Metal Laser Cutting Services
Experience top-notch sheet metal laser cutting services for both prototype and production parts. Our custom, high-precision laser-cut components boast exceptional dimensional stability. Enjoy competitive pricing and fast delivery times.
- Free quotation with DFM review within 1 day
- With most orders shipped within 1-3 business days.
- Our laser cutting services ensure a dimensional accuracy of up to ±0.1mm, guaranteeing high-quality parts every time.
Laser cutting is a precise manufacturing process we use to cut sheet metal into complex shapes, ideal for creating durable parts like washers, brackets, and housings. We offer a variety of metals, ensuring high-quality results for every project.
Laser cutting is commonly used for:
- Manufacturing: For making precise machine parts, tools, and assemblies.
- Electronics: In crafting components like circuits, and intricate insulators.
- Automotive: For cutting custom parts, decorative elements, and structural components.
- Aerospace: Employed in fabricating lightweight, high-strength aircraft parts.
Sheet Metal Design Guide
Download this guide to explore the processes involved in creating sheet metal parts along with how to design common features and select the right material.
Our Laser Cutting Process
Our laser cutting service and capabilities are designed around reliably producing quality parts on time.
- Send your CAD, PDF, or 3D files to our email, and receive an official quote within 8 hours.
- Parts can fabricated and shipped in as fast as 1 day
- Parts are meticulously deburred and cleared of any edge debris before shipping, ensuring they are safe to handle immediately upon delivery (included in the cost).
- Fiber optic lasers designed for metal cutting applications (vs. other material types) within thickness range of 0.024 in. – 0.250 in. (0.609mm – 6.35mm)
- Have questions? Work with our team of sheet metal applications engineers to ensure your parts meet your requirements
Laser Cutting Design Guidelines
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Adhere to these standards for flat, laser-cut parts to maintain quality and expedite production.
Maximum Size
59.00 in. x 78.00 in.
Minimum Part Size
0.25 in. x 0.25 in.
Material Thicknesses
0.020 in. – 0.390 in.
Tolerances
- +/- 0.005 in. for all features (except for hardware holes)
- +0.003/-0.000 in. on hardware insert holes to ensure correct seating of inserts
Maximum Size
- 1498.6mm x 1981.2mm
Minimum Part Size
6.35mm x 6.35mm
Material Thicknesses
0.50mm – 10.00mm
Tolerances
- +/- 0.127mm for all features (except for hardware holes)
- +0.076mm/-0.000mm on hardware insert holes to ensure correct seating of inserts
What is the Laser Cutting Process ?
The laser cutting process is a manufacturing technique that uses a high-powered laser beam to cut or engrave materials into specific shapes and designs. It is widely used in various industries due to its precision, versatility, and efficiency.
How Much is Laser Cutting ？
The cost of laser cutting varies greatly, depending on several factors, including:
- Different metal materials and their thicknesses affect the required cutting speed, power, and material costs, thereby impacting the overall cost.
- More complex and detailed designs require more time to cut, thereby increasing the cost.
- Due to economies of scale, the higher the quantity, the lower the unit cost.
Materials and Thicknesses for Laser Cut Parts
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We offer the following metal materials for custom laser cut parts. Note that based on material thickness, maximum part size will vary.
Material
Grade
Thicknesses Available
Aluminum
- 5052-H32
- 6061-T6
0.020 in. – 0.39 in. (0.500mm – 10.000mm)
Steel
- CRS/HRPO
- Galvanneal
- Galvanized
0.020 in. – 0.390 in. (0.500mm – 10.00mm)
Stainless SteelStainless Steel
- 304-2B
- 304 #4
- 316-2B
0.020 in. – 0.390 in. (0.500mm – 10.000mm)
Copper
- C1010
- C1100
0.020 in – 0.197 in. (0.500mm – 5.000mm)
Brass
- C260
0.020 in – 0.197 in. (0.500mm – 5.000mm)
Bronze
- C510
0.020 in – 0.197 in. (0.500mm – 5.000mm)
Advantages of Metal Laser Cutting
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Metal laser cutting is a popular manufacturing technique with several distinct advantages, making it highly valued across various industries, from manufacturing to design. Here are some key advantages of laser cutting:
- High Precision: Laser cutting achieves accuracy within 0.1mm, ideal for intricate designs.
- Speed Efficiency: Laser cutting is up to 5 times faster than traditional methods.
- Material Versatility: Suitable for various materials, including common ones like aluminum, stainless steel, copper, carbon steel, and SPCC.
- Waste Reduction: Reduces material waste by approximately 20% compared to conventional cutting.
- Automation Capability: Integrates seamlessly with CNC systems for automated production.
Applications for Laser Cut Parts
Laser cut parts is widely used in industries such as automotive, prototype design, aerospace, medical equipment, and electronics due to its high precision and good quality. Common parts fabricated with laser cutting include:
- Automotive gears, brackets, and engine parts
- Prototype design
- Enclosures and housings
- Decorative panels
- washers
- mounting plates
- panels
Why Choose Us for Laser Cutting
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With cutting-edge laser cutting technologies and innovative technical expertise, Utrunk is committed to offering the best custom laser cutting services with prototypes and mass production runs. We are a reliable manufacturing company with the right certifications and experience to provide cost-effective, on-demand laser cutting solutions.
Fast Quotation
Just upload your design files and configure material, finishing options and lead time. Quick quotes for your sheet metal components can be created in just a few clicks.
Strong Manufacturing Capacity
Our domestic factories in China provide a complete sheet metal project solution through flexible material, surface finish options and infinite manufacturing capacity for low volume and high volume production runs.
Assured High Quality
With an ISO 9001:2015 certificated sheet metal manufacturing factory, we provide material and full dimensional inspection reports as your request. You can always rest assured the parts you get from RapidDirect will exceed your expectations.
Sheet Metal Engineering Support
We provide 24/7 online engineering customer support for your custom sheet metal engineering and manufacturing problems. This includes case-by-case suggestions to help you reduce costs early on in the design phase.
Laser Cutting FAQs
Laser cutting offers high precision and speed and can cut various materials such as aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and SPCC. By using our laser cutting services, delivery can be made in as fast as 1 day.
The cost-effectiveness of laser cutting compared to CNC machining depends on factors like material type, design complexity, and production volume. Laser cutting is often more economical for large-scale production due to its speed and efficiency, while CNC machining is more cost-effective for small batches or specific milling processes. As a reliable manufacturer, we offer both services to meet your needs.
Calculating laser cutting costs mainly includes factors such as material type and thickness, design complexity, and quantity of parts. To provide an accurate quote, we typically need detailed information about your project specifications. As a reliable manufacturer, we ensure transparency and accuracy in our cost calculations to offer you the best solution.
The main disadvantage of laser cutting is its limitation with thicker materials, where reduced cutting speed and heat-affected zones can impact quality. As a reliable manufacturer, we offer comprehensive solutions and can recommend the best cutting method for your needs, whether laser cutting or an alternative process.