Can you work from my sketch or idea?

Absolutely. Many custom projects start with a rough sketch or a photo. We'll refine the design, recommend materials, and confirm dimensions before fabrication. You don't need engineering drawings — though they're helpful if you have them.

What's your minimum order?

We have no minimum order. We handle single-piece custom projects all the time. Whether you need one bracket or a hundred, we'll quote it fairly and build it right.

How quickly can you turn around a custom project?

Simple one-off pieces can often be completed in a few days. More complex fabrication or larger orders may take 1 to 3 weeks depending on design complexity and material availability. We'll give you a realistic timeline upfront.

Do you do welding and cutting as well as bending?

Yes. Our shop capabilities include MIG welding, TIG welding, stick welding, plasma cutting, shearing, brake forming, grinding, and finishing. We handle the full fabrication process from raw material to finished piece.

Can you make replacement parts for existing equipment or structures?

Yes. Bring in the old part (or send measurements and photos) and we'll fabricate a replacement. If the original part failed due to a design weakness, we can often improve on the original design while maintaining fit.

Pro Form Metals

Laser Cutting Services

Precision laser cutting for steel, stainless, and aluminum — tighter tolerances, cleaner edges, and finer detail than plasma. Ideal for parts that need to fit precisely, intricate decorative work, or production runs where consistency matters.

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Overview

What We Cut

Laser cutting delivers cleaner edges and tighter tolerances than plasma — making it the right choice for parts that need to fit precisely, thin-gauge sheet metal, fine decorative detail, or repeat production runs where consistency is critical. We cut steel, stainless steel, and aluminum from your DXF file. Don't have a file? Bring a sketch, photo, or sample part and we'll build it.

Tight tolerances — accurate to ±0.005"
Clean, slag-free edges on thin-gauge material
Steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Intricate shapes, fine text, detailed cutouts
Production runs with consistent repeatability
DXF, DWG, or file-from-sketch service
Fast turnaround on standard orders

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Precision laser cutting metal sheet at Pro Form Metals Reno Nevada

Laser cutting precision metal parts Pro Form Metals Reno Nevada

Our Process

How It Works

Send us your DXF or DWG file and we'll quote material, cut time, and quantity. If you're working from a sketch, photo, or an existing part, we build the file — just get us what you have. We confirm the design with you before cutting, then run the job. Laser-cut edges are clean and typically require no secondary deburring. Most orders are ready within a few days; larger production runs within 1 to 2 weeks. If your project also needs bending, welding, or finishing, we can handle that in-house too.

Materials

What We Can Cut

Laser cutting works best on thin-to-medium gauge material — typically up to 3/8" in mild steel, up to 1/4" in stainless, and up to 1/4" in aluminum. Mild steel (A36) cuts fast and clean and is ideal for structural parts and decorative work. Stainless (304 and 316) gives you corrosion resistance with a smooth, bright edge. Aluminum (6061) cuts with exceptional edge quality and is great for lightweight parts and panels. For thicker plate, plasma cutting may be the better call — we offer both and can recommend the right process for your job.

Our Work

Laser Cutting Projects

CNC plasma cutting table at Pro Form Metals fabrication shop in Reno Nevada

CNC plasma cut metal sign at Pro Form Metals shop entrance Reno Nevada

Welding in the Pro Form Metals fabrication shop

Metal sheet inventory organized by gauge and color

Supply

Need Raw Material Too?

As an authorized Metal Sales Manufacturing distributor, we stock pre-painted flat sheets and coil in 24, 26, and 29 gauge steel — available in 16+ standard colors with Galvalume, PVDF, and Colorfast45 finishes. Need sheet stock for your own shop in addition to laser-cut parts? We can supply both from one order.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between laser and plasma cutting?

Laser cutting is more precise — it holds tighter tolerances (±0.005" vs. ±0.030–0.060" for plasma) and produces a cleaner, slag-free edge. It's the right call for thin-gauge material, intricate detail, fine text, and production runs. Plasma is better suited for thicker plate and jobs where tight tolerances aren't required. We offer both and can recommend the right process for your project.

What file format do you need?

DXF is preferred and works directly with our cutting software. We also accept DWG. If you have a PDF, sketch, or physical sample, we can build the file from that — just include as much detail as you can about dimensions and tolerances.

What thicknesses can you laser cut?

Generally up to 3/8" in mild steel, 1/4" in stainless, and 1/4" in aluminum. For material thicker than these ranges, plasma cutting is usually the better process. Contact us with your spec and we'll confirm before you commit.

Do laser-cut edges need finishing?

Generally no — laser-cut edges are clean and don't require deburring like plasma-cut edges do. For stainless, the edge is typically bright and smooth. If you need a specific surface finish or weld prep bevel, we can add that as a secondary operation.

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum. We cut single pieces regularly. Pricing is based on material, cut length, and complexity. Production runs become more cost-efficient once the file is approved and setup is amortized across quantity.

Laser Cutting Services

What We Cut

How It Works

What We Can Cut

Laser Cutting Projects

Need Raw Material Too?

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between laser and plasma cutting?

What file format do you need?

What thicknesses can you laser cut?

Do laser-cut edges need finishing?

Is there a minimum order?

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Laser Cutting Services

What We Cut

How It Works

What We Can Cut

Laser Cutting Projects

Need Raw Material Too?

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between laser and plasma cutting?

What file format do you need?

What thicknesses can you laser cut?

Do laser-cut edges need finishing?

Is there a minimum order?

Related Services

Plasma Cutting

Custom Fabrication

Railings & Gates

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