MANUFACTURING STANDARDS

UNLESS WE HAVE AGREED TO OTHER TOLERANCES IN YOUR QUOTE, WE WILL WORK TO ACHIEVE AND HOLD THE TOLERANCES NOTED BELOW, WHICH WILL VARY PER THE PRIMARY MANUFACTURING METHOD YOU SELECT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING OUR MANUFACTURING STANDARDS PLEASE CONTACT US.

ORDERS WILL MEET THE MINIMUM WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS OUTLINED BELOW (AS APPLICABLE TO THE PROCESS). IF YOUR PROJECT REQUIRES A LEVEL OF WORKMANSHIP THAT GOES BEYOND THE STANDARDS LISTED BELOW, PLEASE CLEARLY LIST THE REQUIREMENT IN YOUR ENGINEERING DRAWINGS, PURCHASE ORDERS, OR SPECIFICATIONS.

Distance Dimensions For features of size (length, width, diameter) and location (position, concentricity, symmetry) +/- 0.010” is typical. Material length and thickness may affect tolerances.
Thickness Dimension Thickness tolerances are determined by the material blank.
Minimum Recommend Part Size 1.000"
Minimum Feature Size 2X material thickness with a minimum of 0.060"
Kerf (slit size) Approximately 0.010"
Edge Condition Laser cut parts will have a matte, vertical striation on the edges.

  • Fiber Laser

    • Thickness tolerances are independent of cutting tolerances, as they rely on the raw stock material’s tolerance range.
    • Edge to edge tolerances is +/- 0.010” nominal on the top face of the plate/sheet.
    • Thicker materials may have a tolerance deviation on the bottom face due to tapers inherent in laser cutting.
    • We cannot guarantee flatness call outs for sheet cut materials.
    • Holes of 0.100” or smaller in diameter may be slightly larger than standard tolerances due to material pierce happening near the hole’s profile.
    • A small bump of material or a different edge condition may be present at the lead-in and lead-out in a cutting profile.
    • Tabs may be present on parts under three inches to hold the workpiece during manufacturing using laser machines.
    • Pre-finished or textured sheets, such as brushed or polished stock may have only one side with the cosmetic finish.
    • Protective film may be shipped on cut products to prevent damage of cosmetic finishes.
    • The edge condition of sheet cut materials will have vertical striations versus smooth edges.
    • Large burrs and tabs will be removed, but parts are not manually fully deburred before shipment unless explicitly requested and included in the quote.
    • Some cut materials may show a small halo discoloration from backsplash or overspray near the cut edges.

  • Co2 Laser

    • Thickness tolerances are independent of cutting tolerances, as they rely on the raw stock material’s tolerance range.
    • Edge to edge tolerances is +/- 0.010” nominal on the top face of the sheet.
    • Thicker materials may have a tolerance deviation on the bottom face due to tapers inherent in laser cutting.
    • We cannot guarantee flatness call outs for sheet cut materials.
    • A small bump of material or a different edge condition may be present at the lead-in and lead-out in a cutting profile.
    • Pre-finished or textured sheets, such as brushed or polished stock may have only one side with the cosmetic finish.
    • Protective film may be shipped on cut products to prevent damage of cosmetic finishes.
    • The edge condition of sheet cut materials will have vertical striations versus smooth edges.
    • Large burrs and tabs will be removed, but parts are not manually fully deburred before shipment unless explicitly requested and included in the quote.
    • Some cut materials may show a small halo discoloration from backsplash or overspray near the cut edges.