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Sheet Metal
Flat metal stock typically up to 3/16 inch thick that is a primary input material for laser cutting operations. Common sheet metal materials include mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass.
Sheet metal encompasses the majority of laser cutting work, spanning standard gauges from 22 AWG (0.031 inches) up to 3/16 inch thickness in ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless materials. This thickness range is ideal for laser technology because the kerf width is minimal, edge quality is excellent with proper parameters, and cutting speeds are fast enough to maintain economic production rates.
Mild steel sheet, stainless steel sheet, aluminum, copper, and brass all respond predictably to laser cutting within this gauge range, each requiring slight parameter adjustments but all achieving clean, precise results. The relatively thin cross-section means edge taper is nearly invisible and heat-affected zones are minimal, reducing the likelihood of material distortion or hardness changes.
Whether you're producing decorative components, functional brackets, or architectural panels, sheet metal laser cutting combined with our metal finishing and welding services enables rapid transformation of your designs into finished parts.
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