12kW Fiber Laser Capability

Laser
Services

Most job-shop lasers in the region run 4–6kW. Ours will be among the most powerful production lasers in Mississippi and the broader Southeast. That means thicker stock, faster cuts, and bigger jobs without sending work out of state.

Already quoting Q3 production runs against expanded capacity. Reach out if you have a thick-plate job in the pipeline.

Three Laser Systems

Three lasers. One shop. Every job.

Most regional shops own one mid-power laser. We run three purpose-built systems — a precision 2kW for intricate parts and etching, a heavy-duty 12kW for production and thick plate, and a long-bed tube laser for structural shapes.

Precision · 6′ × 12′

2kW

Fibre Laser

Intricate cut work and etching on thin to mid-gauge sheet. Sharp internal features, clean engravings, and fine-detail parts where the 12kW would be overkill.

Production · 6′ × 12′

12kW

Fibre Laser

High-power flat-sheet cutting for production and thick plate. Single-pass cuts up to 1.5″ on steel, stainless, and aluminum.

Structural · 40′ × 14″

12kW

Tube & Structure Laser

Long-bed laser for I-beam, channel, square tube, and structural shapes up to 40′ long. Replaces hours of layout, drilling, and torch work.

By the Numbers

What this machine does

Up to 1.5"

Steel · Stainless · Aluminum

Single-pass cuts on thick plate

Replaces flame-cutting and outsourcing for jobs other shops in the region can't touch.

Up to 2×

Faster on thin stock

Double the throughput on production runs

Higher peak power can double pierce and feed rates on 1/8"–3/8" production runs vs. our current setup.

1

Of its kind in MS

First production-grade 12kW fiber laser

First production-grade 12kW fiber laser we know of in the state — and rare across the broader Southeast.

Lower per-part cost

Cheaper unit pricing on volume

Higher throughput plus larger nesting equals cheaper unit pricing on volume orders.

Why Laser Cutting

How precision laser cutting beats plasma, punching & sawing

On parts with complex geometry or tight feature tolerances, fiber laser cutting delivers measurable advantages over mechanical and thermal alternatives.

Complex single-setup cuts

Internal cutouts, slots, and contours produced in a single setup — no multiple passes, no die changes.

Narrow kerf width

Less material waste, tighter nesting, and more parts per sheet on production runs.

Minimal heat-affected zone

Localized heat input keeps surrounding material properties intact and reduces post-processing.

Low mechanical stress

No tool contact means no work hardening and far less post-process straightening.

High repeatability

Consistent edge quality and dimensional control across prototypes and production lots.

No dedicated tooling

Design revisions move through engineering without die changes — fast turns on small batches and high-volume orders alike.

Materials & Thicknesses

Cuts steel, stainless, and aluminum — up to 1.5".

The 12kW source is built for production-grade plate work. Single-pass cuts on heavy material that other regional shops have to flame-cut, sub out, or refuse outright.

Need a quote on something specific? Call 601-757-3377 or send us your drawings.

Material

Max Thickness

Mild / Carbon SteelA36, hot-rolled, tool steels
Up to 1.5"
Stainless Steel304, 316, 400 series
Up to 1.5"
Aluminum5052, 6061 and similar
Up to 1.5"
Galvanized & CoatedPre-coated sheet stock
Production-grade

What This Means for You

Jobs we'll take that others can't.

Heavy Plate & Structural

Single-pass cuts on plate that previously required flame-cutting, plasma, or being shipped out of state. Cleaner edges, tighter tolerances, less secondary finishing.

Volume Production Runs

Double the pierce and feed rates on 1/8"–3/8" stock means tighter lead times and lower per-part cost on repeat orders.

Mixed-Material Nesting

Larger sheet capacity lets us nest more parts per run across steel, stainless, and aluminum — better material utilization and fewer setups.

Cost-Down Programs

If you're paying out-of-state laser premiums or shipping plate across the Southeast, talk to us about Q3 production runs against expanded capacity.

Industries we cut for

Industrial automation, oil & gas, mining and aggregates, agriculture, transportation, structural fabrication, equipment OEMs, and process control instrumentation across Mississippi and the broader Southeast.

  • Industrial Automation
  • Oil & Gas
  • Mining / Aggregates
  • Agriculture
  • Transportation
  • Structural Fabrication
  • Equipment OEMs
  • Heavy Industrial

How to send us a job

Submit drawings, STEP files, DXF, DWG, or a written specification. We’ll respond with a detailed quote, lead time, and any design-for-manufacturability feedback relevant to the part. For ongoing programs we can establish standing pricing and blanket orders.

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12kW vs. The Region

How we'll stack up against typical job-shop lasers

Typical Regional Shop

4–6kW

  • ·Limited to thinner plate — thick jobs get sub-contracted out of state
  • ·Slower pierce and feed rates on production stock
  • ·Smaller nesting capacity, higher per-part cost

Steampunk Fabrication

12kW

  • Single-pass cuts up to 1.5" on steel, stainless, and aluminum
  • Up to 2× faster on 1/8"–3/8" production runs
  • Bigger nests, lower per-part cost, work stays in Mississippi

Why Fiber

Why we chose fiber over CO2 or Nd:YAG

Material, thickness, edge quality, and production volume all drive laser-source selection. Here’s the trade-off in plain terms.

Older Tech

CO2 Laser

Long-established for cutting, boring, and engraving across mid-range thicknesses. Higher operating cost per hour and slower on thin sheet compared to fiber.

Our Choice

Fiber Laser — 12kW

Shorter wavelength delivered through a doped optical fiber. Cuts thinner sheet faster, runs at a lower cost per hour, and handles reflective metals like brass and copper that CO2 struggles with. At 12kW, also crushes thick plate.

Specialty

Nd:YAG

High peak power for thick sections and niche applications. Operating cost per hour is higher than both CO2 and fiber for general production work.

Quoting Production Runs Now

Got a thick-plate job in the pipeline?

Send us your drawings or call to talk through scope, materials, and timing — we’ll route your job to the right machine the first time.

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