Anyone can describe their laser cutter as CNC. The question is what the people operating and programming it can actually do with it.
SJS Laser runs a dedicated CNC programming and planning department, 24 hours a day. When a complex part arrives, it doesn't sit in a queue until the morning. Our CAD team programmes it, nests it efficiently and gets it onto the cutting bed the same night if that's what the job needs.
We've been doing this since 2012. Our fleet of fibre laser cutters has been specified and upgraded over time. And since becoming an Employee Ownership Trust in 2025, every person in this business has a stake in getting your parts right.
CNC — computer numerical control — means every cut is driven by a programme, not an operator's hand. The machine follows the same instructions every time. The tolerances are consistent across part one and part one thousand.
Complex geometry without compromise
Intricate profiles, tight internal radii, close-tolerance holes, parts with dozens of features, CNC-controlled laser cutting handles all of it without the setup costs or limitations of traditional methods like punching or plasma cutting. If it can be drawn, we can almost certainly cut it.
Repeatability across batches
Once a part is programmed and proven, it cuts the same way every time. If you come back six months later with the same drawing, you'll get the same part.
Efficient nesting: better yield, lower cost
Our programming team doesn't just make sure the part cuts correctly; they make sure the sheet is used as efficiently as possible. Better nesting means less material waste, which flows directly into your cost per part.
No hard tooling required
Unlike punching or stamping, CNC laser cutting requires no physical tooling for each profile. If your design changes, we update the programme. No new tool, no lead time waiting for tooling, no cost to retool.
We run fibre laser cutting machines. These are the current standard for cutting metals with precision at production speed. Fibre lasers are faster than CO2 machines on thinner materials and significantly more energy-efficient. They also produce a cleaner cut edge on reflective metals like aluminium, copper and brass.
Our cutting beds go up to 4,000 x 2,000mm. We cut from 0.5mm to 30mm depending on material. Both our format size and thickness range are towards the upper end of what most subcontract laser cutters in the UK can offer.
CNC laser cutting is often just the first step. If your parts need forming or finishing, we can handle that in the same facility.
We use press brake technology to bend cut parts to precise angles and profiles. Complex folded parts that would otherwise require assembly can often be produced as a single bent component, reducing your part count and your costs.
Threaded holes added accurately before the parts leave us. Ready to assemble at your end without any additional processing.
Cut, bend and tap under one roof. One supplier, one delivery, one point of contact.
We're based in Rotherham. We’re central, well-connected, and in the heart of the UK's manufacturing corridor. We deliver to customers from Leeds and Sheffield to Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham and beyond. Overnight courier covers the rest of the UK.
Our 24-hour production operation means tight deadlines don't automatically mean extra cost or a compromise on quality.
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We're ISO 9001:2015 certified and EN 1090 Class 2 accredited, covering quality management and structural steel execution, respectively. Our integrated management system is available to customers on request. We're also Cyber Essentials certified.
In 2024 we were recognised in the Yorkshire Fastest Fifty, ranking the 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire. That growth has come from repeat business and referrals, not luck.
We can work with DXF, DWG and most standard CAD file formats. If you don’t have a CAD file, we can create one from a drawing, sketch or sample and send it to you for approval before cutting begins.
We cut metals from 0.5mm up to 30mm, depending on the material. Thickness capacity varies slightly between mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other metals, so it’s always worth checking with our team for specific requirements.
Our programming and production teams operate 24 hours a day, which means jobs can often be processed and cut the same day they’re received. Lead times depend on complexity and volume, but we’re set up to handle urgent work without compromising quality.
Yes. CNC laser cutting is ideal for both complex geometries and large production runs. Once a part is programmed, it can be cut repeatedly with consistent accuracy, whether you need a single prototype or thousands of parts.
Yes. We deliver nationwide from our Rotherham base using overnight courier services. Regular delivery routes cover major manufacturing hubs including Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Nottingham.
Send us your drawings, DXF files, or CAD data, and we'll come back to you with a quote as fast as we can. No CAD? Tell us what you need, and our team will help.
