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 ±0.002" (±0.050 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 ±0.002" (±0.050 mm)
20 GA 0.038" / 0.95 mm 0.036" / 0.91 mm 0.032" / 0.81 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.002" (±0.050 mm)
18 GA 0.050" / 1.27 mm 0.048" / 1.22 mm 0.040" / 1.02 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.002" (±0.050 mm)
16 GA 0.063" / 1.59 mm 0.060" / 1.52 mm 0.051" / 1.29 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.002" (±0.050 mm)
14 GA 0.078" / 1.98 mm 0.075" / 1.91 mm 0.064" / 1.63 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.002" (±0.050 mm)
12 GA 0.109" / 2.78 mm 0.105" / 2.66 mm 0.081" / 2.05 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.002" (±0.050 mm)
11 GA 0.120" / 3.05 mm 0.120" / 3.05 mm 0.091" / 2.31 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.002" (±0.050 mm)
10 GA 0.141" / 3.57 mm 0.135" / 3.42 mm 0.102" / 2.59 mm High-Pressure N2 ±0.002" (±0.050 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
Interactive 3D Machining & DFM Spec Sheet • Fiber & CO2 Lasers

Engineered Material & Tolerance Selector

Select a substrate below to inspect calibrated 6kW IPG fiber & CO2 laser tolerances (±0.002" / 50 microns), sheet metal gauge ranges, DFM bend/hole guidelines, and our interactive 3D part & toolpath visualizer — tailored to each material's real-world geometry.

ISO 9001:2015 (9 Yrs) & PEO C of A Richmond Hill Advanced Facility
Substrate Profile

Stainless Steel (304/316)

Surgical, Food Grade & Marine Grade Alloys (24 ga to 3/4" Plate)

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Max Thickness & Gauge Range 0.750" (19.05 mm) 24 ga (0.025") – 10 ga (0.135") Sheet & up to 3/4" Plate
Gantry & Sheet Repeatability ±0.002" (±0.050 mm) Kerf width: 0.005" – 0.009"
Tuned Laser Architecture 6kW IPG Fiber Laser (1064nm) Calibrated optical delivery head
Optimal Assist Gas Ultra-High Pressure Nitrogen (N2) — 100% Oxide & Dross Free Edge: Clean Silver Edge (Weld & Passivation Ready)
DFM Design Rule: Min Hole: 0.5×T • Min Bend Radius: 1.0×T • #4 Brushed, 2B & Mirror
Compatible Secondary Operations
  • • 200-Ton CNC Bending, Hemming & PEM® Fasteners
  • • Automated, Robotic & Micro Fiber Laser Welding & Tapping
  • • Citric/Nitric Passivation, Grain Brushing & GS1 UDI
Target High-Precision Applications

Hospital & cleanroom stainless furniture, medical instruments, EV battery casings, food processing chutes

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316L SURGICAL STERILIZATION TRAY • N2 BRIGHT CUT
MAX GAUGE: 0.750" (19.05 mm) | KERF: 0.005" – 0.009"
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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) 6kW IPG Fiber Laser High-Pressure Nitrogen (N₂) Upload CAD / Get Quote →
Carbon & Mild Steel A36, 1018, 1045, Corten, AR400 1.0" (25.4 mm) 6kW IPG CNC Fiber / CO₂ High-Purity Oxygen (O₂) or N₂ Upload CAD / Get Quote →
Aluminum Alloys 6061-T6, 5052-H32, 2024, 7075 0.50" (12.7 mm) Reflective-Tuned Fiber Laser High-Pressure Nitrogen (N₂) Upload CAD / Get Quote →
Copper & Brass C110, C101 Copper, C260, C360 Brass 0.375" (9.5 mm) Optical-Isolation Fiber Laser High-Pressure Nitrogen (N₂) Upload CAD / Get 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 Upload CAD / Get 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 Upload CAD / Get Quote →
Hardwoods & Composites Baltic Birch, Walnut, MDF, FR4 Garolite 1.0" (25.4 mm) Precision CO₂ Laser Air Assist Upload CAD / Get Quote →
Corten & Architectural Metals Corten A588 / A606 Weathering Steel, Architectural Bronze 0.75" (19.0 mm) 6kW CNC Fiber Laser (5'×10' Bed) High-Purity Oxygen (O₂) or N₂ Upload CAD / Get 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, hospital & cleanroom stainless furniture, 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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Corten & Architectural Metals

Max 0.75" (19.0 mm)
Supported Alloys:

Corten A588 / A606 Weathering Steel, Architectural Bronze

Edge Quality:

Crisp architectural geometry on full 5'×10' sheets, ready for natural patina

Typical Applications:

Architectural facade cladding, ornamental privacy screens, landscape signage

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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.

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