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Key Takeaways
- Fibre lasers cut all common metals: mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, galvanised steel, Zincalume, and copper alloys.
- Each material requires different assist gas: oxygen for mild steel, nitrogen for stainless and aluminium.
- Galvanised steel and Zincalume should only be cut in thicknesses up to 3mm due to zinc fume considerations.
- CO₂ lasers are required for non-metals (acrylic, wood, MDF) — fibre lasers cannot cut these materials.
What Materials Can Be Laser Cut?
Modern fibre laser systems can cut a wide range of metals. The most common materials available through Ferracut's online laser cutting service are listed below.
Mild Steel
The most commonly laser cut material in Australia. Available grades include:
- 250HR (Hot Rolled): General structural and fabrication. 1.6mm to 20mm.
- 350HR (High Tensile): Higher yield strength for load-bearing components. 1.6mm to 20mm.
- Checker Plate: Tread plate pattern for slip resistance. Available in mild steel and aluminium.
Stainless Steel
- 304 2B: The standard stainless for fabrication, food processing, and architecture. 0.5mm to 20mm.
- 304 Brushed (4B finish): Directional brushed finish for decorative and interior applications.
- 316: Molybdenum-alloyed grade for marine, medical, and chemical environments. 0.5mm to 20mm.
Aluminium
- 5005H34: The standard aluminium for general fabrication and anodised architectural applications. 0.8mm to 12mm.
- 5005H34 Checker Plate: Slip-resistant aluminium tread plate for transport and marine applications.
Zinc-Coated Steels
- Galvanised Steel: Hot-dip zinc coated mild steel. Up to 3mm (zinc fume limit).
- Zincalume: BlueScope's zinc-aluminium alloy coated steel. Up to 3mm.
- Zinc Anneal: Cold-rolled steel with a thin zinc coating, standard for automotive and appliance panels.
Materials That Cannot Be Laser Cut
Fibre lasers cannot cut non-metal materials (wood, acrylic, MDF, plastics) — these require CO₂ laser systems. Ferracut specialises in metal laser cutting only.
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