SD Industries Brings Precision Flat Laser Cutting In-House
- SD Industries
- May 7
- 8 min read
SD Industries has expanded its in-house manufacturing capabilities with the addition of a Bodor P4 Flat Laser Cutting Machine at our Texas manufacturing facility in Conroe, Texas.
The addition of the Bodor P4 gives SD Industries an advanced CNC flat laser cutting capability for processing sheet metal and plate components with speed, precision, repeatability, and flexibility.
The machine expands what our fabrication team can produce in-house and allows us to support a broader range of architectural metal, miscellaneous metal, signage, structural, and custom fabrication requirements.
Rather than sending flat-sheet cutting work to an outside supplier, SD Industries can now perform this critical manufacturing process directly within our own facility and continue the components through forming, welding, assembly, and other fabrication operations.
Introducing the Bodor P4 Flat Laser
The Bodor P4 is an advanced fiber laser cutting machine designed for high-speed processing of flat sheet and plate materials.
Bodor's published specifications list a 4,000 × 2,000 mm working area, providing SD Industries with the capacity to process large-format sheets while also accommodating multiple smaller components within a single sheet layout.
The P4 platform is designed for high-speed motion and efficient CNC production. Bodor publishes maximum linkage speeds of up to 200 m/min and acceleration of up to 4.0G, depending on configuration. The platform also has published positioning accuracy of approximately 0.05 mm and repositioning accuracy of approximately 0.03 mm. (bodor.com)
These capabilities make the Bodor P4 well suited for both custom fabrication and repeat production where accurate, consistent cutting is important.
What Does the Bodor P4 Do?
The primary function of the Bodor P4 is precision CNC laser cutting of flat metal sheets and plates.
Instead of relying on manual layout and conventional cutting methods for every individual component, digital fabrication information can be translated into CNC cutting paths and processed directly by the machine.
The P4 can be used to create:
Precision cut-to-size components
Complex profiles and contours
Internal openings
Holes and cutouts
Slots
Decorative patterns
Custom shapes
Brackets and plates
Connection components
Repetitive production parts
Project-specific fabrication components
This makes the machine especially valuable for projects where geometry, dimensional consistency, and repeatability matter.
Large 4,000 × 2,000 mm Cutting Area
One of the key capabilities of the Bodor P4 is its published 4,000 × 2,000 mm working area. (bodor.com)
This gives SD Industries the ability to process large-format sheets while also efficiently nesting multiple components onto a single sheet.
A larger cutting area can be particularly useful for architectural panels, cladding components, signage parts, large brackets, plates, covers, and other fabricated elements.
Depending on the material and project requirements, larger sheet processing can also reduce the need to split a component into multiple smaller pieces.
High-Speed CNC Laser Processing
The Bodor P4 is designed for high-speed automated cutting.
Bodor publishes a maximum linkage speed of up to 200 m/min and acceleration of up to 4.0G for the P4 platform. (bodor.com)
For SD Industries, this provides a strong production platform for both smaller custom jobs and larger quantities of repeated components.
High-speed CNC processing can reduce machine travel time and improve production flow, particularly when a project contains many individual components.
Precision and Repeatability
Precision is especially important when laser-cut components will later be formed, welded, assembled, or installed as part of a larger system.
The Bodor P4's published specifications include approximately 0.05 mm positioning accuracy and approximately 0.03 mm repositioning accuracy. (bodor.com)
For fabrication, consistent positioning can help produce repeatable components and support more predictable downstream assembly.
This is particularly useful when a project includes:
Multiple identical parts
Repeated mounting holes
Matching brackets
Interlocking components
Assembly plates
Large production quantities
Detailed architectural patterns
Complex Shapes Without Complex Manual Layout
One of the biggest advantages of laser cutting is the ability to manufacture complex shapes directly from digital information.
The Bodor P4 can support intricate profiles, curved outlines, internal cutouts, slots, openings, and project-specific geometries.
This is valuable for architectural and miscellaneous metal projects where conventional straight cutting would require additional manual layout and fabrication steps.
A digital component can be prepared for CNC production, cut on the Bodor P4, and then move into the next stage of fabrication.
Efficient Material Utilization
The Bodor P4 also supports efficient sheet utilization through digital nesting.
Multiple parts can be arranged on a sheet to make better use of available material while minimizing unnecessary scrap.
Bodor's P Series includes features focused on material utilization and remnant management, supporting more efficient use of sheet stock during production. (bodor.com)
For projects with many components, efficient nesting can be an important part of controlling material usage and production costs.
What Materials Can Be Cut?
The Bodor P4 platform is intended for laser cutting of compatible sheet and plate materials commonly used in metal fabrication.
Depending on the installed laser configuration, material type, thickness, and project requirements, applications can include materials such as:
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Copper
Brass
Actual maximum thickness varies by material, laser power, cutting conditions, and machine configuration. For that reason, SD Industries evaluates the material and thickness requirements for each project before production.
What Can SD Industries Make With the Bodor P4?
The addition of the Bodor P4 expands our ability to produce a wide range of flat-cut metal components and finished fabricated products.
Guardrails & Handrails
The P4 can produce mounting plates, brackets, connection plates, decorative elements, custom profiles, and other sheet-metal components used in guardrail and handrail systems.
These components can then move into forming, welding, finishing, and assembly.
Bollards
The machine can cut bases, mounting plates, protective components, covers, brackets, and custom sheet-metal parts used in bollard assemblies.
Canopies
Canopy fabrication can require plates, brackets, connection components, fascia pieces, support elements, and custom architectural parts.
The P4 can accurately cut these components before they move into forming and welding.
Fencing
The Bodor P4 can produce custom panels, brackets, decorative cut patterns, mounting plates, reinforcement pieces, and other sheet-metal components for fencing systems.
Gates
Custom gate fabrication can include cut panels, brackets, hinges or hinge-related plates, decorative patterns, mounting components, and structural connection pieces.
Metal Staircases
Laser-cut plates, brackets, supports, connection components, and other sheet-metal elements can be produced for metal staircase fabrication.
Stair Railings
The P4 can support railing brackets, mounting plates, decorative components, custom connection parts, and other sheet-metal elements used in railing systems.
Bicycle Racks
The machine can produce flat-cut plates, brackets, bases, mounting parts, and custom components for bicycle racks and related site furnishings.
Roofing Components
The P4 can support precision cutting of compatible sheet-metal components used in roofing and related architectural applications.
Cladding
Architectural cladding often requires accurately cut panels, openings, trim pieces, brackets, and custom profiles.
The Bodor P4 provides SD Industries with the ability to manufacture these components directly from digital fabrication information.
Escalator & Elevator Enclosures
Custom flat-cut panels, brackets, covers, trim components, mounting parts, and architectural details can be produced for escalator and elevator enclosure applications.
Ticket Booths
Ticket booths can require many individually cut sheet-metal components, including panels, brackets, mounting plates, covers, openings, and custom parts.
The P4 can support this type of precision component production before forming and assembly.
Signage Components
The machine can produce:
Sign backing plates
Mounting plates
Brackets
Frames
Decorative panels
Custom cut letters and shapes
Logo components
Internal cutouts
Support components
For signage packages requiring custom profiles or repeated components, CNC laser cutting can provide accurate and consistent production.
Custom Architectural Metalwork
The Bodor P4 is especially useful for custom architectural fabrication where standard off-the-shelf components are not sufficient.
Unique patterns, decorative panels, custom brackets, feature pieces, and project-specific geometries can be digitally prepared and manufactured in-house.
Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication
The machine can support a wide variety of custom miscellaneous metal components that require accurate flat cutting before forming, welding, assembly, or finishing.
From Flat Sheet to Finished Fabrication
The Bodor P4 is not a standalone cutting service—it is part of SD Industries' broader fabrication workflow.
A typical component can move through several in-house processes:
Digital Design
↓
Engineering & Detailing
↓
CNC Programming
↓
Bodor P4 Flat Laser Cutting
↓
CNC Press Brake Forming
↓
Laser / MIG / TIG Welding
↓
Assembly
↓
Finishing
↓
Quality Control
↓
Finished Product
This integrated workflow allows SD Industries to take a flat sheet and transform it into a completed fabricated component or assembly within the same manufacturing operation.
Working Together With SD Industries' Other Machines
The Bodor P4 becomes even more powerful when combined with our other in-house equipment.
Bodor M3 Tube Laser
For precision cutting of round, square, rectangular, and other tube and pipe components.
CNC Press Brake
For bending and forming laser-cut sheet metal into precise angles, channels, profiles, and fabricated shapes.
Laser Welding
For precise welding of fabricated components where clean welds, control, and reduced heat distortion are important.
MIG Welding
For efficient structural and miscellaneous metal fabrication.
TIG Welding
For applications requiring controlled and clean welding, including stainless steel, aluminum, and other compatible materials.
Gang Band Saw M20A
For accurate cutting of bars, tubes, and structural profiles.
Together, these technologies create a more complete in-house manufacturing platform capable of supporting custom fabrication from raw material through finished assembly.
Why In-House Flat Laser Cutting Matters
Adding the Bodor P4 to the SD Industries facility provides practical benefits to customers and project teams.
Greater Manufacturing Control
SD Industries can directly manage the cutting process rather than relying entirely on outside suppliers.
Consistent Production
CNC processing supports repeatable component dimensions and consistent production across multiple parts.
Complex Geometry
Digital laser cutting allows intricate shapes and custom profiles to be produced efficiently.
Production Flexibility
The same machine can support one-off custom components, prototypes, small batches, and larger production runs.
Efficient Material Use
Digital nesting helps organize multiple components efficiently on available sheet material.
Reduced Secondary Processing
Accurate cutting can minimize manual layout and preparation before forming, welding, and assembly.
Better Coordination
Engineering, detailing, cutting, forming, welding, and fabrication can be coordinated within one organization.
Faster Transition From Design to Production
Once a component is approved and programmed, it can move directly into CNC cutting and the next fabrication stage.
Ideal Projects for Bodor P4 Flat Laser Cutting
SD Industries' new flat laser capability is especially useful for:
Architectural metal fabrication
Miscellaneous metal packages
Structural components
Signage fabrication
Cladding components
Custom panels
Brackets and plates
Stair and railing components
Canopy components
Fencing and gate components
Bollard components
Custom decorative metalwork
Production components
Repeat fabrication packages
Custom sheet-metal assemblies
Whether a customer needs a single custom part or a large production quantity, SD Industries can evaluate the project requirements and determine an appropriate cutting and fabrication approach.
Supporting Projects From Design Through Manufacturing
The Bodor P4 is part of a larger SD Industries capability that combines design, engineering, detailing, digital modeling, fabrication, and manufacturing.
Our services can support projects through:
Architectural Design
Engineering Services
Scan-to-Detail Design
Shop & Fabrication Drawings
3D Modeling & BIM
Reality Capture
Project Management
Prefabrication & Modular Fabrication
Custom Fabrication
Manufacturing
This allows SD Industries to work with project teams from design development through fabrication and delivery.
Built for Precision. Ready for Production.
The addition of the Bodor P4 Flat Laser gives SD Industries a powerful new in-house capability for precision sheet and plate cutting.
From a simple mounting plate to a complex architectural panel, from a single custom component to a high-volume production package, the machine expands our ability to manufacture accurate, repeatable components directly at our Texas facility.
Combined with our tube laser, forming, welding, engineering, and fabrication capabilities, the Bodor P4 strengthens SD Industries' ability to provide integrated manufacturing solutions while maintaining greater control over quality, coordination, and production.
Need Precision Flat Laser Cutting?
Have sheet-metal parts, plate components, custom profiles, brackets, panels, signage components, cladding parts, or other fabricated items that require precision CNC laser cutting?
Send SD Industries your:
Drawings
CAD Files
3D Models
Shop Drawings
Specifications
Material Type
Material Thickness
Quantities
Project Requirements
Our team can review the requirements and determine how the Bodor P4 and our broader fabrication capabilities can support the project.
SD Industries Texas Manufacturing Facility
213 Porter RoadConroe, TX 77301
SD Industries Corporate Headquarters
250 Pehle Ave, Suite 200
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
212-348-8000
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