SPECIALISTS IN
LASER CUTTING
FARGO Steel is your trusted specialist in steel laser cutting. Established in 1988, we have decades of experience delivering high-quality laser-cut components crafted from a variety of materials. Whether you need precision cutting services or a complete supply of materials with laser cutting, we guarantee exceptional accuracy, fast turnaround times, and complete client satisfaction.
Our advanced technology and skilled team enable us to produce laser-cut materials tailored to the needs of industrial and manufacturing applications. With a commitment to excellence, FARGO Steel remains the reliable choice for all your laser-cutting requirements.
24-HOUR
TURNAROUND TIMES
We pride ourselves on offering a fast and reliable 24-hour turnaround time for our professional laser-cutting services, ensuring your projects are completed quickly and efficiently. In addition to precision laser cutting, we provide high-quality powder coating options to enhance the durability and aesthetics of your finished products. Whether you need components for industrial use, custom designs for signage, or decorative elements, our team delivers exceptional results with a quick lead time. Based in South Africa, we are committed to meeting your needs for fast, accurate, and visually striking laser-cut solutions.
Steel Laser Cutting
Steel laser cutting is a precise and efficient method of cutting steel using a focused laser beam.
This advanced technology allows for intricate designs, clean edges, and high levels of accuracy that are difficult to achieve with traditional cutting methods. Ideal for a wide range of applications, including industrial components, custom signage, and decorative elements, steel laser cutting ensures minimal material waste while delivering exceptional results.
The process is perfect for creating durable, high-quality products tailored to exact specifications.
Flame Cutting
Flame cutting is a highly effective method for cutting thick steel and other metals.
This process uses a combination of oxygen and fuel gases to produce a high-temperature flame capable of melting and cutting through the material with precision.
Ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications, flame cutting is commonly used for structural steel, machine parts, and large-scale fabrication projects.
Its ability to handle thick materials with accuracy and efficiency makes it a popular choice for robust and durable metal cutting needs.
Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting is a versatile and efficient method for cutting through electrically conductive materials, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
This process uses a high-velocity jet of ionized gas, or plasma, to melt and remove metal with precision, creating smooth and accurate cuts.
Ideal for a variety of applications, from industrial fabrication to intricate metalwork, plasma cutting is known for its speed, efficiency, and ability to handle both thin and thick materials.
Its versatility and clean results make it a preferred choice for modern cutting solutions.
Punch Pressing
Punch pressing is a highly efficient method for shaping and cutting metal by applying force with a punch and die.
Using the advanced Amada AE 2510 NT machine, we deliver exceptional precision and consistency for a wide range of metal fabrication needs.
This state-of-the-art equipment allows us to create complex patterns, perforations, and custom shapes with high accuracy and repeatability.
Ideal for industrial, commercial, and decorative applications, punch pressing is a cost-effective solution for producing high-quality metal components tailored to your exact specifications.
Tube Cutting
Tube cutting is a specialized process used to cut and shape metal tubes with precision and efficiency.
This technique is ideal for creating custom lengths and designs for a variety of applications, including industrial frameworks, furniture manufacturing, and architectural projects.
Our advanced equipment ensures clean cuts, smooth edges, and accurate dimensions, regardless of the complexity of the design.
Whether you need round, square, or rectangular tubing, our tube-cutting services provide high-quality results tailored to your exact requirements.
Fast Turnaround Times
The speed in which we process your projects is unmatched by anyone in the industry. 3 - 5 Day turnaround from material arrival.
Cutting Edge Technology
We are proud to feature the following: AMADA EZ Cut System AMADA ENSIS 3015 AJ Trotec Laser Marker
Material Sourcing
Through well established partnerships, Fargo is capable of sourcing materials and shipping at the best possible prices for our customers nationwide
Customer Experience
From the time of contact, to receiving a quote all the way to completion, we take a hands on approach to each individual customer and thier parts.
Laser Cutting
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which industries commonly cut with lasers?
The control that cutting with lasers provides, as well as the numerous materials that it can successfully work with, means that it unsurprisingly finds use in a host of different industries.
You may want to consider laser cutting if you are currently in one of the following industries:
- Construction: Steel is widely used in construction for building structures, such as bridges, skyscrapers, and stadiums, as well as for reinforcing concrete.
- Automotive: Steel is used extensively in the automotive industry for making vehicle frames, body panels, and other components due to its strength and durability.
- Manufacturing: Steel is used in the manufacturing industry for making machinery, tools, and equipment due to its strength, hardness, and resistance to wear and tear.
- Energy: Steel is used in the energy industry for making pipes, turbines, and other equipment used in power generation, oil and gas extraction, and other applications.
- Aerospace: Steel is used in the aerospace industry for making aircraft frames, landing gear, and other components due to its strength, lightweight, and durability.
- Medical: Steel is used in the medical industry for making surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and other equipment due to its biocompatibility, strength, and resistance to corrosion.
- Consumer goods: Steel is used in a wide range of consumer goods, such as appliances, cutlery, and furniture, due to its durability, affordability, and aesthetic appeal.
- Packaging: Steel is used in the packaging industry for making cans, containers, and other products due to its strength, durability, and recyclability.
- Defence: Steel is used in the defence industry for making weapons, vehicles, and other equipment due to its strength and durability.
- Infrastructure: Steel is used in infrastructure projects, such as pipelines, bridges, and tunnels, due to its strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion.
With all of these industries, production and manufacturing rates have been increasing over the years, while parts and components have become smaller and smaller. Due to this, laser cutting has noticed an increased use throughout many of the manufacturing processes.
How does laser cutting work?
Laser cutting works by having a high-powered, highly-focused laser beam run through a material, leaving a clean cut with a smooth finish. This beam can be either pulsed, meaning the cut is delivered in pulses, or continuous wave, meaning the beam is kept focused on the material until the cut is delivered.
Cutting with lasers starts by piercing the material with a hole, and then continues the cut from there. The beam intensity, length and heat output can be controlled, allowing the cut to be delivered in different ways and in different times.
The process is, in some ways, similar to drilling and engraving. Drilling involves the creation of popped ‘thru-holes’ in materials, but occasionally these holes are created as dents rather than thru-holes. These dents, acting like engravings, are also considered ‘cuts’ in a material.
What materials can be cut?
Thanks to the control of beam intensity, length and heat output as described above, lasers are great at cutting many materials.
Listed below are just some of the materials that cut well with:
- Metals – Although stating the obvious a primary use of laser cutting is the precise cutting of a wide-variety of metals across a diverse number of industries.
- Reflective metals – It’s worth noting separately that fiber lasers can also cut reflective metals, which can prove challenging with other techniques
- Silicon – Often used in micro applications, fiber lasers can safely and precisely cut silicon for a wide-variety of uses in industries such as electronics and semi-conductors.
- Ceramics – Various ceramics are frequently cut using fiber laser cutting methods.
- Glass – Various glass types can be cut to the precise measurements needed.
- Plastics and polymers
- Wood (although care is needed to prevent scorch/burn marks)
- Gemstones – Laser cutting can also be used with strong materials such as diamonds and other gemstones
How accurate is cutting with lasers?
One of the biggest benefits of the cutting process is the accuracy and precision that it provides to its users. With a focused, narrow beam, it can provide an ultimate level of accuracy. Slits with widths as small as 0.1mm are achievable with laser cutting.
| Feature | Tube Laser Cutting | Flat Laser Cutting | Forming Laser Cutting |
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| Applications | Cutting and shaping tubular materials like pipes and structural beams. | Flat sheet materials, ideal for precise 2D cutting. | Combines cutting and forming in one process for complex shapes. |
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| Description | Efficient for cutting complex profiles in round, square, or rectangular tubes. | Highly precise for flat metal sheets, enabling intricate designs. | Streamlines processes by cutting and shaping in a single step, reducing production time. |