Laser Cutting in Manchester
Laser cutting and engraving for Manchester makers, studios and businesses, from a workshop 30 minutes down the A34.
Area
Laserlea cuts and engraves for customers across Manchester from our workshop in Macclesfield, around 30 minutes away. We work in wood, acrylic, Perspex and metal, on anything from a single prototype to a production run of several thousand. Jobs start at £30 and we quote before we begin.
Working with Manchester customers
A good share of our work comes from Manchester: architecture and design studios needing models and presentation pieces, retail and hospitality businesses after signage and menus, event companies ordering props and displays, and makers who need someone to cut a run properly rather than doing it on a desktop machine.
Most of it never needs a site visit. You send the file, we quote, we cut, and the finished pieces either get collected or delivered.
Getting work to and from Manchester
We are in Macclesfield, roughly 18 miles from Manchester city centre and straightforward on the A34 or by train to Piccadilly. You are welcome to collect from the workshop at no extra charge, which is often the quickest option for a small job.
If collecting is not practical, we quote delivery separately based on the size and weight of the finished pieces and confirm the cost before anything is dispatched. Flat sheet work packs well and travels cheaply. Larger or more fragile pieces cost more to send, which is why we price it per job rather than pretending one rate fits everything.
What we cut and engrave
Wood including plywood, MDF, hardwoods and veneers. Plastics including acrylic, Perspex and ABS. Metal marking and engraving for labels, plaques and parts. We also offer CNC routing for thicker material and larger production pieces, quoted per job.
We do not engrave iPhones, tablets or laptops.
Prices are the same wherever you are
There is no Manchester premium. Every job starts at £30, covering the first 30 minutes including basic file setup, then £40 an hour pro rata. Drawing or repairing artwork is £25 an hour, and we tell you in advance if that is going to apply. We are not VAT registered, so there is no VAT on top.
Machine size and thickness
We run two laser cutters, with beds of 1300 × 900 mm and 900 × 600 mm. Because material can be fed through, we can handle pieces longer than the bed itself. Maximum thickness is 12 mm on both.
Running two machines means a long production run does not hold up everything behind it, which usually shows up as a shorter turnaround. If your piece is bigger than the large bed, send the dimensions over and we will tell you honestly whether we can do it, or split it into sections that fit.
Ready to get a price?
Send us your design and we’ll come back with a firm price, including anything that would add to the cost. No obligation.
Capability
Our machines
| Machine | Bed size | Max thickness | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large-format laser | 1300 × 900 mm | 12 mm | Our biggest bed, for panels, signage and long runs |
| Second laser | 900 × 600 mm | 12 mm | Runs alongside the large bed, so batches do not queue |
Specifications
What we can cut and engrave
| Material | Maximum thickness | Maximum size | Cut / engrave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plywood, MDF & hardwood | Up to 12 mm | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Cut & engrave |
| Wood veneer | Up to 12 mm | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Cut & engrave |
| Acrylic & Perspex | Up to 12 mm | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Cut & engrave |
| ABS & other plastics | Up to 12 mm | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Cut & engrave |
| Metal | Surface marking, any gauge | Up to 1300 × 900 mm, longer fed through | Engrave & mark |
Cost
What it costs
Every job starts at £30, which covers the first 30 minutes including basic file setup, then £40 an hour pro rata. Materials and delivery are extra, and we are not VAT registered.
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Working on something in Manchester?
Send us your design and we’ll price it properly. Collection from Macclesfield is free, or we’ll quote delivery.
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