AIXI provides an online custom laser cutting service for metal, plastic, rubber, foam, and wood, offering a cost-effective and on-demand manufacturing solution. Our laser cutting capabilities support a wide range of materials, including various metals, acrylic, and more. Whether you need a single prototype, low-volume, batch, or high-volume production, we’ve got you covered.
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AIXI provides high-quality metal laser cutting with support for a wide range of materials, including Steel, Stainless Steel, Tool Steel, Spring Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Titanium. Using advanced fiber and CO2 laser technology, our machines can cut metal materials up to 4 inches thick.
We offer instant quotes for metal laser cutting and provide free shipping on all U.S. orders.
For more details, visit our Metal Laser Cutting Service page or Get an Instant Quote today.
Below is a list of metals available for laser cutting. Additional materials may be available upon request.
We offer precision plastic laser cutting for a variety of materials, including Acrylic, Foam, and Elastomer. Utilizing both fiber and CO2 lasers, our machines can cut plastic materials up to 4 inches thick with high accuracy.
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AIXI provides high-quality acrylic laser cutting, offering both clear (transparent) acrylic and a variety of colored options. Acrylic is a popular choice due to its strength, ease of use, transparency, and resistance to water and moisture.
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AIXI delivers precise wood laser cutting services for a variety of materials, including Cherry Hardwood, Hardboard, MDF, Poplar Hardwood, Red Oak Hardwood, Uncoated Wood Laminate (Plywood), Chipboard, and Birch.
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For sheet-cutting projects requiring thicker materials, waterjet cutting and plasma cutting are excellent alternatives. While laser cutting can handle materials up to 4 inches thick, waterjet and plasma cutting are better suited for cutting beyond this limit.
CO2 lasers are among the most widely used laser cutters due to their high energy efficiency and excellent power output ratio. They are ideal for cutting, engraving, and boring across various materials.
Nd (Neodymium) lasers are high-energy lasers commonly used for boring and welding applications.
One drawback of Nd lasers is their low repetition efficiency compared to other laser types.
Nd:YAG lasers are high-powered lasers designed for cutting thick materials with precision. They are also commonly used for boring, welding, and engraving applications.
One downside of Nd:YAG lasers is their higher operational cost compared to other laser types.
Laser cutters are capable of precisely cutting various materials, making them ideal for creating flat patterns or material blanks with high accuracy.
With a wide variety of materials, low unit costs, and fast production speeds, laser cutting is an excellent choice for rapid prototyping.
Laser cutting is a popular choice for end-use parts due to its ability to handle large-format cutting, offer a wide range of material options, and achieve high production throughput.
Laser cutting creates highly durable parts ideal for both functional prototypes and end-use production.
All sheet metal parts are produced on-demand with lower setup costs than traditional manufacturing methods. You can order anywhere from a single prototype to 10,000 production parts, depending on your needs.
Select from a wide range of materials offering various strengths, conductivity, weight, and corrosion resistance.
By combining the latest in cutting, bending, and punching technologies with automation, Xometry delivers instant sheet metal quotes and can often ship within the same week.
| Description | General Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Thickness Dimension | Thickness tolerances are determined by the material blank. |
| Minimum Recommend Part Size | 1.000″ |
| Minimum Feature Size | 2X material thickness with a minimum of 0.062″ |
| Kerf (slit size) | Approximately 0.020″ |
| Edge Condition | Laser cut parts will have a vertical striation on the cut face. |
We’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you better understand the laser and sheet cutting processes. It covers how to prepare your files, key design considerations for optimizing your parts for manufacturing, and details about AIXI’s sheet cutting services.
Laser cutting utilizes a high-powered laser directed through optics to precisely cut materials for industrial purposes. Compared to plasma cutting, laser cutting is more accurate and energy-efficient, though it has a limit on the thickness of materials it can handle.
A laser cutting machine is a type of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine that employs a focused laser beam to cut through materials. While laser cutters are often used for cutting industrial sheet metal and welding, they can also be used on various materials like plastic, rubber, glass, wood, and aluminum.
Laser cutters use focusing optics to concentrate electrical energy into a high-density light beam, and CNC controls either the workpiece or the laser beam itself. The material being cut is then either melted, burned, vaporized, or blown away by a jet of oxygen or nitrogen.
Laser cutting provides several key benefits over traditional mechanical cutting or CNC machining methods, such as faster production, reduced contamination of the workpiece, and a lower risk of warping. The laser cutting process results in precise, clean cuts with minimal chances of operator error, making it an excellent choice for rapid prototyping.
AIXI’s custom laser cutting services offer an affordable, on-demand solution for your sheet metal fabrication needs, whether it’s the material, project details, or size. From quick, low-volume prototypes to high-quality, large-scale production runs,AIXI’s extensive partner network ensures the right shop and machines for your project.
