laser cut

It depends on the type and thickness of the material. On thin steel, under .060", +/-.002" can be done with some care, but we usually quote +/- .005". Thick stuff like 3/4" A36 gets a taper, so +/- .010 or even .015.

David R. Birch The LASER Shop

what is the typical cost of cutting mild steel 0.25" per inch vs cutting aluminum or stainless?

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