm
17kg per metre max weight
Rectangular Hollow Sections
Rectangular profiles: up to 200 x 150mm
40kg per metre max weight
Rectangular profiles: 10 to 130mm
17kg per metre max weight
Why Choose SSC For Tube Laser Cutting?
Complex Section Profiling Capability
Tube laser cutting is not just about power. It’s about controlled rotation, multi-face cutting and clean joint formation. Our multi-axis tube systems allow us to produce intricate mitres, fish mouth joints, slots and interlocking features directly into structural sections, reducing downstream fabrication time and improving assembly.
Reduced Fabrication Timeframes
By combining cutting, slotting and joint preparation into one automated cycle, our tube laser systems eliminate multiple fabrication stages. This streamlines production workflows and allows structural assemblies to move from raw section to weld ready components with greater efficiency.
Accurate Joint Geometry & Fit-Up
Tube laser cutting relies on tight control to ensure structural components align correctly during assembly. Our programming and inspection processes focus on joint accuracy, mitre precision and repeatable geometry, helping reduce weld preparation time and on site adjustment.
Structural & Engineering Expertise
Our team understands the practical requirements of structural steelwork and fabricated assemblies. From joint design advice to cut feasibility and material selection, we provide informed technical support throughout your tube laser cutting project.
Benefits of Tube Laser cutting
Compared to traditional tube processing methods such as band saw cutting, cold saw cutting and manual drilling, laser cutting offers a far higher level of accuracy and integration. Conventional saw cutting typically requires multiple setups to achieve mitres, angled cuts or complex joints, while additional drilling or notching is often needed to prepare components for welding. Tube laser cutting combines these operations into one automated cycle, producing accurate profiles across multiple faces without repositioning the material.
Unlike plasma cutting, which can introduce wider kerf widths and increased heat distortion, fibre tube laser cutting delivers tighter tolerances and cleaner edge quality. This reduces the need for grinding and secondary finishing while improving weld preparation. Manual fabrication methods also rely heavily on operator skill and jigs, increasing variability between parts. In contrast, CNC controlled tube laser systems provide consistent, repeatable geometry across both small batches and full production runs.
For structural steelwork and fabricated assemblies, this level of accuracy improves joint fit up, reduces assembly errors and ensures stronger, more reliable finished structures compared to traditional sawing and drilling processes.
Save Time & Cost With Tube Laser Cutting
Tube laser cutting can significantly reduce both production time and overall fabrication costs when implemented correctly. By integrating multiple processes into a single automated cutting cycle, it removes the need for many secondary operations and simplifies downstream welding and assembly stages.
Enhanced fit up and alignment are key advantages. Precision V cuts, mitres and interlocking features allow tubes to slot together accurately, reducing manual adjustment time and ensuring consistent positioning across every component.
Reduced jigging complexity further increases efficiency. Because tube laser systems produce accurate, repeatable geometry, fewer and simpler fixtures are required, leading to faster setup times and reduced labour input during fabrication.
Improved weld quality is another major benefit. Consistent joint gaps and precise cut angles allow for better weld penetration and stronger connections, reducing the likelihood of defects and minimising costly rework.
Time savings in post processing are also significant. Cleaner cuts and improved weld preparation reduce grinding, finishing and corrective work, helping projects move through production more efficiently.
Common Tube Laser Cutting Applications
Precision Mitre Cutting
Tube laser cutting is widely used for precision mitre cutting in structural frames, supports and load bearing assemblies. Accurately cut angled joints ensure clean alignment, improved fit up and reduced on site adjustment during welding and fabrication.
Fish-Mouth Joint Profiling
Fish-mouth joints are commonly required when connecting round tube or CHS sections. Tube laser cutting produces consistent curved profiles with accurate geometry, improving weld preparation and structural integrity in architectural and engineered frameworks.
Slot & Tab Assembly Systems
Interlocking slot and tab features can be cut directly into box section, SHS and RHS profiles. This allows components to position quickly and accurately during fabrication, reducing jig complexity and improving structural assembly efficiency.
Integrated Hole & Feature Cutting
Tube laser systems can produce holes, access cut outs and connection features in a single automated cycle. This removes the need for secondary drilling or manual notching, streamlining production for machinery frames, transport structures and general steel fabrication.
Industries We Support
We support a broad range of industries across the UK, delivering precision laser cutting solutions tailored to each sector’s specific requirements. From engineering and construction to automotive, architectural and agricultural applications, our experience allows us to adapt to varied technical and production demands. The industries listed above represent just a selection of the sectors we work with, and we are always happy to discuss new or specialist applications where laser cutting can add value.
Agricultural
Automotive
Architectural
Construction
Engineering
Highways
Marine
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Railways
Retail
Street Furniture
Tube Laser Cutting FAQ
Yes – in most cases. We are also happy to cut free issue material.
The traditional rule was that the thickness of the material was equal to the smallest diameter hole. But this has changed with the advances of laser technology allowing us to cut even smaller holes in thicker walls.
On our tube lasers, the materials we can currently process are Mild Steel and Stainless Steel (200x200mm Box Section, 240 OD Tube, 15mm wall in Mild Steel and 6mm wall in Stainless Steel with a weight of 40kg/m) Aluminium, Copper and Brass (130mm Box Section, 130mm OD Tube, 6.35mm wall in aluminium, 5mm in Brass and 4mm in Copper with a weight of 17Kg/m)y details.
A tube laser takes away all the old processes of marking, drilling and sawing box section and offers a more precise and repeatable finished product.
Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Brass and Copper. It cuts RHS, SHS, CHS, angle, channel, flat bar and irregular sections. We can cut up to 200mm x 200mm square and 240mm diameter.
This can vary dependent on optic cleanliness, but the optimum fiber laser beam is between 0.1mm - 0.2mm.
