Equipment Guide

Metal Laser Cutter Guide

Cut steel, aluminum, and other metals with precision laser technology. From desktop units to industrial systems.

Note: This guide focuses on laser cutting machines. If you need to weld metal with a laser, see ourlaser welder guideinstead. Laser welders join metal, while laser cutters cut through it.

Metal Laser Cutter Types

BEST FOR METAL

Fiber Laser Cutters

Power Range: 500W - 12kW+

Materials: Steel, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass

Thickness: Up to 25mm steel

Price Range: $15,000 - $200,000+

Pros:

Fast cutting speed
Low operating cost
Best for metals

Cons:

• Higher upfront cost
• Limited non-metal cutting

CO2 Laser Cutters

Power Range: 40W - 500W

Materials: Wood, acrylic, leather, thin metals

Thickness: Up to 3mm steel

Price Range: $3,000 - $50,000

Pros:

Versatile materials
Lower entry cost
Good for engraving

Cons:

• Slower on metal
• Higher running costs
• Limited thickness

Fiber Laser Cutting Capabilities

Power	Carbon Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum
1000W	10mm	5mm	4mm
2000W	16mm	8mm	6mm
3000W	20mm	10mm	8mm
6000W	25mm	16mm	12mm

Laser Cutting vs Laser Welding

✂️ Laser Cutting

• Cuts through metal completely
• Creates parts from sheet metal
• Usually automated (CNC)
• High power (1000W - 12kW+)
• Price: $15,000 - $200,000+

🔥 Laser Welding

• Joins two pieces of metal
• Repairs and fabrication
• Often handheld
• Lower power (1000W - 3000W)
• Price: $3,000 - $15,000

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Need a Laser Welder Instead?

If you're looking to join metal (not cut it), check out our handheld laser welder options at factory-direct prices.

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