Laser processing: through up to 20 mm of steel with light
The laser cuts what the shear cannot: any contour, tight radii, fine cut-outs — and here in large format up to 12,000 × 2,500 mm and material thicknesses up to 20 mm. With no tooling costs, it is the fastest route from CAD model to finished part.
Large-format laser cutting
August Bertrams GmbH laser-cuts sheet metal up to a size of 12,000 × 2,500 mm and a material thickness of up to 20 mm. Twelve metres of processing length are the exception in the market — and the reason why long profiles and large-format parts come from us in one piece instead of from several welded sections.
Because the laser works without tooling, no tooling costs arise: from the individual part through the prototype to volume production, we manufacture directly from your CAD data. In addition, our 3D lasers also process already-formed components — cut-outs and contours after bending.
- Formats up to 12,000 × 2,500 mm — long parts in one piece
- Material thicknesses up to 20 mm
- No tooling costs: ideal for prototypes and individual parts
- 3D laser processing also on formed parts
Technical data
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum format | 12,000 × 2,500 mm |
| Material thickness | up to 20 mm |
| Materials | Structural steels, fine-grain structural steels, non-ferrous metals |
| Special feature | 3D laser processing, large format up to 12 m |
When is laser cutting the right process?
Laser cutting is the right choice when contours are complex, no tooling costs should arise and quantities stay flexible from single part to series — at August Bertrams GmbH up to 12,000 × 2,500 mm and 20 mm material thickness.
Straight blanks in volume production are cut more cheaply by shear cutting, recurring hole patterns by punching. The laser's strengths are contours, thicknesses up to 20 mm and large format — and, combined with punching, punch-laser processing in a single setup. Laser-cut parts move on directly with us to press braking, welding and coating.
Insights into our production
Frequently asked questions about laser cutting
What material thicknesses does the laser cut?
Up to 20 mm — with formats up to 12,000 × 2,500 mm. This also allows long, thick-walled profiles to be manufactured in one piece.
Is laser cutting worthwhile for individual parts?
Yes. The laser works without tooling, directly from the CAD data — no tooling costs are incurred. Individual parts, prototypes and small series are its core domain.
What is 3D laser processing?
The 3D laser processes not only flat sheets but also already-formed components — for example cut-outs in bent profiles. This saves operations and setups.
Which materials can be laser cut?
Structural steels, fine-grain structural steels and non-ferrous metals. Details for each material group are given in the materials overview — if in doubt, we check the suitability during the enquiry.
Request laser-cut parts
Send us your drawing, quantity and desired delivery date — we check the feasibility and get back to you with a quote.
Direct:
Köln +49 2203 9345-0
Werra-Suhl-Tal +49 36922 223-0
Email info@bertrams.org