Laser Cutting – Xs Rapid Company

Metal Laser Cutting Service

Get custom laser-cut parts in as fast as 1 day. Standard 3-day lead times also available.

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Laser cutting is a manufacturing process where a laser beam pierces raw sheet stock to produce flat geometries. A range of metals are available, which work well for components such as washers, mounts, brackets, and housings.

Laser cutting is commonly used for:

prototyping designs or testing product requirements
efficiencies of scale up to 50+ parts
parts with standard connectivity features (USB, HDMI, ethernet ports)

Our Laser Cutting Process

Our laser cutting service and capabilities are designed around reliably producing quality parts on time.

1Online quoting

Upload your CAD file to receive an online quote
Configure materials, finishes, and additional options in myRapid

2Expedited 1-day lead times

Parts can fabricated and shipped in as fast as 1 day
Standard 3-day lead times for quantities less than 50

3Safe parts without sharp edges

Parts deburred and edge debris removed prior to shipping (included in the price)
Process ensures parts are safe to handle out of the box

4One-stop shop for sheet metal components

Formed geometries and geometries with hardware inserts available at 3-day lead times for quantities less than 50
Basket of sheet metal components ship on same standard lead time
Flatwork and formed parts produced with one supplier

5Highly reliable cutting capability

Fiber optic lasers designed for metal cutting applications (vs. other material types) within thickness range of 0.024 in. – 0.250 in. (0.609mm – 6.35mm)

6Manufacturing expertise

Have questions? Work with our team of sheet metal applications engineers to ensure your parts meet your requirements.

Laser Cutting Design Guidelines

Follow these guidelines for flat, laser cut parts to ensure quality and accelerate production time.

in.
mm

in.

Maximum Size	Thickness 0.134 - 0.250 in.: 39 in. x 19 in. Thickness 0.024 in - 0.134 in.: 39 in. x 47 in.
Minimum Part Size	0.25 in. x 0.25 in.
Material Thicknesses	0.024 in. - 0.250 in.
Tolerances	+/- 0.005 in. for all features (except for hardware holes) +0.003/-0.000 in. on hardware insert holes to ensure correct seating of inserts

mm

Maximum Size	Thickness 3.40mm - 6.35mm: 990.6mm x 482.6mm Thickness 0.61mm- 3.40mm: 990.6mm x 1,193.6mm
Minimum Part Size	6.35mm x 6.35mm
Material Thicknesses	0.61mm - 6.35mm
Tolerances	+/- 0.127mm for all features (except for hardware holes) +0.076mm/-0.000mm on hardware insert holes to ensure correct seating of inserts

Materials and Thicknesses for Laser Cut Parts

We offer the following metal materials for custom laser cut parts. Note that based on material thickness, maximum part size will vary.

Material	Grade	Thicknesses Available
Aluminum	5052-H32 6061-T6	0.025 in. - 0.250 in. (0.635mm - 6.35mm)
Steel	CRS/HRPO Galvanneal Galvanized	0.025 in. - 0.250 in. (0.635mm - 6.35mm)
Stainless Steel	304-2B 304 #4 316-2B	0.025 in. - 0.250 in. (0.635mm - 6.35mm)
Copper	C1010 C1100	0.025 in - 0.125 in. (0.635mm - 3.175)
Brass	C260	0.025 in. - 0.125 in. (0.635mm - 3.175)

Applications for Laser Cut Parts

Laser cutting is a frequently used manufacturing process in industries such as energy storage, computer electronics, robotics, and aerospace. Common parts fabricated with laser cutting include: