Cutting Speeds
OpenConvert path length into cycle time before pricing.
- Fields
- material, thickness, power, speed
- Feeds
- Laser Cutting, Energy, Price per Meter
Reference table hub
A shop reference table library for laser quotes
Use these common laser tables as source-labeled starting points for quote work. They are meant to be validated with your own shop data before they become internal standards.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-27. Values are assumptions and planning ranges, not guaranteed machine performance.
Look up
Pick a table for the material, gas, power, or setup assumption.
Calculate
Feed the value into the laser quote, energy, ROI, or hourly-rate calculator.
Validate
Compare the result with test cuts, invoices, utility bills, or shop records.
Standardize
Move proven values into your internal quote worksheet or SOP.
Common laser tables
Daily lookup surface
Assist Gas
OpenSelect oxygen, nitrogen, or air assumptions before quoting.
- Fields
- gas type, pressure, quality trade-off, cost basis
- Feeds
- Laser Cutting, Energy, shop rate review
Material Costs
OpenKeep sheet cost and weight assumptions visible.
- Fields
- material, density, thickness, supplier override
- Feeds
- Laser Cutting, Material Utilization, ROI
Power Consumption
OpenCheck the electrical share of a quote or equipment case.
- Fields
- laser load, auxiliary load, duty cycle, kWh rate
- Feeds
- Energy, Hourly Rate, ROI
Processing Parameters
OpenCreate a first-pass setup sheet before locking shop-specific settings.
- Fields
- power, speed, focus, gas pressure, nozzle
- Feeds
- Laser Cutting, internal SOPs
Kerf Width
OpenKeep allowance and nest spacing assumptions consistent.
- Fields
- material, thickness, nozzle, measured kerf
- Feeds
- Material Utilization, nesting checks
Pierce Time
OpenStop high-hole-count jobs from being underpriced.
- Fields
- pierce count, thickness, strategy, seconds per pierce
- Feeds
- Laser Cutting, Pierce Estimator
Shop Hourly Rate Inputs
OpenMake every calculator share the same shop cost basis.
- Fields
- depreciation, labor, overhead, utilization, margin
- Feeds
- All quote calculators
Reference data governance
How to treat these values
Treat every table entry as a visible assumption. Supplier prices, machine condition, optics, gas delivery, nozzle selection, duty cycle, and operator practice can change the result. The calculators keep these values editable so the final quote reflects your shop, not a hidden default.
| Question | Where to check | What to override |
|---|---|---|
| Is cycle time realistic? | Cutting Speeds + Processing Parameters | Speed, pierce time, setup time |
| Is material cost current? | Material Costs + Material Utilization | Sheet price, density, utilization, scrap value |
| Is overhead allocated correctly? | Hourly Rate Inputs + Overhead Allocator | Billable hours, labor, facility, depreciation |
| Is assist gas modeled? | Assist Gas + Energy | Gas type, pressure, flow, contract cost |