Laser Cutting Stainless

[Silver03SRT]

I am trying to cut stainless steel that is .04" thick. I have a 2400W laser. What are the ideal settings to cut. I can lower the power if need be. I also have Nitrogen for an assist gas. What speeds, PSI and pierce/dwell time should I use. On off time of beam ect. Thanks for the help.

[ND4SPD]

I vote that this be moved to the High Energy Physics section. :D

[BR3W CITY]

haha who the hell knows the answer to something like this? I know at least 1 dude on here is at MSOE.

[animal]

I will have a partial answer if you give me a little bit ;)


...and I wholeheartedly welcome a high energy physics section. :durr

[animal]

Per the laser guy I work with:

Pierce = 2400W dwell = .2
Cutting =
P = 2400 q=500 r=100 f=200-240

:)

[WickedSix]

Well it depends upon the type of laser you are using and the actual composition of the stainless you are attempting to cut and the surface finish you want on the cut