how mild steel cuts on fibre.
Mild steel is the bread and butter of profiling, and a 3kW fibre source cuts it quickly and consistently across the whole range - a kerf from 0.15 mm, square edges and tight internal radii, from 0.3 mm sheet to 15 mm plate.
The narrow kerf means parts nest close together on the 3 × 1.5 m bed, which keeps material cost down on small batches, and edges come off the machine ready for welding or folding.
what mild steel gets specified for.
Mild steel is commonly specified for brackets, gussets, base plates, enclosures, machine guards and general fabrication work - anywhere strength and weldability matter more than corrosion resistance. It folds predictably, welds readily and takes powder coat well, which is why it remains the default for most structural and workshop parts.
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Deburr, fold and powder coat all happen in house, so mild steel parts leave ready to fit rather than ready for more work. Material certification and traceability are available on request for structural and OEM jobs.
Free-issue material is welcome - if you already hold the sheet, we will cut it. Send a DXF, DWG or STEP and we quote within one working day; if all you have is a PDF or a sketch, simple profiles can be redrawn, with any redraw time agreed before it is added to the price.
mild steel, the usual questions.
What thickness of mild steel can you laser cut?
From 0.3 mm up to 15 mm, on sheet up to 3 × 1.5 m. If your part sits outside that range, ask anyway - we will tell you straight if it is not one for us.
Can you supply the mild steel?
Yes. We source mild steel through our network of suppliers, and free-issue material is welcome too - if you already hold the sheet, we will cut that. Tell us the grade and thickness and we take it from there.
What tolerance do you hold on mild steel?
Plus or minus 0.1 mm as standard, held across the full 3 × 1.5 m bed. If a feature needs tighter, flag it on the drawing and we confirm before cutting.