Tube and profile laser cutting
We cut and machine round, square and rectangular tube and special profiles with repeatable geometry and joints designed to simplify assembly.
Round tube · Square tube · Special profiles
What is tube laser cutting?
Tube laser cutting brings laser accuracy to tubular material: cut-to-length, end profiling, holes, slots and interlocking features executed directly on the profile, exactly where the drawing puts them and with no manual marking beforehand.
The industrial problem it solves is straightforward. When a structure is built from hand-cut tube, every joint has to be measured, marked and adjusted. With tube laser cutting the parts arrive ready to fit together, which cuts assembly time and improves the repeatability of the welded assembly.
It is the natural step before welding metal structures and frames, and it is often combined with sheet parts cut in the same workshop.
Materials and thicknesses for tube 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.
This service works with the same materials and thicknesses as the rest of the plant. The full table is on the Sheet metal laser cutting page.
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 tube laser cutting
| Sections | Round, square and rectangular tube and special profiles |
|---|---|
| Operations | Cut to length, holes, slots, end profiling and assembly interlocks |
| Volumes | One-off, prototype and batch |
Applications and types of custom metal parts
- Metal structures and frames with pre-prepared joints.
- Welded assemblies built from tube and profile.
- Bars, uprights and cross members with fixing holes already cut.
- Tab-and-slot features that locate the assembly before welding.
- Replacement tubular parts from a sample or drawing.
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
Can the fixing holes be cut in the same operation?
Yes. Holes, slots and cut-outs are done in the same cutting operation, exactly where the drawing places them, so the tube reaches assembly with no marking or drilling needed afterwards.
Which tube sections do you handle?
Round, square and rectangular tube and special profiles. Each machine has its own limits on section and length — send us the drawing and we will confirm feasibility with the quote.
Do you also supply the welded assembly, not just the cut parts?
Yes. Tube cutting often continues into industrial welding, robotic welding or assembly within the same plant, so you can receive the finished assembly rather than loose parts.
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.
Request information or a quote
Send us the drawing and the part details and we will come back with a technical answer as soon as possible.
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