Fabrication Overview

Design, cut, mill, bend, weld, and finish metal parts in your own shop, with machines and software built to work together.

From Drawing to Finished Part

Most fabricated parts follow the same six steps. Langmuir Systems builds a solution for each one, so you can bring the whole job in-house one step at a time.

1. Design

Draw parts in CAD, or start from a ready-to-cut file on FireShare. CAM software turns the drawing into toolpaths for each machine.

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2. Cut

Cut the part profile from sheet or plate. CNC plasma handles steel up to 1" thick; a CNC fiber laser cuts thinner sheet with clean edges and small holes.

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3. Mill

Add the features a cutter can't: tapped and precision holes, pockets, bushings, and fixture plates in aluminum, steel, stainless, and titanium.

See MR-1 →

4. Bend

Turn flat parts into brackets, channels, and enclosures, at the same angle every time so every part in a run matches.

See Titan 25T →

5. Weld

Fixture parts square and flat on a cast iron table, weld them, and keep the setup for the next run.

See ArcFlat →

6. Finish

Powder coat finished parts in-house instead of sending them out, so the job ships from your shop complete.

See Vulcan 16 →
CROSSFIRE XR PLASMA TABLE

CrossFire CNC Plasma Tables, from 2' x 2' to 4' x 8'

Five tables, from the compact CrossFire to the full-sheet CrossFire XR. Every model runs on FireControl software and cuts steel, stainless, and aluminum, up to 1" thick on the larger tables with the right plasma cutter. Starting at $1,995.

apollo

Apollo CNC Fiber Lasers, 4' x 4' and 4' x 8'

Fully enclosed 1.5kW fiber lasers for clean edges, small holes, and tight tolerances on steel, stainless, aluminum, and brass. Both run on LaserControl software and are engineered, assembled, and supported in Texas. Starting at $11,995.

Plasma or Fiber Laser?

Choose CNC plasma for plate, structural parts, and repair work up to 1" thick. It's the lowest-cost way to cut heavy steel. Choose a fiber laser for sheet metal parts that need clean edges, small holes, and little or no finishing. Many shops run both.

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Plasma or Fiber Laser?
CrossFire XRApollo 8
Best forPlate, structural parts, repair work, base platesSheet metal parts, enclosures, panels, signs
ThicknessUp to 1" steelThinner sheet
Edge finishLight cleanup before welding or coatingClean edge, little or no cleanup
Starting price$6,995$22,995
AFFORDABLE CNC MILLING IS HERE

MR-1 CNC Gantry Mill, for Plates, Fixtures, and Precision Parts

Machine fixture plates, mounting plates, bushings and replacement parts in steel, stainless and aluminum. MR-1 removes up to 30 pounds of steel per hour, holds tight tolerances, and starts at $5,195.

Titan 25t

Titan 25T CNC Press Brake, for Repeatable Bends

Bend brackets, channels, shields, and enclosures at the same angle every time, so every part in a run matches. Titan 25T gives you 25 tons of force, a 33" bend width and conversational programming on the built-in touchscreen. Starting at $4,995.

ARCFLAT

ArcFlat Weld Table, Square Weldments, Reusable Setups

Fixture weldments, frames, and repair work square and flat, then reuse the setup for the next job. Each 2' x 3' cast iron ArcFlat Weld Table block has 336 fixture holes and machined surfaces, and blocks bolt together into larger tables. Starting at $775 per block.

Vulcan 16

Vulcan 16 Powder Coat Oven, Finish Parts In-House

Powder coat brackets, panels, signs, and small parts in-house instead of sending them out. The 16 cubic foot Vulcan 16 heats evenly and runs on CureControl software. Starting at $1,499.

Support at Every Step

The machines are only part of it. Software, guides, and people help you get from the first part to a full production run.

Software built in-house

FireControl runs the CrossFire tables, LaserControl runs Apollo, and CureControl runs Vulcan 16. Titan 25T is programmed on its built-in touchscreen. All of it is written by our team, for our machines.

Software & Downloads →

Ready-to-cut designs

FireShare is a library of free designs from Langmuir Systems users. Download a file, load it, and cut your first part before you learn CAD.

Browse FireShare →

Guides for every machine

Step-by-step assembly guides, software guides, and troubleshooting for every machine, in one place.

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Support from our team

Questions about setup, software, or a cut that isn't right? Our support team answers them.

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An active community

Owners share settings, projects, and fixes on the Langmuir Systems forum, and most questions already have an answer there.

Visit the forum →

Plan and pay for your shop

Lay out your machines with the Interactive Shop Planner, and spread the cost with financing.

See financing →

Fabrication FAQ

What equipment does a metal fabrication shop need?

Most fabrication shops need four capabilities: cutting (a CNC plasma table or fiber laser), bending (a press brake), welding and fixturing (a fixture table), and finishing. Many also add a CNC mill for plates, bushings and fixtures. Langmuir Systems makes machines for all of them.

Should I buy a CNC plasma table or a fiber laser?

Plasma cuts plate up to 1" thick for the lowest cost and suits structural, repair and heavy fabrication work. A fiber laser cuts sheet metal faster, with cleaner edges and smaller holes, so it suits finished sheet metal parts. Many shops start with plasma and add a laser as sheet metal work grows.

Can these machines handle production runs?

Yes. The CrossFire XR and Apollo 8 cut full nested sheets in one run, and the Titan 25T's optional 2-axis CNC backgauge lets you program a part once and repeat it for every part in the run.

Can I finance new equipment?

Yes. Langmuir Systems offers financing so you can spread the cost of your equipment. See our financing page for current options.

Build Your Fab Shop

Plan your layout, explore financing, or see how shops like yours use these machines: Metal Fabrication, Automotive & Off-Road, and Weekend Warrior.