High-precision sheet metal laser cutting with no tooling costs
We cut sheet metal with fibre and CO₂ lasers to produce clean, accurate parts that are ready to go straight to bending, welding or assembly.
Steel · Stainless · Aluminium · Brass · Copper
What is sheet metal laser cutting?
Laser cutting turns a metal sheet into the flat part your project needs, following the drawing geometry exactly. The laser beam cuts the outer profile, the internal holes and every design detail in a single operation, with no dedicated tooling and no tool cost.
This solves a specific industrial problem: making custom metal parts without investing in moulds or dies, whether you need one or a thousand. A design change is a file change, not a new tool.
At Catà Germans, laser cutting is the starting point for most jobs. We have had laser cutting technology since 2000 and have renewed it over the years to keep cut quality and response time where they should be.
Materials and thicknesses for sheet metal laser cutting
Metals and sheet thicknesses we work with as standard. If your industrial project needs a material that is not in the table, say so in your enquiry and our engineering office will confirm whether we can handle it.
| Material | Available thicknesses (mm) |
|---|---|
| Polished mild steel (HP) | 0.5 · 0.8 · 1 · 1.2 · 1.5 · 2 · 2.5 · 3 |
| Mild steel (DE) | 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 |
| Mild steel S235 | 1.5 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 15 · 20 |
| Mild steel ST52 / S355 | 8 · 10 · 12 · 15 · 20 |
| Corten weathering steel | 1.5 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 15 · 20 |
| Steel strip | 0.5 · 1 · 1.5 · 2 |
| Galvanised steel | 0.5 · 0.6 · 0.8 · 1 · 1.2 · 1.5 · 2 · 2.5 · 3 · 4 |
| Brass | 0.5 · 1 · 1.2 · 1.5 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 |
| Copper | 0.5 · 1 · 1.5 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 |
| Aluminium 1050 | 0.5 · 0.8 · 1 · 1.5 · 2 · 2.5 · 3 · 4 |
| Aluminium chequer plate | 2 · 3 · 4 · 8 |
| Aluminium 5754 | 1.5 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 15 · 20 |
| Stainless steel 304 | 0.5 · 0.8 · 1 · 1.2 · 1.5 · 2 · 2.5 · 3 · 4 |
| Stainless steel 304 polished | 0.5 · 1 · 1.2 · 1.5 · 2 · 2.5 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 |
| Stainless steel 304 brushed | 1 · 1.2 · 1.5 · 2 · 2.5 · 3 · 4 · 5 |
| Stainless steel 304 hot rolled | 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 15 · 20 · 25 |
| Stainless steel 304 ground | 1 · 1.5 · 2 · 2.5 · 3 |
| Stainless steel 304 chequer plate | 3/5 · 4/6 |
| Stainless steel 316 2B finish | 1 · 1.5 · 2 · 2.5 · 3 · 4 |
| Stainless steel 316 polished | 1 · 1.5 · 2 · 3 · 4 |
| Stainless steel 316 brushed | 1 · 1.5 · 2 · 3 |
| Stainless steel 316 EME | 2.5 |
| Stainless steel 316 hot rolled | 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 15 · 20 |
| Stainless steel 310 hot rolled | 1.5 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 |
| Stainless steel 430 polished | 0.8 · 1 · 1.5 |
CAD file formats accepted for quoting
- DXF
- DWG
- STEP / STP
- STL
- IGS / IGES
- PNG
- JPG
With DXF, DWG or STEP we work straight from your file geometry: no need to redraw the part, and the quote comes back sooner.
We do more than check the drawing: we advise you on nesting (how the sheet is used) so you get the lowest possible price per part before anything is cut.
How our engineering office works
If you would rather not fill in the form, send the drawing straight to cata@catagermans.com.
Confidential handling. Your drawings are only used to prepare the technical assessment and are not shared with third parties. If you need a signed non-disclosure agreement, send it over.
Technical capabilities for sheet metal laser cutting
| Cutting technologies | Fibre laser and CO₂ laser |
|---|---|
| Standard materials | Steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, galvanised and Corten |
| Thicknesses | 0.5 mm to 25 mm depending on material (see table) |
| Volumes | One-off, prototype, small, medium and large batches, and repeat production |
Applications and types of custom metal parts
- Custom flat parts from a drawing or CAD file.
- Chassis, brackets, flanges and plates for metal assemblies.
- Panels, covers and enclosures with defined holes and cut-outs.
- Blanks that are later bent, welded or machined.
- Replacement parts reproduced from a sample or a sketch.
- Prototypes to validate a design before committing to a batch.
Sectors we manufacture for
We manufacture for industrial companies across very different sectors. These are some of the most common ones, but not the only ones: if yours is not listed, tell us about the part and we will confirm whether we can make it.
- Automotive
- Food industry (stainless steel)
- Agricultural machinery
- Construction
- Steel structures
- Energy
- Street furniture
Why work with Catà Germans
- Every process under one roof
- Cutting, forming, machining, welding and finishing in the same plant. We handle the whole logistics side so you receive the parts palletised and protected at your own factory, anywhere in Catalonia and the surrounding area, on the agreed lead time.
- In-house engineering office
- We review the drawing before manufacturing and prepare production from CAD/CAM. If something does not add up, we ask you instead of interpreting it ourselves. And if what you have is a sketch or a question, we will help with that too: advice is part of the service.
- From drawing to finished product
- Some finishes, such as painting or zinc plating, are done with specialist workshops. We handle the coordination and deliver with our own fleet: a single order and a part ready to fit.
- Raw material in stock
- We keep sheet and tube permanently in stock, so many standard jobs can start without waiting for material.
- Over 65 years of the trade
- A family business founded in 1958, specialised in industrial subcontracting of metal parts. You deal directly with the people who make the part.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum thickness you can cut?
It depends on the material. The materials table shows the thicknesses we normally work with for each grade; the thickest listed is hot-rolled 304 stainless at 25 mm. If you need a thickness that is not listed, ask us and we will confirm.
Do you cut aluminium and stainless, or only steel?
We cut steel, stainless steel in several grades and finishes (304, 316, 310, 430), aluminium, brass, copper, galvanised steel and Corten. The full list with thicknesses is on this page.
Is tooling needed for a new part?
No. Laser cutting works straight from the file, so there is no tooling or die cost. That is why it suits prototypes and production runs equally well.
Does the part come ready to weld or bend?
Yes. We prepare the cut with the next process in mind: if the part is to be bent, engineering calculates the flat pattern before cutting so the finished dimensions match the drawing.
Which file formats do you accept?
We accept PDF, DXF, DWG, STEP/STP, STL, IGS/IGES and also PNG or JPG images. If you do not have a final drawing yet, send us a dimensioned sketch and we will review it all the same.
Do you make one-off parts or only production runs?
We handle one-off parts and prototypes as well as small, medium and large batches and repeat production. You can specify this in the quote request.
How quickly do you reply to an enquiry?
We send the technical response as soon as possible once we have the drawing and the part details.
Do you offer painting, zinc plating or other surface finishes?
You can include them in the order. These finishes are carried out with specialist workshops we work with regularly, but we handle the coordination and the transport: you place a single order and receive the finished part.
Can I combine several processes in one part?
Yes — that is the normal way we work. A part can go through laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing inside the same plant, under a single order and a single point of contact.
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