Laser Cutting Service
Profiles cut from sheet and plate on a 12 KW fiber laser.
ISO 9001 | IATF 16949 | AS9100 certified production available on request
| Source power | 12 kW |
|---|---|
| Source type | Fibre |
| Sheet size | 2550 x 6550 mm |
| Cut thickness, mild steel | 0.5 to 50 mm |
| Cut thickness, stainless | 0.5 to 25 mm |
| Cut thickness, aluminium | 0.5 to 20 mm |
| Cut thickness, brass | 0.5 to 12 mm |
| Cut thickness, titanium | 0.5 to 8 mm |
| Cut thickness, copper | 0.5 to 6 mm |
| Cut thickness, galvanised steel | 0.5 to 3 mm |
| Machine positioning accuracy | ±0.05 mm |
| Materials | Mild steel, stainless, aluminium, brass, titanium, copper, galvanised steel |
| Verification | CMM |
Cut thickness and edge quality are per material and per thickness.
Design guidance
Minimum feature size
A hole smaller than the material thickness is difficult to cut cleanly, because the beam has to pierce and turn in a very short distance. As a rule of thumb keep holes and slots at least as wide as the sheet is thick, and wider in stainless than in mild steel.
Feature spacing
Two cuts close together put heat into the same small area twice, which distorts the material and can leave a rough edge. Keeping features roughly one material thickness apart avoids most of that, and it also stops thin webs from dropping into the machine.
Nesting and sheet use
Laser-cutting cost depends on cutting time and sheet consumption. Closely nested profiles reduce material waste. Changes to non-functional edges can improve nesting efficiency.
Materials
Aluminium
- Aluminium 6061-T6
- Aluminum 5754
- Aluminum 5052
- Aluminium 5052-H32
Stainless steel
- Stainless steel 304
- Stainless steel 316L
- Stainless steel 304-2B
- Stainless steel 304 #4
- Stainless steel 316-2B
Carbon and mild steel
- Mild steel 1018
- CRS/HRPO
Brass
- Brass C260
Copper
- Copper C110
- Copper C1010
- Copper C1100
Coated steel
- Galvanized
- Galvanneal
Nonstandard materials are sourced to order. Availability is confirmed against the drawing, specification, quantity and process.
Request a quote
Laser-cutting quotations require a DXF, STEP or PDF drawing with material and thickness specified.