Aluminium Slotting Pricing
Slotting - Straight style $17.50 per meter + GST
Slotting - Louvred style $20.00 per meter + GST
Minimum Order slotting jobs $50.00 + GST
Slotting length 1.2 meters or less $20.00 per length + GST
Custom JobsRFQ (Request for Quote)
Ordering Instructions
File requirements:
PLEASE NOTE We now require a CAD drawing for each slotting and routing jobs in a .DXF or .DWG format emailed to slotting@nelsonscnc.com.au
We do understand not everyone has CAD software and we are more than happy to provide this service for a $20.00 set up fee per job.
Click here to submit your order or email slotting@nelsonscnc.com.au
Privacy Screens
Custom routed privacy screens offer a modern way to add style, shade, and separation to residential and commercial spaces. Using precision CNC routing, we cut aluminium, composite, and other sheet materials into decorative or architectural patterns tailored to your project. Privacy screens are commonly used for fencing, balconies, outdoor entertaining areas, facades, and internal partitions. Each panel is routed to your specified design, allowing for anything from simple geometric patterns to complex custom artwork. Our CNC routing ensures clean, consistent cuts and precise repeatability, making it ideal for both one-off panels and larger production .
Batten Fencing
Batten fencing has become a popular choice for modern homes and architectural builds, offering clean lines and a strong visual impact. We CNC route aluminium bottom rails to suit vertical battens, ensuring consistent spacing and precise alignment across the entire fence or screen. Each rail is machined to your specified batten size and spacing, allowing installers to simply position and secure the battens into the routed slots. This creates a straight, uniform finish while significantly reducing installation time on site. Our CNC routing ensures every slot is cut accurately and consistently, making it ideal for residential fencing, gates, privacy screens, and architectural facades.
Sliding Gates
We provide precision CNC routing for aluminium rails and components used in sliding gate frames. Our routing ensures accurate slots, cut-outs and connection points so gate systems fit together cleanly and operate smoothly. Working from supplied drawings or specifications, we machine aluminium sections to exact measurements, maintaining consistency across every piece. This level of accuracy helps fabricators and installers achieve reliable gate alignment and a clean finished result. Our routing services are commonly used for sliding gate frames, support rails and other aluminium components used in residential and architectural gate systems.
Pedestrian Gates
We provide precision CNC routing for aluminium components used in pedestrian gate frames. Our routing allows for accurate cut-outs, slots and fixing points so gate components assemble cleanly and align correctly during installation. Using CNC machining, aluminium sections can be routed to exact specifications from supplied drawings, ensuring consistent results across every piece. This helps fabricators achieve a precise fit while maintaining the clean, modern finish expected in architectural gate systems. Our routing services are commonly used for pedestrian gates in residential fencing, entry gates and architectural projects where accuracy and repeatability are essential.
Hand-Railing
We CNC route aluminium components used in hand railing systems for stairs, balconies and elevated walkways. Our machining allows for precise openings, fixing points and connection details so railing sections install neatly and securely. By working from supplied drawings, we ensure every component is produced to exact dimensions, helping fabricators achieve accurate alignment and a clean finished installation.
Balustrades
We CNC route aluminium components used in hand railing systems for stairs, balconies and elevated walkways. Our machining allows for precise openings, fixing points and connection details so railing sections install neatly and securely. By working from supplied drawings, we ensure every component is produced to exact dimensions, helping fabricators achieve accurate alignment and a clean finished installation.
Facades
We use CNC routers to make aluminium components used in architectural façade systems, producing detailed cut-outs and feature elements required for modern building designs. From decorative screening to functional façade components, our routing allows complex patterns and shapes to be manufactured accurately and consistently. This capability supports architects, fabricators and builders looking to incorporate custom aluminium elements into façade designs while maintaining clean lines and a professional finish.
How it Works
How the process works:
- Submit a New Job Request via our website or email through your job details including job type (straight, louvre slotting, elliptical, round or custom), slat size, gaps (in mm) and number of slats. Include a CAD drawing (if available) or sketch. All jobs require CAD drawings and we offer this service for a $20 fee per job
- Clearly label your material with your company name and Purchase Order (PO) number & phone number
- Deliver your aluminium to our factory once it has been cut to finished lengths. Nelsons Routing is open between 6:30am – 4:30pm. Monday to Friday.
- We complete the routing and notify you when it is ready for collection.
Need material supplied or cut to size?
We can also supply aluminium and cut it to length before routing if required. This is popular for customers who prefer a full supply and machining service.
Shipping Available
While many routing jobs are local drop-off and collection, we can supply material, machine it, and ship Australia-wide for selected customers and projects.
If you are unsure about drawings, tolerances, or job setup, simply contact our team and we will help guide you through the process.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Nelsons Routing offer?
Nelsons Routing provides precision CNC routing services for aluminium materials, including slotting, cut-outs and custom machining. We can router aluminium box sections, flat bars, angles, channels, tubing and other extrusions use for aluminium gates, privacy screens, batten fencing, hand-railing, balustrades, facades and more.
Can I bring my own aluminium already cut to length and have you rout the slots into them?
Yes - this is one of our core services.
Most of our Nelsons Routing customers supply their own aluminium material. We can rout slots, holes, or profiles into your aluminium box sections starting and stopping precisely where you require, using CNC machining for accurate and repeatable results.
Can you rout full 6.5 meter lengths?
Yes. We can rout any length of aluminium you require.
Do you rout slots into flat bar and angle or just box section?
At Nelsons Routing we can router flat bar, Aagle, channel, box sections and most aluminium extrusions.
How long does it usually take to have my aluminium routed once I’ve dropped it off?
Nelsons Routing turnaround is usually 2-3 days depending on the size of the job.
Does Nelsons Routing machine out lock boxes, mortice locks, striker cutouts and finger latches etc?
Yes we do. We also do cutouts for automatic sliding gate wheels and much more!
Can you rout slots into my aluminium rails even if I don’t have CAD drawings?
Yes, just simply drop off your ally and tell us what approximate gaps or overlap you want and we will take care of the rest! We charge a fee of $20 per job for CAD drawings.
What does routing mean at Nelsons Routing?
Routing is the high-precision process of cutting, shaping, and slotting aluminium using advanced CNC routers and machining centres. At Nelsons Routing, we specialise in perfectly aligned slots, holes, and custom shapes for aluminium box sections, tubing, flat bars, angles, and channels - used for privacy screens, batten fencing, gates, hand-railing, balustrades, facades, and more. Our CNC technology ensures flawless alignment, precision blade fit, and accurate custom-length machining with expert CAD support.
What materials can Nelsons Routing work with?
We primarily work with aluminium, including box sections, round tubing, flat bars, angles, and channels. This versatile approach allows us to create components for a wide range of applications, from privacy screens and batten fencing to sliding gates, pedestrian gates, hand-railing, balustrades, and façade panels.
How precise is Nelsons Routing’s CNC machining?
Our CNC routers and machining centres are capable of micron-level precision. We ensure slots and cuts start and end exactly at the edges of mitre cuts, guaranteeing perfect alignment, precise blade fit, and a professional finish every time.
What services does Nelsons Routing provide for aluminium fabricators?
We provide:
- High-precision CNC slotting styles including straight slotting, louvre slotting, elliptical slotting and round holes in aluminium.
- Custom-length machining
- Custom shapes for louvre blades, slats, battens, and extrusions
- CAD drawing support for the job if required
- Routing solutions for privacy screens, fencing, gates, hand-railing, balustrades, and facades
Can Nelsons Routing handle custom designs?
Yes! We specialise in custom jobs, working directly with CAD drawings to create bespoke aluminium components. Whether it’s a unique privacy screen pattern, a custom façade panel, or a one-off balustrade, our CNC routers can produce exact results.
What types of projects benefit from Nelsons Routing?
Our services are ideal for:
- Architectural aluminium fabricators
- Aluminium fabricators installing automatic sliding gates, fencing, or balustrades
- Builders needing precise aluminium components
- Designers and architects seeking exacting detail for façades or privacy screens
How do Nelsons Routing services improve assembly and installation?
By producing perfectly aligned slots, holes, and custom shapes, we ensure that aluminium components fit together seamlessly. This reduces on-site adjustments, improves installation speed, and enhances the final product’s structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
What is the advantage of using CNC routing over manual fabrication?
CNC routing offers unmatched precision, repeatability, and efficiency. Unlike manual fabrication, our CNC routers ensure consistent slotting and cutting for every component, no matter how complex the design. This minimises errors, reduces waste, and delivers professional-quality results every time.
Can Nelsons Routing work with both small and large production runs?
Absolutely! We handle both one-off custom jobs and large-scale production runs. Our advanced CNC equipment allows us to maintain precision and efficiency across any project size.
How can I get a quote or submit a job to Nelsons Routing?
You can submit your job request here or contact us with your CAD drawings, design specifications, or sample components. Our team will review your project, provide technical advice, and deliver a detailed quote. We work closely with aluminium fabricators, contractors, and designers to ensure your components are produced exactly as required.