Our Laser Cutting Services

Discover our laser cutting services that combine high-speed production with acute precision, enabling the crafting of intricate designs in a range of materials.

What is Laser Cutting?

Laser cutting is a precise manufacturing process that uses a focused laser beam to cut, melt, or vaporize materials. Guided by computer-controlled technology (CNC), the laser can produce intricate designs and smooth edges on a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, with exceptional accuracy and minimal waste.

how Laser Cutting Works

Discover the precision and versatility of Marion Manufacturing’s laser cutting services, where advanced technology and skilled craftsmanship create high-quality components with exceptional accuracy.

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Laser Generation

Lasers, such as COâ‚‚ or fiber lasers, are generated to deliver precision and strength for a variety of cutting applications.

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Beam Precision

Focused through lenses or mirrors, the laser beam targets a specific point, ensuring clean and accurate cuts on materials.

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Material Removal

The laser interacts with the material by melting, vaporizing, or blowing it away, leaving smooth, debris-free edges.

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CNC-Guided Cutting

Advanced CNC technology directs the laser along precise paths, enabling intricate designs and consistent results.

The Benefits of Laser Cutting Services

Below are a few key reasons why you should consider Laser Cutting services.

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Clean, Burr-Free Edges

Produces smooth, clean edges, eliminating the need for additional finishing processes and reducing production time.

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Unmatched Precision

Laser cutting achieves highly accurate cuts with tight tolerances, delivering intricate designs with superior detail.

Material Versatility

Capable of cutting a wide variety of materials and thicknesses, making it adaptable to diverse applications.

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Speed and Efficiency

Faster than traditional methods, especially for thin materials or complex designs, ensuring quick turnarounds.

Our Laser Cutting Capabilities Customized For You

At Marion Manufacturing, our agility is a distinct advantage in our services, appreciated for the short lead times and high efficiency we offer. We create tailored solutions that effectively tackle significant challenges, consistently exceeding customer expectations.

Metal Laser Cutting

Precision and Versatility

Marion Manufacturing excels in metal laser cutting, using advanced technology to cut metals with high precision. This process allows for intricate designs and clean cuts, making it ideal for components that require complex geometries and tight tolerances.

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Extensive Laser Cutting Materials We Service

Marion Manufacturing offers laser cutting services for a wide variety of materials, catering to diverse industry needs with precision and efficiency.

Metals


Aluminum

At Marion Manufacturing, we specialize in the precision fabrication of aluminum, a material renowned for its lightweight properties and exceptional versatility across industries. Aluminum's high strength-to-weight ratio, outstanding corrosion resistance, and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity make it an optimal choice for demanding applications. 

Brass

Marion Manufacturing is proficient in working with 360 Brass, a free-machining brass that is versatile across various industries. Common applications for this material include gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and decorative parts. Renowned for its excellent machinability, 360 Brass can be effortlessly fabricated into numerous shapes and sizes. It also offers high corrosion resistance and good electrical conductivity, making it perfectly suited for electrical components and marine applications.

Bronze

Bronze stands as a robust and reliable material, esteemed for its excellent wear and corrosion resistance—qualities derived from its composition of tin, iron, and zinc. This alloy is a prime choice for applications demanding high strength, low friction, and superior resistance to wear and tear. Commonly used for bearings, bushings, thrust washers, valve components, and other parts exposed to heavy loads or harsh environments, bronze ensures durability and performance.

Copper

Copper is renowned for its unmatched thermal and electrical conductivity, making it an indispensable material for electrical applications. From bus bars and wire connectors to critical components in power transmission and distribution systems, copper’s conductivity ensures efficiency and reliability. Additionally, Copper alloys 101 and 110 are prized for their durability, corrosion resistance, and fabrication ease, making them ideal for high-performance electrical components such as transformers, generators, motors, and switchgear.


Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel is celebrated for its exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion.

Steel

Marion Manufacturing offers a robust selection of steel options to cater to the diverse needs of various industries. These steel types are chosen for their exceptional durability and strength, which are crucial for high-stress and demanding industrial applications.

Titanium

Titanium is celebrated for its remarkable properties including light weight, supreme strength, biocompatibility, and outstanding corrosion resistance.

Zinc

Zinc is renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, and good impact strength, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.


Plastics


POM (Delrin/Acetal)

A crystalline plastic known for its high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability. Delrin and Acetal are easy to machine and laser cut, resulting in precise components used in gears, bearings, and parts requiring high precision and low moisture absorption.

Nylon

Nylon is prized for its excellent wear resistance and mechanical strength, ideal for components in automotive and electronics industries. Durable and resilient, it's used in making everything from mechanical gears to cable ties, offering long-term performance and resistance to impact and abrasion.

PPSU

PPSU stands out for its superb thermal stability and resistance to steam sterilization, making it a preferred material for medical instruments and aircraft components. It handles high-stress applications with ease, ensuring reliability in the most demanding environments.

ABS

ABS combines high strength, gloss, and toughness, which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from automotive body parts to protective equipment. Its ease of molding and finishing, along with excellent impact resistance, makes it a go-to for both consumer goods and industrial projects.

PEEK

PEEK is celebrated for its robust mechanical and chemical resistance, making it ideal for high-demand applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. It maintains performance in extreme temperatures and environments, suitable for precision components like surgical instruments, aerospace parts, and high-performance connectors. PEEK's outstanding durability and light weight make it a top choice for advanced engineering applications requiring longevity and reliability.

PTFE (Teflon)

PTFE is renowned for its exceptional chemical inertness, superior heat resistance, and low friction properties. Widely used in applications requiring minimal friction and high heat resistance, such as non-stick cookware, gaskets, and seals, PTFE ensures performance under the harshest conditions.

Polycarbonate

A robust plastic known for its incredible impact resistance and optical clarity. Polycarbonate has a high tolerance for heat and is flame retardant, making it ideal for applications requiring transparency and durability, such as protective covers and outdoor fixtures.

Polyethylene

Polyethylene is versatile and adaptable, serving as the backbone for various applications from heavy-duty containers to lightweight shopping bags. Its high ductility and impact resistance make it indispensable in packaging, consumer products, and construction industries.

PVC

PVC excels in applications requiring a fine balance of toughness, flexibility, and fire resistance. Used extensively in building materials, medical devices, and electrical insulation, PVC is both durable and adaptable to a variety of fabrication processes.

PMMA (Acrylic)

Acrylic, or polymethyl methacrylate, is popular for its excellent clarity, high gloss finish, and superior weather resistance. It's easy to cut and shape with laser cutting, resulting in smooth, polished edges. Ideal for decorative items, signage, and light fixtures due to its glass-like appearance.

PET

Polyesters like PET and PETG are valued for their strength, stability, and transparency. Mylar, a type of PET, is particularly used for its high tensile strength, chemical stability, and insulation properties. These materials are suitable for packaging, flexible electronics, and protective covering applications.

Polypropylene

This plastic is noted for its excellent chemical resistance, elasticity, and toughness. It's lightweight and has a high resistance to cracking, acids, and solvents, making it ideal for containers, automotive parts, and medical devices. Polypropylene's properties make it a good candidate for laser cutting when producing components that must endure harsh environments.

G-10 & FR4

G-10 and FR4 are noted for their exceptional electrical insulation and durability in electronic applications. These materials are critical in the production of circuit boards and other electronics, where structural integrity and insulating properties are paramount.

PEI

PEI (Polyetherimide) is distinguished by its ability to perform under extreme environmental conditions. Making it suitable for automotive and aerospace parts that require high heat resistance and mechanical strength. Its stability and strength at high temperatures support critical applications in challenging environments.

Our Top Markets for On-Demand Manufacturing

We excel in delivering high-quality, American-made products tailored to meet the demands of diverse markets. View our full range of industries we serve below.

Our Laser Cutting Standards

At Marion Manufacturing, we leverage extensive expertise and advanced technology to offer full-service laser cutting solutions. From concept to completion, our capabilities are designed to meet diverse industry needs with precision and efficiency.

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Various Specs & Tight Tolerances

Marion Manufacturing's laser cutting technology delivers exceptional precision with kerf thicknesses typically less than 0.010", ensuring minimal heat distortion and outstanding dimensional accuracy.

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Engineering Support and Production Efficiency

At Marion Manufacturing, we offer comprehensive support across plastic and metal laser cutting projects. Our team provides engineering expertise, project management, and advanced tool design. With cutting-edge technology, we ensure efficient production from prototype to full-scale output, maintaining high quality across all materials.

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Reliable and Prompt Delivery

Commitment to timely delivery is at the heart of our operations. We optimize our workflows to ensure that we meet even the most demanding schedules, providing reliable service that you can count on.

Showcase of Our Manufactured Parts

We manufacture rapid prototypes and low-volume production orders for customers in multiple industries: aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, hardware startups, industrial automation, machinery, manufacturing, medical devices, oil & gas and robotics.

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Step Inside and Tour Our Factory

Marion Manufacturing takes pride in operating one of the most advanced factories in the metal stamping and precision components industry. We invite you to watch our factory tour video to glimpse into our advanced capabilities and processes, reflecting our 75-year commitment to excellence in American manufacturing.

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