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Fiber Laser Cutting

Stainless Steel Laser Cutting

Fiber laser cutting of stainless steel sheet, made to your drawing from one piece to production runs. Heat-number traceable material, a first article approved by you before the run, a quote within hours and an inspection record with every lot.

  • 0.5–8 mm Recommended stainless
  • 15 mm Max stainless
  • 20 mm Max mild steel
  • 12 mm Max aluminum
  • 5-Axis Machining
  • Laser Cutting
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Injection Molding
  • CNC Machining
  • Anodize · Plating · Hardening
  • Swiss Turning
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Post Processing
Overview

Stainless Parts, Cut Clean With No Tooling.

We offer custom laser cutting of stainless steel from DWG, STEP or IGES files, from prototype brackets to production panels, plates and chassis parts. Each lot starts from certified sheet recorded by heat number, and production begins only after you approve the first article.

A fiber laser suits stainless, a reflective metal many other lasers handle poorly. It cuts sharp corners, small holes and fine contours that punching and shearing struggle to reproduce. Edge finish on thicker stainless depends on grade and geometry, so mark cosmetic faces or bright edges on the drawing and we confirm finishing before the run. Laser time and cost climb with thickness; the cutting thickness limits for stainless, aluminium and copper differ from metal to metal.

The same flat parts can go on to bending, finishing and assembly with us. Forming and welding are handled through sheet metal fabrication. To start, send your drawing for a quote.

Fiber laser cutting head over a sheet metal bed
Why It Pays

Where Stainless Laser Cutting Pays Off.

  • Precise flat parts with complex contours
  • Prototype to production, no tooling
  • Clean edges with minimal burrs
  • No dies or fixtures to pay for
  • Repeatable parts with low distortion

When to use stainless laser cutting

Choose it for flat stainless brackets, panels, plates, chassis parts, shims and gaskets with complex contours, small holes or fine details. It suits one prototype through 10,000+ pieces, with stainless at 0.5–8 mm recommended and up to 15 mm possible.

Fiber laser cutting at Divine Precision
Key Advantages

Traceable Stainless, Cut Without Tooling.

Fiber laser cutting, efficient nesting and engineers who recommend cutting parameters for your grade, thickness and design.

  • Stainless Up to 15 mm

    Stainless Up to 15 mm

    Recommended range of 0.5–8 mm, with up to 15 mm possible depending on grade and geometry. Send the file and we confirm what your part needs.

  • Traceable Sheet

    Traceable Sheet

    Mill certificate checked and heat number recorded at receiving, so every cut part traces back to its raw sheet.

  • Clean Edge Quality

    Clean Edge Quality

    Fiber laser cuts give smooth edges with minimal burrs and low heat distortion, so many parts need little or no secondary deburring.

  • Fast Turnaround

    Fast Turnaround

    With no tooling to make, prototypes move quickly. Quotes come back within hours; upload your file to start.

  • No Tooling Cost

    No Tooling Cost

    Change a contour in the file instead of a die. This suits low-volume stainless runs and design revisions between batches.

  • Nesting, Less Scrap

    Nesting, Less Scrap

    Advanced nesting software cuts waste on costly stainless sheet and keeps complex shapes and small cutouts practical.

Specifications

What Stainless Laser Cutting Will Hold.

Recommended ranges balance quality, speed and cost; maximums depend on alloy and design, and the thickness limits for stainless, aluminium and copper differ by metal.

  • Cutting Capability

    Cutting Capability

    ItemDetail
    Stainless steel0.5–8 mm recommended, up to 15 mm
    Mild steel0.5–12 mm recommended, up to 20 mm
    Aluminum0.5–8 mm recommended, up to 12 mm
    Copper / Brass0.5–6 mm recommended, up to 8 mm
    TechnologyFiber laser, nesting software
    Edge qualityClean edges, minimal burrs
    Sheet metal tolerance±0.1 mm
    Typical partsBrackets, panels, plates, chassis parts
  • Commercial Terms

    Commercial Terms

    ItemDetail
    Minimum order1 piece
    Prototype lead timeRapid
    Production lead timeConfirmed on your quote
    Typical batch size1 to 10,000+ pieces
    File formatsSTEP, IGES, SolidWorks, ProE, DWG, DXF, PDF
    QuotationWithin hours, with DFM notes
    ShippingWorldwide via DHL, FedEx and UPS; EXW, FOB, DDP
Materials & Finishes

Pick The Grade. Traced By Heat Number.

Certified material arrives with a mill certificate and heat number. Unsure of the grade? See our 303 vs 304 stainless options comparison; passivating stainless parts restores corrosion resistance after cutting.

  • Metals

    • Stainless304, 316L, other grades on request
    • SteelMild steel
    • Aluminium5052, 6061
    • Galvanized steelSheet
    • Copper0.5–6 mm
    • Brass0.5–6 mm
  • Add-ons

    • Fiber-laser marking (serial numbers, QR codes, logos)
    • Deburring
    • Vibration finishing
    • Ultrasonic cleaning
    • Bending
    • Assembly
  • Surface finishes

    • Passivation
    • Brushing
    • Polishing
    • Bead blast
    • Sandblasting
    • Powder coating
    • Anodizing
    • Plating
    • Painting
    • Chromate
Quality Control

FAI-Approved Stainless, Four Checkpoints Between Sheet And Shipment.

  • 01Incoming material
  • 02First article
  • 03In-process
  • 04Final inspection
Coordinate measuring machine inspecting a machined part
  • Every sheet is checked before cutting.

    Material certificates are checked against the drawing and the heat number is recorded at receiving, so each lot is traceable from raw sheet to the box it ships in. How we inspect.

    Inspection equipment on site

    • CMMCoordinate measuring machines
    • OpticalImage measuring system, optical comparator
    • RoughnessSurfcom surface roughness tester, Ra / Rz reporting
    • HardnessRockwell, Rockwell superficial and Vickers testers
    • GagesPin, plug, thread plug & ring gages, 3-wire thread measuring
    • ReportsFAI, SPC, PPAP, material certificates, salt spray test
    Read Our Full Quality Process
  • A full FAI report before the run starts.

    The first part off the laser is measured on a CMM against the drawing, and the batch starts only after you approve the report. Read the quality process.

    Inspection equipment on site

    • CMMFull layout of the first part against the drawing
    • OpticalComparator check of edges, threads and small features
    • RoughnessRa / Rz on the drawing callouts
    • GagesPin, plug and thread gages for the FAI
    • HardnessWhen the drawing specifies a heat-treat condition
    • ReportsFirst article report released before the run continues
    Read Our Full Quality Process
  • SPC and AQL sampling during the run.

    Operators sample parts through the run with statistical process control and AQL checks, so edge or dimension drift is corrected at the machine. See how it works.

    Inspection equipment on site

    • SPCIn-process charts on the controlling dimensions
    • AQLSampling through the lot, not only at the end
    • OpticalIn-process edge and thread checks
    • GagesGo / no-go at the machine
    • RoughnessSpot checks when the finish is on the drawing
    • ReportsSPC records kept with the lot
    Read Our Full Quality Process
  • 100% inspected, then packed to arrive clean.

    Every part gets a final dimensional and visual check under our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system, then is packed and shipped with its inspection record. Full inspection details.

    Inspection equipment on site

    • CMMFinal dimensional inspection before packing
    • Visual100% visual check for burrs, dents and mix-ups
    • OpticalConfirm threads and small features
    • ReportsInspection report and material certificates in the box
    • PackingVCI film, trays and part identification
    • Salt sprayWhen the finish specification asks for it
    Read Our Full Quality Process
FAQs

Answers,
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Still have a question? Our team answers within one business day.

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  • What affects the price of laser-cut stainless parts?

    Thickness, grade, part size and contour complexity set cutting time, while quantity, nesting efficiency, finishing and inspection requirements shape the rest. Upload a drawing and the quote comes back within hours with nesting and DFM notes.

  • How thick can you laser cut stainless steel?

    We recommend 0.5–8 mm for the best balance of quality, speed and cost, with up to 15 mm possible depending on grade and geometry. Thicker sections cut more slowly and cost more, so thickness limits by metal matter when you set the design.

  • What is the best tool to cut stainless steel?

    For production flat parts, a fiber laser: it cuts fast, holds fine detail and needs no tooling. That is the process we use for stainless sheet, with advanced nesting software to reduce scrap.

  • What file formats can I upload for a quote?

    STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, ProE, DWG, DXF and PDF all work. A STEP or IGES model plus a 2D drawing is ideal. Uploads are confidential, and we sign an NDA on request.

  • What is your minimum order and typical lead time?

    The minimum order is 1 piece, and orders run from a single part to 10,000+ pieces. Prototypes are turned around rapidly; production timing and any expedite for urgent lots are confirmed on your quote.

  • Can you bend, finish or ship the parts after cutting?

    Yes. Bending and assembly go through sheet metal fabrication, and stainless can be passivated. Parts ship worldwide from our Dongguan factory via DHL, FedEx or UPS, or by sea or air freight for larger loads.

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