Short answer: Metal is cut by fiber laser for thin and reflective sheet, plasma for thick carbon steel, and waterjet for any material without a heat-affected zone; the choice balances edge quality, thickness, speed and distortion.
At a Glance
Fiber Laser Cutting
Laser gives a clean, narrow edge on thin sheet, including reflective metals; the stock is in our Stainless Steel Supplier, Aluminum Supplier et Copper Supplier, with finishing in our Surface Treatment Guide.
Plasma for Thick Stock
Plasma wins on thick carbon steel where laser power gets costly; the grades are in our Carbon Steel Supplier et Types d'acier au carbone, the data in our Comparaison des forces and treatment in our Heat Treatment Guide.
Waterjet and No-Heat Cutting
Waterjet cuts titanium, stone and any mix with no heat-affected zone; the alloys are in our Titanium Supplier et Nickel Alloy Supplier, fatigue limits in our Fatigue Guide and welding in our Stainless Welding Guide.
Choosing and Finishing
Match the method to thickness, material and edge need, then finish as required; the dimensional limits are in our Tolerances Guide, finishing in our Surface Treatment Guide, tooling in our Tool Steel Types Guide and packing in our Export Packing Guide.
Get a Quote
Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.
Questions fréquemment posées
Fiber laser — clean edge, narrow kerf, fast.
For thick carbon steel where laser power gets costly.
It cuts any material with no heat-affected zone or distortion.
Yes — modern fiber lasers handle reflective metals.
Edges may be deburred or finished per our surface treatment guide.
Cut and Supply Metal with HXSCO
HXSCO supplies the grade and thickness your cutting process needs, plus finished blanks on request. Send your drawing and quantity for a quote.