Fiber Laser Cutting Services in Chicago

Precision fiber laser cutting, made to your print

D&J Metalcraft Co. has cut sheet metal in Chicago since 1975. Our Trumpf fiber lasers cut mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum up to 1" (25 mm) thick and copper and brass up to 3/8" (10 mm), on full 5' x 10' sheets. D&J Metalcraft takes on work from small prototype batches all the way up to full production runs. Most of our work is short and mid-size runs, and we have the capacity for larger production volumes when you need them.

Applications include laser cut signage, server and data center enclosures, brackets and racks. We are a contract, made-to-print shop at 4451 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, shipping laser cut parts to companies nationwide.

Our lasers: Trumpf fiber lasers

• Table size: 5' x 10', so we cut full 5x10 sheets
• Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum: up to 25 mm (1")
• Copper and brass: up to 3/8" (10 mm)
• Cut tolerance: ±0.003" on cut features (bend tolerances: see Press Brake Forming)
• Larger than 5x10: available through our trusted partner vendors
• Laser tube cutting: available through our trusted partners (not done in-house)

Materials and thicknesses we cut

Mostly stainless, mild steel and aluminum, plus copper and brass up to 3/8" (10 mm). Ask us about anything not listed here and we will review your print.

From prototype to production runs

Start with a small prototype batch to prove out the design, then keep the same part, the same shop and the same people as you move into full production runs.

Beyond the cut: forming, punching, welding and finishing under one roof

Cut parts move straight to the next step in our shop, so you deal with one supplier instead of several.

• Press Brake Forming & Bending
• CNC Turret Punching. Laser vs punch: we have both, and we route each part to the better process.
• Welding & Assembly
• Hardware insertion (PEM nuts, studs and standoffs), drilling and tapping, deburring and grinding on our wide belt abrasive finishing machine, and machining in-house and through our trusted partners
• Finishing through our trusted partners: powder coating, wet paint, zinc plating, galvanizing, black oxide, anodizing, chrome plating, electroless plating and passivation

See the full picture on our Contract Metal Fabrication page.

Need tapped holes, countersinks or PEM hardware? We handle secondary operations in-house.

Why buy domestic instead of overseas laser cut parts

• Shorter domestic lead times, as little as 1 week depending on job size
• Same time zone and direct communication with the shop
• Quality you can verify with first-article inspection reports
• No ocean freight or customs delays
• Small runs without large minimum order quantities

Quality and first-article inspection

First-article inspection reports are available. Each report lists every print dimension, its tolerance and the measured value.

Related services: Press Brake Forming, CNC Turret Punching, Welding & Assembly, Contract Metal Fabrication

Frequently Asked Questions

How thick can you laser cut?

Our Trumpf fiber lasers cut mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum up to 1" (25 mm) thick, and copper and brass up to 3/8" (10 mm).

What tolerances can you hold on laser-cut parts?

We hold ±0.003" on cut features. For bend tolerances, see Press Brake Forming.

Can you laser cut copper and brass?

Yes. Our Trumpf fiber lasers cut copper and brass up to 3/8" (10 mm).

Should I laser cut or punch my part?

We have both a Trumpf fiber laser and a turret punch, and we route each part to the better process. See CNC Turret Punching.

What is the largest sheet you can cut?

Our table size is 5' x 10', so we cut full 5x10 sheets. Larger than 5x10 is available through our trusted partner vendors.

What drawing formats do you accept?

PDF, DXF, STEP or SolidWorks .SLDPRT. Email your files to info@djmetalcraft.com.