Laser Cutting and CNC Machining in Alexandria
Sheet metal, laser cutting, bending and CNC machining sourced from workshops in Borg El Arab, Amreya and Mergham
CutLinq connects buyers in Alexandria to laser cutting, CNC machining, bending and welding capacity across the city's industrial areas, mainly Borg El Arab, Amreya and Mergham, plus workshops serving the port and shipping corridor. Upload a DXF or STEP file and receive a binding quote within 12 hours, with delivery quoted from the nearest supplier with free capacity rather than a single fixed workshop.
Alexandria's coastal humidity and salt air change material choices for outdoor and marine-adjacent parts, so this page covers what to specify for Amreya's industrial plants, Borg El Arab's factories and Mergham's smaller job shops, and realistic delivery windows within the city.
Where the capacity is
Borg El Arab hosts larger sheet metal and machining plants serving food, pharma and general industry, with fiber laser and CNC machining lines suited to production batches. Amreya, close to the refineries and heavy industry belt, has fabrication and welding shops used to thick plate and structural steel work. Mergham and the older industrial pockets near the port have smaller laser cutting and turning shops that turn around prototypes and small batches quickly. CutLinq routes each order to whichever of these has open capacity and the right machine for the job, rather than a single fixed shop, which is why lead times stay stable even during busy periods.
Delivery times within Alexandria and beyond
Small laser-cut or machined parts collected from a Borg El Arab or Amreya workshop typically reach addresses within Alexandria the same or next working day by courier. Palletised orders, bent assemblies or anything requiring a truck move 1 to 2 working days. Orders bound for Cairo or the Delta usually add 1 working day on top of production time; orders for the Gulf are quoted separately with freight lead time added.
| Order type | Alexandria delivery | Cairo/Delta delivery | Typical production time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small laser-cut parts, courier | Same day to next day | 1 to 2 days | 1 to 3 working days |
| Bent or welded assemblies, pallet | 1 to 2 days | 2 to 3 days | 3 to 6 working days |
| CNC machined parts, small batch | 1 to 2 days | 2 to 3 days | 4 to 8 working days |
| Powder coated or anodised parts | 2 to 3 days | 3 to 4 days | 6 to 10 working days |
Material choice for the coastal environment
Salt-laden air along the Corniche and near Amreya and Mergham accelerates corrosion on unprotected mild steel; outdoor brackets, HVAC frames and signage structures in these zones do better in galvanised steel (DX51D+Z) or 316L (1.4404) stainless rather than 304, since 316L's molybdenum content resists chloride pitting better. Powder coating on mild steel needs a zinc-rich primer for outdoor exposure near the sea; anodised aluminium 5754 or 6061-T6 holds up well for facades and mounting frames. For indoor panels away from the coast, standard S235JR steel and 304 stainless remain the economical default.
| Application | Coastal recommendation | Inland alternative | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor brackets, frames | Galvanised DX51D+Z or 316L | S235JR painted | 316L for direct sea spray zones |
| HVAC ducting near coast | Galvanised steel, sealed seams | Galvanised steel | Check joint sealant condition yearly |
| Signage and facades | Anodised 6061-T6 or 5754 | Powder coated mild steel | Anodise type II 15-25 µm minimum |
| Indoor enclosures | 304 stainless or mild steel | Mild steel | 316L only if washdown or chemical exposure |
What to send for a fast quote
A DXF file with thickness and material called out gets laser-cut sheet metal parts quoted fastest. For machined or bent parts send a STEP file plus a PDF drawing with critical tolerances and surface finish. Note your delivery address within Alexandria, Borg El Arab or beyond so we route to the closest available supplier and quote delivery accurately. WhatsApp support is available for quick questions on file readiness or material substitutions; local courier delivery is arranged directly with the fulfilling workshop.
Design tips
- Specify 316L instead of 304 for any part within about 1 km of the Corniche or exposed to direct sea spray.
- Add drainage holes of at least 6 mm to any enclosure or bracket that will sit outdoors to stop trapped condensation from pitting the surface.
- Use galvanised DX51D+Z for HVAC and duct-support brackets rather than bare mild steel in coastal zones.
- Call out powder coat primer type (zinc-rich epoxy) explicitly for outdoor mild steel parts near the port.
- Round sharp edges to at least 0.5 mm on parts that will be handled outdoors to reduce coating chip-off and subsequent corrosion starting points.
- Send your Alexandria delivery address (Borg El Arab, Amreya, Mergham or elsewhere) with the RFQ so lead time is quoted accurately.
Applications
| Industry | Example parts | Typical material |
|---|---|---|
| Food and pharma (Borg El Arab) | Process equipment frames, guards | 304 or 316L stainless |
| Petrochemical and refining (Amreya) | Plate brackets, structural steel | S235JR, S355J2 |
| Port and shipping support | Fittings, ladders, deck hardware | Galvanised steel, 316L |
| HVAC contractors | Ducting, hangers, plenum boxes | Galvanised DX51D+Z |
| Signage and retail fit-out | Facade letters, panels | Anodised aluminium, stainless |
| General workshops (Mergham) | Prototype brackets, jigs | S235JR, 6061-T6 aluminium |
Pricing and lead time
Pricing in Alexandria follows the same three drivers as elsewhere: material and grade (316L and galvanised steel cost more than plain mild steel), process time (bending and welding add labour beyond the laser cut), and finishing (galvanising, powder coating or anodising extend lead time by 2 to 4 days). Simple laser-cut parts ship in 1 to 3 working days from Borg El Arab or Mergham shops; welded and coated assemblies from Amreya-area fabricators run 6 to 10 working days including finishing.
Frequently asked questions
Orders are filled by suppliers in Borg El Arab, Amreya or Mergham whenever the required machine and material are available locally. We only route to Cairo when no Alexandria supplier has the specific capacity, such as a 12 mm plasma cut or 5-axis milling job.
Upload your DXF or STEP file and receive a binding quote within 12 hours from suppliers in Borg El Arab, Amreya and Mergham.