Tube laser cutting: cuts, holes and notches
Cutting to length, holes, notches and perforations: we laser-cut your tubes up to Ø 210 mm in round tube, within the limits of the machine and of the part. Every request is reviewed by our engineering office before quoting.
- Ø 210 mm*
- Round tube, maximum diameter
- 160 mm*
- Square tube, maximum side
- 5,500 mm*
- Maximum tube length
* Maximum stated value, within the limits of the machine and of the part. Feasibility depends on the section, wall thickness, length and geometry; other sections are reviewed case by case.
What we offer
- Cutting tubes to lengthfrom one-offs to series
- Holes and perforationsround holes, slots or repeated patterns
- Notches and joint cut-outsto prepare interlocking and welding
- Assembly of cut tubesby welding in the same workshop
Technical constraints to bear in mind
- Diameter: up to Ø 210 mm in round tube, within the limits of the machine and of the part.
- Square sections: up to 160 mm across. For rectangular sections, feasibility depends on the section size and wall thickness; it is checked for each request.
- Tube length: up to 5,500 mm. Tell us the length of the tubes to be cut in your request.
- Thin walls: closely spaced perforations can distort a thin-walled tube; our engineering office will flag this before production.
- Tolerances: confirmed for each section and geometry at quotation stage.
Examples of parts we can make
- Perforated square tubes in series
- Uprights and cross-members for structures
- Tubular frames and chassis for assembly
- Metal and urban furniture parts
- Notched tubes ready for welding
Accepted files
For a tube, a 3D model is the most complete option. A dimensioned drawing of each face or a sketch is enough for an initial assessment.
- STEP, IGS
- 3D model of the tube: the most complete format for positioning holes and notches
- DXF, DWG
- Dimensioned 2D drawing of each face, or flat layout of the pattern to cut
- Dimensioned drawing, alongside a file or on its own for an initial estimate
- ZIP
- Several files or a complete folder in a single upload
Laser cutting applied to tubes
On a tube, the laser performs in one sequence what would otherwise take sawing, drilling and notch machining. The tube is cut from a program generated from your file: holes, slots and patterns are positioned on every face without manual marking-out.
Why laser-cut your tubes
- Holes and notches are produced in the same run as the cut, with no rework on another machine.
- Interlocking notches make it easier to position parts for welding.
- Repeated patterns, perforations or slots, are reproduced along the full length and across the whole batch.
- The validated program is reused for every repeat order.
Tubes ready for assembly
Cut tubes can be assembled in our workshop: welding of frames, chassis and structures, combining tubes with laser-cut or bent sheet parts. You receive a sub-assembly rather than a kit of loose parts.
Defining your request
Feasibility depends on the tube section, its dimensions, wall thickness and length. We cut round tubes up to Ø 210 mm and square tubes up to 160 mm across, in lengths up to 5,500 mm, within the limits of the machine and of the part. Other sections are reviewed case by case by our engineering office.
Structures, equipment, furniture
Tube cutting is used in a wide range of products: light frameworks, equipment frames, metal furniture, barriers and urban furniture. Describe how the part will be used: our engineering office checks feasibility and, where needed, suggests a design adjustment. To send your files, see our preparation guide.
Laser cutting of a round tube 
Laser-cut steel section 
Drilled U-channel sections 
Square tubes cut to length 
Series-perforated square tubes 
Laser-perforated square tube
What we need to quote
- 01The tube section: round, square or rectangular
- 02The dimensions and wall thickness
- 03The bar length and finished part lengths
- 04The material and grade, if known
- 05The quantity, and whether the need is one-off or recurring
- 06Your drawings or 3D models
Frequently asked questions
What tube diameter can you cut?
Up to Ø 210 mm in round tube and 160 mm across in square tube, in lengths up to 5,500 mm, within the limits of the machine and of the part. Feasibility also depends on the wall thickness and the geometry.
Do you cut square and rectangular tubes?
Square tubes are part of our production; other sections, including rectangular tubes, are reviewed case by case. Give us the section, dimensions, wall thickness and bar length in your request.
Which file should I provide for a tube?
A STEP or IGS 3D model is the most complete option for positioning holes and notches. Otherwise, a dimensioned drawing of each face or a dimensioned PDF allows an initial review.
Can you assemble the cut tubes?
Yes. Cut tubes can be welded in our workshop into frames, chassis or structures, combined with cut or bent sheet parts where needed.
Related pages
Tubes to cut? Send us the drawings.
Tube laser cutting is preselected in the form. Specify the section, dimensions, wall thickness and quantity.