Laser CuttingProfiles from your CAD.

3kW and 6kW fiber laser machines cut precise profiles from DXF and DWG files, eliminating tooling and handling sheets up to 7 × 10 feet.

WHAT IS IT

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Laser cutting is a precision manufacturing process that uses a high-powered fiber laser to cut sheet metal into accurate, repeatable parts. Guided directly by CAD files, laser cutting produces clean edges, intricate profiles, and tight tolerances for stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel, making it ideal for both prototypes and production runs.

Our 3kW and 6kW fiber laser cutting machines feature 5' × 10' and 7' × 10' cutting beds, allowing us to efficiently process everything from small precision components to large-format sheet metal.

Laser cutting at Avalon Metal Fabrication
Laser Cutting: When the blank is the shape

When to laser

Whentheblankistheshape

Choose laser when the part needs contours, internal holes, or irregular outlines that a shear cannot make.

Prototypes and production runs share the same path. New geometry is just a new file.

How it works

From DXF to nest to finished blank

1 · NEST

Nest the file

Your DXF or DWG goes into nesting software. Parts are arranged to minimize scrap before the machine ever fires.

DXF · DWG · MATERIAL EFFICIENCY

Nest the fileCut the full nestInspect, then route

Laser vs punch

Which process fits the feature set?

Laser cutting

  • Complex profiles and one-off geometry
  • No hard tooling or setup dies
  • Tight tolerances straight from CAD
  • Best for prototypes and varied nests

CNC punching

  • Repeated holes and slots at volume
  • Formed features such as louvers and embosses, in-cycle
  • Often lower cost on high-quantity flat patterns
  • Standard turret tooling, fast cycles

Many jobs use both. Send the flat pattern and we will help you identify the right services.

Talk it through

Equipment

Equipment & Capacity

MachineBed SizeOutputMaterials
TruLaser 10305' × 10' bed3 kWStainless · Galvanized · Aluminum · CR/HR Steel
TruLaser 10307' × 10' bed6 kWStainless · Galvanized · Aluminum · CR/HR Steel

Materials

Material Capabilities

Cold Rolled Steel (CRS) sheet metal sample

Cold Rolled Steel (CRS)

Smooth, consistent CRS for general fabrication. It is strong, weldable, and economical for brackets, frames, and formed parts.

  • Smooth finish
  • Weldable
  • Cost-effective
Best for
BracketsFramesFormed parts
Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled sheet metal sample

Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled

HR P&O plate and sheet with mill scale removed and a light oil coat, ready for cutting, forming, and welding.

  • Scale-free
  • Weldable
  • Production-ready
Best for
Structural partsHeavier gaugeWelded assemblies
Stainless Steel 304 sheet metal sample

Stainless Steel 304

304 stainless in 2B and #4 finishes for corrosion resistance and clean cosmetic surfaces.

  • 2B finish
  • #4 finish
  • Corrosion resistant
Best for
EnclosuresVisible partsCorrosion-prone areas
Aluminum & Coated Steels sheet metal sample

Aluminum & Coated Steels

Aluminum for lightweight parts, plus galvanized and other coated steels for weather and washdown environments.

  • Lightweight aluminum
  • Coated steels
  • Corrosion protected
Best for
Lightweight partsOutdoor equipmentCoated sheet

Need a different alloy or grade? Send the spec and we’ll confirm the fit.

Send a Spec

Tradeoffs

Advantages & considerations

Advantages

Complex profiles and holes with no hard tooling
Tight, repeatable tolerances from your CAD file
Two machines with capacity for prototypes and production runs
Clean edges that often need no secondary finishing

Considerations

Very thick plate can be more economical on other processes
Reflective materials like polished aluminum need parameter care and may affect pricing

Start a job

How to order

  1. 1

    Upload Design File (DXF/DWG)

    Send your cut file with material and quantity. Flat geometry is all we need.

  2. 2

    Instant / Manual Quote

    Simple parts quote fast; complex nests get a careful manual review.

  3. 3

    Cutting & Quality Control

    Parts are nested, cut, deburred as needed, and checked against your file.

  4. 4

    Delivery / Pickup

    Flat parts ship stacked and protected, or continue into forming and welding.

FAQ

Laser Cutting questions

(905) 678-0249