Only Suitable for Laser Cutting Circular (CHS), Square (SHS), Rectangular (RHS) & Oval Tubes. 

Structural steel tubes are organised into three widely recognised categories; Circular/Oval Hollow Sections (CHS), Square Hollow Sections (SHS) and  Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS).

CHS steel is commonly favoured for architectural applications that demand a more aesthetically pleasing finish. You’ll find CHS steel commonly used across a broad range of structural, construction and mechanical applications. 

The square, flat surface of SHS steel is practical when it comes to joining and welding. Steel fabricators perform minimal edge preparation when working with SHS steel, due to its clean lines. This is where SHS steel poses similarities with Rectangular Hollow Section steel. Due to their similar shapes, SHS and RHS are sometimes referred to as “box sections”.

The rectangular shape of RHS steel is notoriously practical when joining other flat surfaces, as these steel sections only need to be straight cut.