• What is a good laser cutting tolerance?
    • Generally you can hold +/-.005” (+/- 0.125mm) but thicker plate will increase this to +/- .010” (0.25mm) and thinner sheet metal can be held to +/-.002” (0.05mm) in certain situations.
  • What materials are good candidates for fiber laser cutting?
    • Carbon steel
    • Stainless steel
    • Aluminum
    • Alloy steels
    • Brass
    • Copper
    • Nickel alloys
  • What is the smallest hole you can laser drill?
    • A hole diameter must be at least one material thickness to successfully laser drill.  However, we can add holes after laser cutting with CNC machining for those customers who need smaller holes.
  • Can laser cut holes be tapped?
    • Yes, generally a laser cut hole can be tapped with no secondary processing.
  • Can laser cut parts be welded?
    • Yes, laser cut parts can generally be welded without any additional edge prep.  This is a big advantage over plasma cutting.  And the improved tolerances make robotic welding more accurate.
  • Can laser cut parts be plated?
    • If the laser cutting is done with nitrogen as the assist gas then plating can be done with no additional edge prep.
  • Can laser cut parts be painted?
    • If the laser cutting is done with nitrogen as the assist gas then painting can be done with no additional edge prep.
  • Can laser cut parts be powder coated?
    • If the laser cutting is done with nitrogen as the assist gas then powder coating can be done with no additional edge prep.
  • Can you cut sheets with applied protective film?
    • Yes, if the film is designed to be cut with fiber lasers.  Often with cosmetically sensitive parts we can leave the film on to protect the parts in subsequent processing, shipping and installation.