What Determines Laser Cutting Price?
Many customers ask “how much per meter of laser cutting?” — but pricing isn’t that simple. Laser cutting cost depends on multiple factors working together.
5 Key Pricing Factors
- Material type — Stainless costs 3-4x more than mild steel (nitrogen gas required)
- Material thickness — Thicker material = slower cutting speed, more gas
- Part size — Affects material utilization and sheet nesting efficiency
- Design complexity — More holes, tight corners, curves = longer cutting time
- Quantity — Volume orders get up to 79% discount through optimized nesting
Reference Pricing 2026
| Material | Thickness | Ref. Price (VND/m cut) |
|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel (SS400) | 1mm | 3,000 - 5,000 |
| Mild Steel (SS400) | 5mm | 8,000 - 12,000 |
| Mild Steel (SS400) | 10mm | 15,000 - 25,000 |
| Stainless 304 | 1mm | 5,000 - 8,000 |
| Stainless 304 | 2mm | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| Stainless 304 | 5mm | 25,000 - 40,000 |
| Aluminum 5052 | 2mm | 8,000 - 12,000 |
| Aluminum 5052 | 5mm | 18,000 - 28,000 |
Prices are reference only. Actual pricing depends on your specific design.
How to Reduce Laser Cutting Costs
- Optimize your design — Remove unnecessary small holes and features
- Choose the right material — Not everything needs stainless steel
- Order in volume — Significant per-piece cost reduction
- Use our free DFM service — Our engineers help optimize for manufacturing
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