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The ultimate guide to laser cutters
With their precise and efficient cutting capabilities, laser cutters have become an essential tool for a wide range of applications.
Laser cutter creations for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it’s time to run down the ways you can create something special using a laser cutter. If you're looking for a unique and personal way to show your loved one how much you care, laser cutters are a versatile tool that...
Practical uses for a metal laser cutting machine
Metal laser cutting machines are the type of laser cutters often used in industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to aerospace engineering. The high-powered laser beam can create intricate shapes and patterns in steel with high precision, making them ideal for...
What is a CNC metal lathe used for?
A CNC metal lathe is a machine designed to rotate a metal workpiece on a central spindle. This allows an accurate cutting tool to be used on the inside or outside of the workpiece, to create something bespoke. Boxford CNC Lathes are designed predominantly for...
Fiber laser engraver UK tips and tricks
New to fiber engraving? Maybe you’ve just bought a new fiber laser engraver in the UK and you’re looking for beginner’s tips, or maybe you’re a veteran searching for further skills to develop. Either way, we can help you out with that! Here are our top tips for using...
Boxford Christmas closing dates
It’s that time again—the end of the year is upon us! We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers and anyone who has shown interest in our machines for your continued support throughout 2022. We’re shaping up to come back stronger than ever...
The best CO2 laser cutter machines in the UK
Have you ever wondered what the best features are of the top CO2 laser cutter machines in the business? Have you been looking at the different options with no idea where to start? Look no further, as we break down the best features of laser cutter machines...
A beginner’s guide to laser CNC
What is laser CNC? A CNC laser machine is a piece of computer numerical control (CNC) equipment that uses a high-powered laser beam to mark, cut, or engrave a material. This allows the user to form custom shapes in accurate and repeatable ways. There are two main...
Boxford at Teams Roadshow and Trophex – 2023 showcase events
Boxford has two exciting upcoming showcases in 2023 within the trophy and engraving industry, where we’ll be exhibiting some of our most popular machines alongside other industry experts. We’ll be demonstrating the use of our engraving machines at both...
What can you use a metal laser cutter for?
Metal laser cutters, a staple of manufacturers and the design industry, can be used for a range of different precise cutting tasks, and result in a variety of projects or designs. Fibre laser cutters are the latest technology when it comes to cutting sheet metals, and...
The different types of laser machine we offer
If you’re looking for a laser machine for your work in design, manufacturing or education, you may be weighing up the different types of machines available and which are best for your needs. To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled a handy guide on the different...
What is a fibre laser cutter and how does it work?
For anyone new to laser cutting, it’s important to know there are two main types of fibre laser cutter machines. The more commonly used type across many industries is the CO2 laser cutter, typically used for cutting non-metal material such as card, wood or...
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