Reference table hub

A shop reference table library for laser quotes

Use these common laser tables as source-labeled starting points for quote work, validated with your own shop data before they enter a shop record.
Reviewed: 2026-11-05. Each source, formula, and shop-record field keeps its own applicability; unverified entries are not production settings.
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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

Guides

CNC RPM, Feed Rate and Chip Load Formulas

Keep CNC RPM, feed-rate, chip-load, and unit formulas visible without publishing machine or material presets.

Fields
diameter, flutes, chip load, surface speed
Feeds
CNC Feeds and Speeds, Steps/mm
Open

Cutting Speed Chart

Compare source-labeled feed examples; use a matching OEM or test-cut value for straight-path time.

Fields
material, thickness, power, speed
Feeds
Laser Cutting, Energy, Price per Meter
Open

Assist Gas

Compare gas identity, measured use, supply basis, and shop cost before quoting.

Fields
gas type, pressure, quality trade-off, cost basis
Feeds
Laser Cutting, Energy, shop rate review
Open

Material Costs

Keep sheet cost and weight assumptions visible.

Fields
material, density, thickness, supplier override
Feeds
Laser Cutting, Material Utilization, ROI
Open

Power Consumption

Check the electrical share of a quote or equipment case.

Fields
laser load, auxiliary load, duty cycle, kWh rate
Feeds
Energy, Hourly Rate, ROI
Open

Processing Parameters

Capture tested machine-specific values and their review scope before reuse.

Fields
power, speed, focus, gas pressure, nozzle
Feeds
Laser Cutting, internal SOPs
Open

Focal Length Lookup

Match the installed optic to its OEM code, then retain a separate job-specific focus record.

Fields
head, lens, focus zero, offset, test, source
Feeds
Processing Parameters, Cutting Speeds
Open

Kerf Compensation

Move measured kerf evidence into CAM, nesting, and quote review.

Fields
material, thickness, coupon, compensation, release
Feeds
Kerf Reference, Material Utilization
Open

Gas Consumption Matrix

Keep measured flow and delivered cost tied to the gas estimate.

Fields
gas, flow, active time, pressure, cost
Feeds
Gas Consumption, Laser Cutting
Open

Finishing Time Reference

Keep post-cut work visible instead of hiding it in pure cycle time.

Fields
deburr, clean, inspect, package
Feeds
Finishing Guide, Laser Cutting
Open

Piercing Reference

Record the evidence behind pierce time for hole-heavy jobs.

Fields
count, strategy, gas, test result
Feeds
Pierce Estimator, Cycle Time
Open

Defect Troubleshooting

Use controlled checks for dross, burr, incomplete cuts, and quality drift.

Fields
symptom, conditions, test, escalation
Feeds
Processing Parameters, Test Cuts
Open

File Preflight Checklist

Clean drawing inputs before CAM, nesting, cycle-time, and quote review.

Fields
units, paths, layers, text, features
Feeds
Nesting, Material Utilization, Quote
Open

Design Limits

Separate cut capability from dimensional and structural acceptance.

Fields
holes, slots, bridges, edge distance
Feeds
File Preflight, Quote Review
Open

Test-Cut Log

Turn a sample cut into a reusable source record.

Fields
machine, batch, settings, result, approval
Feeds
Speed, Gas, Kerf, Quote
Open

Gauge and Thickness

Preserve the actual thickness when a supplier uses gauge labels.

Fields
system, grade, actual thickness, source
Feeds
Material Costs, Gas, Laser Cutting
Open

Material Weight

Keep sheet weight tied to a material and supplier source.

Fields
grade, density, thickness, dimensions
Feeds
Material Costs, Utilization
Open

Remnant and Yield

Separate nesting utilization from the shop scrap policy.

Fields
stock, good parts, scrap, remnant
Feeds
Material Utilization, Laser Cutting
Open

Consumables Log

Track consumables without inventing replacement prices.

Fields
nozzle, lens, filter, service, allocation
Feeds
Hourly Rate, Laser Cutting
Open

Inspection Checklist

Connect inspection evidence to a repeatable quote packet.

Fields
revision, dimensions, edge, release
Feeds
Test Cuts, Quote Release
Open

CO2 Material Settings

Keep CO2 material settings tied to a tested record.

Fields
material, lens, air assist, test
Feeds
Marking Calculator, Engraving
Open

CO2 Speed and Power

Record speed and power without claiming universal presets.

Fields
use, material, speed, power, passes
Feeds
Marking Calculator, Test Grid
Open

CO2 Focus Offset

Tie focus position to lens and surface geometry.

Fields
lens, geometry, focus, source
Feeds
Marking Calculator, Rotary
Open

CO2 Fill and Pass Time

Separate artwork fill time from setup and handling.

Fields
area, interval, passes, time
Feeds
Marking Calculator, Quote
Open

CO2 Material Compatibility

Identify material and safety boundaries before engraving.

Fields
material, status, ventilation, source
Feeds
Marking Calculator, Safety
Open

CO2 Cleanup Time

Keep masking and cleanup work visible in the estimate.

Fields
mask, residue, inspect, package
Feeds
Marking Calculator, Quote
Open

CO2 Defect Troubleshooting

Use controlled checks for scorch, banding, and ghosting.

Fields
symptom, checks, test, source
Feeds
CO2 Parameters, Test Grid
Open

CO2 Rotary Circumference

Record rotary geometry and setup before estimating time.

Fields
diameter, fixture, focus, artwork
Feeds
Marking Calculator, Rotary
Open

CO2 Test Grid Log

Save the selected test-grid cell with its quality reason.

Fields
material, grid, cell, approval
Feeds
Material Settings, Marking
Open

CO2 Quote Inputs

Prepare complete engraving quote inputs before release.

Fields
artwork, setup, quality, release
Feeds
Marking Calculator, Price Guide
Open

Tube Material and Dimensions

Scope tube geometry before applying any process record.

Fields
profile, grade, OD, wall, fixture
Feeds
Tube Gas, Cycle Time
Open

Tube Stock Utilization

Record tube yield and remnant policy.

Fields
stock, parts, trim, kerf, remnant
Feeds
Material Utilization, Tube Quote
Open

Tube Cycle Time

Keep rotation and handling separate from cut time.

Fields
path, pierce, rotation, setup
Feeds
Cycle Time, Hourly Rate
Open

Tube Rotation and Fixture

Compare an ideal geometry envelope with recorded machine space; obtain separate fixture/CAM review.

Fields
profile, dimensions, recorded span, fixture
Feeds
Tube Cycle Time, Quote
Open

Tube End Feature Limits

Compare drawing-owned limits and measured features; no universal minimum is supplied.

Fields
holes, slots, notches, bevels, end, opposite wall
Feeds
Tube Design Review, Quote
Open

Tube Defect Troubleshooting

Use controlled checks for tube dross, alignment, and distortion.

Fields
symptom, checks, test, source
Feeds
Tube Parameters, Inspection
Open

Tube Inspection Checklist

Connect tube inspection evidence to quote release.

Fields
revision, features, alignment, release
Feeds
Tube Quote, Quality
Open

Kerf Width

Keep allowance and nest spacing assumptions consistent.

Fields
material, thickness, nozzle, measured kerf
Feeds
Material Utilization, nesting checks
Open

Pierce Time

Stop high-hole-count jobs from being underpriced.

Fields
pierce count, thickness, strategy, seconds per pierce
Feeds
Laser Cutting, Pierce Estimator
Open

Shop Hourly Rate Inputs

Make every calculator share the same shop cost basis.

Fields
depreciation, labor, overhead, utilization, margin
Feeds
All quote calculators
Open

Reference data governance

How to treat these values

These pages contain source-attributed rows, transparent formulas, and shop-record templates. Keep the original source, unit, machine/material scope, and review status attached when a result enters a quote; supplier terms, machine condition, optics, gas delivery, and operating practice can change its applicability.

Quote question, reference pages, result to carry, and applicability check
Quote questionReference pagesResult to carryCheck before reuse
What time belongs in the part or batch estimate?Cutting speeds, process/setup record, piercing, and finishing; for tube, use tube cycle time.Cut path/feed calculation plus separately measured pierce, setup, rotation/handling, and finishing work where applicable.Exact CAM revision and matching machine, material, fixture, and timed stages; never count an included interval twice.
Does the material/process record support this setup?Material/gas, processing parameters, and test-cut log.Source-labeled setup and test evidence for the grade, thickness, gas, head, optics, nozzle, and result.A historical or incomplete row is not a production setting; confirm missing grade, machine, units, source revision, and acceptance result.
What stock cost and usable material enter the quote?Material costs, sheet weight, sheet yield, or tube length yield.Supplier price and chargeable stock, measured weight/area/length, accepted-part yield, and separately tagged remnant.Keep one basis per ledger. Apply a remnant credit only under the recorded shop/customer policy; do not count it twice.
Which shop costs belong in the hourly rate?consumables log, hourly rate, and overhead allocation.Recorded labor, overhead, depreciation, productive hours, and one selected recurring consumables allocation.Use actual shop records and a consistent productive-hour basis; do not also charge the same cost directly to the job.
How do gas and electricity become cost?Assist gas, gas consumption, and power consumption.Measured gas-on volume and actual electrical kWh at the matching supplier/utility rate.Preserve actual/reference flow basis and meter boundary. Pressure alone is not flow; separate fixed supply or demand charges.
What work and quality evidence supports a CO₂ engraving price?material tests, fill/pass time, cleanup, and quote inputs.Matching material/lens test, ideal or measured run time, setup, cleanup, and the accepted mark/engrave result.Check material compatibility and ventilation; distinguish ideal motion from measured job time and hand work.
Can a tube job move from estimate to release?tube dimensions, tube gas, fixture, and inspection.Profile/wall and fixture scope, sourced or measured process evidence, distinct cycle stages, and drawing-based inspection record.Keep tube inputs separate from flat-sheet rows; hold when the OEM scope, drawing criteria, measurement evidence, or reviewer is missing.