Lumicision Inc. Precision Laser Fabrication
Lumicision CNC fiber laser cutting precision plate in Richmond Hill facility
Engineering Materials & Cutting Limits Reference

Materials & Thickness Guide

Comprehensive material parameters for laser cutting, CNC routing, and press brake bending. We process all metals (titanium, stainless, steel, aluminum), woods (hardwoods, birch, MDF), and engineered plastics (polycarbonates, Rowmark, acrylic, Delrin, PVC).

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Sheet Metal Gauge & Laser Spec Calculator

Select material alloy and sheet metal gauge to inspect exact decimal dimensions, cutting assist gas, tolerances, and CNC press brake bend parameters.

Cutting System Bed 5'×10' 6kW CNC Fiber

💡 Note: Gauge standards vary slightly by alloy family. Thickness decimal values update dynamically below.

Selected Thickness 11 GA Stainless
Exact Inches 0.120"
Exact Millimeters 3.05 mm
Recommended Laser System 5'×10' 6kW CNC Fiber
Assist Gas & Edge Quality High-Pressure N2 — Oxide-Free Weld-Ready Edge
Positional Tolerance & Kerf ±0.001" (±0.025 mm) • Kerf: ~0.007"
200-Ton Bending Spec Min Inside Radius: 0.120" • Min Flange: 0.480"
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Full Sheet Metal Gauge to MM / Inch Laser Cutting Conversion Table (Featured Snippet Index) ▼
Standard Sheet Metal Gauge to mm/inch Laser Cutting Chart & Gas Specs — Lumicision Inc.
Gauge / Thickness Stainless Steel (In / MM) Carbon / Mild Steel (In / MM) Aluminum 5052/6061 (In / MM) Assist Gas Spec Cutting Tolerance
24 GA 0.025" / 0.64 mm 0.024" / 0.61 mm 0.020" / 0.51 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.001" (±0.025 mm)
20 GA 0.038" / 0.95 mm 0.036" / 0.91 mm 0.032" / 0.81 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.001" (±0.025 mm)
18 GA 0.050" / 1.27 mm 0.048" / 1.22 mm 0.040" / 1.02 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.001" (±0.025 mm)
16 GA 0.063" / 1.59 mm 0.060" / 1.52 mm 0.051" / 1.29 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.001" (±0.025 mm)
14 GA 0.078" / 1.98 mm 0.075" / 1.91 mm 0.064" / 1.63 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.001" (±0.025 mm)
12 GA 0.109" / 2.78 mm 0.105" / 2.66 mm 0.081" / 2.05 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.001" (±0.025 mm)
11 GA 0.120" / 3.05 mm 0.120" / 3.05 mm 0.091" / 2.31 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.001" (±0.025 mm)
10 GA 0.141" / 3.57 mm 0.135" / 3.42 mm 0.102" / 2.59 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.001" (±0.025 mm)
1/4" Plate 0.250" / 6.35 mm 0.250" / 6.35 mm 0.250" / 6.35 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.003" (±0.076 mm)
1/2" Plate 0.500" / 12.70 mm 0.500" / 12.70 mm 0.500" / 12.70 mm High-Pressure N2 / Clean O2 ±0.005" (±0.127 mm)
3/4" Plate 0.750" / 19.05 mm 0.750" / 19.05 mm 4'×8' CNC Routed High-Pressure N2 / Clean O2 ±0.010" (±0.25 mm) Heavy Plate
1.0" Max Plate 1.000" / 25.40 mm 1.000" / 25.40 mm 4'×8' CNC Routed Clean O2 Assist / Routing ±0.010" (±0.25 mm) Heavy Plate
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Engineered Material & Tolerance Selector

Select a substrate to inspect certified cutting thresholds, assist gas chemistry, and compatible secondary operations.

ISO 9001:2015 Tolerances Richmond Hill Advanced Facility
Substrate Profile

Stainless Steel (304/316)

Surgical, Food Grade & Marine Grade Alloys

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Max Plate Thickness 0.750" (19.05 mm) Full penetration capability
Gantry & Sheet Tolerance (ISO 9001:2015) ±0.001" (±0.025 mm) Thin-gauge tol • Kerf: 0.005" – 0.009"
Tuned Laser Architecture 6kW High-Brightness Fiber Laser (1064nm) Anti-reflective optical head
Optimal Assist Gas Ultra-High Pressure Nitrogen (N2) — 100% Oxide & Dross Free Edge quality: Clean Silver Edge (Weld & Passivation Ready)
Compatible In-House Secondary Operations
  • • 200-Ton CNC Bending (Tight Radius)
  • • Fiber Laser Hermetic Micro-Welding
  • • GS1 UDI Annealed Passivation Marking
Target High-Precision Applications

Medical instruments, EV battery casings, food processing chutes, marine hardware

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Material Family Common Grades Max Thickness Laser Source Assist Gas Action
Stainless Steel 304, 316L, 303, 410, 430 1.0" (25.4 mm) High-Power Fiber Laser High-Pressure Nitrogen (N₂) Quote →
Carbon & Mild Steel A36, 1018, 1045, Corten, AR400 1.0" (25.4 mm) Multi-KW CNC Fiber / CO₂ High-Purity Oxygen (O₂) or N₂ Quote →
Aluminum Alloys 6061-T6, 5052-H32, 2024, 7075 0.50" (12.7 mm) Reflective-Tuned Fiber Laser High-Pressure Nitrogen (N₂) Quote →
Copper & Brass C110, C101 Copper, C260, C360 Brass 0.375" (9.5 mm) Optical-Isolation Fiber Laser High-Pressure Nitrogen (N₂) Quote →
Titanium & Exotics Grade 2 (CP), Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Inconel 625/718 0.375" (9.5 mm) Precision Fiber Laser Argon / Inert Ultra-High Purity N₂ Quote →
Plastics & Acrylics Cast Acrylic (PMMA), Delrin (POM), Polycarbonate (<0.060") 1.0" (25.4 mm) Sealed Industrial CO₂ Laser Filtered Clean Dry Shop Air Quote →
Hardwoods & Composites Baltic Birch, Walnut, MDF, FR4 Garolite 1.0" (25.4 mm) Precision CO₂ Laser Air Assist Quote →

Stainless Steel

Max 1.0" (25.4 mm)
Supported Alloys:

304, 316L, 303, 410, 430

Edge Quality:

Oxide-free, silvery clean edge, ready for welding or passivation

Typical Applications:

Medical devices, food-grade processing, marine hardware, aerospace shims

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Carbon & Mild Steel

Max 1.0" (25.4 mm)
Supported Alloys:

A36, 1018, 1045, Corten, AR400

Edge Quality:

Smooth micro-striation, low dross, high perpendicularity

Typical Applications:

Structural brackets, heavy equipment plates, automotive chassis, enclosures

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Aluminum Alloys

Max 0.50" (12.7 mm)
Supported Alloys:

6061-T6, 5052-H32, 2024, 7075

Edge Quality:

Burr-free, bright metallic edge, zero micro-cracking

Typical Applications:

Aerospace avionics, heat sinks, lightweight robotic arms, custom panels

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Copper & Brass

Max 0.375" (9.5 mm)
Supported Alloys:

C110, C101 Copper, C260, C360 Brass

Edge Quality:

Clean cut with no heat deformation or back-reflection damage

Typical Applications:

Electrical busbars, RF shielding, decorative architecture, switchgear

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Titanium & Exotics

Max 0.375" (9.5 mm)
Supported Alloys:

Grade 2 (CP), Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Inconel 625/718

Edge Quality:

Zero alpha-case embrittlement, aerospace spec cleanliness

Typical Applications:

Surgical implants, turbine components, motorsports exhaust baffles

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Plastics & Acrylics

Max 1.0" (25.4 mm)
Supported Alloys:

Cast Acrylic (PMMA), Delrin (POM), Polycarbonate (<0.060")

Edge Quality:

Flame-polished optically clear edges (acrylic), zero chips

Typical Applications:

Control fascias, light guides, fluidic manifolds, custom stencils

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Hardwoods & Composites

Max 1.0" (25.4 mm)
Supported Alloys:

Baltic Birch, Walnut, MDF, FR4 Garolite

Edge Quality:

Clean kerf, tight nesting, minimal charring with coaxial air

Typical Applications:

Architectural acoustic panels, prototyping fixtures, premium packaging

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Have a Custom Alloy, Foil, or Non-Standard Thickness?

We frequently test and calibrate cutting parameters for specialized titanium, nickel alloys, copper busbars, and engineered composites.

Consult with a Laser Metallurgist