Laser cutting is a process that employs a CNC laser beam to cut through metal using heat and pressure. This process does not require tooling and can achieve high tolerances.

Punching is a mechanical cutting process where a punch is pushed through sheet metal to create a hole or a cut. It is a fast process for products with many holes and relatively small wall thickness. Special tools may be needed for complex forms.

Tubes can be cut using laser or mechanical processes. The purpose of the process is to cut a tube into desired lengths and/or create holes/openings in the tube.

Electrical discharge machining, also called wire erosion, uses electrical current flowing through a wire to create sparks which cut/erode the metal. This method is very efficient and extremely accurate for thick material and complex forms. It is, however, only suited to 2D cuts and can be time consuming.

Shearing uses a saw or press to cut through material of varied forms. The process is very versatile and can be used for different forms of metals (sheets, tubes, bars, etc.), but is limited to mainly straight cuts.