Metal Laser Cutting
Questions about our laser cutting services
Questions about our laser cutting services
I don’t have a .dxf file can I still have parts cut?
Absolutely, send us a hand drawing of the parts you need made, make sure to include the type of material, the quantity needed and how fast you need the parts.
Can you cut a material not listed in your instant quoting app?
Absolutely! Send us an email at quote@nytubelaser.com with your drawing(s), quantity, and material type and we'll put together a custom quote.
I have a picture I want cut - can you make a DXF for me?
Yes, Please send a photo or drawing to quote@nytubelaser.com
What are your lead-times for laser-cut metal parts?
Our standard lead-time is 7 business days & some parts as short as 1 Business day.
Can I upload a nested DXF to quote multiple parts at once?
Please separate parts and send separately.
What materials and thicknesses can you laser cut?
We laser-cut most grades and alloys of carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, and brass. We also cut alloy steels like spring steel and tool steels. Carbon steel maximum thickness is 3/4". The thickest stainless we can cut is 3/8". Aluminum thicknesses supported up to 5/16". Copper and brass can be cut up to 3/16" thick.
What is the difference between laser cutting and plasma cutting?
Briefly - a laser cutter produces parts that are more accurate (tighter tolerance) with less dross and burr on the part immediately after the cut. Laser cutting, whether fiber or CO2, is almost always superior to plasma cutting in every way that matters, including cut quality, cut speed, and accuracy.
What is best? Laser, water-jet, or plasma?
It depends on what you are looking for - if part quality right off the machine matters, laser or water-jet is the way to go. Plasma cutters are cheap, so if you are looking for your own machine for personal projects, that's your best bet. A laser will produce parts up to 1/4" thick, and maybe thicker, at a better price compared to a water jet.