Brand-neutral starting parameters for real sheet stock, source power, assist gas, focus, speed, and piercing.
32% of production envelope
Select the real stock and laser power. The setup card resolves a practical starting window in real time.
Switch power here to compare machines, then select a material row to load it above.
| Material | Production recommended | Maximum one-off | Primary process |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 in20 mm OEM envelope | 1-1/8 in30 mm OEM envelope | Air thin / O2 plateSpeed or oxide-assisted depth | |
| 9/16 in15 mm OEM envelope | 3/4 in20 mm OEM envelope | N2 fusion cutBright oxide-free edge | |
| 3/8 in10 mm OEM envelope | 5/8 in16 mm OEM envelope | N2 fusion cutBright oxide-free edge | |
| 5/16 in8 mm OEM envelope | 3/8 in10 mm OEM envelope | N2 fusion cutBright oxide-free edge | |
| 7/32 in6 mm OEM envelope | 5/16 in8 mm OEM envelope | N2 fusion cutBright oxide-free edge |
The model interpolates cross-checked OEM flat-sheet process tables across the operator's actual source power. Gauge thickness remains material-specific, unit conversions never change the physical job, and impossible selections do not receive a made-up recipe.
Repeatable edge quality + thickness reserveAutomatically flagged beyond production capacitySigned physical position: positive above sheetTrial range only; final CAM offset comes from coupon measurementMatch the power result with bed size, enclosure, source, head, controls, gas infrastructure, extraction, automation, and material flow.
Concise process answers for cut speed, assist gas, focus position, and piercing across common flat-sheet materials.
Air or nitrogen is commonly used for fast fusion cutting on thin carbon steel. Oxygen is the stable quality process for thicker carbon steel, while high-purity nitrogen is normally used for stainless, aluminum, brass, and copper when an oxide-free edge is required.
It interpolates cross-checked OEM speed windows by laser power, material, thickness, and assist gas. The displayed band is a starting window; acceleration, nozzle condition, optics, alloy, surface condition, gas flow, and the installed machine process library affect the qualified production speed.
Positive focus is above the sheet surface and is commonly used for oxygen cutting of thicker carbon steel. Negative focus is below the surface and is commonly used for nitrogen fusion cutting of thicker stainless and nonferrous materials.
Thin sheet can often start with the cut layer and a short delay. As thickness increases, controlled one-, two-, or three-stage piercing manages heat, pressure, focus, and dwell. Advanced high-power controllers can use four or five levels on heavier plate.
They are brand-neutral starting parameters, not a replacement for the installed machine library. Confirm the source, cutting head, focal length, nozzle family, gas purity and dynamic pressure, then qualify the settings on a controlled coupon before production.