Aluminum Laser Cutting
Precision laser cutting services for lightweight, durable aluminum parts. Our lasers expertly cut aluminum sheet up to 1” thick, with tolerance up to +/- 0.005”. Fast turnaround.
Laser Cutting Aluminum Alloys
Our laser cutting service supports all aluminum alloys like 6061 and 7075 for high strength parts with tight tolerances. Get intricate, lightweight custom aluminum components cut fast.
Aluminum Laser Cutting Design Guidelines
Feature
Design Guidelines
Sheet Thickness
Lasers cut up to 1″ thick aluminum sheet
Minimum Part Size
Lasers can cut parts as small as 0.001″
Tolerances
Lasers hold tolerances of +/- 0.005″ or better
Corners
Excellent edge quality with sharp corners
Holes
Lasers can cut small precise holes and complex holes patterns
Finish
Raw laser cut or powder coated finishes available
Alloys
6061, 7075 and other alloys can be cut
Strength
Provides high strength-to-weight ratio parts
Compare Material Properties of Aluminum Laser Cutting
Property
5052 Aluminum
6061 Aluminum
6063 Aluminum
7075 Aluminum
Tensile Strength (MPa)
215 – 275
240 – 290
130 – 180
570 – 640
Yield Strength (MPa)
160 – 215
200 – 240
65 – 145
500 – 550
Elongation (%)
10 ~25
8 ~ 12
15 – 25
11 ~ 13
Hardness (Brinell)
47 – 68
95
68
150 – 160
Density (g/cm³)
2.68
2.7
2.69
2.81
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)
138
167
201
130
Machinability
Good
Excellent
Good
Fair to Poor
Corrosion Resistance
Good
Good
Good
Moderate to Good
Aluminum Laser Cutting Applications
Aluminum laser cutting enables complex, tight tolerance parts for aerospace, automotive, architecture, medical devices, and electronics needing lightweight, strong components with precision features.
