A laser cutting price is never a single line item
The question businesses in Gaziantep ask most often when requesting a laser cutting quotation is “how much per metre, or per part?” In reality, the price is the sum of several items that vary with the material, the part geometry and the quantity. Understanding these factors helps you plan your budget and compare quotations properly.
The main factors that determine the price
1. Material grade and thickness
Mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium differ in both raw material cost and cutting speed. As thickness increases, cutting speed drops and machine time increases.
2. Total cut length and number of holes
The longer a part’s outer perimeter and internal cut-outs, the longer the cutting time. A large number of small holes adds further time because of the piercing carried out for each hole.
3. Quantity and nesting
In series production, parts are nested optimally on the sheet, which reduces scrap and lowers the unit cost. For single-part prototypes, set-up time has a greater impact on the unit price.
4. Additional operations
Operations such as CNC press brake bending, welding, tapping and countersinking or powder coating are added to the quotation separately. Having these done in the same workshop reduces transport and waiting costs.
What should you send for a fast, accurate quotation?
- A DXF, DWG, STEP or dimensioned PDF technical drawing
- Material grade and thickness
- Quantity and any repeat order schedule
- Any additional operations needed, such as bending, welding or painting
- Your required delivery date
Get a laser cutting quotation in Gaziantep
Batumak provides fiber laser cutting at its workshop in Şehitkamil. Send your technical drawing via WhatsApp to 0540 788 27 27 or through our contact form, and we will prepare a quotation tailored to your project.