# Kerf Developments

> Kerf Developments is an independent UK manufacturer of CNC profile cutting
> machines — one of the few UK suppliers offering all four major cutting
> technologies: plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet and fibre laser. Machines are built
> to bespoke bed sizes, cut mild steel up to 1000mm with oxy-fuel, and are
> backed by UK and Ireland service engineers with next-day consumables.
> Founded 2002. Based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

## Machines
- [RUR Profile Cutting Machine](https://kerfdevelopments.com/cutting-machines/rur-profile-cutting-machine/): best-selling combination oxy-fuel/plasma machine, cuts 1–150mm, beds 1500–3000mm wide to any specified length
- [RUM Profile Cutting Machine](https://kerfdevelopments.com/cutting-machines/rum-profile-cutting-machine/): heavy-duty profiling for thick plate
- [MAXI Cutting Machine](https://kerfdevelopments.com/cutting-machines/maxi-cutting-machine/): large-format gantry machine
- [Linc-Cut Fibre Laser](https://kerfdevelopments.com/cutting-machines/linc-cut-fiber-laser-cutting-machine/): fibre laser for high-speed sheet steel, stainless and aluminium
- [Linc-Cut Profile Cutting Machine](https://kerfdevelopments.com/cutting-machines/linc-cut-profile-cutting-machine/): plug-and-play entry CNC plasma table
- [Optima Waterjet](https://kerfdevelopments.com/cutting-machines/optima-waterjet-cutting-machine/): abrasive waterjet, 3/4/5-axis, cuts virtually any material with no heat-affected zone

## Technologies
- [Plasma Cutting Machines](https://kerfdevelopments.com/plasma-cutting-machines/): entry-level to UltraSharp high-definition
- [Oxy-Fuel Cutting Machines](https://kerfdevelopments.com/oxy-fuel-cutting-machines/): mild steel up to 1000mm
- [Waterjet Cutting Machines](https://kerfdevelopments.com/waterjet-cutting-machines/): abrasive cutting, no heat-affected zone
- [UltraSharp Plasma](https://kerfdevelopments.com/ultrasharp-plasma-cutting/): bolt-ready holes, laser-quality definition at plasma prices

## Support
- [Consumables](https://kerfdevelopments.com/consumables/): next-day delivery, all four technologies
- [Control Systems](https://kerfdevelopments.com/control/): independent control and CADCAM solutions, new or retrofit
- [Refurbished Machines](https://kerfdevelopments.com/refurbished/): warrantied ex-demo and refurbished stock

## Guides
- [Oxy-Fuel Cutting vs Plasma Cutting](https://kerfdevelopments.com/oxy-fuel-vs-plasma-cutting-choosing-the-right/): choosing by material thickness, precision and project complexity
- [What Is High-Definition Plasma Cutting?](https://kerfdevelopments.com/what-is-high-definition-plasma-cutting/): how HD plasma differs from standard systems and when cut quality matters
- [How Fibre Laser Cutting Enhances Productivity](https://kerfdevelopments.com/fiber-laser-cutting-enhances-manufacturing/): in-house fibre laser for stainless, mild and carbon steel — speed, precision, low running cost
- [What Materials Can a Waterjet Cut?](https://kerfdevelopments.com/what-materials-can-a-waterjet-cutting-machine-cut/): the range of materials abrasive waterjet handles, from steel to glass and composites
- [The Science Behind Waterjet Cutting: Precision Without Heat](https://kerfdevelopments.com/the-science-behind-waterjet-cutting-process/): cold cutting, no heat-affected zone, burr-free finish
- [Plasma and Waterjet Cutting: How to Choose](https://kerfdevelopments.com/plasma-and-waterjet-cutting-guide/): matching cutting technology to material and tolerance requirements

## Company
- [About](https://kerfdevelopments.com/about/): independent, founded 2002, Rochdale
- [Contact](https://kerfdevelopments.com/contact/)