TUBE LASER CUTTING IN MELBOURNE

    Westberg Sheetmetal operates a CNC tube laser capable of cutting round, square, and rectangular hollow sections in Melbourne. We cut holes, slots, mitre joints, and coped ends in a single pass — eliminating sawing, drilling, and manual layout. This capability is uncommon among Melbourne SMB fabricators.

    WHAT IS TUBE LASER CUTTING?

    Traditional tube fabrication requires multiple operations — sawing to length, drilling holes, manually marking and cutting mitre joints. Each step adds time, introduces error, and requires different equipment. Tube laser cutting replaces all of them.

    A CNC tube laser feeds the tube through a laser cutting head that rotates and moves precisely. The result: holes, slots, contoured cutouts, mitre joints, and coped ends — all cut in a single setup, from your DXF or STEP file.

    The practical benefit is perfect fit-up. Laser-cut mitres and coped joints close together precisely, reducing weld preparation time significantly and producing cleaner finished welds. For structural work, handrails, furniture, and frame assemblies, this translates directly to faster production and higher quality.

    PROFILES AND MATERIALS WE CUT

    ROUND TUBE

    Steel, stainless, aluminium round tube. Holes, slots, angled end cuts, and complex contoured profiles — all from your CAD file.

    SHS / SQUARE HOLLOW SECTION

    Square hollow sections in steel and aluminium. Corner mitres, hole patterns, and fish-mouth joints cut precisely without secondary operations.

    RHS / RECTANGULAR HOLLOW SECTION

    Rectangular hollow sections for structural and architectural applications. Long-section framing, connection details, and complex cutouts.

    OPEN PROFILES

    Angles, channels, and beams. We cut to length and add holes and notches — eliminating manual marking and drilling.

    Max diameter: 150mmMax length: 6,000mmMax wall thickness: 5mmMaterials: Steel · Stainless · Aluminium

    WHAT TUBE LASER REPLACES IN YOUR PROCESS

    Traditional method
    With tube laser
    Saw to length + mark and drill holes
    Cut to length and add holes in one operation
    Manual mitre marking and angle grinding
    Laser-cut mitres to ±0.1mm — fits first time
    Multiple setups, multiple machines
    Single program, single setup
    Secondary cleanup of edges and burrs
    Laser-cut edges typically need no secondary treatment
    Error accumulates across operations
    CNC accuracy throughout — consistent part to part

    COMMON APPLICATIONS

    Frame structures
    Handrail systems
    Furniture frames
    Trailer and vehicle chassis
    Architectural steelwork
    Industrial equipment frames

    If your product contains structural tube and you've been sawing, drilling, and manually fitting — tube laser cutting will reduce your fabrication time significantly. Send us a drawing and we'll quote it.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is tube laser cutting?

    Tube laser cutting uses a CNC-controlled laser to cut holes, slots, mitre joints, and profiles directly into round, square, and rectangular hollow sections in a single setup — replacing sawing, drilling, and manual layout operations.

    Does Westberg Sheetmetal have tube laser cutting in Melbourne?

    Yes. We operate a CNC tube laser in Heidelberg West, Melbourne. We cut round, square, and rectangular hollow sections up to 150mm diameter and 6,000mm long. This capability is uncommon among Melbourne SMB sheet metal fabricators.

    What materials can be tube laser cut?

    We tube laser cut mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium hollow sections, including SHS, RHS, round tube, and open profiles such as angles and channels.

    What is the difference between flatbed laser cutting and tube laser cutting?

    Flatbed laser cutting cuts flat sheet material in 2D. Tube laser cutting processes hollow sections and profiles in 3D — cutting holes, mitres, and shaped ends into tube material. Both machines are available at Westberg.

    How precise is tube laser cutting?

    CNC tube laser cutting achieves tolerances of ±0.1mm on most profile cuts. Mitre joints and coped ends fit together precisely, significantly reducing weld preparation time compared to manually cut joints.

    What file format do I need for tube laser cutting?

    DXF and STEP (.step, .stp) files work best. If you have SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar CAD output, send us the native file or a STEP export and we'll confirm suitability.