Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting: Steel, Stainless and Aluminum
OEM parts? Exacting Tolerances?
You need laser cut pieces. Whether it’s stainless steel, aluminum, or steel, laser cutting gives the cleanest edge and the tightest tolerances of any cutting method Discount Steel offers. Back To Home |
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Drawings
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Drawings and Files
Required File Formats: DXF and DWG (AutoCad)
Additional File Formats: Google Sketchup (free download)
Additional Capabilities: We can also make create a DXF and/or DWG file for in-house use from a hand drawing.
**IF YOU ARE COMING TO EITHER OF OUR LOCATIONS WITH LASER CUTTING IN MIND, AND YOU HAVE YOUR FILES DRAWN UP. PLEASE BRING FILES WITH YOU ON A JUMP DRIVE. THANK YOU!
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Steel
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Laser Cut Steel Sheet and Plate
Alloys: Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled, Pickled and Oiled, A588/A606, AR200, AR 400, A36
Thickness: 26 ga to 1/2"
Tolerances:
26 ga to 11 ga: +/- 0.005"
10 ga to 3/16": +/- 0.010"
1/4" to 1/2": +/- 0.015"/0.020"
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Aluminum
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Laser Cut Aluminum Sheet and Plate
Alloys: 3003, 5052, 6061
Thickness:
0.024" to 1/4": 3003, 5052
0.024" to 0.125": 6061
Tolerances:
0.024" to 0.125": +/- 0.005"
0.126" to 0.250": +/- 0.010"/0.015"
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Stainless
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Laser Cut Stainless Steel Sheet and Plate
Alloys: 304/304L, 316/316L, 409, 420, 430
Thickness: 26 ga to 0.375"
Finishes: 2B, Brushed (#4), Mirrored (#8)
Tolerances:
26 ga to 11 ga: +/- 0.005"
10 ga to 0.188": +/- 0.015"
0.189" to 0.250": +/- 0.020"
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Edge/Part Finish
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Edge Finish: Edges produced by laser cutting have dull corners with very little residual material burn on the top and bottom of the piece. |