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Capability questions

Capability questions

What is the maximum sheet size you can cut?
Our standard fiber laser bed accommodates flat sheet up to 1500 × 3000 mm (60 × 120 in). For larger formats we offer drop-and-tab nesting and downstream welding to combine pieces.
What thickness of stainless steel can your laser cut?
We cut stainless steel up to 6 mm with our 3 kW fiber laser, using nitrogen assist for a clean weld-ready edge. Cut quality stays in ISO 9013 range 2 across the full thickness envelope on stainless — the lower power produces a cleaner cut on thinner gauge stock at the cost of top-end thickness.
What tolerance can I expect on a typical flat sheet part?
Position tolerance is ±0.05 mm on parts up to 1 m in any dimension. Profile tolerance is also ±0.05 mm. We hold tighter tolerances (±0.025 mm) on critical features upon request and document them on the inspection report.
Do you offer first-article inspection and PPAP?
Yes. First-article inspection (FAI) reports are included on all production orders. Full PPAP (level 1–4) is available on request and is standard for automotive and aerospace customers.
How quickly can you turn around a prototype?
48–72 hours for parts up to 5 mm thick and 500 × 500 mm in standard materials, assuming files are quote-ready (DXF or STEP). Same-day turn is occasionally possible for true emergencies — call ahead.
Can you laser cut coated or painted sheet without damaging the finish?
Yes. We use protective film handling and nitrogen assist gas to preserve coated finishes on the cut side. We can also cut from the unpainted side when geometry allows, eliminating any thermal effect on the cosmetic face.
What is the maximum round tube diameter you can laser cut?
220 mm outside diameter on our five-axis tube cell, with a wall thickness up to 12 mm and length up to 6.2 m (244 in). For larger round profiles we coordinate with a partner facility rather than force the geometry — call to confirm your part.
Can a tube laser cut saddle (fishmouth) copes on round tube?
Yes — this is round tube's signature capability. Where one round tube meets another, the joint needs a saddle profile, and the rotary axis cuts that exact fishmouth, including compound angles, in the same program as the holes and slots. The joint arrives weld-ready with no coping machine or hand grinding.
How accurately are holes positioned around a round tube?
±0.1 mm feature-to-feature regardless of how many features the part carries, because every hole and cope is located off one datum in one setup. Length holds ±0.2 mm. That is tight enough for bolt patterns and cross-connections that must register against mating parts.
What materials do you cut as round tube?
Mild steel tube (HSS, ERW, and DOM), stainless 304 and 316, and aluminum round tube and extrusion (6061, 6063). Wall thickness up to 12 mm across all of them; tell us the alloy and wall and we confirm the cut.
Is round tube laser cutting worth it for a simple cut-to-length?
For a plain length with no features, a saw is faster and cheaper — we will say so. Round tube laser earns its keep the moment the part carries copes, angled ends, or two or more holes, where one setup replaces the saw, layout, drill, and coping operations.
Can you laser-etch part numbers on round tube?
Yes. Part numbers, lot codes, and orientation marks are etched in the same pass as the cut geometry, so traceability is built into the part rather than added as a separate stamping step.
What size square and rectangular tube can you laser cut?
From 15 × 15 mm up to 200 × 200 mm section, with a wall thickness up to 12 mm and length up to 6.2 m (244 in) on our five-axis tube cell. For sections larger than 200 × 200 mm we coordinate with a partner facility — send the part and we confirm the geometry.
Can you cut holes and slots on all four faces of a square tube?
Yes. The five-axis cell indexes the tube and cuts holes, slots, and profiles on every face and around the corners in one program, off a single datum. Features that wrap a corner — a slot that turns from one face to the next — are just coordinates in the program, no re-fixturing.
What is tab-and-slot design and why does it matter for frames?
The laser cuts interlocking tabs on one member and matching slots on another, so the parts self-locate and self-square when assembled — like flat-pack furniture. A frame that used to need a custom welding jig now clamps to itself, which cuts fixturing time, tightens repeatability, and lets a less specialized welder run the joint.
How accurate is the fit-up on a laser-cut frame?
Hole position holds ±0.1 mm feature-to-feature and length ±0.2 mm, because every feature is located off one datum in one setup rather than re-fixtured on a saw and drill. That eliminates the tolerance stack-up that pulls saw-and-drill frames out of square.
What materials do you cut as square and rectangular tube?
Mild steel HSS (square and rectangular), stainless 304 and 316, and aluminum extrusion (6061, 6063), plus structural angle and channel. Wall thickness up to 12 mm across the range.
When should I use square tube instead of round?
Square and rectangular tube is easier to join, mount to, and weld into flat-sided frames, so it is the default for cabinet skeletons, racking, and equipment frames. Round tube is the choice for railing, hoops, and where the look or load distribution calls for it — we cut both.
What's the maximum tube diameter you can laser cut?
220 mm outside diameter on round tube, and up to 200 × 200 mm on square or rectangular section. For larger profiles we partner with a sister facility — call to confirm geometry.
Can you cut weld-ready joint preparations directly on the tube?
Yes. Our 5-axis cell cuts compound miters, weld bevels, and saddle joints in the same setup as the through-holes and slots. The downstream welding cell receives parts that need zero pre-weld prep beyond cleaning.
What's the longest tube you can process?
6.2 m (244 in) standard on our 2-chuck auto-loader. For stock longer than the bed we coordinate with partner facilities on a per-program basis — call to discuss.
Do you offer mark-and-cut for part identification?
Yes. Laser-etched part numbers, lot codes, and orientation marks are cut in the same pass as the geometry. Standard practice is light-etch for traceability; deeper engraving available on request.
How is tube laser cutting more cost-effective than sawing plus drilling?
For any part with 2+ holes, slots, miters, or angled cuts, single-setup tube laser eliminates the saw-then-drill-then-deburr workflow — typically a 60–80% reduction in piece-part labor and 90%+ on setup cost amortized across the lot.

Industry questions

Industry questions

Are you AS9100 certified?
No. Nevatronix operates under ISO 9001:2015 and does not hold AS9100 certification. For aerospace-flagged prototype work we produce an AS9102-format first-article inspection report on request, with full material traceability; AS9100-certified production is not something we offer.
Can you do FAI per AS9102?
Yes, on request. We produce AS9102-format first-article inspection reports, including critical-feature dimensional verification and a documented material certificate trail, for aerospace-flagged jobs.
What materials can you cut for aerospace prototypes?
Aluminum (5052, 6061), stainless steel (304, 316, 430), and mild/carbon steel grades — up to 5 mm on aluminum, 6 mm on stainless, and 12 mm on steel, all on the same 3 kW fiber cell. We do not cut titanium, Inconel, or other exotic aerospace alloys; if a program specifies one, we say so up front rather than attempt it.
How fast can an aerospace prototype turn around?
48–72 hours for flat-sheet parts and 5 business days for tube-cut frame elements, both on the same cell and file a production order would run on. Lead time assumes a quote-ready DXF or STEP file.
Does flight-hardware qualification stay with you or with us?
With you. We cut prototype and low-volume parts to your design and document them with AS9102-format FAI and material certs on request, but flight-hardware qualification, airworthiness sign-off, and any environmental or structural test program stay with your engineering team.
What tolerance can you hold on an aerospace prototype part?
±0.05 mm on profile and hole position, with ±0.025 mm repeatability, on our 3 kW fiber flat-sheet cell; tube-cut features hold ±0.1 mm hole position and ±0.2 mm length. Tighter tolerances on named critical features are available on request and documented on the FAI report.
Can you provide material certification and full traceability?
Yes. Mill certs are available on request, and every job runs under lot traceability through a MIE Trak Pro ERP, with a first-article inspection report on production orders — standard practice we extend to prototype quantities for aerospace-flagged work.
Can you cut large architectural panels without seams?
Yes — up to 1500 × 3000 mm in a single piece on our 3 kW fiber laser cell, at ±0.05 mm position tolerance across the panel. For formats larger than that envelope, we split the panel on a hidden joint line and our sister shop welds and finishes the joint.
How do you preserve the cosmetic face on decorative panels?
Protective film over the visible face, nitrogen assist for an oxide-free edge, and cut-from-back orientation where geometry allows. Deburr and edge break follow the cut so a panel ships ready for finish or straight to install.
What materials do you recommend for outdoor architectural work?
Aluminum 5052 where weight matters, stainless 304 for most outdoor exposure, and stainless 316 or galvanized steel where corrosion resistance needs to go further. All three cut on our 3 kW cell — aluminum to 5 mm, stainless to 6 mm, galvanized to 12 mm — with nitrogen or air assist depending on the edge the finish calls for.
Can you cut railing and balustrade components?
Yes, on our five-axis tube cell — round tube from 12 to 220 mm OD and square/rectangular tube from 15 × 15 to 200 × 200 mm, both up to 6.2 m in length. Hole patterns, infill cut-outs, and weld-ready joint prep are cut in the same setup, off one datum.
Do you do cut-pattern designs for perforated facades?
Yes. Any CAD-defined pattern — repeating motifs, gradient densities, or a custom shape — cuts directly from the file at ±0.05 mm position tolerance, with a minimum hole diameter of 1 mm on the flat-sheet cell.
Do you form, weld, or powder coat architectural panels?
No — this cell cuts and profiles the metal only. Forming, welding, and powder coat for the same panels, railings, and facade components run at Nevatronix Sheet Metal, our co-located sister shop.
Do you install architectural metalwork or engineer the structure?
No. We build to the customer's or their engineer's qualified design and do not provide structural engineering, on-site installation, or code certification for the finished structure. Sign shops, fabricators, and contractors handle those scopes; we supply the cut and profiled metal.
Are you ITAR registered?
No. Nevatronix is not ITAR registered, and our laser cell does not take on ITAR-controlled or USML-covered work. We support non-ITAR tier-2/tier-3 component fabrication — brackets, panels, and chassis cut to a customer's print — with mill certs, AS9102-format first-article inspection, and full lot traceability. Controlled technical data and any program requiring ITAR registration are outside our scope.
What materials do you cut for defense and military component work?
MIL-spec carbon steel and stainless to 6 mm, plus MIL-spec aluminum grades, all in stock production gauges on our 3 kW fiber laser. We do not cut armor plate (RHA) or exotic alloys such as titanium or Inconel — that work sits outside our cell's envelope and outside our scope. Tell us the MIL-spec callout on your print and we confirm the grade against material we stock.
Can you cut armor plate or exotic alloys?
No. Armor plate (RHA) and exotic alloys are outside our 3 kW fiber cell's practical envelope, and we do not take that work on. We stay in MIL-spec carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum in stock gauges — if a print calls for armor-grade or exotic material, we will say so rather than force the geometry.
What tolerances can I expect on defense-spec brackets and enclosures?
±0.05 mm position tolerance on flat-sheet parts, with an ISO 9013 range 2 edge, and ±0.1 mm hole position on tube-cut frames — both documented on a first-article inspection report. Tighter feature-to-feature tolerances on critical mating features are recorded on request.
What documentation ships with a defense-adjacent order?
Mill certs, AS9102-format first-article inspection, and full lot traceability through our MIE Trak Pro ERP are standard on production orders. PPAP levels 2 through 4 are available on request. We are not a NADCAP or ITAR-registered supplier, so documentation stops at standard commercial and MIL-spec material traceability.
What volumes and lead times can you support?
1 to 50,000 units per run. Flat-sheet parts ship in 5–10 business days for production with a 48–72 hour prototype turn; tube-cut frames and brackets run 7–14 business days with a 5-day prototype turn. Rush scheduling is quoted against live shop loading.
Is the fabrication domestic?
Yes. Every part is cut at our Las Vegas, Nevada facility — no offshore or subcontracted cutting — which supports Buy America sourcing requirements on programs that call for it. Material certifications document the domestic supply chain where a print requires them.
Can you hit connector-grade position tolerance on hole patterns?
Yes. Position tolerance is ±0.05 mm at the flat-sheet cell standard on a 1500 × 3000 mm bed, with ±0.025 mm repeatability on critical features such as connector patterns — verified at first-article inspection on every production order.
What materials are typical for server and networking enclosures?
Cold-rolled steel up to 6 mm for cost-sensitive volume, aluminum 5052/6061 up to 5 mm where weight matters, and galvanized steel up to 12 mm when the part skips a paint line entirely. All three cut on the same 3 kW fiber cell, with nitrogen or oxygen assist chosen for the edge the part needs.
Can you laser-cut EMI shielding patterns and gasket landing features?
Yes. Shielding-aperture patterns, laser-cut EMI gasket grooves, and ground-pad clearings are routine on the flat-sheet cell, held to the same ±0.05 mm position tolerance as the rest of the panel.
How do you handle high-volume server-rack and enclosure programs?
Program-locked nesting and automatic sheet loading hold cycle time steady through the run, with first-article inspection on every production order and full lot traceability through our MIE Trak Pro ERP. Production runs span 1 to 50,000 units at a 5–10 business-day lead time on flat-sheet parts.
Do you cut the flat blanks for hot- and cold-aisle containment panels?
Yes — flat blanks in cold-rolled or galvanized steel, cut to print at the ±0.05 mm tolerance our flat-sheet cell holds. Forming and powder coat move to our sister shop, Nevatronix Sheet Metal, which fabricates containment panels to print; installation stays with the site's contractors and integrators.
Can you cut cable-pathway and busway bracket blanks at volume?
Yes. Tray-bracket, ladder-rack, and busway-hanger blanks are high-repeat flat parts the cell runs efficiently, at the same 5–10 business-day production lead time and 1 to 50,000-unit volume range as our other flat-sheet work.
Do you laser-cut security-cage frame members?
Yes, on the five-axis tube cell — square and rectangular tube from 15 × 15 up to 200 × 200 mm, length to 6.2 m, with holes cut in one setup to ±0.1 mm position tolerance. Frames ship to our sister shop's welding cell for assembly.
What's the difference between what Nevatronix Laser cuts and what gets installed on site?
We cut flat and tube blanks to print — panels, brackets, and frame members. We do not form, weld, powder coat, or install; that scope belongs to Nevatronix Sheet Metal and the site's electrical contractors and integrators.
Do you cut security-rated steel for ATM and safe enclosures?
We cut carbon and stainless steel in stock gauges — carbon steel plate up to 12 mm and stainless 304/316/430 up to 6 mm on our 3 kW fiber cell — but we do not run armor plate (RHA) or other exotic security alloys. If your print specifies a grade outside that envelope, tell us before you send the file and we'll say so plainly.
Do the parts you cut support a UL Listed assembly file?
Yes. We are a UL-listed shop running under ISO 9001:2015, and every production order ships with material certs, lot traceability through our MIE Trak Pro ERP, and a first-article inspection report — the documentation a listed assembly file needs. The UL Listing itself is established and held on your finished product; we do not hold or claim a listing for the parts we cut.
What tolerance do ATM and cash-handling chassis parts need to hold?
Position tolerance is ±0.05 mm at the flat-sheet cell standard, with ±0.025 mm repeatability on critical features such as bezel cutouts and lock-body clearances, held consistently across production runs from 1 to 50,000 units.
Can you cut EMV terminal sub-assembly components?
Yes. EMV terminal housings and sub-assembly panels typically run in cold-rolled steel up to 6 mm or aluminum 5052/6061 up to 5 mm for a lighter customer-facing shell, cut to the same ±0.05 mm tolerance as the rest of the flat-sheet cell.
Do you build complete ATM or smart-safe units?
No. We cut the flat and tube components to your print — chassis, cabinet shells, and enclosure blanks. Forming, welding, hardware insertion, and final assembly are handled by our co-located sister shop, Nevatronix Sheet Metal; we do not engineer, install, or warranty the finished device.
What documentation ships with a fintech production order?
Every production order ships with a first-article inspection report, and material certifications are available on request. Lot traceability runs through our MIE Trak Pro ERP, so a part or a revision traces back to its material lot and production run.
How fast can a fintech production run turn?
Flat-sheet chassis parts run 5–10 business days in production with a 48–72 hour prototype turn; tube-cut base frames run 7–14 business days with a 5-day prototype turn. Volumes span 1 to 50,000 units per release.
Can you hold cosmetic-face quality through laser cutting?
Yes. We cut from the unpainted side with protective film on the cosmetic face, or use nitrogen-assist gas to eliminate oxide on the cut edge. For class-A decorative panels, post-cut deburr and edge break is included as standard.
Do you support serialized lot traceability for compliance?
Yes. Laser-etched part IDs and lot codes are cut in the same pass as the part geometry, and lot traceability runs through our MIE Trak Pro ERP so a serial number traces back to its material lot and production run.
Can you cut tube-frame skeletons for cabinet structures?
Yes, on our five-axis tube cell. Square and rectangular tube runs from 15 × 15 up to 200 × 200 mm, length to 6.2 m, with hole position held to ±0.1 mm in the same setup that cuts the frame's miters and weld-prep features.
What tolerance do gaming cabinet assembly-stack parts need to hold?
Position tolerance is ±0.05 mm at the flat-sheet cell standard, with ±0.025 mm repeatability on critical features and a 1 mm minimum hole diameter — tight enough that panels and brackets from different production runs still assemble to the same cabinet stack.
What materials do you cut for gaming cabinet programs?
Cold-rolled steel up to 6 mm for cosmetic panels bound for powder coat, aluminum 5052/6061 up to 5 mm for lighter cabinet sections, and stainless 304/316 up to 6 mm for cash-handling and bill-validator sub-assemblies. All three run on the 3 kW fiber cell.
How do you handle multi-thousand-unit gaming programs?
Production runs span 1 to 50,000 units, with flat-sheet parts on a 5–10 business-day lead time and tube-frame members on 7–14 business days — both with faster prototype turns (48–72 hours flat, 5 days tube) when a program needs first-article parts fast. Revision control and lot traceability run through our MIE Trak Pro ERP.
What's the difference between what Nevatronix Laser cuts and what the sister shop builds?
We cut the flat and tube components — chassis panels, brackets, decorative panels, and tube-frame skeletons. Forming, welding, hardware insertion, powder coat, and final cabinet assembly move to our co-located sister shop, Nevatronix Sheet Metal, under one PO.
Are you ISO 13485 certified?
No. Nevatronix operates under ISO 9001:2015 only — we do not hold ISO 13485 certification. We are a component supplier fabricating to the device maker's print, and the finished device's ISO 13485 quality system, design controls, and regulatory submission stay with you.
Are you FDA registered, or do you manufacture finished medical devices?
No to both. We do not hold an FDA establishment registration and we do not manufacture, assemble, or sterilize finished devices. We cut the metal components — enclosures, chassis, tray inserts — to your qualified design under ISO 9001:2015, and the device-level regulatory scope stays with the OEM.
Do you cut 316L stainless for medical components?
Yes, on request, alongside our standard 304 and 316 stainless. 316L's lower carbon content reduces weld-zone carbide precipitation, which is why device makers spec it for welded assemblies. It cuts on the same 3 kW fiber cell, up to 6 mm, with nitrogen assist for a bright, oxide-free edge.
Do you passivate or electropolish stainless parts?
Not in-house. Passivation and electropolish are partner-managed through Nevatronix Sheet Metal's finishing cell, coordinated as part of the program rather than performed on this laser floor. Tell us the finish spec and we will route it.
Can you provide material certs and lot traceability?
Yes. Mill certs are available on request, and every job runs under lot traceability through a MIE Trak Pro ERP with a first-article inspection report on production orders — our standard documentation, not an upgrade for medical customers.
What tolerance can you hold on a device enclosure or tray insert?
±0.05 mm on profile and hole position, with ±0.025 mm repeatability across a run, on our 3 kW fiber cell. Tighter tolerances on named critical features are available on request and documented on the first-article report.
What materials do you cut for medical device chassis and enclosures?
Stainless steel (304, 316, 316L on request) up to 6 mm and aluminum (5052, 6061) up to 5 mm cover most device enclosures and chassis. Both run on the same fiber cell at ±0.05 mm tolerance, with nitrogen assist for a clean, oxide-free edge on stainless.
Can you cut surgical tray inserts with tight-fitting instrument cutouts?
Yes. Tray insert cutouts hold the same ±0.05 mm profile tolerance as any flat-sheet part, with a 1 mm minimum hole diameter, so instrument pockets register consistently across a production lot.
How fast can you turn around a smart-automation prototype?
48–72 hours for flat-sheet parts and 5 business days for tube-frame elements, both on the same cell that runs the production order. The prototype file carries forward to production without a re-quote, so a design change mid-program does not reset the clock.
Can the same file scale from a prototype run to full production?
Yes. We hold the program file, run a first-article inspection at the start of the production order, and lock revision control through a MIE Trak Pro ERP so every lot traces back to an approved file. Production volumes run from a single unit up to 50,000 per release.
What tube profile do you cut for a kiosk or vending frame?
Square and rectangular tube from 15 × 15 to 200 × 200 mm is the workhorse for cabinet skeletons, since the flat faces carry hole patterns and tab-and-slot joints on every side. Round tube from 12 to 220 mm OD is available where the design calls for it. Both run to 6.2 m length with hole position held to ±0.1 mm.
What materials do you cut for vending and kiosk enclosures?
Mild steel up to 12 mm for structural chassis, cold-rolled steel up to 6 mm for cosmetic panels headed to paint or powder coat, stainless up to 6 mm for exterior or washdown-exposed skins, and aluminum up to 5 mm where weight matters. All four run on the same 3 kW fiber cell at ±0.05 mm tolerance.
Can you cut the vent and airflow patterns these cabinets need?
Yes. Cut-pattern vent panels and dispensing-mechanism cutouts hold the same ±0.05 mm profile tolerance as any other feature, down to a 1 mm minimum hole diameter. Pattern density is limited by material thickness at the smallest hole, which we flag on the file before it runs.
Do you handle revision control across a multi-release production program?
Yes. Every production order gets a first-article inspection and full lot traceability through a MIE Trak Pro ERP, so when a revision lands mid-program the affected lot is identified and the new revision's first article runs before volume resumes.
Can you assemble the finished kiosk or vending cabinet?
No — we cut the metal. Electro-mechanical assembly, hardware insertion, and the 100% functional test on finished cabinets run through Nevatronix Sheet Metal's assembly cell, not this laser floor.
Do you support new kiosk designs, or only cut to an existing file?
We cut to your qualified file. For a new design, Nevatronix's engineering group runs a 6-phase NPI process ahead of the first cut; once a design is locked, day-to-day revisions move through this cell's MIE Trak Pro workflow without restarting that process.
Do you cut galvanized steel for outdoor solar racking?
Yes. Pre-galvanized steel to ASTM A653 cuts on our 3 kW fiber cell up to 12 mm, with nitrogen or air assist to keep the edge clean. Cutting vaporizes zinc right at the kerf, so the cut edge is bare steel while the faces stay coated — fume extraction runs on every galvanized job, and a zinc-rich touch-up along cut edges is worth specifying for coastal or high-corrosion sites.
What about aluminum for roof-mounted equipment?
Aluminum 5052 and 6061 cut up to 5 mm on the same cell with nitrogen assist, which produces a clean fusion-cut edge on a metal that is otherwise reflective and hard to cut. 5052 is the formable choice for brackets that get bent after cutting; 6061 suits structural mounts that stay flat. Both are stocked for solar programs.
Is it safe to laser cut galvanized steel at volume?
Yes, with fume extraction, which our cells run as standard. Zinc vaporizes below the melting point of steel, releasing a zinc-oxide fume that has to be captured rather than a hazard specific to any one job — it is a handled, routine process on our floor, not a special case.
How do you handle roof-mount vs ground-mount racking programs?
As separate program files, not one generic part. Roof-mount brackets typically run in aluminum to keep dead load down, while ground-mount sub-frames run in heavier-gauge galvanized steel for the added structural duty. Each program holds its own CAM file, material spec, and first-article inspection record, so a switch between roof-mount and ground-mount releases is a documented change, not a re-quote from a blank sheet.
What volumes do solar and racking programs run?
1 to 50,000 units per program on our cell, the same range we run for every customer. Racking programs commonly sit at the volume end of that range, with junction-box and combiner-box blanks scaling with the panel count.
Do you form, weld, or powder coat racking and enclosures?
No — this cell cuts flat-sheet blanks and tube profiles only. Forming, welding, hardware insertion, and powder coat for the same brackets and enclosures run at Nevatronix Sheet Metal, our co-located sister shop, so a blank moves from cut to finished part without a freight leg between them.
Can you cut tube for ground-mount racking rails?
Yes. Round and square aluminum extrusion profiles cut on our five-axis tube cell up to 200 × 200 mm section and 6.2 m length, with hole patterns and end features cut in the same setup — useful for rail and post members in ground-mount arrays.