Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to vaporize materials, resulting in a cut edge. This is directed through optics and a computer numerical control (CNC).
Laser cutting uses a high-power laser which is directed through optics and computer numerical control (CNC) to direct the beam or material. Typically, the process uses a motion control system to follow a CNC or G-code of the pattern that is to be cut onto the material.
Laser Cutting is an accelerated process that leaves a near-finished part. Lasers hold the tightest tolerances of all the CNC machines and will cut faster than a waterjet. Cutting with this method does produce a heat affected zone. The maximum thickness we can cut is 1-1/2″ with a bed size of 100″ x 320″.
Standard laser processing tolerances are as follows:
- Up to 0.125″ thick: +/- .008″
- >0.125″ to 1/4″ thick: +/- .010″
- >1/4″ to 1/2″ thick: +/- .025″
- >1/2″ to 5/8” thick: +/- .035″
- >5/8″ to 3/4″ thick: +/- .045″
- >3/4″ to 1″ thick: +/- .050″
- >1″ to 1 1/2″ thick: +/- .060″
- Minimum ID: .125″
- The laser machine bed size is 100″ x 320″. Drawings in .dxf format are preferred. Other acceptable formats include .dwg and .pdf files.
If you require tighter tolerances, please contact us.
- Diagonal tolerance is 3/16″ maximum on laser cut items.
- Burr removal available by Timesaver machining
