Metal Laser Cutting Machines

Stainless Steel

Use suitable stainless steel for signage, panels, brackets, kitchen components and decorative products where a precise profile matters.

Carbon Steel

Cut suitable carbon steel for fabrication, engineering and manufacturing: brackets, frames, mounting plates, machine components and other parts.

Aluminium

Produce lightweight signs, panels, enclosures, components and custom products from suitable aluminium alloy.

Brass

Use suitable brass for lettering, signage, nameplates, decorative pieces and custom components.

Other Metals

Fibre laser systems may process specialist metals such as titanium, bronze and alloy steel for precision components or custom fabrication, but AccuMetal capability for those specific materials is not established by the current Thunder cutting data. Give MaxLaser the exact material grade and application for a configuration review.

Metal Thickness and Cutting Capability

Maximum thickness depends on metal grade, laser power, assist gas and the cut quality you require. Thunder’s current 1.5kW technical table lists clean-cut, no-dross limits of 6 mm carbon steel and 5 mm stainless steel and separate cut-through-only limits of 15 mm and 10 mm. A cut-through limit does not promise a clean production edge. Base the decision on the thickness you normally produce at the finish you need.

Detailed material, thickness and speed parameters belong with the confirmed machine configuration and individual offer.

Which Assist Gas Do You Need?

The AccuMetal supports air, oxygen and nitrogen. The right choice depends on the metal, thickness, process and finished edge. Compare the gases.

How Does a Fibre Laser Cutting Machine Work?

A fiber laser generates a concentrated beam that a cutting head focuses onto the metal. As the head follows the programmed path, the energy heats and melts material along the cut. Air, oxygen or nitrogen helps remove molten metal and influences the cutting process and edge.

Digital design → Cutting file → Fibre laser → Focused beam → Assist gas → Finished metal part

Why Use a Fibre Laser for Cutting Metal?

• High precision: make detailed shapes and consistent components.
• Fast processing: use non-contact cutting without a physical blade.
• Complex shapes: cut curves, holes, slots, lettering and detailed profiles from a digital design.
• Repeatable production: reuse a cutting file for recurring parts.
• Reduced tooling: no dedicated blade or die for each design.
• Flexible production: change digital designs without manufacturing new cutting tools.

Fiber Laser Cutting Versus Traditional Metal Cutting

Different methods suit different jobs. A fiber laser cuts from a digital file without a physical cutting blade, making detailed profiles and frequent design changes practical. Other processes may need different tooling or setup; their repeatability and edge finish depend on the method and application.

Compact Fibre Laser Cutting Machines

Compact systems suit smaller components, custom fabrication, prototypes, signage and repeat parts where a large sheet system is unnecessary. Thunder example: AccuMetal 24.

Combination Sheet and Tube Laser Cutting Machines

Some industrial systems combine flat-sheet and tube cutting for manufacturers that regularly need both. This is broader market context, not part of the AccuMetal range presented here.

Larger Format Fibre Laser Cutting Machines

A larger working area helps businesses make larger components and lay out more parts on a sheet for fabrication, engineering and manufacturing. Thunder example: AccuMetal 51.

Sheet Metal Laser Cutting Machines

Sheet systems cut flat sheet or plate from a digital layout. Typical parts include panels, brackets, signs, enclosures and machine components. The AccuMetal range fits this category.

Tube and Pipe Laser Cutting Machines

Dedicated tube systems process round, square or rectangular tube and structural profiles for frames, furniture and fabricated assemblies. Depending on the system, they can cut holes, slots, profiles and joints. This is a separate machine category, not an AccuMetal capability claimed on this page.

Which Type Does MaxLaser Supply Here?

This page focuses on Thunder AccuMetal professional fiber laser cutting machines for flat-sheet metal work. Choose the 24 for a compact 610 × 610 mm work area or the 51 for a 1300 × 1300 mm area. Confirm any optional power configuration with MaxLaser. For the broader range, explore MaxLaser laser cutting machines.

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1. What Metals Do You Need to Cut?

Start with the grades you process most often. Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloy and brass have different cutting requirements; other grades and metals need a specific suitability check. Material choice also affects settings and assist gas.

2. What Thickness Do You Need to Cut?

Judge the machine against your normal production thickness and required edge quality, not only the maximum thickness it can cut through. A business making thin decorative components has different requirements from one regularly cutting heavier plate.

3. How Large Are Your Parts?

The AccuMetal 24 offers a 610 × 610 mm working area; the AccuMetal 51 offers 1300 × 1300 mm. Check the largest part, how parts will be laid out on a sheet and the space needed for regular production.

4. How Much Laser Power Do You Need?

Both current standard models have a 1.5kW fibre laser. Thunder describes an optional 3kW series configuration, but higher power is not automatically the right purchase. Match the exact configuration to your material grades, typical thickness, required finish and production performance; obtain application-specific cutting data for an optional setup.

5. How Much Will You Produce?

Plan for occasional custom jobs, small batches, regular daily production or higher-volume manufacturing. Consider likely future demand as well as today’s workload. Bringing outsourced work in-house calls for a different evaluation from running continuous fabrication production.

6. What Assist Gas Will You Use?

Air, oxygen and nitrogen affect the process, edge and running costs differently. Include gas supply in the purchase decision, rather than considering it only after installation.

7. How Much Space Is Available?

Consider the complete production setup, including access around the machine and the supporting systems your installation requires. The 24’s smaller footprint may suit a space-conscious workshop.

8. What Is the Total Cost of Ownership?

Look beyond the machine investment. Factor in assist gas, electricity, consumables, maintenance, technical support, training and the production efficiency your business needs.

Nitrogen for Fiber Laser Cutting

Nitrogen is an inert gas often chosen for stainless steel, aluminium and brass where a clean-looking edge, reduced oxidation and a good surface finish matter. This is useful for decorative parts or components moving to another finishing process. Nitrogen consumption can be relatively high, so gas supply and operating cost need to be planned.

Oxygen for Fibre Laser Cutting

Oxygen supports the cutting reaction in carbon steel, especially in thicker material. It can leave an oxidised edge, which may need preparation before painting, coating or welding.

Compressed Air for Fiber Laser Cutting

Compressed air contains oxygen and nitrogen, so its cut characteristics differ from high-purity nitrogen. It may reduce reliance on supplied gas and offer a convenient, potentially lower-cost option for regular, general-purpose work where material, thickness and edge quality allow it. Pressure, volume and air quality must suit the machine; a standard workshop compressor must not be assumed adequate.

Nitrogen Versus Oxygen Versus Air

Which Assist Gas Is Best?

There is no single best gas for every cut. Decide using metal grade, thickness, laser configuration, required edge finish, cutting speed, cost and what will happen to the part after cutting. A decorative stainless-steel component and a carbon-steel fabrication part may need different processes.

It follows a digital design with a focused laser beam to cut metal shapes and components. The Thunder AccuMetal range uses fibre laser technology for suitable metal work.

Thunder’s current AccuMetal data covers carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloy and brass, and its broader application list includes copper and galvanised sheet. Exact grade, thickness, gas and required result determine suitability. Ask MaxLaser to assess titanium, bronze or alloy steel separately.

Thickness depends on material, grade, gas, power and the edge quality you need. Thunder’s current standard 1.8KW technical table lists clean-cut, no-dross limits of 6 mm carbon steel and 5 mm stainless steel. It separately lists cut-through-only limits of 15 mm and 10 mm; these do not promise the same finished edge. Ask MaxLaser to assess your usual material and required result.

Working area is the main standard-range difference: 610 × 610 mm for the 24 and 1300 × 1300 mm for the 51. Thunder lists a standard 1.5kW fiber laser for both models. An optional 3kW series configuration needs separate application and offer confirmation.

The AccuMetal supports air, oxygen and nitrogen. Choose according to material, thickness, required finish and the available gas system. Read the gas comparison.

Yes. Thunder includes aluminium alloy in its current AccuMetal cutting data. Grade, thickness, settings, gas and required finish must be checked for your job.

Yes. Stainless steel is in Thunder’s AccuMetal cutting data; its current standard 1.5kW clean-cut figure is up to 5 mm under the specified conditions. Confirm your grade and edge requirements.

Fibre laser systems are commonly used for dedicated metal cutting. CO₂ laser systems remain useful for many non-metal materials, including acrylic and wood. Choose around the material and process rather than assuming one laser type suits every task.

Start with material and normal thickness, then compare your largest component with the 24’s 610 × 610 mm and the 51’s 1300 × 1300 mm work areas. Both standard models are 1.5kW. Ask MaxLaser to assess your application.

MaxLaser provides professional installation and setup for its larger industrial laser machines. Confirm what is included for the AccuMetal configuration in your quotation.

MaxLaser provides practical training with its professional laser machines so your team can understand operation and the production workflow. Confirm the AccuMetal training scope in your quotation.

Yes. MaxLaser provides ongoing technical and after-sales assistance for machine operation and troubleshooting.

Finance options are available to qualifying businesses, subject to approval and applicable terms. View finance options.

Ask MaxLaser about an AccuMetal demonstration. A live session, when available, lets you discuss your materials, thicknesses and production requirements. Book a live demo.

Tell MaxLaser which model you are considering and include your materials, grades, thicknesses, largest part and expected production volume. This helps the team assess a suitable configuration. Request a quote.