What is Laser Cutting?
A precise metal cutting method using focused laser beams to melt/vaporize material. Commonly cuts sheets up to 25mm thick with ±0.1mm accuracy. Works best for complex shapes that traditional tools struggle with.
Key Uses in Sheet Metal
1. **Prototype Production**
– No custom molds needed – perfect for small batches
– Cuts intricate patterns (like ventilation holes or decorative elements)
2. **High-Precision Parts**
– Makes clean cuts for electrical enclosures
– Creates smooth edges requiring minimal finishing
3. **Material Efficiency**
– Smart nesting software arranges parts to waste less metal
– Leaves 2-3mm gaps between pieces to prevent warping
Critical Things to Watch
Before Cutting
Clean Material Surface
Remove oil/dust – dirty metal causes uneven cuts
Program Check
Double-check cutting path order (cut inner features first)
– **Focus Position**
Adjust laser focus depth for different thicknesses
– **Speed Control**
Thicker materials need slower speeds (3mm steel: ~10m/min)
After Cutting
1. **Deburring**
Remove sharp edges with files/sanding (especially for hand-handled parts)
2. **Heat Check**
Look for warping on thin materials (<1mm)
3. **Part Marking**
Engrave ID numbers near edges (avoids affecting critical surfaces)
Tips
– Keep spare lenses – dirty optics ruin cut quality
– Sort scrap metal – small pieces can be test samples
– Schedule maintenance – clean rails/lubricate weekly
– Use jigs for repeat jobs – saves setup time
Laser cutting works best when you balance speed with quality – rushing leads to rework. For simple shapes, consider cheaper methods like punching
About Yantai Deshibo
With two decades of specialized expertise in sheet metal fabrication, we deliver ISO-certified laser cutting services
for 300+ material grades including stainless steel (0.5-30mm), aluminum alloys (1.0-25mm), and carbon steel (0.8-40mm).
Our laser systems achieve ±0.05mm positioning accuracy with 20μm focal spot diameter, supporting:
No MOQ constraints | Instant quoting via automated nesting algorithms | Full compliance with RoHS/REACH standards.
Optional Material for laser cutting
optional laser cutting material, we provides a powerful material inventory to help your products quickly start and run.
Within an hour, metal materials can be bent into metal plates.
Yantai Deshibo delivers rapid-turnkey laser cutting services with industry-leading ±0.1mm positional accuracy across material thicknesses (0.05-35mm stainless steel). Our multi-axis laser systems (including 5-axis and 1000W micro-cutting configurations) ensure optimal kerf quality (0.1-0.3mm width) while maintaining:
