Suburbs we serve
Looking for a laser cutter close to home in Melbourne’s east? Shug Fabrication & Design is a local laser cutting and metal fabrication workshop at 167 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark. We cut mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium for tradies, makers, small businesses and manufacturers across the outer east, with fast turnaround and a personal service.
Our Mooroolbark workshop is a short drive from much of the outer east. We regularly help customers from:
- Mooroolbark and Chirnside Park
- Lilydale and Mount Evelyn
- Croydon and Kilsyth
- Bayswater and Boronia
- Ringwood
We also work with customers across greater Melbourne and beyond. Upload your files online and we’ll quote wherever you are. Most customers collect from our Mooroolbark workshop. Delivery can be arranged in advance.
Why use a local laser cutter?
- Talk to the person doing the cutting. James (Shug) Strachan has worked in metal fabrication all his life, with experience in welding, fabrication, CAD design and metal art. You can talk through your job directly.
- Fast turnaround. Almost always within 1–5 working days.
- No job too small. Small and medium jobs are our speciality, from a single bracket to a short production run.
- Help with your project. Need a sketch turned into a cutting file, or advice on thickness? We can help.
Our laser cutting capabilities
| Material | Maximum thickness |
|---|---|
| Mild steel | Up to 10 mm |
| Stainless steel | Up to 3 mm |
| Aluminium | Up to 2 mm |
Our cutting area is 1200 mm × 2400 mm, and we accept DXF (preferred), DWG, AI and EPS vector files. Read more on our laser cutting services page or the material pages for mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
What we make for eastern suburbs customers
- Brackets, plates and gussets for builders and tradies
- Prototypes for local product designers and small manufacturers
- Jigs, fixtures and production parts
- Signs and custom profiles
- Custom metal art, including our popular pet metal art
See examples in our work gallery.
More than laser cutting
As well as laser cutting, Shug offers design engineering, CAD 2D and 3D drawings, prototyping, custom metal fabrication and MIG welding, from jig making to production work. We don’t currently offer bending, painting or powder coating, but we know local businesses in the east who do, and we’re happy to pass on their details.
How to get your parts cut
- Prepare your drawing. Supply a vector file at 1:1 scale in millimetres, with outlines closed and dimensions removed. Our laser cutting design guidelines explain how.
- Get a quote. Upload DXF or DWG files to our instant quote tool and choose material, thickness and quantity.
- We cut your parts. Usually within 1–5 working days.
- Arrange collection or delivery. Most customers collect from our Mooroolbark workshop. Delivery can be arranged in advance.
Only have a sketch or photo? Contact Shug and we’ll talk about drawing help.
Opening hours and location
Shug Fabrication & Design
167 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark VIC 3138
Phone: 0402 178 986
Monday to Friday: 9am–5pm
Weekends and earlier times: by appointment
Frequently asked questions
Where are you located?
At 167 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark VIC 3138, in Melbourne’s outer east.
Can I visit or pick up from the workshop?
Please contact us before visiting. Most customers collect from our Mooroolbark workshop. Delivery can be arranged in advance.
Do you only work with customers in the eastern suburbs?
No. We’re based in the east, but you can upload files and order from anywhere.
What materials do you laser cut?
Mild steel up to 10 mm, stainless steel up to 3 mm and aluminium up to 2 mm.
How fast is your turnaround?
Almost always within 1–5 working days.
Can you help design my part?
Yes. We offer CAD 2D and 3D drawings and design engineering.
Request a quote from your local laser cutter
Upload your DXF or DWG files to our instant laser cutting quote tool, or call 0402 178 986 to talk about your job. You can also send us an enquiry, and we’ll get back to you.
