High-speed, high-precision fiber laser cutting for mild steel, stainless, aluminum, and more. Tight tolerances. Clean edges. Fast turnarounds. Processed in-house with full traceability from quote to ship.
Fiber laser technology operates at a shorter wavelength than older CO2 systems, which makes it significantly faster on thin-to-medium gauge metals and far more capable on reflective materials like aluminum, copper, and brass — materials that traditional CO2 lasers handle poorly or not at all.
The result is cleaner edges, tighter tolerances, smaller heat-affected zones, and faster cycle times across the material range. Lasertech operates fiber laser equipment specifically chosen for the mix of materials and gauges our customers run most.
Fiber lasers deliver high-accuracy cuts at processing speeds significantly faster than CO2 systems on thin and medium gauge material. That combination means tight tolerances without sacrificing throughput or driving up part cost.
The tightly focused fiber beam puts less thermal energy into the surrounding material. This means less distortion on thin parts, less discoloration on stainless steel, and fewer issues for parts that go directly into forming or cosmetic applications.
Fiber lasers excel on carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, and reflective alloys. The same machine that cuts mild steel production runs handles copper bus bars and brass brackets — no dedicated machine or outsourcing required.
Fiber laser cut edges on most materials require no secondary edge prep before press brake forming. The cut surface is clean, the geometry is held tightly, and the parts go straight to the next operation — reducing handling steps and lead time.
Submit your cut files in DXF or DWG format and they go directly into our nesting software. No manual redraw, no geometry interpretation. Parts cut exactly to your file — including holes, slots, notches, and complex profiles.
Fiber laser cutting processes a broad range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Below are the primary materials Lasertech cuts regularly — contact us for other alloys or specifications not listed.
Hot-rolled and cold-rolled mild steel are the highest-volume materials through our laser. Fiber laser produces clean, consistent edges across the full thickness range with excellent cut quality for forming and welding operations.
304 and 316 are our standard grades; other alloys available. Fiber laser minimizes heat discoloration on stainless compared to CO2 systems — important for parts that will be polished, brushed, or left with a natural finish.
Fiber lasers cut aluminum cleanly and efficiently — a significant advantage over CO2 systems where reflectivity causes issues. 5052, 6061, and 3003 are common grades. Lightweight, tight-tolerance aluminum parts are a routine capability.
Galvanized sheet is cut routinely for HVAC components, enclosures, and agricultural applications. Cut edges lose the zinc coating in the kerf and heat-affected zone — a factor to consider for corrosion-critical applications.
Copper's high reflectivity makes it difficult for CO2 lasers — fiber laser handles it well. Common applications include bus bars, electrical components, and heat transfer parts. Material cost makes nest efficiency especially important.
Brass cuts cleanly with fiber laser technology. Used for decorative components, fittings, terminals, and specialty hardware. As with copper, reflectivity would be problematic for CO2 — fiber laser handles it without difficulty.
Laser cutting at Lasertech follows a consistent process from the moment a file is received through final part inspection and delivery. Here's what happens at each step.
DXF or DWG files are reviewed for geometry issues, minimum feature sizes, and material compatibility before quoting or cutting begins.
Parts are nested on the sheet to maximize material utilization, minimize scrap, and optimize cut sequence for edge quality and efficiency.
The fiber laser cuts your parts to file geometry. Assist gas selection, power settings, and feed rate are optimized per material and thickness.
Parts are deburred and edge-broken as required before moving to the next operation — forming, welding, or direct to shipping.
Parts are checked against drawing requirements and verified for quantity before packaging and shipping or delivery to the next station.
These are typical operating parameters for fiber laser cutting at Lasertech. Specific tolerances vary by material, thickness, feature geometry, and part complexity — contact us with your requirements for a definitive assessment.
Fiber laser cut edge characteristics depend on material type, thickness, and assist gas selection. Understanding these variables helps specify the right process for your application.
Produces a bright, oxide-free edge on mild and stainless steel and aluminum. Required for parts going to powder coating without blasting, bare stainless finishes, or applications where cut edge oxidation is unacceptable.
Faster cut speeds and effective on thicker mild steel, at the cost of an oxidized (dark) edge. Parts cut with oxygen assist will typically require edge cleaning or blasting before painting or powder coating.
Fiber laser cutting produces minimal dross on most materials within the optimal thickness range. Parts that do have dross or light burr on the cut edge can be processed through Lasertech's in-house finishing department before delivery.
The laser kerf removes a small amount of material at each cut line. For tight-tolerance parts with features at or near minimum size, kerf compensation can be applied in the cut file — provide toleranced drawings so this is handled correctly.
Lasertech's fiber laser cutting capability is delivered by two primary machines, each suited to different parts of the material and geometry range we serve.
TRUMPF's flagship laser/punch combination machine. High-power fiber laser cutting integrated with punching capability — handles a broad thickness range and complex part geometries requiring both laser profiles and punched features in a single setup.
View Equipment DetailsTRUMPF combination laser/punch machine. Integrates fiber laser cutting with punching capability in a single setup — ideal for parts requiring both laser profiles and punched forms, louvers, or embosses that can't be laser-cut.
View Equipment DetailsBystronic fiber laser cutting center. Handles a broad material and thickness range with high-speed cutting performance on light and medium gauge material. Paired with automated material handling for efficient production runs.
View Equipment DetailsAutomated material loading and part sorting integrated with the Bystronic laser. Enables lights-out or minimally attended cutting on production runs — reducing labor cost per part and improving consistency across large quantities.
View Equipment DetailsParts are nested in-house using professional CAD/CAM software to maximize sheet utilization and optimize cut sequence. Efficient nesting directly reduces material cost per part — a significant factor on larger production orders.
Lasertech's laser cutting capability serves OEMs, contract manufacturers, and fabricators across a wide range of industries. Common application areas include:
Enclosures, panels, brackets, frames, and structural components for machinery, automation systems, and industrial equipment OEMs.
Tight-tolerance flat parts, brackets, and structural components requiring material traceability, dimensional accuracy, and documentation.
Sheet metal chassis, sub-panels, bus bars, heat sinks, and enclosures for electronics, power distribution, and electrical equipment applications.
Custom profiles, decorative panels, signage blanks, and architectural components requiring clean edges and consistent cosmetic quality.
Precision cut components for medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and laboratory instruments where accuracy and material certification are required.
Structural flat parts, brackets, plates, and specialty components for defense contractors and government programs requiring material traceability and documentation.
Galvanized and mild steel components for agricultural equipment, outdoor fixtures, and applications where volume production and part cost are the primary drivers.
Single-piece prototypes, short-run development parts, and custom work for engineers and designers needing quick-turn laser cut flat blanks for evaluation.
Send us your DXF files, material spec, and quantities. We'll review your parts and get back to you with a complete quote — laser cutting, forming, finishing, and anything else your project requires.